Body Temple Pilates specializes in creating lasting results using a combination of proven Pilates exercises, and medical knowledge.

Every teacher at Body Temple is extensively trained in the Pilates method. They are required to hold PMA recognized certifications, and continue their studies with rigorous and accredited continuing education programs. 

THE TEACHERS

JEnnifer MAPALAD, OWNER

Jennifer Mapalad brings a clinical foundation most Pilates studios can't. A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University, she has hands-on hospital experience across critical care, Level 1 trauma, recovery, pain management, and rehabilitation. It was her own experience that revealed Pilates as a powerful method for restoring health and wellness — and set her on the path to bring it to others.

Jennifer began her Pilates education in 2004, earning certifications through the Physical Mind Institute and Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She is a Fletcher Pilates® Qualified Teacher and Faculty member and a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) Certified Pilates Teacher.

Committed to letting her clinical training inform every session, she has continued her studies with Trent McEntire — completing Arcus Training 1 & 2, Arcus Hip and Knee Replacement training, and McEntire Neuro-Movement training — as well as the Elizabeth Larkam Fascia in Motion workshop. Her focus throughout has stayed the same: using clinical insight to guide movement that helps people recover, rebuild, and move well for life.

Jennifer founded Body Temple Pilates in Indianapolis in May 2007, and has devoted her time, compassion, and expertise to making the studio a place for personal and physical growth — with a focus on lifelong functional movement and rehabilitation.