Hi, I'm Jess
Certified Personal Trainer
Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist
Registered Yoga Instructor
I’ve been on a mission to create more nourishing and accessible fitness spaces since 2009.
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My path has been a winding one but movement has always been the through line. I trained as a contemporary dancer and found my way into fitness and yoga while performing professionally. After many years of teaching I built a lovely online class community. And I continue to mentor new teachers in the foundations of movement science. Along the way I earned a master’s degree in applied exercise physiology and picked up quite a few certifications (peek them here).
But pregnancy was a true turning point for me, personally and professionally.
Like 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 kind of physical and emotional support women need during this time. And studying perinatal exercise made me realize how much I love working with this community.
After a long career working with a huge range of clientele, I felt pulled to focus in on pre & postnatal exercise.
I help women prepare for, and recover from this journey. And connect to their strength as they take on motherhood. I offer training that’s intelligent, adaptable, and grounding, so you feel confident and resilient in every stage.
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What past clients have said:
Olga E., Private Client
"Jess is truly one-of-a-kind. She helped me not only start healing my diastasis recti, but also reconnect with that part of my body in a way I hadn't experienced before. Her approach to pre- and postnatal training is so thoughtful and personalized. She really understands what your body's been through because she's been there herself. Jess breaks things down in a way that finally made the breathing and core engagement click for me after so many videos and instructors hadn't. She's kind, patient, motivating, and just a joy to work with. I can't recommend her enough!!"
Josefine N., Private Client
"Jess is awesome! Super supportive, knows her stuff, and makes every sessions feel great! Strongly recommend"
Inna K., Private Client
"I absolutely love working with Jess! The sessions are calming, supportive, and perfectly tailored for pregnancy. Jess is knowledgeable and creates such a warm, welcoming environment. I highly recommend to any expecting moms!"
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)
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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
