When first began working with Jeanne nearly two years ago, my outlook to continue with a career as a modern dancer looked bleak. Having sustained a significant back injury and reconstructive knee surgery, I found that even basic daily functions were overwhelmingly painful. I was doubtful that any regimen, aside from surgery, would give me relief for my back. Jeanne assessed my abilities and limitations and immediately developed an approach to working with me that, in a short span, gave me dramatic results. Her ability to tailor each session to my body’s needs was remarkable. I believe Jeanne’s thorough instruction of the Pilates work saved me from back surgery. Jeanne’s knowledge base is vast. That, coupled with her encouraging spirit, will motivate anyone-from the accomplished athlete, professional dancer, senior to absolute beginner of Pilates-to work beyond what you ever thought possible. I am astounded by my level of condition, confidence and commitment now. Jeanne is truly the most remarkable teacher/trainer I’ve had the pleasure to work with. — Whitney Denesha (Rochester, NY) To teach or be a teacher means among other things to inspire, to guide, to encourage and to practice what you teach or love. When Jeanne works with us in our classes she does inspire, guides and encourages us every step of the way in our quest to learn Pilates. She is clear in her instructions, kind and fun. And she herself continues to take classes to better herself. But above all you will be giving yourself a gift when you work with her. — Clare Ann Stefanucci (Rochester,NY) I have been doing Pilates with Jeanne for almost a year and I am still challenged at every session. With Jeanne’s instruction and cues I have become stronger and leaner than with any other workout I have done. I look forward to seeing Jeanne every Tuesday and Thursday wondering what she has in store for me. — Tobi VanOrden (Pittsford, NY) After watching Oprah I decided to be in good health and great shape before turning 50. I started with Pilates mat sessions and graduated to the machines. I got strong and found some shapely new muscles. Then while preparing for a match play golf tournament I ruptured a disc in my back. After surgery and a few months, Jeanne eased me back into a rehab routine and now almost a year later I'm probably stronger than ever. I'll turn 50 next year and hope to be in the best shape of my life. I recommend Pilates to all my friends because a program can be custom made to any fitness level or age. — J. Langley (Pittsford, NY) Pilates of Rochester and Jeanne Schickler Compisi have been a delightful and hard working experience. Jeanne explains the movements so precisely and includes great metaphors so you see what your body is able to achieve. Not only do I know what body has achieved but the compliments are fantastic! — C. Wilson (Rochester, NY) I have had attended Pilates classes from several different gyms. These classes are over crowded and very frustrating. I love attending Jeanne’s Pilates of Rochester. Jeanne is an amazing instructor who takes into account each person’s limitations, finds the right Pilates exercise that will work on those restricted areas and makes each class fun, relaxing and challenging for your whole body and mind. I work 40 + hours a week, have a family and even though I may be exhausted on those Tuesday evenings, I look forward to attending my class with Jeanne as I know she will work me hard while making sure I use proper body alignment, work on strengthening my core, work on improving my range of motion and help release the tension from the week. Thanks Jeanne for all you do. — Nancy Pecora (Rochester, NY) Pilates has enriched me both physically and mentally. Before I started doing Pilates with Jeanne, I had written myself off as being inflexible, and mostly focused on cardio forms of exercise, but Pilates has expanded my view of exercise and my own ability. It has improved my flexibility, posture, muscle tone and taught me to use breathing as a way to focus and calm myself. After a year of doing Pilates, I look and feel better. — Elizabeth Mooney (Rochester, NY) I look forward every week to my Pilates classes with Jeanne .It’s a great workout. After five months, I feel stronger, relaxed and toned. I use the Pilates techniques that I have learned from Jeanne at work, home and even in the car. She incorporates her years of experience as a dancer, student and teacher into a class that works muscles and calms the mind. Each class is continually challenging, and fun. Jeanne is always patient and positive. I leave feeling refreshed, reenergized and stress-free. — Cindy Lemon (Rochester, NY) I have been working with Jeanne for over a year. I think it has done wonders for me both physically