Testimonials

"I started off with flexibility training as a way to support my pole training. But after my first class with, Jess I fell in love with the discipline.

Jess has an amazing way of igniting energy within the class whilst still being able to soothe you through the more pretzel-ly positions.

 

Her class approach is centred around active flexibility so you build strength and protect your muscles as you work towards your flexy goals.  But more importantly, she takes a personal interest in you and understands that all our bodies and stretch journeys are beautifully different. The result is that flexibility training becomes more about knowing your body than getting into the splits.

 

Over the past few years, she has helped me unlock bendy progress that I could never have imagined. I think what keeps me coming back though is that Jess is more than a flexibility coach - she'll be your biggest cheerleader too. Sometimes we can all do with an emotional push as well as a physical one!"

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Camille Darné - Digital Fashion Lead

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"I have always had issues with spinal mobility and hip flexor flexibility. In the past I have done static stretching on my hips, and made small gains, but was always totally lost on how to really improve to the extent I wanted. I always felt like my back flexibility was virtually a lost cause, and I really had no idea where or how to train it safely and effectively.

 

I have been working with Jess since August 2021, and since then I have made huge gains in my back and hip flexibility!

 

Jess uses a strength-based approach, which I now firmly believe is the right way to go, and I can testify to how effective it is. Jess’s attention to detail and structured progressions make flexibility training accessible to everyone; she genuinely cares, and is also a really lovely person.

 

I highly recommend working with Jess for all of your flex goals; I’m so glad I found her or I would still be stumbling around in the dark!" 

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Varie Anderson, Aerial Instructor & Pilot

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"I have had the pleasure of training with Jess for many years. As a movement coach and fitness industry professional myself, I cannot recommend  Jess enough for anything and all things flexibility related. 

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Jess creates an environment that ensures that you are safe, comfortable and confident. Weather working 1-2-1 or in a group her attention to detail is unmatched. Above that she works extremely conscientiously to ensure that you are activating correctly, strengthening the body and of course, reaching ranges and movements you never thought were possible! 

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Having the pleasure to work with her is the best gift you give yourself right now!"

 

Kerryn Van Der Merwer, Professional Dancer, Movement Specialist, STOTT Pilates Instructor

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“I have been training with Jess for 6 months and the improvements I have seen in my flexibility have been amazing.

 

She is very trustworthy, so when doing something new I have never felt like anything would go wrong.

 

When I was younger I pulled my left hamstring and have never fully recovered from it. Then I trained with Jess, and today I can do the splits, left (injured) leg forward, and not feel any pain or discomfort! 

 

Her private lessons are wonderful and are where I showed my most growth in understanding my body and how to unlock mobility and flexibility.

 

She makes you feel calm and capable of reaching new goals. With Jess there is always something new to learn, she is a wonderful teacher and I love her classes“

 

Amber Morgan, Professional Dancer

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“When I first started flexibility classes with Jess, she asked me if I had any bendy goals I’d like to achieve. ‘I want to be able to do a really flat forward fold,’ I replied.

‘Okay, I was thinking something a bit bigger,’ she said. ‘What about a walkover?’

 

I think this brief exchange encapsulates exactly what my experience stretching with Jess has been. Taking her classes has been so much more than a chance for me to improve my flexibility, it’s been a period of personal growth. Throughout the last year and a half of taking classes, I have developed a greater awareness of how my body operates. I have become stronger and more flexible than I ever thought was possible. At times where I think I am working at my limit, Jess will carefully guide me to the next level and further my own understanding of my body’s capabilities.

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Whether she’s teaching in a full studio or remotely via an online class, Jess offers a safe space for everyone to work at their own capacity. Her classes allow the opportunity to play and experiment and fall over… a lot. She’s fostered an inclusive environment where failures are okay, and where even the smallest successes are celebrated. Jess is incredibly attentive and always willing to tailor the class to my personal needs. The result of all her hard work and careful consideration is evident in the progress of her clients and the rapidly-growing community of bendy bodies that she’s created.

 

Jessica Pybus, Freelance Writer & Performer

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“I am loving the online classes with Jess! 

When I was younger, I wanted to be a contortionist! I would bend and bend, and mimic photos I had seen of contortionists in circus acts. But this just led to pain and injuries.

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Jess guides us through proper warm ups, and focuses on correct technique for flexibility. With her style of teaching, I've learnt how to both protect and strengthen my back, while working towards that beautiful backbend curve rather than “folding” into the lower back.

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It's only been 6 months, and I'm already seeing progress in my backbends, pain-free! Thanks Jess!"

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Bonita Vos, Aerialist and Aerial Studio Owner

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“I have been training with Jess since the beginning of 2020. Not only is she just a ray of sunshine, but she is so professional and so accommodating.

 

A few years ago I injured my shoulder and since then I’ve woken up with back pain most mornings. Since training with Jess, my body hasn’t felt any pain and has never been more happy and healthy!

 

My body (particularly my back, shoulders, and hips) has grown so strong and flexible. You better believe I will continue training with Jess for as long as she’ll have me!"

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Jasmine Minter, Professional Dancer & Performer

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“Jess is an incredible instructor! She is calm, warm and so knowledgeable. I have grown and improved in my flexibility in so many ways thanks to Jess. "

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- David Wilke, Actor

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“She is an incredible instructor! She is lovely and friendly. Her classes are easy to follow and amazing for any level you are at with your flexibility. I have really improved in my flexibility in so many ways thanks to Jess"

 

Carmen Casteling, Fitness Instructor and Coach

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“Thank you Jess for helping me get to my middle splits in just one week.

 

I have been training splits for over 4 years and could never get close to the ground or get into my splits with ease. Your conditioning and activation program is amazing. I can feel my splits are stronger.

 

The best part of all is after my ACL reconstruction surgery I have been dealing with a lot of hip pain and the conditioning I do in your class has and is releasing my hips a lot.

 

Every week I have less pain. I am so happy to have finally found what I need to do, to release and condition my hips to reduce the pain.” 

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Robyn Muller, Stunt Artist

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“Jessica is an amazing coach who has pushed me beyond my limits to achieve my flexibility goals!

 

I work with Jess twice a week, and I have since gained rapid improvement.

 

She is my bendy role model and love her to bits! Her energy is just something else. If you’re having a bad day, Jess will not fail to make it better. She cheers you on, drills you, and laughs with you.

 

She’s truly a one in a million coach.”

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Sara Kimberly Reinshmidt, Pole Instructor, Contortionist

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“One word to describe Jess...Magic!

 

Her joyful and loving spirit alone makes you want to push harder. The magic comes in with the way she assists, so gently and waving her hand over your body parts and they magically bend or stretch farther than you could have imagined in a session. I don't come from any sort of gymnastics background.

 

I started my flex and bend journey just after turning 30, I'm almost 35 and never thought I could be as flexible as I am. Jess is just amazing... magically amazing. She understands the body, respects it and at the same time believes in us and pushes us to our max, safely.

 

Even on days when I have no energy left, I make my way to her classes because I know that it will make everything a whole lot better. ”

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Kerisha Haripersad (Dr.K)

Dentist and medical aesthetic doctor

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