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 and assistant studio manager Sunny Hammann. Now, we want to share more about our JLB Pilates instructor Leah Kovar!
Leah, how and when did your Pilates journey start?
LK: When I injured my lower back in 2019, I was told I would need surgery to correct herniated disc in my lumbar spine. I felt there had to be another answer. I was introduced to JLB Pilates owner Jen Bergren during that time. She shared we could improve and start to heal the injury through the Pilates method.
Tell us more about your certifications, Leah.
LK: I have a comprehensive Pilates certification, and I complete various professional development trainings throughout the year with the JLB Pilates team.
What’s your favorite thing about Pilates?
LK: By keeping up with my Pilates practice, I’ve been able to improve my back injury and strengthen my body to be able to do activities I did when I was younger.
What’s your favorite apparatus or prop?
LK: I love working with the Tower. It helps me fine-tune my mat and reformer exercises.
What sets JLB Pilates apart from other Pilates studios?
LK: We follow the traditional classical Joseph Pilates method. With us, we teach just as Joseph intended—no shortcuts—to become a master at the mind-body connection and perform the exercises to the best of your ability to achieve a balanced body.
What do you like most about teaching at JLB Pilates?
LK: I love to help people learn the Pilates method and see the positive changes in their bodies!
When you’re not at the studio, what do you like to do?
LK: I spend a lot of time with my husband and our two teenage kids. We love spending time together biking, swimming, hiking, and finding fun adventures!
Want to get to know Leah 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.
