Jasmine Sharp | Certified Instructor
Born and raised in Central California, Jasmine Sharp, was destined to become a cowgirl or athlete. Sharp grew up in Oakdale, which is known for breeding rodeo champions and professional athletes. Growing up Sharp stood the tallest in her class, proving gymnastics and ballet does not always stunt one's growth. Pre-college Sharp focused on the sports where her height gave her an advantage. Her stature helped her excel in volleyball, basketball and swimming.
Sharp attended San Diego State University, where her objection was a degree, in addition to sticking to her athletic roots which became a catalyst for her to take on new challenges. She began surfing, weight training, kickboxing and Bikram's Yoga, appreciating the results the 108 degree temperature and 90 minute classes were having on the body.
In 2002, Sharp graduated with a BA in Communication, Advertising and a Spanish Minor. Her Minor allowed her to travel abroad to Spain and Costa Rica. Living abroad was a nice introduction to the fashion industry where she continued to work throughout college and after graduation. Her fashion opportunities included those within Banana Republic, Fred Segal, Giorgio Armani and Palm Springs Life Magazine. Sharp worked in many areas such as client specialization, window visuals, product merchandising, a magazine stylist, as well modeling. Not 100 percent content with the fashion industry, Sharp spent the next six years in Palm Springs heavily involved in Real Estate Development / Acquisitions, and Commercial Real Estate. Sharp was very satisfied with the business challenges however it was the stress that led her back to Exercise!
A new outdoor bootcamp was launched and there was an opening for a Drill Instructor. This was an eye opener for Sharp and she realized what was truly rewarding; training other people to reach their health and fitness goals. Sharp was able to utilize and incorporate her past training experiences to push her recruits to the next level and exceed that dreaded "plateau."
In early Fall 2007, Pilates Plus Palm Springs was the hottest new workout right out of LA. Sharp trained diligently before becoming a certified trainer herself. She fell in love with the hybrid workout and knew this was the perfect way to combine fundamental Pilates principles, weight training, flexibility and a heart pounding cardio regimen. By working close with the PPPS owners, Sharp was able to train in LA to continue her education in addition to taking "parallel steps" and working with a classical Pilates studio to further her understanding of Joseph Pilates original "Contrology" concepts. This included practicing spinal alignment, neutral spine and rehabilitation work on many different Pilate's apparatus.
Sharp is an active member of IDEA, the International Association of Fitness Professionals, she is certified with the American Heart Association in HeartSaver AED and is fully insured as a fitness trainer.
Jasmine is proud to work with motivated colleagues and looks forward to introducing the SPX method to exercise enthusiasts all over the world.