Mind & Movement
About our Instructors
At Mind and Movement Pilates, we've made it our utmost priority to collaborate with the most exceptional instructors in our region. Our commitment is to provide you with the top-tier Pilates classes you truly deserve.
Jacqueline
Owner/Pilates Instructor
Jacqueline is the visionary owner and founder of Mind & Movement Pilates, where she combines her passion for mindful movement with a deep dedication to her clients’ growth and well-being. Over the past year, she has honed her expertise through advanced training at Beacon Pilates and enriched her knowledge with mentorship and education at Breathe Pilates, ensuring every client receives the highest level of instruction.
Whether you’re new to Pilates or striving to take your practice to the next level, Jacqueline offers a warm, encouraging environment where you can build strength, confidence, and balance. Her classes are designed to meet you where you are and help you achieve your unique goals, all while fostering a love for movement.
Join Jacqueline throughout the week and experience the transformative energy of Mind & Movement Pilates. She’s excited to welcome you into the studio and guide you on your journey to a stronger, healthier you!
Lucia
Pilates Instructor
Lucia brings a fiery passion for health, movement, and well-being to her work as a Classical Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer & Coach, and Corrective Exercise Specialist certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
With a diverse background spanning competitive bodybuilding, working with individuals with special needs, and experience in the entertainment industry, Lucia approaches every session with a unique, holistic perspective. She tailors her guidance to each client’s individual needs, focusing on healing muscle imbalances, building functional strength, and alleviating unnecessary pain through intentional and restorative movement.
Lucia firmly believes Pilates is a cornerstone for developing movement, strength, and healing in every body. Having completed her Mat and Comprehensive Teacher Training under Juliet Harvey of Beacon Pilates, she is now advancing her expertise through continued education in Advanced Teacher Training.
Join Lucia and discover her empowering, client-focused approach that inspires strength, balance, and a renewed connection to your body.
Hannah
Pilates Instructor
Hannah Davis holds a BFA in Dance with an emphasis in Ballet Pedagogy from the University of Hartford. During her studies, she discovered Pilates as a powerful complement to her ballet training and immediately fell in love with its transformative benefits. Just one week after graduation, Hannah earned her comprehensive 500+ hour certification from Polestar Pilates, solidifying her expertise as a dedicated Pilates practitioner. She also completed over 500 hours of classical Pilates training under Beacon Pilates, further deepening her knowledge and versatility as an instructor.
Hannah’s classes emphasize breathwork and full-body alignment, offering creative, fun, and motivating sessions that leave clients feeling refreshed both physically and mentally. Passionate about self-development, she encourages a lifestyle rooted in self-care, healthy habits, and balance.
Hannah believes that living a fulfilling life begins with a deep connection to your mind, body, and spirit, and she’s committed to helping her clients achieve that harmony through Pilates.
Maria
Pilates Instructor
Maria’s passion for learning and educating has shaped her path in the wellness world. With over 17 years of experience as an educator, she understands the vital connection between mind and body and the importance of maintaining balance in daily life. This belief first led her to complete a yoga teacher certification program, where she began guiding others on their self-care journeys.
Her wellness exploration expanded when she discovered Pilates, which quickly became a transformative part of her personal practice. Pilates offered Maria a holistic approach to movement, allowing her to connect and condition her body as a unified whole.
Maria is currently advancing her training and mentorship at Beacon Pilates, inspired by Joe Pilates’ philosophy: “The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.” Through her teaching, Maria is dedicated to helping others experience this connection and unlock their full potential through Pilates.
Juliana S.
Pilates Instructor
Julianna discovered Pilates just over a year ago and was immediately drawn to its unique combination of strength, precision, and mindful movement. What began as a personal fitness pursuit quickly evolved into a professional passion, leading her to earn her Comprehensive Mat Certification. She is now thrilled to bring her dedication and enthusiasm to the Pilates community as an instructor.
With over 25 years of experience as a biology educator, Julianna brings an analytical yet compassionate approach to teaching. Her deep understanding of human anatomy and movement allows her to guide students with clarity and care, emphasizing both correct form and functional strength. Her lifelong commitment to health and wellness extends beyond the studio—she also holds a degree in Exercise Science and has long been dedicated to fitness and nutrition, weaving her lifelong interest in wellness into her teaching style.
Julianna is currently advancing her training through Beacon Pilates, inspired by the original teachings of Joseph Pilates and the classical method. She is excited to guide students on their own journeys toward better movement, health, and body awareness.
Justin Petriello
Owner
Justin Petriello is the owner and operator of Mind & Movement Pilates, working behind the scenes to keep the studio running smoothly and seamlessly each day. As the husband of Jacqueline, the two share a deep passion for fitness, wellness, and building a supportive community. While Jacqueline leads the studio’s front-facing presence, Justin is the steady force handling the operations, logistics, and day-to-day essentials that allow the studio to thrive. His dedication, attention to detail, and quiet leadership make him an integral part of the heart and soul of Mind & Movement Pilates.