Instructors at Studio Pilates

All instructors at Studio Pilates are highly trained and STOTT PILATES certified. The instructors are committed to achieving the highest standards of excellence and maintaining the integrity of the STOTT PILATES method. The level of dedication and care to our students is unparalleled in the industry. Our instructors are here to challenge, motivate, and inspire you.
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Angela McCartney

Angela is owner and founder of Studio Pilates. She is a fully trained STOTT PILATES Certified Level II Instructor. As a Level II Instructor, Angela teaches the full array of equipment through the advanced level. Her training includes the Injuries and Special Populations course which qualifies her to teach pre- and post-natal clients, elderly, rehabilitating, “injured” clients and other special conditions. Angela teaches group classes, Private, Semi-Private sessions and Total Barre. Angela is also a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor Trainer qualified to teach STOTT PILATES Instructor Certification courses. Angela started her STOTT PILATES training in 2002 and has been studying and practicing ever since. She is passionate and knowledgeable and brings enormous energy and enthusiasm to her teaching.

In addition to her Pilates training and teaching, Angela brings over 30 years of group fitness teaching experience to Studio Pilates. In addition to her Pilates certifications, Angela held AFAA certifications in Group Fitness, Kickboxing, and Personal Training. She is also PiYo and CPR certified. Prior to opening Studio Pilates, Angela was the Director of Pilates Program, Group Instructor and Personal Trainer at Body Access formerly in Arlington, MA. As Program Director, Angela developed the group classes, supervised and trained the team of instructors.

Angela has always had a love and interest in fitness. She has competed in several middle-distance triathlons and holds a purple belt in Tae Kwon Do. She is a graduate of Tufts University with a BS in biology and classical studies. She was a Varsity letterman in Field Hockey and rowed crew. Angela lives in Winchester with her husband and 3 children.

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Kathleen Curran

Kathleen has been teaching at Studio Pilates since July 2014. We are delighted to welcome her to our team. Kathleen is STOTT PILATES Certified in Mat and Reformer Level 1. She has also completed training in Cadillac, Chair and Barrels and has completed the Injuries and Special Populations course. Kathleen has been teaching Pilates since 2002 and has taught and trained at many local studios and clubs and has extensive experience teaching in the fitness industry. She holds a master's Degree in Cardiovascular Health and Exercise from Northeastern University and a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory. In addition, Kathleen is a Certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition. Kathleen strongly believes that practicing STOTT PILATES can bring positive changes to her client's bodies including strengthened abdominal and back muscles, improved alignment, increased flexibility and heightened body awareness.

When not instructing or training, Kathleen enjoys living a healthy lifestyle, cycling, reading, creative vegetarian cooking and spending time with her family.