With over 25 years as a movement professional, LJ brings an artistic quality combined with a scientific approach to moving the body.
Physical fitness and movement have always been a part of L.J’s life. With her strong background in dance, gymnastics, and circus arts, she has performed around the globe as a flying trapeze artist, aerialist, and modern dancer, performing with circuses such as Big Apple Circus and Cirque Du Soliel.
Her natural interest in human movement continued with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Health promotion, as well as Pilates certifications with STOTT PILATES, Lents Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance, and Pilates Sports Center.
Throughout the years, L.J has been fortunate to work with diverse populations in several different forms of movement. Using her knowledge & experience, combined with her patience & enthusiasm, L.J provides students with fun, challenging and personalized programs.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Pilates Instructor – Pilates Method Alliance
Certified Pilates Instructor – Pilates Sports Center
Aerial Physique Silks Level 1&2 Certified
Konnector Pilates Certified
Pilates Suspension Method 1&2 Certified
TRX Qualified
First Aid/CPR Certified
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Cirque Du Soleil “MYSTERE” Las Vegas, NV– Flying Trapeze Artist/Chinese Pole Acrobat
Shrine Circus (The Flying Cortes) USA Tour – Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerial Performer
Circus Flora (The Flying Pages) St Louis, MO – Flying Trapeze Artist
Circus Circus (The Flying Poemas) Reno, NV– Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerial Silks Artist
Vietarra Entertainment (The Flying Poemas) Jakarta, Indonesia – Flying Trapeze Artist
Big Apple Circus (The Flying Poemas) Abu Dhabi, UAE– Flying Trapeze Artist
Jordan World Circus (The Flying Poemas) USA Tour– Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerialist
Cirish Productions Miami, FL– Aerial Performer/Flying Trapeze Artist
George Carden Circus (The Flying Trasancos) – USA Tour – Flying Trapeze Artist