Sean’s introduction to CrossFit first came through his wife Ronda who is also a physician, affiliate owner and coach. In 2007, Ronda’s yoga teacher was a woman named Heather Bergeron. She told her about this new thing called CrossFit and quickly they became hooked. They spent months using different gym spaces to do workouts at off hours. Eventually Heather’s husband Ben asked if they would like to be founding members of CF New England, they agreed and the rest is history.

Sean grew up in New England. A gym rat from an early age, he was recruited to play both football and baseball at Harvard where he completed his undergraduate training.  After medical school and residency at Tufts University, He joined  Orthopedics New England which today 25 years later has over 18 providers and three different offices with a surgery center .

Sean has held many different titles over the years with CrossFit, and has attended every Games as a medical volunteer since 2011. Currently he is the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the CrossFit Games and has cared for numerous athletes over the course of his career. Sean also recently published an e-book called “Where does it Hurt” which is a great resource for coaches and other individuals struggling with musculoskeletal pain.

In 2016, Sean’s wife Ronda (who is also a physician and CrossFit coach), founded CF Launchpad, an affiliate based in their home garage. What initially started as an afterschool program for young girls subsequently turned into a full time affiliate with a busy class schedule and vibrant community. 

Sean is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon who endorses the value of CrossFit with his patients. Should you need an evaluation, second opinion or surgery for an injury, he is someone you should speak with. He can be found on The Directory should you wish to contact his practice.