Instructor Trainer bios

After graduating from Tulane University and receiving her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999, Jessica began practicing physical therapy in Atlanta. Jessica's interest in Pilates was ignited after attending a mat course for healthcare professionals in 2002. After incorporating Pilates exercises into her practice and seeing tremendous results with her clients, she pursued certification, and became a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor in 2008. In early 2009, she became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES Rehab. Currently, Jessica instructs clients with a wide range of abilities, connecting with them by using her technical knowledge and training to appropriately challenge them in the pursuit of their goals. She specializes in acute and chronic spine conditions, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, sports medicine, orthopedic manual therapy and post operative rehabilitation.  Jessica is also a credentialed McKenzie Institute® Therapist.

Jessica began her training in the STOTT PILATES^® method in 2001, and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® in 2004. She is now a Lead IT specializing in STOTT PILATES and Total Barre^®. Jessica currently lives in Florida and is trained to teach courses and workshops in Matwork, Reformer, CCB and Injuries & Special Populations. An ACE certified Personal Trainer, she has a passion for her profession which is reflected in everything she does.

Jessica began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2007 and is now a STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer Instructor Trainer. She specializes in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer and is also a Qualified Instructor for CORE^™ and ZEN•GA^®.

Originally from Mexico City, Jessica has lived in London, UK for the past 20 years. Having studied dance from an early age, Jessica turned to Pilates as a method of rehabilitating injuries. Realizing the potential for Pilates and her desire to keep movement as a part of her lifestyle, Jessica chose to make the method her career in 2005, becoming a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor. In August 2016, Jessica went a step further and became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES. Jessica teaches at her own company, Body Harmony and at London's premier health club KX GYMUK. Jessica has worked in the fitness industry for the past 12 years, and enjoys working with clients from different backgrounds. She takes great satisfaction from helping people improve their lifestyle with a holistic approach.

Jia Lee majored in physical therapy and has worked in the fields of movement and rehabilitation. While searching for pain management exercise methods for her neck and back, she encountered Pilates and became instantly engrossed as she experienced its positive effects, eventually overcoming the traumas she had developed from her pain. While working at Pilates The Fit in Seoul, Jia was introduced to the STOTT PILATES^® education system, a method that interested her because of its structure, detail and precision. She decided to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. She later became an Instructor Trainer to help as many people as possible achieve healthier, pain-free lives through this mindful exercise method. By applying the physiological knowledge she’s gained as a physical therapist, she hopes to promote the benefits of Pilates to many students and bring positive changes to their lives.