At the age of 7 Andrea asked her mother to take her to ballet classes. Her love of movement began then and has never stopped. Andrea's credentials show that she has a keen sense of determination to keep learning, growing, and staying on top of her field. Her extensive knowledge, education and over 25 years of experience allows her to provide her clients with the most current information. In addition, Andrea takes pride in her ability to instruct each class and private session with a superior standard of professionalism. Along with intricate and specific cueing, Andrea has an excellent eye for detail and creates outstanding, safe and effective movement programs from beginner level to advanced, at any age. 

Andrea (Lupi) Jones received her BA in Dance and Education from The State University of New York, College at Brockport. Andrea is a former professional classical ballet and modern dancer who performed and toured, both nationally and internationally, with several east coast contemporary dance companies primarily based in Washington, DC and New York City.
 
In addition to performing, Andrea has instructed all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) of ballet and modern dance to both children and adults at numerous dance studios in the Washington, DC Metro area and in Pittsburgh, PA, where she currently resides.
 
Throughout her dance career, Andrea supplemented her income by becoming certified as a group exercise instructor through AFAA. She instructed a variety of fitness classes including Hi and Lo Impact aerobics, step aerobics and body sculpting. She created a class entitled “strength and flexibility” which, at the time, was what drew her to pursuing her comprehensive Pilates Certification as the two styles are uniquely similar. Andrea instructed fitness classes at numerous health and fitness centers, including: The Four Season’s Hotel and Spa, Washington, DC (where she also was employed as one of their top grossing Licensed Massage Therapists), The White House Athletic Center and The United States Environmental Protection Agency, where she also co-directed the Agency’s Wellness Program for two years.
 
Upon receiving additional certifications and licensures, Andrea has dedicated her career to assisting others’ with their health and fitness goals. She has been employed as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Pilates Instructor for the past 18 years  as an independent contractor with The Duquesne Club Health and Fitness Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  Andrea’s health and wellness philosophy is holistic in nature. She believes we work not only with the physical body but the mind and spirit as well. One of her favorite quotes she tells her clients is: “ Everything is connected, both physically and mentally!”
 
Who doesn’t have aches and pains?
 
Throughout her career as a Health and Fitness professional, Andrea has had the opportunity to work with many clients who come to her with aches and pains. This is quite common in today’s world where so many of us sit at desks, typing for lengthy periods of time. “Text” neck is SO common, shoulder’s rounding forward, the head has no where else to go but forward! We get stuck in these poor postural habits and feel like we’re never going to be able to rectify it. Pilates and Yoga are ideal for improving:
    Posture
    Ease of movement
    Deeper breathing
    Stronger Core
    Increased Flexibility
 
Andrea has extensive knowledge and education working with clients who come to her with a confirmed diagnosis by a medical professional in the following:
    Spinal Stenosis
    Bulging or herniated discs
    Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
    Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
    Degenerative disc disease
    Arthritis,
    Among others...
 
Andrea proudly holds a Licensure in YUR Back Program (You Under Reconstruction) and is at ease training post rehab clientele.