Jana, our founder and fearless leader, has been a dedicated fitness professional since 1990. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Bridgewater State College and opened Fitness Directions in June 2007, fulfilling her lifelong dream.

Jana is Peak Pilates comprehensively certified and has  several certifications including ACE personal training, Pink Ribbon Program for Breast Cancer survivors as well as the Pilates for Neurological conditions program.

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Committed to staying at the forefront of the industry, Jana regularly participates in continuing education workshops and trains with Pam Garcia at Pure Pilates Inc. 

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Jana is driven by a love for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals, empowering them to live stronger, healthier lives.

Grace Vose believes staying motivated and consistent is all about finding movement you love. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness and Grace will help you find your direction.

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She is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Mad Dogg Athletic Spin Instructor with more than 10 years of experience, as well as a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a certified holistic health coach. Her continuing education includes a range of specialized training, from golf-specific fitness to prenatal and postnatal exercise. She is also currently working toward her Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification.

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Outside of FD, Grace is happiest when eating pizza on a beach at sunset with her family.

Barb is a full-time personal trainer who works with a diverse range of clients, helping each person find a balanced and sustainable approach to health and fitness. She is a Precision Nutrition Coach and ACE-certified personal trainer with 22 years of experience teaching group fitness classes, with a special focus on senior fitness.

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Barb’s passion for health and wellness is rooted in her own journey of learning how to find balance in life. She loves helping clients discover their own path, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals. Outgoing, energetic, and personable, Barb brings enthusiasm and genuine care to every client she works with.

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While Barb keeps a busy schedule, she always makes time for the things that matter most—good food, family, and, of course, her dogs!

Dee Andrews lives on Cape Cod with her husband Paul. She works full time as an occupational
therapist (MS, OTR/L) for the Falmouth Public Schools and has been a pilates instructor at Fitness Directions for 14 years! She has over 20 years of experience specializing in both pediatric and geriatric care. Dee is also the inventor and founder of My Motor Mats , a sensory path used to bridge academic learning with movement. At FD Dee will strengthen and lengthen your body using her soothing voice to guide you through a pilates flow.

Kristin recently received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine
for Health Sciences. She has been teaching spin and group fitness classes for the past five years with certifications through ACE for personal training and MadDogg Athletics for Spinning. Kristin also completed her Comprehensive Pilates Training through Polestar Pilates. Kristin is passionate about functional movement and loves to incorporate her knowledge of the human body into her classes and help her clients achieve their fitness goals through optimal movement patterns. When she is not working as a Physical Therapist or teaching fitness classes, Kristin finds joy in being active outdoors and traveling with her soon to be husband Michael.

Karen’s fascination with the human body and its movement and functions has been the driving force of her professional path. She has been a nurse for almost 30 years and currently works at a local hospital. She fell in love with Pilates 12 years ago and her trainer at the time encouraged her to pursue her certification. She now has a comprehensive and advanced level certification in classical Pilates. This busy wife and mother of 3 adult children and 4 fur babies loves to get outside: hiking, SUP paddling, and trail running in the woods. Come to FD for a private or semi private with Karen and leave with a sense of accomplishment.

This mother of three (plus one furbaby) is a physical therapist assistant, massage therapist and fitness instructor at FD. She has worked in the fitness industry for 20+ years and loves helping others feel their best. When not at FD, you can find Tia outdoors: running, hiking, and beaching.

Shawn grew up in Falmouth and has loved Fitness Directions since she was a teenager! She moved to Denver after college where she became a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and RYT 200hr yoga instructor. She also met her husband Max in Denver and they moved back to Falmouth in 2020. Shawn now works as an Oncology Nurse on Martha’s Vineyard but continues to teach at Fitness Directions because fitness was her first love! Her classes are just like her: energetic, thoughtful and fun!