At The Village Health Company, we take great pride in all our personal trainers, therapists, instructors and counselors. They have spent many years perfecting their skills, and most have multiple certifications in a variety of areas. We are committed to giving our clients the highest level of personal fitness that can be found. This begins with our staff.

 

Trainers



GREG SALGUEIRO
, MA, RD, LDN
"I believe that the food we eat plays a critical role in our athletic performance, health, and overall well-being. At The Village Health Co., I am able to combine my background in exercise and nutrition to teach people how to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families. My goal is to help you attain and maintain your health and fitness goals by providing you with the knowledge you need to make any necessary changes in your current food intake. I specialize in nutrition and exercise, weight management, heart disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol/triglycerides, and personal nutrition guidance."

Certifications

M.S. New York University, Nutrition/Dietetics: Clinical Nutrition
B.S. Cornell University, Nutritional Science (Exercise Science minor)
ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Instructor
ACSM Certified Advanced Personal Trainer
Member of the American Dietetic Association
Member of the Rhode Island Dietetic Association
Member of Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
Member of the Rhode Island Board of Dietetic Licensure

 


 

SUZI SULLIVAN
Suzi is a co-owner and Head Trainer of The Village Health Company. For over twenty-five years, she has been gathering knowledge and certifications to make her one of the most qualified trainers any where. Suzi has a diverse background in athletic training, including golf and tennis. She is qualified in strength, agility, and cardiovascular training and holds certifications in both Pilates and Spinning.

Certifications
AFAA Certified Personal Training & Group Exercise
ACE Certified Personal Training & Group Exercise
AEA Certified Instructor
BLS Instructor
Certified Pilates Mat Instructor
Reebok Certified Fitness Instructor

 

 


 

MELISSA BOHAN
Melissa is an experienced trainer who has served as both a strength instructor and recreation supervisor. She is an animated motivator, always able to urge her clients on to their highest level of achievement. She makes use of cardiovascular, strength, and agility improvement exercises in her individualized training routines. Melissa is also an avid long distance runner and possesses a high level of expertise regarding running and endurance issues.

Certifications
International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer
American Heart Association CPR

 


 

JOHN-PIERRE SMOLLINS
John-Pierre Smollins is a certified personal trainer and has been with The Village Health Co. since the beginning. He is an extremely popular trainer with all his clients, specializing in sports conditioning, and weight training.

Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

 


 

ROBERT DALY
Robert Daly is a certified personal trainer and has been with The Village Health Co. since the summer of 2004. His individualized workouts provide a unique combination of weight, balance, and stability training.

Certifications
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
American Red Cross CRP/AED
Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association

 

Instructors


 

KEVIN KOSLOWSKY
Kevin teaches Karate, Kickboxing, and Boxing at the Village Health Company.

His classes are booked by appointment: Call Village Health Company for details

Massage Therapists


 

 

KAELI ABRAHAMS SUTTON
Kaeli Abrahams Sutton is a Rhode Island licensed and nationally certified massage therapist .  She graduated from the Muscular Therapy Institute is Cambridge, MA with a diploma is Muscular Therapy.  Kaeli holds a BA from Long Island University with a focus in dance and movement studies.  Combining an extensive background in dance and yoga with advanced training in anatomy and physiology, Kaeli brings to her work a deep understanding of the body’s capacity for movement and integral relationship to the heart and mind.

 

Acupuncturists


MARY CLAIRE DILKS

Mary Claire Dilks is a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture in Rhode Island and board certified herbalogist.  She is a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, the largest Traditional Chinese Medicine college in the U.S., where she studied at both the Chicago and the New York City campuses.  In total, the rigorous 4 year Master’s program involved over 3000 hours of classroom and clinical study including both Oriental as well as Western Medicine Sciences.  Dr. Dilks studied Qi Gong and Tai Qi and has practiced Meditation for over 10 years.  She has additional post-graduate training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture with Virginia Doran M.S., L.Ac. and Auricular Acupuncture with Dr. Li-Chun Huang.