Molly Jaffe, LCAT, MS
Molly Jaffe has been studying Pilates for over 10 years. She was first introduced to the Pilates Method while studying modern dance in college. She completed her first comprehensive certification in 2004 from Align Pilates in Minneapolis, MN and completed a second Pilates certification in 2012 through Erika Bloom Pilates Plus in New York City.
In addition to Pilates, Molly has studied many holistic mind/body methods including Dance/movement Therapy, Authentic movement, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique and Laban Movement Analysis. She has studied with master teachers Erika Bloom, Marcia Elizabeth Thompson, Leslie Powell, Kuan Hui Chew, Shelley Studennberg, Deborah Kolway, Amy Alpers and Cara Reeser.
In 2009 Molly received a Master of Science degree in Dance/movement Therapy from Pratt Institute and holds a New York State license in Creative Arts Therapy. For several years she worked in mental health and education where she successfully combined her movement training with her clinical studies to provide comprehensive mind-body support services to her patients. Molly graduated from The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapies in 2017 and is certified in psychoanalysis.
Molly is certified in pre-natal and post-partum Pilates as well as injury rehabilitation. She has taken courses in biomechanics, muscle imbalance assessment and correction, scoliosis correction, gait analysis, fascia release for structural balance and spinal manipulation. Molly continues to stay abreast of the latest research in biomechanics and mind/body methods in order to provide a thoughtful and individually tailored session to each client. She combines a strong understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with care and creativity, providing a therapeutic and unique experience for her clients.
