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A native of Connecticut Jeffrey Smolen received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1985 and worked in the field of software engineering until 2002.

 

He became involved with Pilates in1991. Since 1993 he has taught extensively throughout Connecticut and for a brief period of time in NYC. He is a New York, Guild-Certified Pilates Instructor and was trained exclusively through the NY Pilates Studio by Romana Kryzanowska, master teacher and protege of Joseph H. Pilates. He continues to update his training on an ongoing basis through the Contrology Initiative an organization of 2nd generation instructors which is committed to preserving the original teachings of Joseph Pilates.

 

Jeffrey is a 2002 graduate of the institute of Healing Arts and Sciences in West Hartford, CT.  His studies in this field include Jin Shin Do. Jin shin do is a form of acupressure which is a correlation of the ancient oriental health arts designed to replenish and harmonize the vital energy of the body and to balance and strengthen the body and the spirit.

 

He is also a 2003 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT. and is now a Nationally Certified, CT State Licensed Massage Therapist. He continues his Massage Therapy studies in the field of Orthopedic Massage, which involves therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of locomotor soft tissue to reduce or eliminate pain or dysfunction.

 

 

 

 

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Since graduation, she has continued her education in a variety of  massage therapy modalities and has completed numerous continuing education hours.  These courses have included Hot Stone Therapy, C.O.R.E. Myofascial Therapy, and Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management.