Instructors
Kate Faulkner
Co-founder, Physical Therapist, Mat & Ball Instructor
Kate combines manual therapies and therapeutic exercises to support her patients’ rehabilitative process. She draws from her foundation in movement arts and medical sciences to inform her physical therapy practice.
Kate holds a masters degree in physical therapy from American International College, studied Biomechanics in the graduate Exercise Science Department at the University of Massachusetts and is a certified massage therapist. She continued studying Biomechanics with Gary Gray and Dave Tiberio. Additionally, she has trained in functional fitness, myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) among other techniques. These complementary modalities and years of diverse experience allow Kate to work with her patients in a whole system approach.
Kate is a second generation Pilates instructor and has been teaching since 1987. She also holds a BA in Dance from Rutgers University.
Co-founder, Physical Therapist, Mat & Ball Instructor
Kate combines manual therapies and therapeutic exercises to support her patients’ rehabilitative process. She draws from her foundation in movement arts and medical sciences to inform her physical therapy practice.
Kate holds a masters degree in physical therapy from American International College, studied Biomechanics in the graduate Exercise Science Department at the University of Massachusetts and is a certified massage therapist. She continued studying Biomechanics with Gary Gray and Dave Tiberio. Additionally, she has trained in functional fitness, myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) among other techniques. These complementary modalities and years of diverse experience allow Kate to work with her patients in a whole system approach.
Kate is a second generation Pilates instructor and has been teaching since 1987. She also holds a BA in Dance from Rutgers University.
Aimee Salmon
Afrobeats Dance Fitness, Strong Nation HIIT and Functional Strength Training Instructor
Aimee Salmon was born and raised the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is the visionary founder of Positively Africana, LLC, a thriving business that promotes cultural awareness and physical and mental well-being. Aimee's unwavering passion for entrepreneurship, retail sales, health and wellness, and community-building has led her to curate a diverse range of wellness, educational, and cultural programs that enrich lives and foster supportive relationships.
Aimee's journey began at Mount Holyoke College, where where she earned her degree in Psychology and Education with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Organizations & Society. Being a student-entrepreneur simultaneously allowed her to gain valuable experiences beyond the classroom setting.
Now at Positively Africana, Aimee's ultimate goal is to empower people to lead fulfilling lives through personal transformation. Witnessing the success of her customers always fills her with immense joy and gratitude.
With her sights set on the future, Aimee plans to further her education by pursuing an MBA in Program Management and expanding her business. In addition, she aims to make Positively Africana a household name in the wellness and beauty industry and revolutionize how people think about exercise, beauty, and fashion. Join Aimee on this incredible journey toward a healthier and happier lifestyle!
For more about Aimee, visit Positively Africana here.
Afrobeats Dance Fitness, Strong Nation HIIT and Functional Strength Training Instructor
Aimee Salmon was born and raised the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is the visionary founder of Positively Africana, LLC, a thriving business that promotes cultural awareness and physical and mental well-being. Aimee's unwavering passion for entrepreneurship, retail sales, health and wellness, and community-building has led her to curate a diverse range of wellness, educational, and cultural programs that enrich lives and foster supportive relationships.
Aimee's journey began at Mount Holyoke College, where where she earned her degree in Psychology and Education with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Organizations & Society. Being a student-entrepreneur simultaneously allowed her to gain valuable experiences beyond the classroom setting.
Now at Positively Africana, Aimee's ultimate goal is to empower people to lead fulfilling lives through personal transformation. Witnessing the success of her customers always fills her with immense joy and gratitude.
With her sights set on the future, Aimee plans to further her education by pursuing an MBA in Program Management and expanding her business. In addition, she aims to make Positively Africana a household name in the wellness and beauty industry and revolutionize how people think about exercise, beauty, and fashion. Join Aimee on this incredible journey toward a healthier and happier lifestyle!
For more about Aimee, visit Positively Africana here.
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