Our Team

  • Headshot of Ramon Garcia smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Ramon Garcia - Owner

    Passionate about fitness and form, Ramon grew a training clientele as he attended classes at AAPT. Upon graduation in 2012, Ramon launched Elevate Fitness, where he began one-on-one training with exclusive clients.

  • Headshot of Kim Garcia smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Kim Garcia - CEO

    Kim has been a part of AAPT Boston since 2012, where she quickly connected with the message and values of AAPT. As the school’s CEO, Kim has honed in on maintaining our top quality of education – providing clarity on a rapidly expanding industry.

  • Headshot of Ted Bertini smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Ted Bertini - Academic Coordinator

    As a part of the fitness industry for over 20 years, Ted is an AAPT Faculty Instructor and Academic Manager, an AHA CPR Instructor, a Healthy Back Instructor, a Strength Training Instructor, an active personal trainer, and much more.

  • Headshot of JD Boguzis smiling in front of a brick wall.

    JD Boguzis - Instructor

    As an AAPT graduate, JD is the perfect example of the values, passion, and drive that we strive to instill in all of our students. JD’s true passion and joy lies in watching students attain new abilities and limits they never thought possible. His happiness lies in the “little wins.”

  • Headshot of Chris Connolly smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Chris Connolly - Instructor

    As a 2010 AAPT graduate and seasoned fitness professional with 14 years of industry experience, Chris has been an integral part of our educational journey. He offers a comprehensive approach to training, combining his vast experience with a genuine commitment to excellence.

  • Headshot of Christina Escoto smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Christina Escoto - Instructor

    Seasoned martial arts trainer, AAPT graduate, and fitness enthusiast, Christina strives to help people reach their fitness goals, but also challenge themselves in new ways. She has worked hard to build a base of clients over the past 15 years and continues to help them learn and grow every day.