When you meet Jessica, you quickly notice her confidence, focus, and passion for movement. But her path to becoming a Pilates instructor wasn’t linear—it was a leap of faith that began on a day New Yorkers will never forget.

Enjoy an interview SQZ held with Jessica Fennix, a NYC Pilates Instructor! 

In this edition of SQZ Spotlight, we sit down with a NYC-based instructor whose teaching blends classical Pilates integrity with smart strength work. With a 600-hour comprehensive certification from New York Pilates—and credentials including PMA NCPT, NASM-CPT, and CFSC—she shares how she found her path, what she’s learned the hard way, and a favorite way to use the SQZ ring.