Certifications
- Licensed Massage Therapist, Irene’s Myomassology Institute
- Cupping Therapy – ICTU & ACE
- Certified in pediatric – Little Kidz Foundation
- Certified in Graston Technique
- Certified in Ashiastu – DeepFeet Bar Therapy
- Certified Arvigo Abdominal Practitioner
I strongly believe that everyone should practice self-care, but I also know how difficult it can be to start that routine. My commitment is to work with you as your needs change from session to session. Personally, I’m dedicated to allowing myself a sliding healthy lifestyle scale. For me, this means that I don’t force strenuous exercise if my body isn’t up for it. Instead, I do the things that make me happy and are active. In the warm months, gardening and helping my kids with their sports check that box for me. Like most people, I try to manage the cold months the best I can. My goal at that time of the year is to place a stronger focus on preparing healthy and nutrient-dense foods for my family. Since the weather isn’t conducive to the activities I enjoy, I make it a goal to try different types of group exercise programs. The winter months can make it very easy to hibernate, but I want to make sure I get out and socialize and continue to make exercise fun. I was a personal and group fitness instructor for over 10 years, managed health food stores, and led boot camps for expecting mothers.
Before I moved back to Michigan from Florida with three daughters, I was motivated to create an after-school health and fitness program. I teamed up with a dietitian, and we began teaching healthy food habits and providing exercise routines for children. In my own home, my middle daughter has Celiac Disease, an auto-immune disorder in which one has an intolerance to even trace amounts of gluten. I, too, eat gluten-free food and am predominantly vegetarian.
I have first-hand experience dealing with the physical and mental aspects of aches and pains. I grew up as a competitive figure skater through my early teens before transitioning to volleyball, where I played at high school and collegiate levels. As a result, I have dealt with physical health challenges. I’m still working through these issues – from lower spine trauma and concussions from hitting the ice to cervical and repetitive motion issues as a setter in volleyball.
On a very personal level, I was widowed at the age of 34. At that time, our daughters were 2, 4, and 6. I understand grief, I understand NOT understanding death, I understand high pressured professions and less-than-ideal physical limitations.
I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals with the same passion and dedication I have towards my own body and that of my children and loved ones.
– Jen