Thomas DePasquale IV, NCPT
Thomas “Tommy” DePasquale is the founder and lead instructor of Studio 409 Pilates. A Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, Tommy designed Studio 409 to be a comfortable, calm, and safe environment in which to practice and teach Pilates.
Tommy is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NPCT) and member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from William Paterson University of Wayne, NJ and, soon after, gained extensive experience working in the exercise department of an adult community as well as in the Cardiac Rehab department of Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ.
Through his work, he realized there was a need for and purpose in teaching functional exercise to a large demographic, with the goal of keeping people moving their best and maintaining proper movement patterns over time.
Tommy harnessed what he learned and soon became a Personal Trainer and Health Fitness Specialist at one of the top fitness centers in North Jersey. During his tenure, he worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels to guide them through safe and effective fitness programs. It was around this time that Tommy first discovered Pilates.
After Tommy took his first Pilates Reformer class, he was immediately hooked. The methods and equipment used allowed for a low impact, yet highly effective, form of exercise that could be tailored to fit each client’s individual needs. While practicing Pilates as a student, he was able to incorporate some of the methods and teachings into his own personal training practice—but he didn’t want to stop there. Tommy began formal training under renowned Balanced Body Master Instructor Ann Toran of Pilates Reforming New York in New York City, and started teaching group reformer classes in Bergen County, NJ. Eventually Tommy became a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor from Balanced Body and opened Studio 409 to pursue his dream.
Located in convenient Totowa, NJ at the intersection of Rt. 46 and Rt. 80, Studio 409 Pilates offers private and small group Pilates reformer sessions that are customized to meet the needs of each individual client as they work to reach their health and fitness goals.
