About Our Top Rated Pilates Studio in Palm Harbor, FL
Since 1996, Jean Marie Fitness and Pilates has been training individuals with personal fitness training and Pilates programs. Whether you're just starting an exercise program, or you're an athlete and would like to try something new, we have the perfect Pilates program for you. We have programs for all ages and fitness levels, and we specialize in rehabilitative Pilates for osteoporosis, stenosis, scoliosis, pre-existing injuries, past health histories and low back pain.
Jean Deferrari, NCPT, CPT
Jean has dedicated her life to her passion for helping others improve their physical fitness and health. She has been working as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer since 1994 and a Pilates Instructor since 2001. She opened her first personal training studio, in Palm Harbor, FL in 1997. Jean was led to Pilates because of low back pain caused by an SI Joint Injury, and muscle imbalances due to scoliosis. Pilates helped Jean build a stronger core, stronger back and reduce back pain. She has been sharing the benefits of Pilates with other people since 2001. Jean is a comprehensively trained Pilates practitioner with Polestar Pilates, the largest and most well respected rehab based Pilates Instructor education in the world. Today, Jean's teaching philosophy is blending current, evidence-based exercise programs, Pilates exercise, mindful movement, functional fitness training and Essentrics for a positive movement experience. She offers a comprehensive fitness and wellness program to her clients as needed and combines Pilates training with strength training, balance training, assisted stretching and Essentrics.
Why Choose Jean Marie Fitness & Pilates?
Your Pilates and personal training with Jean is much more than a workout, but a lesson and awareness on your body and new movement experiences. Jean's intuition, eye for technique and quality instruction gives your body exactly what it needs in every workout. She combines the art of choreography, imagery, and infinite combinations of exercises to leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, strong and balanced. Some clients may only need a few sessions to reach their goals, while others have been exercising with Jean and taking Pilates for years. Whatever your goals are big or small, Jean can help you achieve them.
If you're ready to try Pilates Personal Training, Semi-Private Sessions or Small Group Pilates Classes, call Jean for a free phone consultation and find out how you can get started.
Jean's Certifications-Education
- B.S. Business, Rowan University, NJ
- NCPT-nationally certified Pilates teacher through the National Pilates Certification Program
- Polestar Pilates Diploma-Comprehensively Trained Pilates Teacher
- Stott Pilates Mat/Reformer/ISP
- Power Pilates Core Mat
- PHI Pilates YUR Back Licensed Instructor
- PHI Pilates Chair
- ESSENTRICS Instructor
- AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
- NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach
- TRX Suspension Training Instructor
