ABOUT | Jess Reidy

About Jess

I’ve been working to create more supportive
and accessible fitness spaces since 2009.

My path has been a winding one, but movement has always been the through line. After training as a contemporary dancer, I found my way into the worlds of fitness and yoga while performing professionally.

Over the years I’ve worked with a huge range of clients and bodies, which continues to inform how I approach movement today. In 2016, I began mentoring aspiring professionals in the foundations of movement science. And in 2022, I created a virtual class community called Mellow Moves, built around mindful, low-impact strength and restorative yoga.

Along the way I earned a master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology and collected quite a few professional certifications (you can see them here).

But pregnancy was a true turning point for me, both personally & professionally.

Like many many new moms, I found all the changes wild, the late-night googling relentless, and had plenty of WTF moments.

That experience gave me a deeper appreciation for the kind of physical and emotional support women need during this time. I felt firsthand how powerful movement can be during pregnancy and postpartum. And studying perinatal exercise made me realize how much I love working with this community.

After many years working with a wide range of clientele, I felt drawn to focus more deeply on pre- and postnatal movement.

Today I help women prepare for and recover from this transformative chapter while staying connected to their strength as they move through motherhood. My approach is thoughtful, adaptable, and grounding, so you can feel confident and resilient at every stage.

Olga Elliot Photography

"I first met Jess when I was five months pregnant and struggling to keep up physical activity. She worked with me throughout the remainder of my pregnancy and now four months postpartum. She's kept me motivated and inspired to keep challenging myself. Her workouts are always tough, but also fun. It's crazy, but I actually look forward to seeing her at 6:45am! I would highly recommend Jess, she is a true professional and such a pleasure to work with."

Charlotte F., Private Client

Over 17 years
of experience
& education

Education & Certifications

✓ MA Applied Exercise Physiology (Columbia University)

✓ ProNatal Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist

✓ CES Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

✓ NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist

✓ Registered Yoga Teacher (200hr) & Prenatal Yoga Teacher (30hr)

✓ Yoga Teaching Apprenticeship (100 Hr)

✓ BFA Dance (SUNY Brockport)

Faculty Roles

→ Faculty, Solid Gold Yogi 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training

→ Former faculty, Manhattan Institute 900 Hr Personal Fitness Program

→ Former faculty, Jai Yoga Arts 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training

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Jess Reidy