Jen Makowsky

Managing Associate

Vellidan

Jennifer (Jen) Makowsky, PTA-AAS, NCPT, NKT3Managing Instructor, Teacher Trainer Jen Makowsky became a fully certified Pilates trainer in 2004. Trained in the classic Pilates methodin Los Angeles, she returned home to Ithaca in 2013 and began working at The Pilates Room in2014 where she has been inspired to explore a more contemporary approach to the practice.Jen is a Physical Therapist Assistant and has been the Master Trainer for Pilates AssociatesTeacher Training Institute since 2017. In 2016 Jen became a RockTape Certified FunctionalMovement Therapist and the following year became a certified Level 3 NKT practitioner. Uponcompletion of these two programs, Jen felt the need to return to school to earn her PTA-AAS degreefrom SUNY Broome, in addition to her existing BA degree from SUNY New Patlz. She enjoysincorporating all of her training into Pilates sessions to enable clients to move more freely and easilywhile getting stronger.