Jessica Joy Knox

Jessica is a Registered Massage Therapist. She has been working as a health care practitioner and Yoga Instructor since 2002. Along with Massage Therapy, Jessica has also obtained diplomas in both Jin Shin Do (Body Mind 5 element Acupressure) and Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure). As a therapist, Jessica draws on her background in eastern medicine and philosophy to find the root cause of dysfunction and restore equilibrium, while treating the body as a whole. Jessica’s orthopedic background and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology allows her to utilize a wide array of Massage Therapy techniques such as; Myofascial Release, Applied Tensegrity, Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release, Manual Lymph Drainage,  Joint Mobilization and Therapeutic Exercise to address physical pain and dysfunction. Jessica has completed two Yoga Teacher Trainings, is a Stott Pilates Rehab Therapist and has been joyfully facilitating and leading Yoga classes and workshops since 2002.

Jessica’s approach to yoga integrates her background in physical science with her love and study of eastern philosophy and practice. Jessica blends a variety of Yoga practices she has studied over the years with Therapeutic Exercise exercise, Pilates and somatic balancing techniques. Grounded in the belief that Yoga is meditation in motion, both enlivening and stilling the body, heart and mind. Jessica’s classes and sessions are designed to create internal and external integrity through proper alignment and by balancing strength with flexibility. Her orthopedic background shapes the intent of each class, session and treatment through keen observation and a dedication to healing, injury prevention and rehabilitation.