staff

Hunter Burgess MS, PT has been a licensed physical therapist since 1999. Hunter began his PT career in Utah, working with professional, Olympic, and national team athletes. Having returned to his roots here in Peterborough, Hunter uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive physical therapy services for all ages.

When not taking care of our members and guests, Ursula might be at Alberto's Restaurant where she has worked as a waitress and hostess for 23 years. You're also likely to see her out on one of her runs, either training hard or running a race with friends.

A resident of Peterborough, Ursula graduated from Conval High School and attended Becker Junior College.

Fitness is front and center in her life.“I'm addicted to endorphins. My favorite workouts are the ones where I push beyond what I thought I could do. You will never know your limits until  you push yourself to them,” she said with her ever-present smile.

Ursula is most proud of her family which includes her husband of 28 years, three kids who are all in the military, and one granddaughter.

Glen is an AFAA certified personal trainer and fitness professional, with more than 15 years of experience. From post cardiac and physical therapy rehab patients to performance athletes, Glen customizes his approach to meet the special conditioning goals of each client.

Glen’s personal mission is to:

- Enable clients to successfully integrate exercise into the lives

- Create effective, sustainable programs, suited to the goals, fitness levels, knowledge, and commitment levels for all members.

- Make fitness an essential element in creating a healthy community.

Glen’s contributions to his local community include mentoring for local high school students, and volunteering in power lifting meets. Glen lives with his family in Jaffrey.

Michelle,  has been a fitness instructor since the mid-1990s.  She began practicing yoga in 1998 and earned certification as a yoga instructor in 2001.

A former high school teacher, who earned a masters degree in education, Michelle appreciates the value of continuing education.  She has completed advanced training courses at the renowned Kripalu Center, as well as seminars held in Atlantic City, Cape Cod and other locations.  She is a member of the AAAI and updates her certification annually by meeting the high standards established by that organization.

Shelly is certified to teach yoga at levels 1 , 2, and 3,  T’ai Chi, as well as other formats. 

Shelly has been a vegetarian for more than 25 years.  She has attended many seminars addressing healthy eating and is a certified raw food diet specialist.  .

Married and the mother of a teenage daughter, Shelly has been an active volunteer with numerous community organizations and the local school district.

Heather grew up in Marlborough, NH and then traveled the country while her husband was in the Army. After their Army stint, the couple moved to Peterborough to raise their two young daughters.

Despite her athletic prowess as a student, Heather's body changed after becoming a mom and it hindered her physical activities.The weight she gained in her pregnancies overwhelmed her.

Heather had never worked out at a gym and didn't think she belonged.“But once I finally worked up the courage to join Performance Health & Fitness, everyone was great and welcomed me in like family. I did belong.”

Since joining, Heather has lost 60 pounds and become one of our instructors.Grateful for her reclaimed fitness, Heather said, “I'm hoping I can now return the favor and help others reach their fitness goals.”

Her loves are music, movement, food and travel. Don't ask her to pick just one.

Born to an Ecuadorian mother and French father, Nanette grew up in Amsterdam, and Orlando, Florida before attending Boston’s Berklee College of Music. She received her BA in Jazz Composition and Arranging with a principal instrument of Voice.  She also earned a Masters Degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

She traveled to South Korea, South America and France with her father, Louis Perrotte, who is internationally recognized as a chef and Continental Director of the Americas WACS.

Besides being one of our fine Yoga instructors, Nanette sings professionally and has created an innovative lecture/presentation form that uses her singing, teaching and performance talents. Her presentations combine social history, musicology and storytelling:  Ella Fitzgerald- Queen of Swing and Duke Ellington and the Harlem Renaissance. 

Nanette has a 500- hour advanced Yoga certification, an AFAA Group Fitness Certification, TRX training certification and CPR certification.--

Liane was a member here for three years before joining our staff in 2011.

With a goal to lose weight, Liane began running almost 15 years ago. She joined the Monadnock Milers which she said really helped. It's easier to make an excuse to not exercise if it's only you. But if you have a buddy or a whole group waiting for you, it keeps you honest. In 2006 Liane completed her first sprint triathlon. "I really felt great, like I could do anything after that. So the following year Liane ran her first marathon, in Manchester. Weight training and cycling classes also help her keep fit and happy. Besides losing weight and improving her physical health, Liane said the biggest benefit from all her training has been a boost in her confidence.

"I feel better in every way. I want others to understand that they can feel better, get healthy even when it seems impossible. It's not impossible. I'm proof of that."

From a young age, Lynn desired an active lifestyle. At the age of 15 she developed her love for working out and lifting weights at home. Wanting access to more equipment is what led her to join a gym. After years of developing her passion for working out, Lynn decided to turn this hobby into a career.

She is now an AFAA Certified Primary Group Instructor & AFAA Personal Trainer, as well as a certified Spinning & Tabata Bootcamp Instructor. Helping people feel good about themselves and achieving their fitness.

Holly completed her undergraduate work in Health Sciences with a minor in psychology from the University of Connecticut and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh.

She is an avid hiker and distance runner, and enjoys training and showing dogs.

Holly brings to the practice interest and experience with orthopedics, oncology, vestibular issues, balance, and gait training.

Traci is a nationally certified fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry.

Traci holds long-time ACE, AFAA,  and ACSM primary group fitness certifications and personal training certifications. Plus specialty fitness certifications: Indoor Cycling, Kickboxing, Boxing, Pilates, Resist-A-Ball, ZUMBA. Traci has taught specialty Master classes and Boot Camps throughout  New England.

She ran and managed a successful fitness program at Adam and Eve health and fitness, and directed the aerobics program at the Nashua Athletic Club before moving to the Monadnock region with her husband and 4 children.

Known for her high energy and intense effective classes, Traci's  signature R.I.P.P.E.D, and deeper definition classes are fun for all fitness levels.Try one of Traci’s classes and see how much fun working out can be. Take advantage of Traci’s enthusiasm and knowledge with some personal training. Reap the benefits and get ripped....

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Julie Cyr has been teaching yoga at Performance Health and Fitness since 2003.  She is a certified Kripalu instructor, Prenatal instructor and Creative Kids Yoga instructor.  Julie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years.  She currently teaches two evening and one morning yoga class.

Denise has been a Group Fitness Instructor for more than six years.  Her classes include step aerobics, Turbo Kick and muscle toning classes.

She works full time as an office manager for the Jaffrey Police Department.

 “I look forward to seeing you in class and I will do all that I can to help you reach your fitness goals and make it fun.”