Jean Leavenworth

Jean M. Leavenworth Co-Founder, Pacific NW Pilates Instructor Trainer, STOTT PILATES

One of the original founders of Pacific NW Pilates, Jean now teaches clients at the studio and works as an Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES certification courses and workshops. Jean also helps to supervise the apprenticeship program at PNWP which she helped to develop.

Formerly a modern dancer who trained with artists such as Hanya Holm, Erick Hawkins and Tandy Beal, Jean helped create the degree program in dance at Pomona College as an undergraduate. She received an M.S. in Dance and Kinesiology from Indiana University in 1988, and went on to pursue a PhD in Dance Education from New York University. Jean has also studied extensively with Australian physiotherapist, Greta Von Gavel, and has received training in Laban Movement Analysis, Alexander Technique and Body-Mind Centering Technique.

Jean was first introduced to pilates in 1992, while in New York,  and fell in love with the way it made her body feel. Jean became a STOTT PILATES certified instructor in 1998, and an Instructor Trainer in 2000. Jean has taught in physical therapy clinics, health clubs and private studios throughout Portland and has taught overseas for STOTT PILATES in South Korea, Cyprus, Ireland, Iceland, Taiwan, Japan, India and Kuwait.