Because let’s be honest…the path to motherhood can be both beautiful and overwhelming, so I provide holistic health support to help you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for the journey.

From Polyester to Purpose:

How My Own Turning Point Inspired a Mission to Empower Moms-to-Be

I hit my breaking point in an empty stairwell of a Times Square office building…

New York City. 12:15 AM on a Thursday (yes, AM). Silk pins all over the floor.

The photoshoot I was assisting with had run into the wee hours of the night, and I was running back and forth between the 6th and 8th floors. 

My hustling finally caught up with me though when I tripped and spilled my sewing supplies all over the cold cement stairs.

Imagine playing 52 Card Pickup, but instead with hundreds of hair-thin needles… 

All I could think at that moment was:

“I got a BFA in Fashion Design from Savannah College of Art & Design for THIS??!”  (along with a few swear words I’ll spare you from).

I’d felt stuck for a while, but this was just the icing on the Paris-Baguette-cake. I knew I was meant to do more than run around like a crazy person in the name of polyester!  

Fast forward to the pandemic, and I decided to take the leap — I wanted to put more GOOD out into the world instead of just more STUFF which is what I felt like I was doing with my role in fashion. 

I looked at all the things I was truly passionate about and wanted out of my life and the IMPACT I wanted to have on others, and connected the dots with health coaching. 

As I’ve worked with many different clients, I noticed that many of them were coming to me not only because they wanted to improve their health for themselves, but also for the sake of their family that they wanted to create or expand. 

Women embarking on becoming a mom for the first time, wanting to feel strong enough to carry a baby and have a better chance of recovery afterwards.

Women who have gone through years of failed IVF attempts, realizing they need healthier sustainable habits not only during treatment but also for those “in between” times.

Women who already have kids realizing they’re picking up on their unhealthy habits, and wanting to break the cycle by modeling what a healthy relationship with food and exercise is like so they don’t struggle with it later on.

I’ve been so inspired by these amazing Clients of mine, that I decided to narrow my focus and provide holistic support so more women can feel physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy for the journey.

Whether it’s naturally or IVF, your first child or even your second — your habits with food, movement, stress, etc MATTER.

Now more than ever.

That’s why as a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, my mission is to help women preparing for motherhood uncover what to eat, how to make movement a natural part of your routine, and strategies to stress less so you can feel strong, healthy, and prepared for pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond.

I want to create a space where you can feel your best BEFORE you even get pregnant, so that *fingers crossed* you feel good DURING, and then carry those healthy habits through postpartum.

You’ll have enough on your plate with a newborn, so why not establish that healthy foundation now so it’s simpler down the road?

When I see my Clients transform their relationship with food and feel more strong and confident in their body than ever before, my heart bursts with joy and I light up like a Rockefeller Christmas tree.

The journey to motherhood may have some bumps in the road, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own after being told “here’s how to inject an orange” and sent on your way to figure the rest out (IYKYK).

There may be a lot that’s out of your control, but you DO have an opportunity to stack the cards in your favor by nourishing your body in the best way — physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Some of us need extra support and accountability to make those sustainable changes actually stick, which is what I’m here to help you with! 

Here’s what Clients have to say…

“I am honestly blown away by how much of an impact these sessions have had on my life.”

— Anita

"Last weekend I was talking to my friend, and she literally stated, "The best thing you ever did was start working with Jillian. The difference I've seen in you in that amount of time is huge." 

— Alice

“This has made such an impact holistically because when I have a healthy routine, I maintain a healthier outlook on other areas of my life as well. As I adopted healthier habits and choices, my outlook and conscious decision to NOT repeat unhelpful patterns helped me feel better about myself, my progress, and my body.”

— “S” 

3 fun facts about me to nosh on…

1 — I’ve been a rock climber for the past 8 years. 

My husband and I climb at our Hollywood bouldering gym 3x a week.

Discovering rock climbing was what took me from “meh, I should go to the gym” to “Yay! Let’s go to the gym.”

For me, climbing challenges my body as well as my mind. It’s like a puzzle that you solve with your body (plus getting over that fear of heights).

And the most important thing: it feels more like FUN than exercise.

That's the secret to motivation — you have to figure out ways to make your new habits more enjoyable. Which is what I help my clients discover as well.

2 — I made all the bridesmaids dresses for my wedding.

Six dresses.

Each of them different.

And all the girls lived in different states across the country…

My tiny apartment at the time became my own little sweat shop for three months, crafting each dress from scratch so that my friends could have something unique and special.  

Determination, stick-to-itiveness, and top-notch problem-solving skills are what got me through. 

Those same skills and dedication to quality is also what I bring to my coaching practice every single day.  

3 — In high school I accidentally sliced my finger and passed out at my friend's house, hitting my chin on the way down. Blood everywhere.

I can’t stand the sight of blood.

Neither could my friend, she was a little traumatized.

Having a job that would allow me to help people (like a nurse, for example — hats off to nurses!) was always something I thought of but knew I didn’t have the stomach for.

Now as a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I get to help my clients…but without all the blood. It's a win-win!