MSc Sports Therapy
London Metropolitan University, 2024
Master's-level training in clinical movement and rehabilitation. Completed alongside clinical work at APPI Health Group, Hampstead Heath and Three Sixty Physio in North London.
Meet Jenn, the founder
Pilates instructor, aerialist, and movement researcher.
Aer Pilates is a semi-private Reformer Pilates & Aerial Silks boutique in the St. Elmo District, South Austin.
Jenn's Pilates and aerial silks background originated from decades of experience as a dancer and performer. She found her passion for aerial silks during her time in the University of Georgia's Pre-Professional Aerial and Contemporary Dance Company. Not long after, she continued training and performing with Blue Lapis Light in Austin, TX.
Her Pilates practice was born from a personal journey of healing after a severe low-back injury. Through reformer and mat Pilates work, Jenn discovered the transformative power of movement to build strength, stability, and resilience. To her, the concept of Aer Pilates is not only her medicine, but her elevation platform for artistry and the constant play and challenge presented by Pilates and aerial silks combined.
Education + Pilates journey
Clinically trained. Globally taught.
Jenn completed her Pilates reformer and equipment certification in London with the world-renowned Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), where she absorbed the latest clinical movement knowledge for rehabilitating clients in pain. She has taught in Melbourne, Australia, and worked in a clinic on Hampstead Heath in London with her original APPI educators.
Years of working with women through pre/postpartum and peri/post-menopause transitions led her to formalize that knowledge with APPI's Women's Health Certificate. Her hunger for a deeper, evidence-based understanding of the body led her to complete her MSc in Sports Therapy at London Metropolitan University in 2024.
Women's Health Certificate
APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute)
Specialized training in pelvic-floor health, pre/postpartum, and peri/post-menopause movement support.
Reformer + Equipment Certification
APPI, London
Clinical Pilates instructor certification with a focus on rehabilitating clients managing pain and injury from scoliosis, hypermobility, pelvic floor pathology, sports and other complexities.
Mat Pilates Certification
Balanced Body, with Nanci Patch (Georgetown, TX)
Specialized modifications for clients with low back pain — Jenn's own entry point to Pilates.
Polestar Pilates Educator – Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Barrel & spine corrector training completed during a working holiday in Australia, where she taught reformer and mat classes.
Research
Advancing movement through women-centered research.
Jenn's work and studio are driven by a deep curiosity about human movement and a commitment to advancing the fields of Pilates and aerial arts through women-centered research. Her primary focus is exploring how the principles of Pilates can be integrated with aerial movement to create more effective, evidence-informed approaches to strength, rehabilitation, and psychological improvements.
While earning her Master's degree in Sports Therapy in London, Jenn developed a strong foundation in research methods, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and exercise science (specifically to study the obliques and deeper abdominals via the use of EMG). This experience shaped her approach to movement education and inspired the development of the AER Method — a system that combines Pilates and aerial arts to improve strength, confidence, body awareness, and long-term physical health.
Today, Jenn continues to lead pilot research studies through AER while building a research partnership with a university in Austin. Together, they are aiming to bring greater scientific precision to movement programming, with a particular emphasis on women's health — including pelvic-floor function, spinal health, and the role of movement in supporting lifelong wellbeing.
As the research evolves, Jenn's goal is to help bridge the gap between science and practice — ensuring that the AER Method continues to grow through evidence, innovation, and a commitment to improving the lives of women through movement.
Where are you starting?
Find your path.
Tell us where you are right now — we'll point you to the right starting place, and the why behind it. No pressure, no commitment.
Pilates is uniquely designed to support a woman through pregnancy and to help knit her back together afterwards. Whether you are pregnant or postpartum (even if it's been years), we have so much to share with you through Pilates and aerials that will support you and create the best possible outcome for your body.
Your starting path
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Reformer Pilates Renew
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1 (postpartum only)
Hormonal shifts cause change in the way a woman builds strength and recovers after exercise. Our clinically-informed, low-impact approach is designed with this season in mind. Pilates and aerial recommendations are customized to the client in front of us.
Your starting path
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Reformer Pilates Renew
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1
Jenn built AER after recovering from a severe low-back injury herself. We rebuild trust in your body with controlled, alignment-first, rehabilitative movement. All of our teachers go through regular mentorship with Jenn to review clinical approaches to a variety of injuries.
Your starting path
- Private Session Intro Pack
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1
We love working with hypermobile clients — over half of our clients have some amount of hypermobility, actually. Reformer Pilates is like joint nutrition for hypermobile bodies. We'll explain this in person when we meet you.
Your starting path
- Private Session Intro Pack
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1
Yes, absolutely! Our clients range in age from 15 to 85, and we enjoy working with all of them equally. There's actually more Pilates research on people over 60 than any other age group — the benefits for bone density and preventing osteoporosis are massive. And yes, you can try the silks too!
Your starting path
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Reformer Pilates Renew
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1
Curious about the silks? You don't have to — but they'll be there when you're ready to take the leap. We always build the deep stabilizing Pilates foundation first, so aerial feels safe, not scary.
Your starting path
- Reformer Pilates Align
- Reformer Pilates Elevate
- Aerial Silks Foundations 1
- Aerial Silks Foundations 2
Meet Sheila, the studio pup
She'll steal your heart after belly rubs.
Sheila is a darling yorkipoo who has traveled the world with Jenn — 10 countries of teaching Pilates, volunteering, and exploring the aerial dance scenes across Europe and the UK.
She is hypoallergenic and has great studio etiquette. You'll meet her in class — or in the front room, supervising. Bring a tug-of-war rope and you have a friend for life.
Come meet us in South Austin.
4 reformers, 3 silks, a clinical eye, and a small dog. The two-week intro is the easiest way in.