Melissa first found her joy working with individuals with intellectual disabilities at 16 while volunteering with the local Special Olympics swim team, eventually becoming a coach. Fast forward nearly 20 years later, Melissa has started Infinite Abilities, the area's first fitness program geared towards kids and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Melissa received her Masters Degree from Simmons College in Boston in Severe Special Education. From there she spent 8 years in the classroom working closely with families and service providers.

After starting a family she wanted to pivot in her career to combine her two passions, fitness and empowering individuals with disabilities.

When Melissa isn’t at the gym she is usually chasing her son and daughter around, they sometimes make a guest coach appearance.

Melissa is certified as an Adaptive and Inclusive Coach through the Adaptive Training Academy and certified in Functional Training for Autism through Indiana University. She also has her Crossfit Level 1 certification. For the past three years, she has been coaching adaptive athletes, working closely with nonprofits, and building Infinite Abilities.

Laura has her Masters Degree of Education in Counseling and has worked in Special Education for several years before becoming a stay at home mom with her two boys. She has been coaching at Bona Fide Fitness for 6 years and volunteering off and on with the adaptive program since it started in 2020. Laura is passionate about how important exercise is for an individual both physically and mentally. She has really enjoyed watching the adaptive athletes grow, try new things, and push themselves. 

Gianna graduated from Merrimack College with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and certification in Health Coaching. While at Merrimack, she completed an internship as a Physical Therapy Aide where she gained hands-on experience and deepened her understanding of human anatomy and physiology in a clinical setting.

Over the years, Gianna has worked with children of all abilities, coaching a wide range of adaptive sports programs. She focuses on creating inclusive, empowering environments where kids with intellectual disabilities can build confidence, develop skills, and have fun through movement. These experiences have shaped her compassionate approach and reinforced her belief in the power of physical activity for everyone.

When she’s not working, Gianna loves staying active—whether she’s getting a good workout in, surfing with friends, or exploring new trails with her dog Ollie!

Gianna is also a coach at Seacoast Strength & Conditionings Rye location.

Coach Gianna

Coach Maura is a physical therapist with 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics. 
She started doing CrossFit in 2020 for stress relief and exercise during the pandemic and fell in love with its application to all levels and transfer of skills to improved functional mobility.  
When she is not working, Maura enjoys running and playing with her 5 and 7 year old girls. She is very excited to join the team and to help promote inclusion and well being for all individuals through her love for exercise, as well as helping maximize proper body mechanics and form to prevent injuries.

Coach Maura

Coach Nick provides personal training at Seacoast Strength & Conditioning’s Kittery, Maine location.

Nick is originally from Concord NH and graduated from Husson University in 2019 with a degree in Sport Management. Nick’s interest in fitness began during his time as a lacrosse goalie through high school and college. Nick is a certified personal trainer and has additional certifications in TRX, kettlebells, and powerlifting. Nick interned at Relentless Strength Training in Bangor, ME where he specialized in strength training, powerlifting, and Strongman movements. Nick has applied what he has learned from coaching strength to clients with intellectual disabilities and has found success in this. Outside of work Nick likes to hike, kayak, camp, and spend time with his wife, their 2 cats, and dog.

Coach Nick