Jana Christensen

Jana Christensen, CPI, LMT

Jana has been teaching Pilates since 2004. Her lengthy Pilates education began with a 14 day intensive workshop at The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO. She continued her training with both Power Pilates and Core Dynamics Pilates, taking their full certification comprehensive courses. Jana’s certification and preferred style of teaching is through Core Dynamics Pilates in Santa Fe, NM. As a licensed massage therapist, Jana’s manual therapy is focused on working with fascia to achieve structural and functional balance.

With a long history in movement education, Jana grew up in the dance world. She is presently the Artistic Director of the Franklin School of Performing Arts with locations in Franklin and Columbia.  She teaches Jazz, Ballet and Creative Movement to children and teens. Jana has special affection for classical jazz dance, having had the opportunity to study with many of the pioneers of jazz dance in America.

Jana’s goals for her clients are to have a better understanding of their own bodies and to apply Pilates principals into their everyday life! When Jana is not teaching Pilates and dance, she is spending time with her family and friends.