ABOUT US
We believe Functional Fitness is for Everybody, and Every BODY.
Fit to Function was founded in 2019 to fill the gap between traditional rehab and lifelong fitness.
Whether you're recovering from a neurological injury, navigating a complex health condition, or just looking for a supportive local fitness community - you belong here.
We offer:
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1:1 Adaptive Training for people with neurological conditions, brain injuries, and disabilities
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Inclusive Community Classes for kids, moms, seniors, and more
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Virtual and in-person options to meet you wherever you are
Here, you’ll find a blend of functional movement, adaptive support, and vibrant community.
If you're wondering if Fit to Function is for you, it probably is!
Jenna Muri-Rosenthal
CCC-SLP, CBIS,
CrossFit-L2 Trainer, Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, Founder of FtF, is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) with 15+ years of experience in acute care and acute rehabilitation, treating clients with cognitive communication needs at MGH and in the community.
She is a CrossFit-Level 2 Trainer and a Certified Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer with over 5+ years of experience coaching group fitness and 1:1 sessions. Jenna is the Director of Operations and part of the Seminar Staff for the Adaptive Training Academy (ATA), where she serves as the Neuro Subject Matter Expert. She also serves on the Board of Directors for ATA's non-profit.
Jenna has a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Certificate in Adult Teaching & Learning from the MGH Institute of Health Professions (MGHIHP). She is an Adjunct Professor in Graduate SLP programs at the MGHIHP and Northeastern University.
Ben Bates
CF L1-Trainer, Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
Coach Ben Bates Ben brings seven+ years of coaching experience as a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, who coaches both group classes and 1:1 training at Invictus Boston, where he acts as the Invictus Fenway Manager.
Ben studied exercise science at Endicott college and has a background in conditioning, personal training, and CrossFit. A certified Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT), he joins the staff having undergone extensive individualized onboarding in the Fit to Function Methodology, including dedicated learning sessions, observation, co-coaching, and leading group and individual sessions with a neuro adaptive focus.
When Ben’s not in the gym you can find him enjoying outdoor sports, hiking & golfing, spending time with his family, his wife, Kelsey and new baby girl, Adelaide, and his dog, Maverick.
Sara McLaughlin
MSPT, CF-L1, Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
Sara McLaughlin joins the team as a CF Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT), and Physical Therapist (MSPT) with over 20 years of experience working with individuals of all ages and limitations, including children with limb loss and limb difference. She has a background in orthopedics and neuro PT.
Sara coaches at Daybreak CrossFit in Wayland, provides skilled PT in a Skilled Nursing Facility, and works as a certified Massage Therapist. On top of all of this amazing background and experience, as the mother of a child with a congenital limb difference / amputee, Sara has a personal connection to adaptive training.
From Sara, on adaptive training: “The confidence and independence gained through fitness can be life changing. I appreciate that FtF is filling a gap for people between ending therapy and being able to maximize their potential and reaching their goals for fitness, recreation and life, not what insurance companies have declared to be enough.”
Fallon Katz
DPT, CF- L1 Trainer, Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
Fallon has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from MGH Institute of Health Professions. She is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and an Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT), working as a physical therapist at Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Performance where she specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and pelvic health conditions. Fallon also has experience treating individuals with neurological and autonomic disorders.
Fallon has a background as a competitive swimmer and has over six years of CrossFit experience. Fallon also has spent time working with adaptive athletes, both in wheelchair basketball and rugby, as well as the Special Olympics. She integrates her passion for fitness and training into her rehabilitation approach, and her physical therapy background into her training in the gym, empowering athletes to achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Fallon enjoys hiking, baking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Emily Sheehan
BSN, Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
Emily is a nurse (BSN) from Simmons University, who is currently working on her Family Nurse Practitioner Licensure (FNP). She brings seven years of cardiac and emergency nursing experience with certifications in trauma and stroke care.
Beyond her healthcare background, Emily is a fitness enthusiast with a background in CrossFit, F45, and Pilates. Working in the ER, she frequently takes care of individuals who are coping with the news of life changing diagnoses, and she is thrilled to join the gym and help see people through to better on the other side of these journeys.
Emily will be using her enthusiasm as an athlete and experience in healthcare to help athletes to crush their fitness and recovery goals. The gym is her happy place, and she hopes to help others feel the same - because fitness is for everybody.
Outside of work you can find Emily traveling, with her nose in a book, running marathons or hanging with her dogs Apollo and Atlas!
