Jodie M. Gordon, LCSW-C
Founder of Embody Pilates & Wellness, licensed clinical social worker, certified Pilates instructor, certified menopause specialist, and wellness coach — with over 25 years of experience bridging movement and mental health in Baltimore, MD.
Work With Jodie
Built from experience,
driven by purpose.
Embody Pilates & Wellness is the result of over 25 years of experience in the field. After earning her Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland, Jodie extended her specialty to include personal training and Pilates instruction. The philosophy behind Embody Pilates & Wellness began in 2015 and is the culmination of her commitment to the mind-body connection.
Jodie wanted to build a community that supports, educates, and inspires clients to feel strong, manage stress, and have a healthier lifestyle while they age. Embody Pilates & Wellness combines the highest values of the mind and body connection, fusing Pilates, fitness, wellness coaching, menopause coaching, and psychotherapy practice — all under one roof in North Baltimore.
"I believe that traditional talk therapy doesn't always work with anxiety, trauma and depression. By identifying areas where perception is distorted and educating clients on how the brain functions as well as teaching the use of mind/body techniques, my patients are able to get out of patterns where they were once stuck and stagnant."
Jodie credits her deep appreciation and understanding of the mind/body connection to her work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she helped children with significant medical, developmental, and emotional challenges. It helped her truly understand the importance of movement — and learn to view individuals based on their strengths instead of their limitations. Her years of clinical experience influenced her philosophy and mission to help others achieve their physical, mental, and spiritual goals.
Education & certifications
Peak Pilates — Boulder, Colorado
Mat, Reformer, Tower & Cadillac Levels I, II & III · Barrel Levels I & II
Stott Pilates — Toronto, Canada
Mat and Reformer certification
Physical Mind Institute — New York
Mat Pilates certification
University of Maryland
Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work
Certified Menopause Specialist
Specialized certification in perimenopause and menopause coaching and support
Continued Study
Muscle activation technique · Behavioral aspects of weight loss and weight training · Psychological treatment of trauma · Perimenopause and menopause
Ready to work with Jodie?
Whether you're interested in Pilates, counseling, menopause coaching, or all three — reach out and let's talk about how Jodie can support you.