Instructors

My name is Aimee Sinopoli, and I am the owner of Cutting Edge Fitness & Martial Arts Center. I started my fitness journey in 2009 but in 2014 I decided it was time for me to start helping others achieve their goals and help them with overcome the health and wellness struggles that I knew all too well.  I've tried every diet there is and my weight has fluctuated over the last 30 years but I have emerged on the other side,  

When training clients, I use my skills, experience and my journey to help them achieve their health & wellness goals. I care about my clients, and there's nothing more important to me than helping someone go through an experience that makes them happy, confident and strong.  

I want to help you discover the benefits of training that have helped me become the person I've become and I am here to support you every step of the way.

David is our head Martial Arts and boxing instructor. You can find him teaching a group fitness class here or there.

He has over 40 years of Martial Arts. The last 25 years he has concentrated on Reality- based martial arts and currently holds a 5th  degree black belt (under Walt Lysak & Rich Ryan), Sento Ju-Jitsu,  4th degree black belt (under Walt Lysak), Joe Lewis Fighting Systems,  3rd degree, Bill Wallace Superfoot systems, 2nd degree.
He also hold black belt ranks in other martial art systems.
Over the years he has competed in boxing, judo, submission, grappling and kickboxing tournaments. With his security/police background, David also teaches (real life situations) self-defense classes to women. He continues to train on a regular basis with his instructor who is located in West Springfield, MA. David routinely attends conferences and trainings to keep all of his training up to date. David was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016.

He received his 2nd degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System™ in 2022.

Brandon is one of our martial arts instructors.  
Brandon has been training in martial arts since he was five years old.  He was training in the Sento system, Superfoot System and the Joe Lewis Fighting Systems. With a year break due to Covid, Brandon began training again in 2021.  Since then he has received his Black Belt in the Superfoot System and his Brown Belt in the Sento system.  

In his spare time, you can find Brandon teaching private lessons, training other disciplines or hanging out with his friends.

Jana St. Germain became interested in fitness in the 1980’s while in college. Jana’s first industry experiences were competing in Powerlifting and all natural bodybuilding. She obtained an AFAA Certification in both Group Exercise and Personal Training as well as a Certification with Mad Dogg Spinning after having her daughter in 2000. With a focus on nutrition, for years she worked helping others reach their fitness goals. Jana’s enthusiasm has propelled her to success training others to live active healthy lifestyles. “Fitness is a way of life, and everyone can participate “. Jana has been on corporate wellness committees, making a difference in the lives of those who want it. After several years away from teaching, Jana is re- certified with Mad Dogg Spinning and is here to spread the joy of indoor cycling! “We’ll move, sweat, laugh and before you know it, you’ll be energized for the  day.”

I had been interested in Martial Arts since I was child but never pursued it. When I got older, I always

thought it was too late to begin. When my two boys took an interest in Karate and enrolled at Cutting

Edge Martial Arts, I saw that it is never too late to begin. My journey and passion for the Martial Arts

began at the age of 39. I enjoy all its benefits: Increased self-confidence, flexibility, physical fitness, self-

defense and increased awareness, discipline, and focus. But one of my most valued aspects in studying

Martial Arts is being able to share this journey with my two boys. It is the experience and knowledge

that we continue to share as we learn and grow together.

Jason has a 1 st Dan Black Belt in the Superfoot System and enjoys studying Krav Maga and the Joe Lewis

Fighting System.

You can find Jason co-teaching the Samurais and Tween/teen martial arts classes.

I joined Cutting Edge Fitness in January 2023. I have been interested in and practicing a sustainable healthy lifestyle for the last 15 years with some ups and downs. Before going Cutting Edge Fitness, I worked out alone in my basement using videos and minimal equipment which was effective but it was lonely and I felt like it was time for a change. When I visited the gym, it felt welcoming and comfortable and now I enjoy starting my days with this group of like-minded people. Workouts are a lot like I was used to doing but with added challenge, new equipment, plenty of variety and flexibility to include all skill levels. Showing up to be a part of this group has given me an accountability that I didn’t have before and I would not have made the gains that I have, alone, at home. I aim to stay consistent and committed as I transition into an empty nester. I want to keep an active lifestyle so I feel my best and have energy, ready for whatever the next chapter of life holds for me and my husband. With Aimee’s encouragement I have earned a certification in Boot Camp Training and am excited to be part of a team leading and encouraging other in their own wellness journeys.

