mikaela

“I began the year believing the lies I’d spoken over myself for years…that I was broken beyond repair and nothing I did would get me out of the feeling of being stuck in a body that didn’t feel like a home I was proud to live in. A story that I’m sure is common amongst many women (thanks diet culture). 

Something came over me this last winter and I decided to *finally* call on a support system to help me get unstuck. My hope from the beginning was to create safety & peace within (a foreign concept to me at the time) and create a more loving relationship with my body. @jessbrown.wellness has been a safe haven for me these last 6 months and have supported me in cultivating an incredibly deep and loving relationship within. 

I’m proud of the physical progress shown in these photos but what I’m even more proud of and thankful for is that I now understand what it means to pour from an overflowing cup rather than giving the few drops that I had. 

Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you’re abandoning those around you - it means you love them so much that you understand the importance of being the fullest version of yourself for you AND them. I’m more loving, more patient, more kind, more peaceful, more faithful, more gentle, more joyful, and I have more goodness within because I created the S P A C E to be those things. I am forever changed thanks to the support that helped me cultivate this space for myself.

If you’re feeling called to go on a wellness journey, I couldn’t recommend @jessbrown.wellness more ❤️ so much love for you!”

jenn

“This program taught me to let go of the need for a “quick fix” and instead fall in love with the process and weave it into my lifestyle in a way that will support me for years to come. I love having the support of a coach to share my insights, my wins, my struggles and frustration with. I couldn’t have asked for a better coach. She is supportive, compassionate and always quick to respond. I was able to create a deeper connection to my body and my relationship with food. It has been a really great experience.”

amanda

“Working with coach Jess has been truly life changing. I joined wanting to have someone tell me what to eat so I can finally lose weight, but found something much more impactful. Jess has helped me completely overhaul my relationship with food. I'm eating mindfully, fueling my body with nutritious items, and learning to recognize how my emotions tie into my food cravings. It's definitely not easy every day, but the changes are so worth it! Yes, I've seen the scale go down a bit, but the energy I've gained, loss of inflammation, improvement in my confidence levels, and internal peace I'm experiencing are even better rewards. On top of that, the weight is coming off and I finally don't feel like my weight loss goals are impossible. Jess just gets me and she always seems to know what to say to help me through the ups and downs of my journey. I'm so glad I took the chance and signed up!”

christina

“I think initially I was expecting more of a drill sergeant approach, since that’s the kind of coaching I was used to, but Jess’s approach was much more subtle and encouraging. Talking with her sort of felt like a warm hug from a friend. I have really enjoyed the weekly check ins with her. Some of the things that she has brought my attention to I hadn’t even realized needed work, but now that I am working on those things I feel so proud of myself. Totally unexpected where coaching has taken me, but I’m so happy it did.”

erin

“I loved working with someone who is a mom and her BIRTHFIT history. I felt such solidarity with her and she continued to encourage me to be kind to myself in the phase of breastfeeding and parenting.”

lauren

“I think Jess had a very gentle/practical approach and knew when to push me. I was comforted in knowing she's been a postpartum mom x 3 so she got it.”

emily

“After feeling uncomfortable in my own skin 6 months postpartum and trying challenges on my own that weren’t successful, I knew I needed a shift in my lifestyle and mindset. Jess has been the perfect coach for me. Gentle pressure yet complete support and understanding. I was harder on myself than she was, and she helped me give myself grace and freedom each week with whatever struggles (and wins!!) I had.”

megan

“Jess kept me grounded and reminded me to focus on other things that are really important for my health and well-being instead of just being focused on the weight loss aspect of training.”

k.g.

“My weight loss has been slow as I expected because I have years of not only anorexia but also over eating, and my hormones don’t cooperate. Jess has been loving, patient, and so encouraging. But her advice and help has given me total life changes! Cold showers have impacted my period health and taken them from incredibly painful and heavy, to I don’t even notice them. The importance of am/pm and midday Sun, has helped my cortisol and sleep and ALSO my HRV. Fueling with protein has also kept me satisfied and not as snacky. So many life changes and I'm forever grateful!”

lauren

“Jess always brings me back down to earth when I feel like I’m not seeing progress and she’s amazing at seeing progress in areas I don’t. She has helped me recognize the work I’m putting in and normalizing and validating how I’m feeling.”

amanda

“The number one thing that Jess has helped me with has nothing to do with food or fitness. She has helped me learn my value, prioritize play and joy, that I don't have to be perfect, and to value the lesson rather than the destination. The shift in my mindset while working with her has been my biggest win so far!”

kelly

“I would say the biggest win I had working with Jess was staying consistent and putting my all into the program! She used the phrase ‘Slow is fast’ and that stuck with me to stay consistent. When starting new programs or strategies in the past it was easy to get overwhelmed - it was the first time I really felt consistent in an approach and it was a game changer! When I first started the process I was very nervous. I had never done a coaching program before and I was afraid I would feel shame or self-conscious and not open up fully. From the first conversation I had with Jess I felt comfortable and was able to open up fully about my goals and roadblocks. Jess always came from a place of mindfulness - I loved that. She was there cheering me on for the small wins and she was there helping me and still rooting me on if I got stuck. She also helped me strategize how to go about continuing progress after our coaching ended, which was extremely helpful. It was a truly great experience and I am so grateful for the insight and knowledge she provided! She is a GEM!”

