We had the good fortune of connecting with Jillian Hessel and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jillian, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Nothing ventured, nothing gained‼️

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I began as a professional ballet dancer. First job was dancing in Europe at age 18. I had an injury from a fall & discovered I had scoliosis. Continued to perform in Europe for 4 years, but was in a lot of pain. When I returned to New York, a fellow dancer referred me to her “gym” where I discovered Pilates exercises. My dance career soared, and I began to teach Pilates, as well. My second passion after dance became Pilates! I feel I’m a living link to pass on what I’ve learned from my movement mentors to everyone I meet & the next generation of Pilates Teachers!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The beach the mountains the museums the theatre! LA has it all. A nature & cultural Mecca

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mentors in dance, pilates & yoga My parents

Website: Www.Jillianhessel.com

Instagram: @jillianhesselpilates

Linkedin: Jillianhesselpilates

Twitter: #jillianhesselpilates

Facebook: Jillianhesselpilates

Youtube: Jillian hessel

Other: Amazon: author of Pilates Basics Book

Image Credits
Pilates Anytime & Jerry Camarillo

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