Jean Sullivan
Jean Sullivan, Studio Director and Founder of ITT Pilates is known internationally as a Master Pilates instructor and movement educator. Jean has been teaching since 1994 and certifying Pilates instructors since 1998. Jean has been a guest speaker at conferences throughout the US and travels internationally to train instructors in the ITT Pilates Certification Programs. Jean certified in the GYRTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® in 1999 and has continued to explore that movement practice with certifications on the Jumping Stretching Board, the Archway and the Gyrotoner. She is a PMA certified trainer and is also certified as an ACE personal trainer, WKC Kettlebell instructor, and SFMA provider. Jean studied in corrective exercise and therapeutic applications with Jean-Claude West, Anna Schmitz, Marika Molnar, Liz Henry, and Linda-Joy Lee. She worked... Read MoreWorkshops by Jean Sullivan
Jean Sullivan
Shoulder Release & Balance
Jean Sullivan
" GREAT COURSE "
Teresa J (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Love! This has given me new ways to cue the movement patterns I see with my older students. "
Elizabeth L (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" I love this course it is filling in my understanding of progression of aging as well as progression of injury and scoliosis. So helpful to be able to pause and hear the anatomy and have time to research my understanding "
Sofias G (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" I found this workshop to be extremely valuable. I especially appreciated the explanation of what weaknesses were being addressed and how they would appear in a typical body, then the exercises to correct that weakness. I will definitely use this information with my clients. Thank you. "
Charlotte S (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Loved this workshop, gave me lots of new ideas, as I work on these exact things with many of my older clients. Thank you Jean. "
Jaci M (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Very informative, great suggestions for cueing and modifying postures as necessary. I really enjoyed Jean\'s teaching style "
Margaret H (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Loved the variety of equipment used during demonstrations of exercises for aging clients. "
Eve S (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Great info, wonderful teaching cues, very relevant. Thank you, Jean! "
Rosie L (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Thank you for this course. It is a great reminder of how cueing & reference points can aid our clients for improved posture as well as their success in extending & understanding the movement. "
Lynne C (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Excellent workshop with much material I can use with my clients who fall into the older age group. I especially liked having the handout notes which I printed and was able to add comments on for later review. This is a workshop I will definitely come back to and I look forward to taking other courses with Jean Sullivan . "
Jacqueline N (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Helped to reinforce my knowledge of functional movement patten. Very helpful cues, being able to watch her work with a active aging body and see the patterns that were being worked on was very helpful... "
Julia K (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" I work with older clients and fully appreciated this workshop. "
Hilary F (Functional Movement Patterns in Active Aging)
" Very useful screening for working with clients coming from a gym/sports environment. This gave me lots of ideas for combining pilates with functional fitness exercises. "
Linda von WErnitz v (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Fabulous class Jean! I am a personal trainer as well and love the FMS movement screening process. I just loved how you modified it for exercises on the reformer. I connected into everything you taught and absolutely LOVED your workshop. "
Trixie B (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" The information in the Shoulder Release & Balance was very detailed. The fact that the movements were demonstrated assists greatly in what to cue as well as what to look for. "
Stacey G (Shoulder Release )
" Very easy to follow and love the cues and exercises presented. "
Karin N (Shoulder Release )
" Great workshop..so many great cues to help create stability in the Thoracic and Lumber Spine. Loved it. Great Teacher. "
Susanne D (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" This is my first workshop through Fusion Pilates and I throughly enjoyed it. This site is exactly what I have been looking for to continue my education. "
Tara (Shoulder Release )
" Thank you for the generous info and different stretch and exercise demos. I will be practicing them and applying to my clients’ needs. Good material to have and always go back to when needed. "
Jheramie G (Shoulder Release )
" Jean is an excellent teacher/educator! She has a deep understanding of appropriate cues for each exercise, which makes all the exercises more meaningful and effective. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise in this area. I have alot of clients who will benefit from this info. "
Laurie k (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" I find the workshop very useful,good progressions of exercises,lots of attention to muscles activation/release with exercises shown addressing the major areas of concern for many clients.Great cuing,easy to follow explanations. "
ANNA OGUIMOURA (Shoulder Release )
" Excellent workshop. The simplicity and the complexity of the neutral position of the shoulder girdle was so easily understood by Jean. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wonderful teaching skill. Our clients thank you too. "
Susanne D (Shoulder Release )
" Great seminar! I teach a load of functional training to my clients and can’t wait to implement these exercises. "
Ryan H (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Very very educational. THANK YOU! "
Jason N (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Fantastic workshop, I learned a lot about the shoulders which is extremely helpful for my students. Thank you!Brigitte "
Brigitte T (Shoulder Release )
" Amazing workshop that highlights the muscles and joints involved in shoulder mobility. Great instruction on a variety of exercises for shoulder mobility. Excited to try these out! "
Tiffany H (Shoulder Release )
" The information was insightful, interesting and useful. "
Staci J (Shoulder Release )
" It was excellent!!!! "
Kelly H (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Very informative! I appreciate how this can translate to every day activities. "
kathryn h (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Very detailed. A lot of great information and demonstration! "
Deanna N (Shoulder Release )
" Valualbe workshop! Very thorough in explaining why, how to cue and what to look for. Demonstration and retesting was so helpful. Thank you for this one! "
Jennifer W (Pilates Progressions for Functional Fitness Training)
" Very educative and easy to understand and apply to my teaching. "
Lee D (Shoulder Release )