Jody Stern, a fitness professional for over 40 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from California State University, Northridge. Jody has been teaching Pilates for over 30 years. She was honored to train in BASI Pilates inaugural Pro Bridge course in 2012 with BASI founder, owner and world-renowned educator, Rael Isacowitz. Jody certified in 2014, and has completed many workshops, advanced education and certificate courses over the last 14 years.
Jody’s BASI journey led her to the BASI Legacy Program. In 2019, she was in the first group of Legacy graduates after completing the Mentor, Master 1, Master 2, and Honors programs.
Jody is a proud BASI Principal Faculty, teaching Comprehensive courses, workshops (Pilates for Men, a favorite) and is on the highly esteemed BASI Legacy Team of teachers.
She owned The Pilates Body Studio in Phoenix, AZ for 23 years before relocating to Newport Beach, CA and spending time studying and teaching at the BASI Studio with Rael and the team at HQ. She has studied and taught all over the U.S., Europe, and continues with Southeast and East Asia! Pilates is a driving force in Jody’s everyday life. She says that BASI Pilates=LOVE and enjoys nothing more than being a lifelong student and teacher and sharing her passion with the world!
