BIOS OF OUR STAFF
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Jolene Telesco
Jolene Telesco is a co-founder and managing member of Fitness & Pilates Wellness Center, where she leads Pilates and fitness training with a focus on helping clients feel confident, capable, and supported from their very first session.
As a certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and yoga instructor, Jolene brings a well-rounded movement background to her work. Her approach is rooted in clear instruction, thoughtful progression, and helping clients understand how their bodies move so they can build strength, control, and stability with confidence.
Jolene works closely with clients who are new to Pilates or returning to fitness after time away. She emphasizes strong foundations, proper technique, and a supportive pace that helps clients feel successful early on. Her goal is to remove intimidation, build trust in movement, and make training feel both effective and approachable.
Known for her warm, encouraging presence, Jolene creates a training environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions, learning new skills, and continuing to progress. She is passionate about helping people enjoy movement and feel empowered to keep showing up for their Pilates and fitness practice.
David Telesco
David Telesco is a co-owner of Fitness & Pilates Wellness Center, where he works alongside his wife, Jolene, to help people get started with Pilates and fitness in a way that feels clear, effective, and motivating.
With a background in Pilates, personal training, corrective exercise, and nutrition education, David specializes in building strong foundations. He focuses on teaching proper movement, building confidence early, and helping clients understand how training works for their body. From the very first session, the emphasis is on skill, control, and progress people can feel.
David plays an active role in assessments and introductory programs, guiding new clients through their first steps in the studio. By removing confusion and setting clear expectations, he helps clients experience early wins that build momentum and excitement to continue training.
His approach is hands-on, structured, and supportive, designed to help clients feel capable from day one and confident committing to their next phase of Pilates and fitness training.
Amy Simard
Amy is a Pilates Apprentice and personal trainer at Fitness & Pilates Wellness Center, where she works closely with clients to build strength, control, and confidence through purposeful movement.
As an NASM-certified personal trainer, Pilates apprentice, and stretching and flexibility specialist, Amy focuses on teaching strong movement foundations. She helps clients understand how their bodies move, improve mobility, and develop strength that carries over into everyday life. Her sessions emphasize control, awareness, and progress clients can feel early on.
Amy brings an athletic, injury-aware perspective to training, shaped by her background in stage combat and competitive sports including ice hockey, field hockey, and softball. This experience allows her to coach with precision and adaptability, supporting clients who want to train safely while continuing to move forward.
With a B.A. in Theater from Salve Regina University, Amy is a clear and engaging communicator. She explains movement in a way that makes sense, connects easily with clients, and creates a focused, supportive training environment that helps people feel capable and motivated to continue.
Alex Weston
Jolene Telesco is a co-founder and managing member of Fitness & Pilates Wellness Center, where she leads Pilates and fitness training with a focus on helping clients feel confident, capable, and supported from their very first session.
As a certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and yoga instructor, Jolene brings a well-rounded movement background to her work. Her approach is rooted in clear instruction, thoughtful progression, and helping clients understand how their bodies move so they can build strength, control, and stability with confidence.
Jolene works closely with clients who are new to Pilates or returning to fitness after time away. She emphasizes strong foundations, proper technique, and a supportive pace that helps clients feel successful early on. Her goal is to remove intimidation, build trust in movement, and make training feel both effective and approachable.
Known for her warm, encouraging presence, Jolene creates a training environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions, learning new skills, and continuing to progress. She is passionate about helping people enjoy movement and feel empowered to keep showing up for their Pilates and fitness practice.
Mackenzie McIntosh
Mackenzie is a personal trainer and nutrition coach at Fitness & Pilates Wellness Center, known for her approachable, supportive coaching style and her ability to help clients feel comfortable getting started.
Her path into fitness is shaped by real-life experience as much as professional training. As a certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, and licensed esthetician, Mackenzie understands that progress is personal and that there’s no single “right” way to train. She helps clients find routines that feel doable, supportive, and aligned with their everyday lives.
Mackenzie works especially well with clients who may feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected from past fitness experiences. She meets people where they are, focuses on building trust in the body, and helps clients develop strength and confidence at a pace that feels right. Her sessions are encouraging, judgment-free, and centered on consistency rather than perfection.
Friendly, compassionate, and easy to talk to, Mackenzie creates an environment where clients feel seen and supported. She’s passionate about helping people build confidence through fitness and enjoy the process of showing up for themselves.
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