Kathleen Curry, Owner
I am so excited to begin my new career as owner of Passport Pilates. I began my journey with Pilates 9 years ago. I was a young mom looking for a place to connect to myself and my body. For 50 minutes 2-3 times a week I found it. I had either been pregnant or nursing babies for 9 years and had ‘lost’ who I was. I didn’t feel successful in the bigger gyms and desired a more intimate way of exercising. What a gift this entire experience has been to my life.
The first part of my professional career was spent in Early Education. I was and continue to be an advocate for children and families supporting their education beginning at birth. In addition to that I also work in the Non Profit space supporting various agencies primarily in the Merrimack Valley.
- BA Early Education
- MS Organizational Leadership
I am the mom of four incredible humans. Emily 22, Elizabeth 20, Colin 17, and Carter 15. We live in Haverhill with our two dogs Finbar and Loki.
I enjoy reading, golfing, traveling and celebrating anything with family. I am an active member of my church community and am the leader of our youth mission trip every year.
I am currently in the process of becoming a Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor and am so excited to begin teaching.
Kathy Jannino-Faino, Certified Pilates Instructor
After many years struggling to fit fitness into my life as a busy career women and mother, 25 years ago I decided to become a certified fitness instructor and teach part-time. Workaholic that I am, I thought…why not get certified to teach fitness so I will have to fit it in my life!
I was the full-bodied, energetic, FUN and “real person” instructor in front of the class. I packed them in, all ages, all sizes and built a loyal following. What those loyal clients didn’t realize is how much they were giving me in return. I loved teaching so I continued adding onto my certifications.
Strong, fit and at the top of my game, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. After my mastectomy and reconstruction, I found I was left with limited range of motion and inability to perform most exercises involving my abdominals. Someone suggested rehabilitating using the Pilates Reformer Apparatus. It changed my life and body while rehabilitating me. For the first time in my life, I fell in love with movement that resembled my childhood passion for dance. The additional benefits were unexpected but certainly welcomed….I felt younger, more flexible and oddly enough my blood pressure lowered dramatically. Then in my late forties, the hectic pace of my meeting/event planning career was becoming overwhelming so a career change was in order. I loved reformer pilates enough to make this change.
Certifications and Credentials
- Comprehensive Certification, Balanced Body University (Pilates Mat, Reformer, Ladder Barrel, Cadillac, Chair & Arc Barrel)
- STOTT Pilates - Intensive Reformer Training
- TRX Group Training
- Bar Sculpt ® and BOOTY BARRE ® Training
- Apprenticed in studios offering both methods, STOTT and Balanced Body.
- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
- Group Resistance Training
- Primary Group Exercise
- Aqua Fitness
- Group Stability Ball
- Group Circuit Training
- Northeastern University, Business/Psychology
Today, I live in southern New Hampshire. My 30 year old son, Garrett, is a Mechanical Engineer. My 33 year old son, Dean, is a Consultant / Project Manager in the Biotech industry. My bragging rights …. both are charming with great interpersonal skills topped off with an unmatched work ethic. Both sons are UNH grads !
My passion is travel and I get on a plane every chance I get!
As an instructor, I am always grateful to have the opportunity to improve people’s health, rehabilitate their injuries & surgeries while enriching their lives with my knowledgable, caring and embracing instruction.
Marybeth Tom, Certified Pilates Instructor
Something inside has continually whispered, "You've got to move. Move your body, move!" My body, like an idling engine waiting to be shifted into gear. And so, I've been moving for thirty years: running, bicycling, skiing, step aerobics and Pilates. As a pilates instructor I am able to combine my passion for movement, and my belief in the Pilates method with my love of teaching. I came to pilates with twenty years of chronic back pain and became addicted to the reformer when my pain disappeared after only a few short months. I find joy in teaching the pilates method and sharing my personal story of the healing benefits of pilates. I am committed to living a healthful lifestyle and wish to give encouragement and inspiration to our pilates clients.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Management, Bentley College Mat & Reformer Certified, Balanced Body University.
Julie Wood, Certified Pilates Instructor
I came to Pilates from the advice of a friend. I was five years out from having breast cancer and reconstructive surgery. It was 2012 and I was beginning to lose mobility in my shoulder, while suffering from back pain. This friend suggested looking into Pilates to help with both problems. Being interested in fitness, but not very coordinated on a playing field, I thought this exercise might be for me.
After a few classes I was committed. My shoulder mobility increased, my back pain was cured, and I was seeing changes in by body and strength that I had never experienced. Since my journey began, Pilates has helped with physical changes as well as my mental health. I found a new confidence in my own skin and appreciated taking time out for myself while managing a busy family life.
My first career was teaching. Knowing this and seeing my love for the Pilates techniques, Kathy Jannino slowly encouraged me to begin the Balanced Body certification process and begin teaching at the Passport Pilates studio. Embarking on training classes has given me a new appreciation for movement and function of the human body in everyday life. I have found enjoyment teaching Pilates to students and seeing their accomplishments as they take the Pilates journey.
I am a small business owner that fabricates window treatments for interior designers. My job is very physical, and Pilates helps me maintain the strength I need to for daily work.
My free time is filled with family, my husband Dan, son David and puppy Ringo, along with travel and textiles and learning about lost textile techniques. A long term bucket list item is to visit all 7 continents.
Education: BA in Art Education K-12, Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, MA
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