and mentally. It has become an important part of my life. — Katie Mooney (Rochester, NY) I have had problems with my back for years. Since I started Pilates a year and a half ago, I’ve not had one problem! — Pamela Edd (Rochester, NY) I have thoroughly enjoyed doing Pilates with Jeanne. She is such an enthusiastic and patient instructor and I have learned so much from her. I think that I am standing up taller, have better balance and more flexible due to Pilates. I would recommend it to anyone! — Sarah Holland (Pittsford, NY) Pilates has strengthened the core muscles of my abs, back and buttocks so they work better in concert. My golf swing has become more efficient because of it. I only play golf six months out of the year, but I do Pilates year-round – it takes time to achieve benefits. — Judy (Rocheste, NY) Jeanne is the best trainer and teacher I have ever worked with. She is exacting, watches every second, and every one of my movements. I feel my body differently having worked with her for nearly half a year. I use my body in swimming and walking differently and people remark on how “good I look” even though I’ve done little to change my appearance. Jeanne is fun to work with because she makes exercise a matter of the mind, concentration and imaging the body—and not merely a matter of grunting and straining. She is conscious of my various impairments, osteoarthritis, for instance, and takes great care in not aggravating such conditions. I recommend her to whoever is looking for a good way to exercise. — Eva Kittay (New York, NY) From the start, Jeanne has set herself apart from other personal trainers I have worked with. Jeanne really takes the time to assess her clients starting fitness level and then offers highly personalized instruction towards achieving their goals. Jeanne comes prepared to every session with a lesson plan that ensures both a very thorough and creative progression from week to week. I have worked out with Jeanne twice a week for 5 months now and she is still constantly introducing new exercises. At the time I started working with Jeanne, I was a burnt out gym rat. Too many years of kickboxing, weights, interval training, cardio machines etc had left me on both a physical and psychological plateau. However, since introducing Pilates training with Jeanne, I have experienced a noticeable improvement in my body alignment, upper and lower body strength, flexibility and, most importantly, core musculature. Pilates works the body in a wholly different way than traditional strength training methods but the movements must be done with proper precision. Jeanne's has an exacting eye and she constantly offers subtle yet important adjustments so that your workout is optimally effective. At the end of the day, Jeanne is a great trainer and an awfully nice person to boot. There are not a lot of people I look forward to seeing twice a week but Jeanne is definitely one of them! — Toni Marr (New York, NY) I have been taking private and semi-private Pilates lessons with Jeanne and I could not be happier with the results. As a marathoner and tri-athlete, I am always looking for ways to improve my performance. Pilates has not only improved my balance, core strength, agility and flexibility, but for the first time in years I have seen noticeable results in my body -- in all of the areas I have always tried unsuccessfully to tone with weights. Jeanne is enthusiastic and creative in her lessons, so I never feel like I am bored or even doing the same thing twice. She knows exactly how to get the most out of a session and she tailors every lesson to my individual needs. I have and will continue to recommend Jeanne to everyone I know because she has a true talent for creating fun and challenging workouts which are incredibly effective and help each individual reach their personal goals. — Donna Mulvihill (New York, NY) Jeanne's Pilates instruction is energizing and her enthusiasm is contagious. She takes the time to understand her client's needs and her knowledge enables her to create individual sessions that are truly beneficial. I value my sessions with her. — Andrew Rauhauser (New York, NY) I had never done Pilates, or really anything like it (yoga, etc.) before when Jeanne convinced me to come down and try one of her private Pilates sessions... I was nervous, but Jeanne was such a patient, dedicated and professional instructor - that I fell in love with it - and started to see and feel results within just a few sessions and now I try to make it a weekly engagement!! You never know what each new session will bring because Jeanne incorporates new and more challenging stretches each week - she keeps it fresh - and makes sure that no muscle gets ignored!!! — Cammie Mulvihill (New York, NY)