Jodi Walters

Fitness has always been an integral part of Jodi’s life. An avid runner, she ran the Chicago Marathon twice and has competed in several others half marathons, 10K and 5K races. The mother of three busy daughters, she has spent the last several years coaching cheerleading, as volunteer Chairperson for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo’s Annual Golf Outing, volunteer Chair on the board of Equipped Kids and served as worship leader and small group leader for youth at Fallen Timbers Community Church, as well as a volunteer for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.

In searching for ways to improve running and lessen the risk of injury, Jodi became interested in pilates. Realizing how the Joseph Pilates method of exercise benefits the mind and body, she began her journey to become an instructor. With several methods of pilates to choose from, the clear choice was a career in Stott® Pilates, a world class leader in the pilates industry . Jodi completed her training and obtained full certification in the areas of Mat, Reformer,  Cadillac, Chair and Barrels at the United States first Stott® Pilates training center, Equilibrium Pilates Studio in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and their satellite training studio, The Movement Center and Gyrotonics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Understanding the importance that fascia plays in the body and the amazing benefits of fascial stretch therapy for all types of bodies, Jodi completed her Levels 1-3 Fascial Stretch Therapy certification at the Gold standard for assisted stretch training in the industry, the Stretch to Win Institute in Arizona with a focus in sport specific fascial stretch therapy. Jodi has also completed TRX® Group Suspension Training and enjoys training clients with the suspension trainer.   The intensity of suspension based training, as well as the ability to incorporate the principals of pilates into a TRX® workout, is a great addition to anyone’s exercise repertoire.

Looking to bring pilates on a personalized level to the area, she opened Driven Fitness Studio in February, 2013, where small, intimate classes focus on the client’s individual goals in a bright and motivating setting. Driven Fitness has since expanded while stile maintaining an intimate class feel in a roomier setting. Whether it’s athletic conditioning, general toning, injury prevention or injury rehabilitation, Jodi loves sharing how pilates, fascial stretch therapy and cross training in various exercise modalities can benefit all ages and all abilities.