Jean Chen Smith

I suffer with chronic lower back pain and Jean’s studio helped me build a strong core without the risks of hurting myself working out with weights/machines. Pilates is the most exhausting workout— although it’s low-impact. I couldn’t recommend this studio enough.

I got to know Jean shortly after she opened her studio. My husband and I had just moved to Corvallis, and my Pilates instructor in my former home town had done some research and recommended Jean. From day one, I loved Jean’s way of teaching. Her energy level is very high, she is strict but at the same time very caring. When my sciatica plagues me, Jean knows just the right exercises for me and I f

Midlife low back pain and tight hip flexors led me to pilates at Studio Cloud 9. After 10 sessions of reformer classes over several weeks I feel a significant improvement in overall strength, posture, flexibility and huge reduction in low back and hip pain. I recommend pilates for individuals of any age and/or fitness level. Jean offers modifications to various exercises, tailoring the workouts to

I love this studio! Jean is friendly, funny, engaging, and professional. The studio has a clean, bright, energizing feel and the reformer machines are top-notch. Great class, great camaraderie, great results. ❤️

Jean is enthusiastic, upbeat and very knowledgeable. Already big changes in my ability to move and have lost weight. Well maintained place. She makes it fun. Jean is great.