MEET THE COACH: CAT DOMINICK CUNNINGHAM

Hi, I'm Cat, and I have been working in the fitness industry in Boston since 2016. I currently work with a small group of clients for virtual and in-person strength training.  I also lead outdoor run clubs centered around building community through exercise.

I am now in my final year of grad school at Boston University pursuing my Master's of Social Work. I am currently interning as a maternal and child health social worker at Mount Auburn Hospital. 

I hope to one day be a part of a holistic practice that focuses on the integration of mental and physical health, and to specialize in perinatal therapy.

In my spare time, I enjoy running, biking, skiing, traveling, and trying new coffee spots. I also love spending time at home with my husband and our cat, Scout. My life does not revolve around my personal fitness, but rather I choose to integrate healthy habits into my lifestyle wherever I can. I have found that this is relatable to the clients that I work with everyday.

I think that my clients would say that I am compassionate, attentive, and enthusiastic, giving them a safe space to be vulnerable and to push themselves just a little bit outside of their comfort zones, because that is where real change can happen.

In 2016, I graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor's in Psychology and minors in Nutrition and Communicative Sciences and Disorders. As a four-year member of the Track and Field team, and a lifelong runner, I am so happy to continue to run for fun (and some competition) in Boston.

I started my personal training career in 2016 at Equinox Sports Club Boston, where I had the opportunity to work with hundreds of clients. In July of 2019 I was a launching part of the coaching program at the club where I was able to offer habit-change, nutrition, and regeneration coaching to my clients. 

I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor with certifications in Prenatal and Postpartum, Precision Nutrition L2, Kettlebell L1, and ViPR. I am currently pursuing an ISSA Run Coach certification to learn more about the sport I love!