Susan Kirby, Coach

Coach, Metabolic Effect Nutrition Specialist, Personal Trainer

Susan met Sherri in 2007 and was instantly inspired by her energy, fitness knowledge and business skills. This was a turning point in her beliefs on how to take care of herself in the modern age. Susan has a passion for nutrition and enjoys meeting with the members regarding Metabolic Effect Nutrition. Susan draws on her 30 years of business and management experience in the publishing industry to help facilitate the growth of SLS Fitness.

Susan began dancing ballet at the age of 10 and continued with this and other forms of dance through college. In the 1980’s, she studied belly dancing in Cambridge and performed professionally in the Middle Eastern restaurants in MA and NH. After graduating with her MBA, Susan became AFAA certified and started instructing step aerobics and kickboxing. Over the years, other areas of coaching include strength training, meditation, yoga, Pilates, assisted stretch, aerial silks and more. 

Susan has helped build the very successful SLS 65+ program, she’s taken part in the Parkinson’s fitness programming and has coached in a class dedicated to cancer survivors called the “SLS Fitness Phoenix Program.” Susan is inspired by the dedication and persistence of our 65+ and Parkinson’s community, and enjoys helping them build confidence in both life and fitness.

Susan is a mother of four daughters and enjoys mountain climbing, family, art and design.

Education

• Syracuse University

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts

• Simmons Graduate School

  • Masters of Business Administration

Certifications

• Metabolic Effect Certified

• ACE Group Fitness Certified

• ACE Cancer Exercise Specialist

• Reiki Master Teacher

• Certified ME Fat Loss Nutrition Consultant

• Reflex Performance Reset (RPR) Level 1 Certified

• SLS Assisted Stretch

• CPR/AED Certified