INSTRUCTORS

Francesca Durant: Physical Therapist/ Certified Pilates Instructor

Francesca Durant is a board certified Physical Therapist having graduated from Northeastern University in 1998. Francesca has been practicing Physical Therapy for 10 years, and along with her husband, Timothy L. Durant, PT, opened the doors to Durant Physical Therapy in September of 2005, and later to Centered Body Pilates Studio.

Francesca trained through Polestar Pilates comprehensive program for her Pilates certification. She is fully certified on all apparatus and mat having trained following the highest industry standards for certification. She brings to her Pilates sessions Physical Therapy experience and knowledge of the human body in its normal state and pathological state.

As both a Physical Therapist and a certified Pilates Instructor her philosophy is to achieve a uniformly developed body; one that is balanced not only in alignment and symmetry but also in flexibility and strength. The Pilates Method is a tool for facilitating such an opportunity.

Throughout life Francesca has been an avid athlete believing in the importance of healthy movement in a balanced life. Francesca enjoys running and has participated in three half-marathons and just completed her first Triathlon. Her goals are to continue to challenge her body in new ways and to inspire others to live a life focused on wellness. Having three young children, Francesca and Tim incorporate healthy activities in their family life and their boys have even re-named many of the Pilates exercises as they exercise with Mom.

Kaylina Bacchiochi

Kaylina is a fun and cheerful New York native. Originally from Rochester, Kaylina moved to NYC in 2002, where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and enjoyed a career in the fashion industry. Although she loved her work, she felt something was missing. After moving to Connecticut in 2008, she decided it was time to make a career change.

Kaylina always strived to be fit and healthy, but it was not until she began practicing Pilates that she found a new level of inner strength in her body. With a true desire to learn more about the Pilates Method and share her passion with others, she began the personal journey of becoming a certified Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body University. Kaylina is completing a 500 hour program and will be fully trained in all mat and apparatus work.

She is also a certified group fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and enjoys teaching step aerobics and a variety of strength training classes. She loves working with people and supporting them in reaching their fitness goals. Her ambition is to grow professionally and encourage clients to achieve a better balance, strength and deep connection with their bodies.