I always thought I was healthy, I exercised on a regularly basis and was careful of the foods I took in.  At the age of 50 I decided to take up running, my first goal was a 5k which progressed to a half marathon, now I have a goal to run a half marathon in every state.  I have also completed two marathons and three triathlons.Three years ago, my knee started to give me trouble and I really wanted to work on strengthening my core.  A friend encouraged me to check out a spin class or other classes at Cutting Edge Fitness.  I reluctantly went, I don’t like going to gyms. Fast forward, it has been four years since I first stepped into Cutting Edge Fitness, I started out twice per week and gradually moved to five days per week taking various classes they have to offer. Attending Cutting Edge Fitness is one of the best decisions I have made to improve my overall health, Aimee, David and the staff encourages me to do my best, provide helpful strategies to meet my goals.  I am so inspired by the people who work at Cutting Edge Fitness. I decided to earn my spin certification. I am grateful to my friend who suggested Cutting Edge Fitness. 

Deb is one our Spin, Pilates and Yoga instructors.

My name is Julie. I joined the Cutting Edge Fitness family with two goals in mind: to build a solid framework for a healthy lifestyle that I can maintain and to teach my daughters the importance of a healthy lifestyle that they will mimic and maintain as they grow into adults. I initially began by taking Spin classes and grew to love the Boxing, Strength, and Bootcamp classes as well. I have earned Spin certification thanks to the encouragement and support of Aimee and others at Cutting Edge and I hope to be as inspiring a person as the team there has been for me.

Joseph has always had a passion for martial arts, fighting, and self-defense. He has trained in Krav Maga

for many years and is currently a certified Krav Maga instructor. Joseph has years of teaching experience

and enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities about the real-world applicability of Krav Maga in a

welcoming yet realistic classroom environment. He strongly believes in providing both men and women

with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves and their families in everyday situations. Joseph has

also trained in other various fighting forms including Muay Thai, Kali, MMA and boxing. Outside of

fighting, he also has a broad security background, which he incorporates into the situational awareness

aspects of his classes. Joseph served 9 years in the Army Infantry where he performed high threat

personal security. He has held several security jobs as a civilian and is a Certified Protection Specialist. In

his free time, Joseph enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Tracy entered the doors of Cutting Edge Fitness with great hesitation.  After a few tears and a questionable goal, I set her at ease and made sure she knew that the goal was going to take time, perseverance, sweat and maybe some tears.

She trained consistently  for a year and in January of 2023 she crushed her goal.  She completed the DOPEY Challenge in Walt Disney World and felt great during the race and

recovered well afterwards.

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When Tracy returned we discussed how I felt she would be a perfect fit for the RRCA course (running coach).  I felt she learned so much over the past few years with her training, nutrition and recovery that she would be an asset to others who maybe starting their running journey or needing guidance on how to improve or increase their current running plan.

Tracy became an RRCA running coach in 2023.

Christine Meiklejohn is the instructor for Uechi-Ryu karate. She began practicing this style when she was 5, and took the classes with my grandfather, William Meiklejohn.  She began helping him teach classes when she was 15 and proudly got my 1st degree black belt in 2008 at the age of 18. She continued working hard and was able to pass my 2nd degree black belt test in 2011. Christine is excited to share this style with everyone as it has been a huge part of my life. It isn't easy, and it isn't quick but it is definitely worth it.

Christine is also one of our Women's boxing and PLYOGA instructors and you can find her teaching a Spin class here and there.

Certified Spinning Instructor, CPR and First Aid Certified.  She's been into fitness since her Junior year of high school. It's always been her most relaxed and favorite hobby.  She got into Spinning about 3 years ago and has loved it since the first time she hopped on a bike after her  brother convinced me to do so.  After a year of contemplating, she got certified in 2014.
She loves her family, friends, puppy son Louis, and of course her husband Jake and her three children.  Roxanne's true, true passion is working with individuals that have Autism. She completed her Masters in 2015 and now is a Board Certified  Behavior Analyst.
Over the years, fitness has been a way for her to de-stress when she is feeling overwhelm