“Jean’s classes are always energetic and fun. Jean engages the client and before I know it, the class is over and I completed a great workout.”
-Bree S.
"I absolutely love working with Jean on the Pilates apparatus. Although I have a torn meniscus, Jean was able to work with me to strengthen my knee. She was always careful with how much resistance to add when doing leg work and paid special attention to my form. The classes are challenging, and I could see progress quickly, especially in my core. I could never hold a plank more than 15 seconds. Now I can plank for almost 2 minutes. Pilates makes you strong!!! Jean will make you want to keep coming back for more.”
-Eileen Hansen
"Jean is an awesome Instructor! I highly recommend her! She is outgoing and easy to talk to! She is very knowledgeable in anatomy. She understands the body and how to create your optimal you! Jean loves her job and it shows! She is always keeping herself current with her own Pilates practice!"
-Noelle I.
"Really makes working out fun. Has great enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. Wants to help you achieve your goals and really takes interest in you."
-Jim
"Jean shares her expertise in a warm and consistent manner when teaching. Jean pays attention to each client and is encouraging. Her classes are quite effective!"
-Ve J
About Us Instructors
Jean Chen Smith is a marathon runner who came to find Pilates after a serious running injury nine years ago. Pilates allowed her to build strength and eventually return to long distance running.
While commuting to and working in New York full-time as a Buyer in the fashion industry, she obtained her comprehensive Mat and Apparatus teacher certifications from Balanced Body. Jean wants to share her love of Pilates with others who want to strengthen their cores, tone their bodies, recover from injury, or just want a challenging and fun workout! After 10 years of visiting Corvallis with her husband Jason Smith, who grew up in the town, the couple decided to make the move from the East coast. When not teaching or taking Pilates classes, Jean can be found running, writing her column for a national newspaper and spending time with family and friends as well as her dog Coco and cat Belle.
Brittany Dugi-Turner
Brittany found her love for Pilates as a dance major in college. While struggling with knee injuries, she came to Pilates as part of her rehab and and was amazed at the results. After receiving her BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University, she went on to study Pilates. She then received her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Dance Specialization Certification from BASI Pilates under the renowned instructor Karen Clippinger. Brittany has now been teaching Pilates for 10 years and loves sharing her passion for movement with others. During her career she spent many years teaching Pilates at a physical therapy office where she was able to work closely with the physical therapists to gain a greater understand of Pilates as a part of injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, and overall health and well-being. She has since continued her Pilates education through attending workshops, lectures, and of course, taking class. Brittany is enthusiastic about teaching and sharing the gift of Pilates, movement and mindfulness with others! In addition to Pilates, Brittany enjoys teaching TRX, dancing, taking yoga, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs.
Love your Body...
Love your Workout...
Love your Community
Whatever your shape or size, man or woman, all are welcome in our space. Studio Cloud 9 was created out of the idea that we CAN find our Perfect Cloud 9, or state of euphoria, right here on earth. It begins by cherishing and respecting our bodies and doing more of the things we love. The last piece of the puzzle is loving our Community - coming to the studio as if we are old friends, saying hello. Stay awhile and connect with others who have the same passion for health and fitness as you do.