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 Jean Deferrari began her fitness career as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She was a bodybuilder and competitor in ESPN'S Fitness America Pageants for more than six years.  While recovering from a difficult SI Joint injury and low back pain she was led to Pilates.  Pilates helped her to strengthen weak muscles and correct faulty movement patterns that were causing injury and pain.  Jean substituted her weight lifting workouts for Pilates workouts and converted her personal training studio into a Pilates studio to offer her personal training clients a better way to workout.  She has been teaching Pilates in the local community since 2001 and enjoys sharing the benefits and her experiences with her Pilates clients.  Jean's teaching philosophy is combining  evidence-based Pilates exercise with corrective exercise strategies, mindful movement and imagery.  Jean combines the art of choreography and variations of exercises to help her Pilates clients feel refreshed,  strong, balanced, flexible after every Pilates session.  

Certifications and Education: 

Polestar Pilates Comprehensively Trained Practitioner

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist 

NASM Senior Fitness Specialist

NASM Stretching and Flexibility CoacH

NWAPN Nutrition Coach

If you're ready to start a Pilates practice that can help you improve your sport or athletic performance, or you want to make every day tasks easier and feel comfortable in your own body, Jean can help you.  

Call 727-698-8800 for a free consultation or to schedule a visit to the studio.