ABOUT
Meet Jennifer Phelan
Jennifer Phelan is the founder of JPPilates, an award-winning Pilates studio and thriving fitness community dedicated to helping people move better, feel stronger, and find joy through movement. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Jennifer has inspired thousands of Bostonians through her signature blend of expert instruction, challenging workouts, and infectious energy.
A comprehensively certified Power Pilates instructor, Jennifer is known for her dynamic teaching style, creative programming, and ability to make every client feel both challenged and supported. After nearly two decades of building a loyal following, she opened her first JPPilates studio in Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 2022. In 2026, she expanded into a beautiful new space on Main Street, bringing her vision of a welcoming, community-driven Pilates studio to life.
Jennifer's impact extends well beyond the studio walls. For more than a decade, she has led a vibrant outdoor fitness community at the historic Bunker Hill Monument, offering seasonal Pilates classes and her signature JPP Stroller Bootcamp, a program she created to help mothers stay active, connect with one another, and enjoy movement alongside their little ones.
She is also the creator of JPPilates Fusion, an athletic, music-driven workout that combines classical mat Pilates with full-body conditioning and dynamic sequencing. The class earned the title of "Best Exercise Class in Boston" from The Improper Bostonian, helping establish Jennifer as a leader in Boston's boutique fitness community.
Jennifer's work has earned recognition throughout her career, including being named one of BostInno's "50 Bostonians on Fire" for her innovation and influence in the wellness industry. In 2026, JPPilates was named Best Pilates in Boston by Boston Magazine, a milestone that reflects both Jennifer's dedication to her craft and the extraordinary community she has built.
Today, Jennifer continues to lead JPPilates as both an instructor and business owner, mentoring her team, developing innovative programming, and cultivating the personal connections that have become the heart of the JPP experience.
As a mother of two boys, Jennifer understands that finding time for yourself isn't always easy. She believes movement should be something you look forward to, not another obligation on your calendar. Her mission has always been simple: to create a space where people of all ages and abilities feel welcome, challenged, connected, and empowered.
GROUP CLASSES
Group classes are one of the most motivating and fun ways to workout. Nothing can replace the feeling of an in person community, set to music and movement.
Your body and mind will be challenged with Jennifer's high energy sequencing in a supportive and positive setting. Jennifer focuses on ensuring that every class consistently challenges her students to feel strong and empowered. Jennifer's teaching style consists of a powerful emphasis on form and alignment, ensuring her students are working in a mindful and safe way. As a result her students often feel stronger in a matter of just a few workouts.
Jennifer's classes are more than just a set of core based exercises, they are an experience that leaves students motivated, inspired and coming back week after week for more.
IN-STUDIO
The JPP Studio is a private and nurturing space where you can work in person. Choose from a menu of private instruction, duet sessions (2 clients), semi-private sessions (10 -12 clients) or join a weekly drop-in studio class. JPP Studio is located at 67 Main Street in Charlestown, MA.
ONLINE
Bring JPP into your home with a monthly subscription. You can choose from hundreds of recorded workouts in the video library. All monthly subscribers have unlimited access to all recorded classes.