Jack has always had a passion for physical challenges. His mother, an avid mountain climber, climbed the Himalayas and has inspired her son throughout his life to welcome physical pursuits. Jack’s mother introduced him to Pilates. One could say it is his birthright to strive for yet a better understanding of how to improve the body. Jack impulsively bought a book on Pilates and began doing the work on his own. His self-teaching was motivated and he began to discover how Pilates aided in muscle recovery. Jack, like his mother, is an avid mountain climber and also a prolific weight lifter.When he follows these intense physical activities with a Pilates’ workout he immediately notices how his body recovers dramatically quicker. Jack is an AFAA certified Personal Trainer with an additional certification in Body Pump. For over 5 years he has been a Personal Trainer and Instructor for weightlifting and exercise, teaching varied populations. Desiring to add to his career of physical fitness he immersed himself as a serious student of Pilates in the Instructor Training Program at Pilates Seattle International (PSI). Jack has high energy and believes if you feel good you do ‘good’.He is athletic and enjoys sharing the fitness experience with all who are willing. It comes as no surprise that Jack has a teaching style emphasizing motivation and encouragement. He thoroughly enjoys his employment at Pilates Seattle International. He recognizes the educational experience of working side by side with other experienced instructors and teaching many unique individuals. Jack has a deep love for music. For many years he has and continues to be a musician, playing bass in a local Seattle band.