About Me  

Hi! my name is jess!

My journey started in 2011 when I committed to a lifestyle of mindfulness, activeness and positivity. I decided to challenge myself to be consistent. I wanted to live a life that could be sustainable with habits and routines that worked for me and not strive for perfection.

What did it take for me to develop sustainable habits? Honestly I was scared, as I had never been consistent. I would start, keep at it for a bit then stop. One day it hit me. I had a real conversation with myself about where I wanted to be and what was I willing to do. My challenge was to just be consistent with my health and wellness. If I was so consistent with school, family and friends, could I apply that same level of commitment to my own well-being? I took small steps. I started doing yoga, I used YouTube for free workout videos, I started to change my eating habits and most importantly I put myself first. When I started I didn’t have a trainer, I didn’t know ANYTHING that I am aware of now.

I have lost a total of 86 pounds since I started this journey. It is more than just the scale, it’s about how you feel and committing to a lifestyle. Change takes time. Change takes patience. I did not have a gym membership, I worked out at home. I did this on my own until…

December 2016 I was diagnosed with a herniated disc (L5-S1). I attended physical therapy from Jan thru May 2017. My active lifestyle was halted when I got hurt. Attending physical therapy changed my life. Today I no longer get back spasms or suffer from debilitating back pain. After I graduated from physical therapy I was terrified that I would hurt myself by working out. My confidence was at an all time low. I decided to get help and started working with a personal trainer. I got my confidence back and I’m in the best shape of my life physically, emotionally and mentally.

2018 is when I decided to pursue a career in health and wellness. This is my life and I want to help others with their journeys. I am Nutritious Life Certified from The Nutritious Life Studio by Keri Glassman. I am also Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED Certified through the American Red Cross. In 2019 I become a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). In 2020 I became a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach through Precision Nutrition.

I am a native New Yorker. Born & raised in the borough of the Bronx. Home of my favorite MLB Team the New York Yankees. I do work full time Monday thru Friday (huge reason also why I want to work with others to be able to assist others in finding a balance) and course I love to workout!

I look forward to connecting with you and working together.

xoxoxo,

Jess