ali

“Jess was gentle and supportive but held me accountable to my goals. She gave me the tools I needed to see physical change but also helped me shift my mindset as well. She always prioritized my mental health and milk supply while also helping me reach my physical goals. Really great experience!”

jenn

“Jess is the best. We have so many similarities and were able to really connect. She really took the time to read through my check ins and it was obvious that she genuinely cares about her clients. Her feedback was always helpful and specific to me and not just a generic response that is just part of her job. She was super supportive and never made me feel like my efforts were not enough or going unnoticed.”

rena

“Having used other personal trainers before, I can say Jess is significantly more educated and committed to your success than the trainers I have used in the past. I have had an incredible experience working with Jess. I started out with a goal in mind, but life happened. Jess helped me understand that curve balls are a part of life and how to address those obstacles - my goal ended up changing from dieting to focusing on self care. Even with having a very busy work life, Jess found a way for me to fit training & self care into my schedule and stay super motivated to keep pushing each week. 

Jess went above and beyond to make sure I was reaching my goals, guiding me through my journey and making sure I was taking care of myself, first and foremost above training. Not only did I leave with an overall good experience and great results, but Jess taught me important overall health lessons that I will continue to practice on my own. I plan to hire Jess again in the foreseeable future to help me tackle my next goal. Overall, if you’re looking for a real life ray of sunshine, who’s ALWAYS  positive and is your real life sound of reasoning, I highly recommend hiring Jess.”

anonymous client

“I know you say it is me putting in the hard work, but honestly Jess I couldn’t be here without you. All of these major changes, wins and moments of consistency are all because of your patience, love and fantastic coaching. You have this gentle accountability I didn’t know I needed. Your advice seems to be exactly what I need to hear. I have felt able to love and accept myself for basically the first time because of your guidance and reminders that it's not selfish to take care of myself. I am so glad I get to share this piece of my life with you.”

anonymous client

“Thanks for everything Jess.  The space you hold for me is the reason I have been able to cultivate a nourishing relationship with myself that goes far beyond the aesthetic goals. It’s the reason I haven’t quit or gone back into disordered habits with food. It’s given me the strength to literally create a new relationship with myself and the way I take care of myself in all aspects.”

anonymous client

“I feel like I have been a shell or cocoon for 12 years and I am beginning to emerge the most fully formed version of myself that I’ve ever been. I owe a lot of that to the inner strength I’ve cultivated working with you.”

pregnant client

“I am the biggest fan of Jess and BIRTHFIT Logan. Not only do I feel like I have the tools to prepare for labor, delivery and postpartum, I feel the tools I am developing will continue to help me in all aspects of my life moving forward. Jess is amazing at empowering, keeping a balance of education, realistic expectations and fun. I couldn’t recommend her more! Thank you for empowering me so much!”

andrea

“Jess has completely changed my vision of what I want for my body in so many ways- all positive! She is constantly empowering women of all shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and circumstances and provides a platform to build connections with other women, education and a safe place to learn and grow. I would recommend a Postpartum Series to anyone who has given birth not matter how long ago! Thank you Jess and BIRTHFIT for giving me the paradigm shift that I so desperately needed.”

missy

“I am three years postpartum and just assumed it was too late for me to really make a difference on repairing some of the damage that my 3 big boys did to my insides. BIRTHFIT came just when I needed it emotionally and physically. The information I learned about movement and breath are priceless. It not only made me realize how important my state of mind is in healing, but I no longer pee when I sneeze, cough or just look in the wrong directionI I thought only surgery would help with that. Jess is the perfect teacher for sensitive and sometimes intimate information.”

tawnee

“Jess has taught me so much about being a mother and a woman. I am strong. I am capable. I am enough. I am loved. I don’t need to get back to my pre baby body because I am so much stronger now after becoming a mother. My body deserves reverence and celebration after birth. My body and I are friends after 25 years of constant criticism and that feels so damn good!”

nicole

“Breathwork opened up big feels and helped me release emotions I've buried down and try not to deal with because they are hard or scary…but I learned that working through the hard will benefit me in more ways than I thought. The biggest benefit is being a kinder, more thoughtful, less reactive mom and spouse because the trauma and PTSD I have experienced in the past isn't buried right under the surface ready to boil over…I can breathe through it and be more aware, think before I respond or react.”

suzan

“I’m so grateful for our time working together, and for how gently and wisely you helped me reconnect with consistency and care for my body. Your coaching gave me the structure and safety I needed to start this journey in a way that finally felt sustainable and self-honoring.

I’m feeling strong, steady, and clear — and that has so much to do with your support. Thank you for meeting me exactly where I was and helping me build momentum from there.

I’ll definitely stay in touch if I need support down the line.”