Fitness Instructors

Courtney has been teaching fitness classes for over 36 years. From aerobics to indoor cycling, she’s taught it all. Although she has had to cut back on her fitness schedule because of her job as an elementary school teacher, she still teaches indoor cycling and loves it! Courtney’s classes are intense, but filled with humor and joy. She plays music spanning multiple decades, and often includes Beyonce, U2 and Beck.

Emily Cohen is a certified yoga instructor who completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Her training included extensive study in teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, lifestyle, ethics, and practicum.

With a strong background in program development and leadership, Emily combines her deep understanding of yoga with expertise in wellness, movement, and mindfulness. Her approach emphasizes creating supportive and adaptable learning environments that meet the diverse needs of her students.

In 2022, I became NASM CPT certified and began looking into further education.

I graduated from Monument Mountain Regional High School in 2020 where I was a student athlete. I was involved in the school’s football team and was also the captain of the swim team for my Senior year. After my high school career ended, I began to follow my passion for weight training.

I became interested in personal training through my workouts at the gym; I felt at home. My friends would approach me in the gym and ask for advice and I helped them reach their goals. I felt accomplished sharing my knowledge of weight lifting with others and began to explore the possibility of using my expertise to inspire people to join the gym.

After becoming certified, I created Ethan Dean Fitness (EDF) to reach out to a broader audience online. This is the platform for clients that are interested in online coaching and nutrition assistance. My program is based in strength and hypertrophy and can be applied to any level of fitness, from beginner to advanced.

Currently on my path to pursue bodybuilding.

Born and raised in the Berkshires, James is a graduate of Wahconah Regional High School where he was a three-sport athlete. While pursuing a degree in graphic design at Framingham State University he dabbled in various service and retail jobs, but eventually realized his true passion was fitness. A lay-off in 2010 gave him an opportunity to pursue his passion and he spent the next 10 years taking on various roles within the fitness industry, including personal trainer, group fitness and SPIN instructor, strength & conditioning coach, a brief stint as Fitness Director at the Community Recreation Association in Dalton, and Head Track & Field Coach of his alma mater.

James has a deep appreciation for the unique diversity and natural beauty of the Berkshires, and can often be found enjoying it on a run, a bike ride or a hike on the Appalachian Trail with his wife. He finds fulfillment in helping others and his favorite part about working at Bousquet Sport is the opportunity it has given him to meet our many unique and wonderful members. He feels very welcomed by this community and considers it a pleasure to serve them on a daily basis.

Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of New Hampshire. Over the past dozen years he has worked for industry leaders like Canyon Ranch, Equinox NYC, and Miraval. He holds certifications in TRX, Schwinn Cycling, kettlebells, rowing, and yoga, among others. He is currently pursuing a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist certification.

Josh is also a USA Cycling Coach and the Zwift Race Director for Virginia’s world-ranked Blue Ridge Twenty24 team. He has been a racer himself for almost twenty years. His proudest personal moment was overcoming a DVT and pulmonary embolism, and capping off a successful 2022 season with his eleventh overall team win at The Josh Billings Runaground alongside his Allen Heights Veterinary teammates.

What brings him to life is sharing his knowledge, achievements, and setbacks to help others move towards and reach their goals.

With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, I specialize in helping individuals achieve their goals, eliminate pain, and enhance their overall quality of life. My client roster includes CrossFit Games competitors, world-class powerlifters, professional athletes, musicians, and everyday individuals seeking improved performance and well-being.

My expertise lies in addressing pain and dysfunction through a principles-based approach to movement and training. I have worked extensively with clients managing complex conditions such as scoliosis, spinal fusions, joint replacements, post-surgical recovery, and chronic back pain.

I believe that walking and breathing are the most fundamental human functions—and they serve as the foundation for every program I design. By focusing on these core principles, I help clients build sustainable strength, restore function, and move through life with greater ease and confidence.

Bio coming soon.

Marianna Poutasse has been a certified Spinning instructor since 2002(!), when as a new mother she came to the gym with the goal of carving out some time from herself and her fitness goals. After her first Spin class, she knew she was hooked, and she has been teaching ever since. 

As a seasoned instructor,  Marianna is known for high energy classes that mix classic tunes with more modern beats and alt hits. She is a big believer that the right playlist is a key ingredient to a successful workout! 

Off the bike, she works as a residential interior designer at Alberti Design Studio, with offices in Seekonk, MA  and the Berkshires. In her spare time, she enjoys Sunday runs with friends, hiking with her dogs, yoga, and cooking and entertaining friends at home with her husband Eric.

Over the years, Norma held various marketing and sales director positions with wellness resorts such as Canyon Ranch and Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club. It was this environment that taught her the importance and benefits of leading a balanced life of fitness and nutrition. She began to pursue wellness in work and in her personal life, which led her to become a certified group fitness instructor. She taught classes at Cranwell Resort, Berkshire West, Berkshire Nautilus and Berkshire Fitness and Wellness before joining the Bousquet Sport team. Her classes include Cardio Kickboxing, Step Aerobics, Strength Training, Stretch 101 and Body Sculpting.

Credentials: Group Exercise Certification with FiTOUR®, a leader in providing nationally recognized health and fitness professional certifications.