20 min
S5. Ep 6: Jessica Valant | Rediscovering your Pilates Practice Pies and Lattes
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- Health & Fitness
In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, physical therapist, and creator of Momentum Fest, a 3 day Pilates Festival, Jessica Valant about why she created Momentum Fest and the importance of making time for play and a personal Pilates practice in addition to continuing education. They also discuss what Jessica learned from running Momentum Fest last year for the first time, who the event is for, what to expect, and why we should embrace all styles of movement.
About Jessica Valant
Jessica Valant, MSPT, PMA-CPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, continuing education provider, proud mama and movement lover. She believes when people feel strong and free in their own bodies it can lead to a ripple of more kindness and love in the world. Jessica is recognized as a leader in the Pilates industry due to her extensive experience, continuing education courses, women’s health expertise, successful online Pilates studio and popular Youtube channel. Her work has been featured in Pilates Style Magazine, Shape Magazine and Thrillest and she has been named a YouTube Creator on the Rise and Pilates Anytime Next Instructor Competition Finalist. Jessica and her husband, Brian, founded Momentum Fest in 2017 in order to create an inclusive, loving and fun place for all people to celebrate movement together. Jessica can be found at www.jessicavalantpilates.com, on social media @jessicavalantpilates or at home in Denver wrangling two young kids.
In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, physical therapist, and creator of Momentum Fest, a 3 day Pilates Festival, Jessica Valant about why she created Momentum Fest and the importance of making time for play and a personal Pilates practice in addition to continuing education. They also discuss what Jessica learned from running Momentum Fest last year for the first time, who the event is for, what to expect, and why we should embrace all styles of movement.
About Jessica Valant
Jessica Valant, MSPT, PMA-CPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, continuing education provider, proud mama and movement lover. She believes when people feel strong and free in their own bodies it can lead to a ripple of more kindness and love in the world. Jessica is recognized as a leader in the Pilates industry due to her extensive experience, continuing education courses, women’s health expertise, successful online Pilates studio and popular Youtube channel. Her work has been featured in Pilates Style Magazine, Shape Magazine and Thrillest and she has been named a YouTube Creator on the Rise and Pilates Anytime Next Instructor Competition Finalist. Jessica and her husband, Brian, founded Momentum Fest in 2017 in order to create an inclusive, loving and fun place for all people to celebrate movement together. Jessica can be found at www.jessicavalantpilates.com, on social media @jessicavalantpilates or at home in Denver wrangling two young kids.
20 min