SmartSpine Works Co., LLC is a Los Angeles based holistic wellness product manufacturer and educator. The SmartSpine system was designed by Marie-Jose Blom, a Master Pilates Trainer. Since it's introduction at the 2006 Pilates Method Alliance Conference, the SmartSpine has gained a steady following of devoted users. It was also voted "Best New Product" at the 2006 PMA. In 2007, Marie-Jose Blom and Katherine Thackston formed the LLC, SmartSpine Works Company and thus a company and community of wellness was born.