We want to help you get to know our exceptional team a bit better. We’ve already sat down with JLB Pilates owner and CEO Jen Bergren. Now, we want you to get to know our assistant studio manager Sunny Hammann!
Sunny, how and when did your Pilates journey start?
SH: I started with group mat Pilates 11 years ago. I wanted to relieve tightness in my body and get stronger so I could ride my bike more efficiently. I added Pilates in the studio a couple of years later. I really enjoyed how my body felt as my practice got stronger. I met Jen when I was going through instructor training and joined the JLB team in the fall of 2022.
Tell us more about your certifications, Sunny.
SH: I am a certified Pilates instructor through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). I’m also a registered nurse (RN and BSN) and a retired Army captain.
What’s your favorite thing about Pilates?
SH: My favorite thing about Pilates is that it keeps my body strong to do all the other things in life that I love to do!
What’s your favorite apparatus or prop?
SH: Tower. The full-body workout it offers can’t be matched. I love how I can work on flexibility, core strength, posture, and overall body awareness simultaneously.
What sets JLB Pilates apart from other Pilates studios?
SH: Definitely our dedication to continuous learning for our instructors. We also offer a holistic approach to Pilates for all clients in classes, as we rotate through apparatuses every week so everyone gets a chance to practice on them. We try very hard to meet our clients where they’re at in their bodies.
What do you like most about teaching at JLB Pilates?
SH: I love the personal attention we can give clients due to our small class sizes. I like the culture and approach of getting to know our clients well. I enjoy seeing our clients grow in strength and skill together. Working on the team is a lot of fun, and everyone is dedicated to their personal practice and professional learning.
When you’re not at the studio, what do you like to do?
SH: Travel is at the top of my list, whether it’s with my family or with friends. At home, I like to hike and quilt.
Want to get to know Sunny and the rest of our crew better? Schedule a tour of JLB Pilates today! You’ll meet our instructors, see the studio, and complete our initial assessment. Visit our website today to get started.
