Jo Ann McDonald

Certified Instructor - PMA Certified, Integrated Balance Certified, AFAA Certified , Cardiolates Certified

Jo Ann received her training through Integrated Balance and is an AFAA certified personal Trainer.  She is a faculty member at the Louisville Ballet School She specializes in training dancers and ice skaters. Her current clientele consists of professional basketball players for the NBA, dancers with the Louisville Ballet, professional models and competition oriented ice skaters.-

She was introduced to Pilates at a critical juncture of her life. Developing from an obese child to a morbidly obese young adult, Jo completely reclaimed her body by making one small change at a time in her diet and integrating exercise into her lifestyle. Jo Ann has a particular appreciation for Pilates in the way it helps to lessen the long term effects of obesity, such as joint stress, poor body mechanics, and weakened core muscles.