Jen O’Mara

Jennifer 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 Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates’ protege, 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 and improve function.

With a physical background beginning in gymnastics as a youth, power lifting through college and marathon training, Jen uses Pilates as a form of cross training to improve flexibility, stability and core strength in her own body.

Jen owned and operated The PIlates Loft Orlando since 2003. Named a Certification Center in 2009, she started training and passing her knowledge onto the next generation of instructors. Jen became an Owner and Principal of U.S. Pilates LLC™ where she and her two partners certify instructors through the Classical Pilates USA™ Teacher Certification Program.

As a second generation teacher with over 25 years of experience, her focus is to help Training Centers and apprentices build their knowledge and understanding of the Classical Pilates repertoire and how Joe would have wanted it taught.