Julie G.

“Jess has been my personal trainer through my entire motherhood and adult athletic life. We've trained together in nearly every format imaginable, from group Metcon classes to Zoom sessions during Covid to solo sessions and everything in between. She's helped me strength train through a newly postpartum body, a "mom-thlete" body, and a 40+ body coming back from old injuries.

Every version of training with Jess has been awesome, but my favorite has been the partner sessions I've done this year with my best friend. We were both in physical therapy for completely different injuries, looking to rebuild our strength safely. Enter Jess. She worked with each of us individually for a few sessions before designing weekly programming tailored to our specific needs. She handled our injuries with real care and attention, often checking in outside of class to make sure our bodies felt strong and stable. We picked a training time that worked around our hectic schedules, and yes, we got to choose the playlist too (#iykyk #swifties ).

There's nothing better than sweating it out with your bestie while someone else takes care of building a safe, effective workout for you.”

Katie K.

“Even though I knew it was important, strength training was always something I dreaded doing (and I hated going to the gym!) until I started working with Jess.  After the first few sessions, I felt more confident about my abilities in the gym and was motivated to keep going back.  Jess creates a fun, comfortable environment where she challenges me, in the best way!  She understands the goals I have for myself and helps me reach them through my personalized strength training program.  I feel stronger than I ever have and I can't thank her enough for her guidance and encouragement as I reach goals and continue to set new ones for myself!”

Cara E.

“Jess is like no trainer I’ve ever worked with! She met with me one on one before I started at the gym and got to know exactly what my body needed in my sessions and though I attend sessions with other women, we’re all working our own programs and cheering each other on. I’ve worked out at gyms where it’s clear not everyone should be doing everything and that’s why this space is different - it’s all custom and exactly what our body needs to progress! I was super intimidated to start but realized very quickly how welcoming the women are at Be PowerFULL. I love watching my lifts get stronger and stronger each week!”

Sarah L.

“A friend brought me to Be PowerFULL for a trial session, and I assumed it would be another of my failed attempts at learning to enjoy exercising. Jess completely changed the way I thought about exercise that day-and showed me instead the importance of being stronger to be healthier. As a woman in my forties, this strength building was such an important addition to my life. Jess was incredibly patient and so encouraging as I learned my way around her gym. In small group classes, she navigates seamlessly between new and experienced clients, guiding each of us on our own journeys. She uses her knowledge and expertise to help us keep pushing our own personal limits. Jess has created an incredibly unique and welcoming space at Be PowerfULL, filled with encouraging and fun women who support each other.”

Erin G.

“I am so proud of the strength I gained lifting with Jess! I learned so much about barbell and kettlebell strength techniques and I learned even more about my own abilities. I have been able to focus on how to improve mobility in my shoulders, more easily engage my core and build strength in all movements. The gains in each of the lifts are obvious, but I can also do more push-ups and lift heavier in metcons. After a year of working out at BePowerFULL, the powerlifting program accelerated the fat-loss process for me. I can finally see a difference in my post-baby belly. It’s also fun! When we are not lifting, we are usually laughing.”

Jenn W.

“I have been fortunate to meet Jess! I fell in love with Jess's metabolic classes and when I was invited to the semi-private sessions, I jumped right in.  I felt it would be good opportunity to strengthen my back and deep down I love working out and didn't want to pass up this moment.  I am not the strongest in the class but Jess offers guidance and the introduction to weightlifting. Jess has made me aware of what it takes to be a weightlifter and to think about my lifting and squatting. If you have the opportunity to work with Jess you will be exposed to the athlete you really are!”