Welcome to Jennifer Armstrong Pilates!
My approach to training draws from Pilates, yoga, dance, martial arts, and strength training, beginning with postural and movement assessments to understand how each person moves and functions. Shaped by my own experiences with injury, recovery, and staying active as I age, I focus on a whole-person approach—body, mind, and nervous system—because there is no one-size-fits-all path to strength and healing.
Testimonials
“I have benefited immensely from my Pilates Reformer work with Jenny Armstrong. Before working with her, I had nagging SI Joint pain and was on a daily NSAID to relieve the pain. After working with Jenny in her Reformer class and in private sessions, we have strengthened the intrinsic core stabilizers so that I no longer need pain medicine. Pilates really works many muscles that are often neglected in daily work outs. Not only do I feel great, my posture is 100% better.”
“Pilates with Jenny is the first exercise class I have EVER stuck with. I feel guilty when I have to miss a class and although I’m still a “clock watcher” waiting for class to end, I’m always surprised at how fast it goes by and how strong and straight and great I feel when it’s over.”
“As a brain hemorrhage survivor, improving my strength and balance is very important. Working on the Pilates Reformer allows me to strengthen all the muscles in my body, improves joint proprioception, posture and balance. The exercises are not too strenuous and Jenny does a great job of adapting them to meet the needs of each class member. If you want a strong, firm, toned core, try a Pilates mat or reformer class. You will be glad you did!”
“Jenny teaches concepts clearly. She demonstrates and gives appropriate and individual correction. She stays abreast of developments in the field ; is highly knowledgeable about body mechanics and movement techniques and therapies. She thoughtfully prepares lessons to very exercises and target specific parts of the body. Lessons are often prepared with an eye towards a particular theme. This makes each lesson unique, interesting, and effective.”
“I want to emphasize how much I enjoy the pilates/yoga classes with Jennifer. She is by far the best yoga teacher I have had the pleasure to know. She is an excellent teacher with strong continuity between classes that result in changes that can be felt and seen. I love her calm nature, too!”
“The environment Jenny creates is fun, supportive, energetic, collaborative, laidback and fosters real friendship and learning. She is relentlessly positive and creative in finding work-arounds and alternatives for people with limitations. Her attention to detail in posture and movement is amazing. Her ability to use a variety of linguistic cues to describe physical experience is really descriptive and clear. She always mixes it up! We’re always doing something different. She encourages us to push ourselves and to listen to our bodies at the same time.”