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Jessi
Herr came to Pilates in 1999 in Seattle, Washington. Having
participated in several sports and dance classes, nothing
had ever given her the satisfaction and the empowerment
that Pilates does.
Pilates was especially important to Jessi after the birth
of her first child. Surprised and humbled by her postpartum
weaknesses, Jessi had to learn to recruit deep support
muscles.
Strengthening the upper back and deep abdominal muscles hastened her recovery
and reduced her aches and pains. In 2003 Jessi completed a 9-month Pilates
Teacher Certification program at Mind & Body Studio, in Seattle. Jessi
began teaching mat classes and privates, specializing in--but not limited
to--Pre & Postnatal training.
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Having previously
worked as a Postpartum Doula, Jessi was thrilled to be
a part of the Mom & Baby world again. She taught many
clients individually throughout their pregnancies, and
then postpartum. Additionally she taught several private
group classes to small groups of women friends with their
babies. Jessi also works with elderly clients, athletes,
dancers, specific injuries, and the general public. Jessi
is certified in the Mat work, as well as on the apparatus
such as the Universal Reformer, Wunda Chair, Trapeze Table,
Step Ladder Barrel, and Magic Circle.
She is available for private, semi-private, and group instruction. Jessi
is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance whose mission is to establish
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"Jessi really
helped me get back into shape after the birth of
my son. Her guidance and expertise taught me the
proper exercises to regain my pre-birth shape and
strengthen my stomach muscles. But the best part
of doing Pilates with Jessi, was that it was fun!
And after childbirth, I could use a good laugh!" --
Randi Beard
"I'd heard about pilates being able to transform your body, but didn't really
know what to expect. From day one, Jessi has been a great, intuitive instructor
who worked with me to target key areas I wanted to work on and challenge me on
the various apparatus. While I started pilates in fairly good shape, I've gained
more definition throughout my body -- arms, back, abs and more! Many people ask
me what I've been doing and that's a great compliment, but the important thing
for me is that pilates has become part of my weekly routine. I can't imagine
life without it and am so glad I found Jessi to introduce me to the pilates experience." --
Tamra Strentz
"I've studied with several instructors at this point, but Jessi's explanations
were by far the best I've encountered, making it easier to grasp the subtleties
of alignment and to isolate the correct muscles. She also taught me some of the
best stretches I know. Her Pilates class was the highlight of my week." --Anne. |
"Having taken Pilates for a few years already, Jessi was able to greatly
expand my repertoire of exercises to keep my training fresh and interesting each
session. The fact that she's a nice, personable gal helps the session go by much
less painfully too!"
--Shirley
"Jessi was my instructor through prenatal and postpartum Pilates. I gained
less weight than with my prior pregnancy and I felt better with fewer aches and
pains. I practically breathed my baby out on the third push! My abdominal/pelvic
muscles were amazingly strong and in rhythm with my breathing. Jessi is full
of life while being very supportive and responsive. She does't push too hard
or let you fail, while always testing your ability to improve your workout. I
always feel fabulous after doing Pilates. I think that I will be doing Pilates
for the rest of my life and am grateful to Jessi for such a wonderful introduction!" --Krista
"Pilates allowed me to
work my muscles in a comfortable and safe way.
It made me feel like I had gotten a real workout
and I always felt great after. No pain! I encourage
all pregnant women to do pilates. Thank you for
being such an amazing, gifted and caring instructor.
THANK YOU!!!! --Kelly
"I'd pay the session fee just to spend time in the presence of Jessi's kind,
grounded, compassionate energy. What a bonus that you get a fabulous Pilates
workout in the process!"--Paige Gilchrist
"I lead an active life, but am not particularly gifted athletically. Pilates
and Jessi's teaching mehods have been real gifts to me. With Pilates training,
I've gained athletic ability by creating greater body awareness, expanding my
range of motion and dramatically increasing my strength. Pilates has improved
all aspects of my active lifestyle from helping me recover from a running injury
to advancing my tennis game. Jessi's professional yet nuturing approach is certainly
the reason why my Pilates training has worked as well as it has, and why I've
stuck with it this long!"--Tara May
"After only a few sessions, I am walking straighter and feeling more comfortable
in my body. Pilates helps me to feel strong and powerful both physically and
emotionally. Jessi's style is supportive and encouraging, yet direct and to the
point. You get results fast!" --- Elizabeth Barbour, life & business coach
"I'm walking taller and feeling stronger thanks to (my work with) Jessi."--Marla
Chalnick, Ph.D., LPC
"Through Jessi, I've learned that Pilates, done correctly, is not only incredibly
benficial to my body, but also feels great! I always say it's like a good massage!
Jessi is wonderful at pinpointing those hard to define areas to make sure that
my technique is right on track. I've been very pleased with the results I've
seen, and love working with Jessi!" --Leslie Huntley |
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