MEET JENNA
Physical therapist, personal trainer, small business owner, wife, dog mom and lizard mom
Jenna is a doctor of physical therapy and ACSM certified personal trainer. She practices full time at an outpatient clinic that specializes in sports performance. When not at work, she’s probably working behind the scenes for her own business, talking a walk with her dog, or spending time with her husband.
Her physical therapy journey started in middle school when her knee cap dislocated…multiple times. She always was active but this instilled fear of movement. Turns out she’s a little hypermobile and has all the stuff that goes along with that: neck tension, knee dislocations, ankle sprains, hip impingement, etc.
Physical therapy changed her life and helped her find freedom and confidence with movement, without fear of injury.
Unfortunately, another thing she learned about the healthcare system is it isn’t about patient-centered care. The current model seems to be having people see you for as many visits as possible…while frequently seeing multiple patients at once. After dealing with the frustrations that come with insurance, imaging, and not to mention the $$$, she realized that there has to be a better way.
That’s when she started Empowered Movement, a way to talk to a healthcare professional and build strength without even having to leave your house.
She believes you have everything you need inside you. With a little education, you can manage your own health conditions!
Build Stability
My workout programs start with foundational stability training. We use this to see how your body responds to movement. This will also help to reduce injury as we progress your exercises each week.
Build Strength
Progressive overload is where we do mild increases in repetition, weights, or frequency of movement. This is done in small increments in order to reduce injury but allow for the body to make good change.
Move with Confidence
The stronger you get with these movement patterns, the more comfortable you will be with daily life. Let’s get you moving furniture, lifting up children, carrying groceries, and fully participating in your life without restrictions.
What Does my Routine Look Like as Someone who is is on the Hypermobility Spectrum?
