About Us
Jean Marie Fitness and Pilates Studio was founded by Jean Marie Deferrari, CPT, NCPT. Jean teaches evidence-based exercise programs with a focus on corrective exercise, Pilates and functional fitness training. Jean began her fitness career in 1996, working as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at local gyms in Palm Harbor and Clearwater. During this time, she discovered the mass market approach to fitness and gym memberships were not for everyone. She took a leap of faith and opened her first personal training studio, Maxx Fitness in 1999. While seeking a change in her exercise program, Jean discovered Pilates. In 2001, she embarked in professional Pilates training to become a certified Pilates teacher. The more she studied Pilates, the greater connection she saw between Pilates, corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise. In 2001, Jean began professional Pilates training with Stott Pilates. She furthered her education with Polestar Pilates in Miami, FL and holds a diploma as a Polestar Pilates Practitioner. Jean is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher through the National Pilates Certification Program. Jean's current interests and studies are Pilates for spine pathologies, osteoporosis, stenosis, scoliosis, Pilates for women's pelvic floor health, Pilates for anti-aging.
Jean is a certified Essentrics Instructor and teaches Essentrics classes in the local community.
If you have questions about personal training, Pilates, nutrition and wellness coaching, Shaklee products or Essentrics classes, call Jean for a free phone consultation. She looks forward to talking to you about your fitness and health goals!
Jean's Certifications and Education
- Owner Jean Marie Fitness & Pilates since 1996
- B.S. Business, Rowan University, NJ
- NCPT-nationally certified Pilates teacher through the NPCP/National Pilates Certification Program
- Polestar Pilates-Miami, FL; Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor
- ESSENTRICS Instructor
- AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- PHI Pilates YUR Back licensure course
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NAMS Senior Fitness Specialist
- NAMS Stretching and Flexibility Coach
- NASM Nutrition Coach (current and pending)
