I have a deep passion for African dance, specifically the dance from Guinea, West Africa. I began my studies in 2005 with a fruitful journey to Guinea and have returned several times, growing as a dancer and person. I now manage my husbands West African dance and drum company, helping him in all aspects of the business; from creating custom advertisements to leading workshops. http://www.douniadjembe.com/
I love to dabble in the arts and recently have found myself working in digital photography. You can look at some of my stuff at www.jcamaraphotography.blogspot.com/
If I am not doing Pilates you may find me out in the Issaquah Alps hiking! Hiking has been a passion that has stayed with me whereever I live; be it Crested Butte, Colorado, the Haleakala Crater of Maui or Dharamsala, India!
West Coast Pilates Instructor
Personal Teaching Philosophy
My bodywork philosophy centers around a solution oriented approach. If my client tells me that they have "very weak abdominals", during our session I may ask them to visualize what the exercise would be like if their abdominals were strong and capable. The difference is AMAZING!
Testimonial
I love taking private Pilates lessons or group Pilates classes with Jessica. Starting with my very first lesson, she helped me to recognize and CHANGE(!) problem body patterns, and thus improve my posture so that I can walk and dance more fluidly. SMILE!!!
I easily do my best in her lessons or classes because she shines with gentle warmth, kindness and cheerfulness while also giving careful, specific feedback. Jessica helps the best in me to emerge. Thank you Jessica!
~ Barbara Helynn Heard - LMP
I easily do my best in her lessons or classes because she shines with gentle warmth, kindness and cheerfulness while also giving careful, specific feedback. Jessica helps the best in me to emerge. Thank you Jessica!
~ Barbara Helynn Heard - LMP
What is West Coast Pilates?
West Coast Pilates is a full-body system of specific sequenced exercises performed on the mat and specifically designed equipment. The method is centered around the concepts of awareness, balance, breath, centering, concentration, control, flowing movement, and precision while working from a neutral spine. The principle of Pilates is to uniformly develop the body and mind.