Instructors

Keep your squats low and your standards high.

 
 

Meet Jenn Maturo

Founder of barrebyjenn, Lululemon Ambassador

Jenn fell in love with barre while living abroad in London. At first barre was simply the reminder of her adolescent love for ballet but it wasn’t long before she discovered how significantly barre changed her postpartum body in a way unlike any other exercise. After that, she found herself easily taking 6 classes a week and was presented with the opportunity to train as an instructor. Unfortunately, however, teaching was put on the back burner when Jenn’s third pregnancy brought with it some strict bedrest and her family moved back to the US.

It wasn’t until she was faced with the opportunity to train with her #1 fitness role model that Jenn signed up for training and her journey as a teacher truly began. Although Jenn initially questioned her ability to become an instructor (and a decent one at that) as a full-time mother of three, she found support in the amazing Jenn Phelan and Meg Fitzgerald—both barre instructors and working mothers—and pursued her dream to teach. Jenn received her barre certification at North End Yoga in 2018. Jenn has been teaching ever since and you can now find her toning and sculpting booties all over the South Shore and opened her first studio, Pulse, in 2021.  

Jenn is known for her tough but effective barre classes and sweat dripping cardio barre workouts.  


The BBJ Fitness Team

Katie, Senior Instructor

Katie is a veteran fitness instructor. She has been teaching a variety of different fitness classes for 20+ years. As a former dancer, Katie finds barre to be an essential part of her life. She designs and teaches her classes with compassion and mindfulness. She will push you to your limits, all while empowering and encouraging you to listen to your body and take what you need from the workout.

Katie teaches Barre Flow, a full body workout that combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness to help you feel balanced and empowered.

Krishana, Studio Manager

Krishana has a passion for movement and wellness. Always on the go, being active has been an important part of her entire life. After dabbling in every type of fitness you could imagine, she fell in love with barre during her very first class and hasn't looked back since.

She strives to create a fun and motivating environment for her students driven by her enthusiasm, music and creative sequencing. She hopes everyone leaves class feeling stronger and more confident (and hopefully cracking a few smiles along the way)! When she isn't teaching or taking classes, you can usually find her hiking with her family or seeking out the best local coffee shops!

Lindsey

Lindsey is a Scituate native who is passionate about the benefits of barre to both mental and physical well being. Lindsey’s class will not only leave you feeling stronger, but it’s also guaranteed fun. Her goal is to make you smile, while also making those muscles shake! When she’s not at the barre, Lindsey can be found at the beach, playing a round of golf with her dad, or taking care of her two cats Shelby and Peanut.

 

Meg

A long time sufferer of chronic illness, Meg turns to movement for healing. She loves the mental and physical benefits of exercise, .from running to tucking at the barre. A recent transplant to New England and a new mom, Meg started taking mom and baby barre and pilates classes where she regained strength and found community. This experience inspired her to become a barre and pilates instructor so she could bring that healing experience to others. Meg loves to incorporate pilates based movement into class, so expect a fiery core series! When she’s not at the barre, she loves spending time outdoors with her husband, son and golden retriever. 

 

Kalina

Kalina is a Bulgarian native who has been calling the South Shore home for nearly 20 years. 

Fueled by her passion for dance, movement, music and wellness, she discovered her love for barre. Kalina’s journey as a barre instructor began at Pulse, where she trained with Jenn. Her curiosity for the history of barre and dedication to create the best experience for her students recently brought her to the UK where she trained in the original technique as passed down from Lotte Berk to her daughter Esther Fairfax. 

Join Kalina for a barre or bounce class, enjoy moving to the rhythm of the music and leave strong and energized.

Jules

Jules is the energizer bunny and a lover of all things fitness & teaching. She is constantly on the go, teaching education courses, lifting weights at Proving Ground, bouncing on trampolines, at barre class, and wrangling her three boys, hubby, and pup. 

Her energy is infectious and you can’t help but leave her classes feelings good! She loves love and lifting others. Jules fell in love with the high of her first bounce & barre class with Jenn and knew she was destined to help lift others up to feel their best. 

When she’s not at Pulse you can find her seeking out adventures by the ocean or in the mountains with her wonderfully wild crew.

Kerri

Kerri’s health and fitness journey has been an evolution throughout most of her adult life. While Kerri has enjoyed a variety of disciplines over the years, it wasn’t until she discovered barre that she found her true passion. With barre, what resonates most with Kerri is the focus on the mind/body connection. Kerri’s had the privilege of teaching at studios such as Exhale and Lululemon over the past 10+ years, and she’s genuinely excited to bring that experience to Pulse. Kerri’s teaching style centers around efficiency and motivation - she focuses on form and alignment to maximize the efficiency of every movement, and strives to push you past your comfort zone to really see what you are capable of.

Join Kerri for Full Body!  She promises thoughtful programming, an energetic approach and a sincere commitment to helping you achieve your goals through that all-important mind/body connection.

Molly

Molly has always lived an active lifestyle, seeking ways to move her body through sports, fitness classes or getting outside for a run. She stumbled upon barre eleven years ago and fell in love with both the physical and mental challenge. The workout hooked her and the sense of community kept her coming back. Molly decided to take her love for barre one step further and became a certified instructor in 2022. She strives to teach a challenging and fun class that leaves her clients feeling strong and confident. Molly is a WA state native that lives in Kingston with her Husband, 5 month old son Caden and their two dogs (Brady and Huckleberry.)  Fun fact: Molly taught and took barre classes through her entire pregnancy and days before Caden was born, she highly recommends it for mental and physical benefits during pregnancy!

Kate

Kate is a former yoga instructor, college cheerleader, powerlifter,  and horseback rider. Kate stumbled into a barrebyjenn class and fell in love. She designs her classes to be an inclusive and empowering space. Kate will guide you through an upbeat class. Expect a little spice. Kate completed her certification under Jenn Maturo at PULSE, a barrebyjenn Studio in Hingham, MA. When she’s not at barre, she can be found exploring the area with her two dogs (Daisy and Tucker), binge watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, learning to be a DJ and fantasizing about her next travel adventure. 

What Jenn has to say…

“I try and push my clients past their limits. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first or 300th barre class, it should always be difficult and you can always take it one inch deeper, go one inch lower and make it one inch tighter.”

What clients are saying…

“Barre with Jenn has completely transformed my body. I started as a beginner and quickly became obsessed with her technique (and 20 pounds lighter)! Jenn will make you a loyal barre babe because her classes are both very challenging and really fun!”

—Lindsey, Cohasset MA

“Jenn has literally changed my life for the better. Her classes are innovative, challenging, and motivating. By the middle of her classes, your muscles are shaking and burning and you ask yourself if this struggle is worth it.
By the end of class, you feel invigorated, empowered, and ready to tackle whatever your day has in store for you.”

—Gretchen, Hingham MA

“I have been working out with Jenn now for almost 2 years. She is so full of energy and works you to your fullest potential. Her classes are super challenging but always designed for every fitness level. Just when I feel like stopping she is right there knowing I need that little bit of encouragement! I am truly grateful to have Jenn as one of my routine fitness instructors. ”

—Carly, Braintree MA

“I’ll never forget the first time I walked in Jenn’s barre class. I typically go into a new class anxious but Jenn’s energy instantly made me excited and comfortable. By the end of class my whole body was shaking and I was stalking her on Instagram to find out how I could get more. Jenn’s dedication to her students and her knowledge of booty building is what keeps me coming back for more.”

—Nicole, Weymouth MA

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