WELCOME, COACH JESS

Jess is a lifelong athlete on a mission to find balance in every aspect of her life: work/play, exercise/recovery, nutrition, wellness. She played ice hockey at the University of Michigan, where her passion for holistic health and fitness emerged as a means of improving her own health and on ice performance. Becoming a student of nutrition and exercise, she immersed herself in upper level Kinesiology classes, as well as anything regarding anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and exercise/performance that she could get her hands on (a practice she continues to this day). Jess believes the gym is merely a training ground to strengthen one’s body and mind for improved performance in sport and in life. Jess’ commitment goes beyond the exercise floor, and she feels fortunate to be a part of the Forged family where her passion for health and wellness can be shared with members in and out of the gym. In particular, Jess has a passion for helping females find balance and strength through training and nutrition. Through personal experience and continued education, Jess has studied the unique physiological, hormonal, emotional, and mental needs of females and understands how to use training and nutrition as a means to optimize quality of life.  Jess believes in the constant pursuit of strength and knowledge, using both as a means to build confidence in one’s abilities. She aims to inspire others to recognize their true potential and invest purposeful effort in their own development in order to maximize their life experience. 

Degree: BS in Movement Science from the University of Michigan
Professional Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)