Meet Your Coaches

We provide success-driven guidance from experienced industry-leading fitness and sports coaching experts. All our professionals are required to maintain a nationally accredited certification pertaining to their service. Your coach will be result-oriented while keeping sessions entertaining, motivating, and consistent. We strongly believe we can help our clients see how exercise should be a necessary part of everyone's lifestyle for physical longevity and mental well-being, not only in theory, but through experiencing the benefits of training in our own lives.


Moon Mook (Owner/Fitness Professional)

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • EBFA Barefoot Training Specialist

  • TRX Certified Functional Trainer

Moon has always felt the need to help people live happier, and after experiencing the physical and mental health benefits of exercise himself, he knew fitness would be his method of doing so. He began his fitness coaching journey coaching young athletes in tennis and boxing, and soon after receiving his first personal training certification, opened up Professional Home Fitness (2015). After a couple years of experience in the field he opened up his first studio location in Shrewsbury (2017) and quickly rebranded to what is now known as InMotion Personal Training (2018). Moon has coached a wide variety of clientele to success through the tutorship of many personal training 'gurus'. His innate obsession for getting others to move, feel, and look their best, quickly turned his passion into his life's mission.

"Exercise can be rewarding for anyone who wants to reap the benefits, but it requires full conscious effort. It's not just about training your body, it's about training your mind and becoming the strongest version of yourself, mentally & physically."


RICKY LA VACHE (FITNESS PROFESSIONAL)

  • Master’s in Physical Education, Strength & Conditioning - Bridgewater State University

  • Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine, Health Sciences - Norwich University

  • NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Ricky has been in the strength & conditioning field for over ten years and has gained valuable experience training a wide variety of clientele from young athletes all the way up to olympians, as well as the general population. Whether it’s working on athletic development, or simply wanting to live life pain-free, he does his best to provide them with all the tools to not only make them feel accomplished physically, but to also feel the positive effects mentally and emotionally that will improve their longevity and durability.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”


Alex Maillet (Fitness professional)

  • Bacholer’s in Exercise & Sport’s Science - Fitchburg State University

  • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer


Alex has a passion for movement. From recreational sports to general pass-time activities, he would always rather be active than sitting around. A favorite activity of his is Disc Golf as it gets his friends and family involved in fitness as well. He wants to be able to continue moving for himself and with others for as long as he can and would like to help you do the same! By tackling the fundamentals of proper movement patterns with you, he hopes to have everyone moving their best for as long as possible.

“Until we change our perspective and become masters of our physical bodies by moving better before we try to move more, we will continue to fall short of our potential.” - Dr. Aaron Horschig


Laura Searles (Fitness Professional)

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher

  • Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness Specialist

Laura began her professional health & wellness career in 2012 coaching many clients in Central Mass and Austin, Texas. Her holistic approach to fitness includes expertise in anatomy, physiology, and body awareness. Laura’s yogic background offers clients additional stretching and balance work integrated into each training session. She is dedicated to empowering her clients to unlock the hidden strengths of their body & mind by designing programs intended for life-long inspiration and transformation.

“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of Gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.”  - Thich Nhat Hanh


Nate Felix (Personal Trainer)

  • Bachelor’s in Exercise & Sport Science - Fitchburg State University

  • AdaptX Certification

Nathaniel’s fitness journey started in high school, where he developed a strong passion for track and field. He then developed a desire to pursue a higher education in the field, aiding others to get stronger and live a healthier lifestyle. With five years of knowledge in the field, while training people of all ages, he is ready to share his knowledge and skills! Nathaniel’s favorite hobbies are hiking, cooking/baking, drawing, and playing multiple instruments.

“Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it.” - Charles R. Swindoll


Erik Frank (Personal TRAINER)

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Erik has been an athlete throughout his life playing competitive soccer, basketball, and track & field, and has been in the personal training field since 2021. Erik quickly realized his early love for athletics and exercise developed his innate passion for fitness and health. He wants to help clients achieve results that will translate into their day-to-day activities through functional movement and well-rounded programming. Erik wants clients to have fun, but also push them to becoming the best version of themselves.

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”


Gary Murphy (FITNESS PROFESSIONAL)

  • ACE Certified & AFAA Personal Trainer

  • NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • NASM Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Gary Murphy has been personal training for 10 years. As an athlete that played football in high school and college it brings him great joy to help others that wants to learn more about fitness. Being in the fitness industry made Gary learn more about clients ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ on hitting their goals. They can enjoy life having a higher self-esteem and confidence through consistency and correct programming.

“Fitness never goes away because it’s about how you finish, not how you started. You can be a great inspiration for anyone in life that is like-minded.”


Matt Baniukiewicz (Fitness Professional)

  • Master’s in Physical Education, Strength & Conditioning - Bridgewater State University

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  • Certified Speed & Agility Coach (CSAC)

  • USA Weightliftin Level 1 Olympic Lifting Coach

Matt’s pillars to physical fitness are the basics – hard work, consistency, and fundamental movement patterns from the ground up. He believes training should be fun and should incorporate movements that mimic sports and everyday life. Matt’s background in physical education, sports coaching, and strength and conditioning has enabled him to develop strength and conditioning programs for growing athletes. He strives to bring back the basics in training and to train people in non-conventional ways. Matt has trained all ages and fitness backgrounds. He is continuously learning new ways to train, and wants you to learn and grow with him on your fitness journey. Some of Matt’s favorite things are Cape Cod, lasagna, hiking, and spending time with his wife and 2-year-old son.

“The game of fitness/lifting isn’t an 8-week pursuit. It doesn’t last as long as your latest program does. Rather, it’s a lifetime pursuit. If you understand this, then progressing slowly isn’t a big deal.” - Jim Wendler



Malcolm Kassini (Fitness Professional)

  • ISSA Certifed Personal Trainer

  • ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Pre-Script Biomechanics level 1 Coach

Malcolm has dedicated over 5 years to the fitness industry, working with individuals from all walks of life. Whether it's training student athletes or supporting members at InMotion, Malcolm's top priority is helping each person achieve their fitness goals with personalized guidance and unwavering commitment. Malcolm is continuing to expand his knowledge in the field as he’s currently a Junior at Framingham State University majoring in Health & Wellness, working towards his goal of achieving his Doctorates Degree in Physical Therapy.

“Dedication has not Limitations” - Ulysses Jr.


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