meet us

Jean Deferrari founded Jean Marie Fitness and Pilates because she believes that physical fitness is the foundation for a long, happy, healthy and successful life.  An expert in fitness,  Jean has 30 years experience in the science of exercise and movement. As a personal trainer, Pilates Instructor and group fitness instructor she’s taught exercise to people of all ages, sizes, and levels of ability. 

Jean offers a broad range of services to fit every type of fitness need:

• In-home personal training
• In-home Pilates training
• In-home Essentrics training
• In studio Pilates personal equipment training
• Essentrics Personal Training
• Essentrics Group Classes

Jean's Fitness Philosophy:

Jean uses her experiences to help her clients achieve their fitness and health goals.  Her teaching philosophy is combining evidence-based functional fitness training, Pilates, Essentrics, corrective exercise strategies, mindful movement and imagery.  Jean combines the art of choreography and variations of exercises to help her clients feel refreshed, strong, balanced and flexible after every workout. 

Certifications and Education: 

Stott Pilates Reformer, Mat, ISP

Polestar Pilates Comprehensively Trained Instructor

Pilates Certified- NCPT

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Essentrics Instructor

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist 

NASM Senior Fitness Specialist

NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach

NWAPN Nutrition Coach

If you're interested in Pilates, Personal Training and/or Essentrics, call Jean, or click below to request a free 15 min. phone consultation.