Jennifer Ruggiero is a native of Westchester County, began her Pilates journey while pursuing her BFA in Dance Performance at SUNY Purchase. In 2000, she completed her teacher training with Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Santo and Bob Liekens. In 2006 she opened The Pilates Movement NYC. She is a RYT 200 Yoga Teacher completing her teacher training at ISHTA Yoga and is a Restorative Yoga teacher completing her training with Judith Hanson Lasater. Most recently in 2021 Jennifer was named by Crain’s New York Business as a Notable Women Business Owner and was recognized for her contribution to her community. In November of 2023 she opened The Pilates Movement Tarrytown, bringing Authentic Pilates to the Village of Tarrytown, NY.