Jen O'Mara

Guest Instructor | Principal and Senior Teacher of Teachers for U.S. Pilates LLC

Jen O'Mara graduated from the University of Florida, with a background in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. She studied Pilates under and was certified by Romana Kyrzanowska, Joseph Pilates’ protégé, in 2000. With a specialization in spine care, Jen found an easy transition from helping people find relief in the physical therapy arena to using Pilates to strengthen and eliminate most pain associated with the back and neck.
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With a physical background beginning in gymnastics as a youth, power lifting through college and marathon training currently, Jen uses Pilates as a form of cross training to improve flexibility and core strength.
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Jen owned and operated the Pilates Loft in Orlando Florida since 2003. Named a Certification Center In 2009, Jen started training and passing valuable knowledge onto the next generation of Instructors. In 2022, Jen became a Owner and Principal for U.S. Pilates LLC formerly known as the United States Pilates Association (U.S.P.A) where she and her partners certify Instructors through the Classical Pilates USA Teacher Certification Program. 
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As Jen enters her second decade of teaching, her focus is to help Training Centers and Apprentices build their knowledge and understanding of the Classical Pilates reportiore and how Joe would have wanted it to be taught.