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Hey There, I'm Jessa! 

 

I have been a prenatal & postnatal trainer since 2014. I first learned to help women postpartum get stronger when I certified in Mamalates (pilates for postpartum). Then I grew my knowledge base to understand and help guide those in the postpartum stage to improve diastasis recti and pelvic strength with a doctor of physical therapy (core exercise solutions program). I have worked in Physical Therapy clinics and continue to grow my education to stay up to date. The rest below is about my personal journey and certification details.

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When I was young I trained to become a professional ballet dancer from the age of 5. Performing roles with Oregon Ballet Theater, Jefferson Dancers and graduated with a BFA in Ballet from the U of U and was in the student company Utah Ballet. I went on to perform professionally in Salt Lake and SF. After I moved to SF with several injuries, I switched to the path of fitness. Almost 20 years later after having a faulty diagnosis from debilitating hip pain ( on and off again) I  finally had a good doctor figure out I had a hip labral tear leading to my passion for helping others with hip/pelvic pain. (Read the blog article on hip pain if you want more.)

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Most days you can find me hiking with my dog, doing yoga, pilates or strength training. I like good coffee shops and quaint boutique stores. I also love a good Netflix series and comedy specials. 

 

I am passionate about the sector between rehab and normal fitness because I myself have spent a long time in that place with various injuries.

 

When I’m not busy working on my business and helping others, you can catch me traveling up and down the west coast, helping my husband who is a professional photograph, and spending time with friends and my dog. She is a licensed Therapy Dog and we do volunteer visits to various facilities.

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If your dying to hear more, here are five things you might not know about me:

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1. I performed in the 2002 Winter Olympic Ceremonies while I was attending University of Utah on a dance scholarship.

2. I have fun goofing around creating my own dance moves

3. I absolutely love the flying trapeze and would take classes if it was locally available.

4. I enjoy indoor skydiving and any friendly competition in games and recreation.

5. I have probably injured most parts of my body due to my hypermobility.

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Still here? Let’s connect! Here’s my email: jessa@modphysique.com

 

Certification/Licensing History include:

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• Prenatal/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist 2.0 

• Girls Gone Strong Prenatal & Postnatal Personal Trainer

• Pelvic Pro Certified through Dr. Sarah Duvall - CES

• RYT 200 Hour Yoga Certified

• ​Pilates Comprehensive (500 hour) + Springboard Certified - Ellie Herman Pilates

• Workshop: Pilates Rehab training with Ellie Hermann including ankle, low back, knee, shoulder, pregnancy & postpartum. 

• "Mind the Scap" Training with Physical Therapist Jen Crane

• Yoga for TBI - Love Your Brain Foundation

• Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals APDA

• FMS (Functional Movement Systems) Level 1 

• Tabata Bootcamp

• AFAA Group Fitness Certified

• Zumba

• A year working with Therapeutic Associates as an Exercise Specialist

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In addition to running Mod Physique since 2013, I've taught at the hospital Providence St. Vincent, in their Basecamp Community Health Program for 4 years. I taught mat pilates as part of their free to the community program. I have been teaching Prenatal & Postnatal private training since 2015. I have been teaching Pilates since 2011. In that time I have helped many women improve their diastasis recti, improve pelvic floor strength and return to better health.

 

Reviews. 

 

“I love seeing small gains, inside and out, when people take the journey towards health. I love making people smile and laugh when it gets tough. Teaching has made it relevant that it really is possible to make change happen at any point in your life. You just have to want it. I’m really excited to share that journey with you.”

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Testimonial: " I've taken Jessa Freeman's class at Mod Physique numerous times, and she is one of the best movement instructors I've ever had the chance to learn from. Jessa's classes work on strength and stability for the joints in a way that yoga alone does not address. She teaches therapeutic movements that help to relieve mechanical wear on the body from our jobs." - Dr. Liya Leng

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