Deborah Jump

Deborah Jump has led fitness classes since Jane Fonda’s exercise videos were popular and there was still a YWCA in downtown Cedar Rapids. In 1999 she took her first Pilates class at Donna's Dance Place and shortly afterwards enrolled in Stott Pilates Teacher Training with Risë Karns. Since then, she has continued to explore and study various modalities of mind/body fitness.

Deborah has earned and maintained certification in the Stott Pilates and NIA methods of exercise. She’s previously certified in basic level Kali Tri Yoga. In April 2009, she attended the Matrix Energetics Level 1 Seminar with Dr. Richard Bartlett. Besides personalized instruction at Pilates Center Cedar Rapids, Deborah leads group Pilates and NIA classes at other area locations, including the Mercy Fitness Center.

Sharing with others what she has learned about moving the body physically and energetically is Deborah’s passion. Honoring individual capabilities and attention to alignments guides her in creating safe and efficient workouts. At the same time, Deborah hopes that by encouraging dynamic ease and joy while working out, her clients will feel happy, confident and comfortable in their bodies and minds.

Deborah loves her family, friends, pets, anything creative and being outdoors. She enjoys staying active and learning new skills and ideas.