Ep. 21 - The Origins of My YouTube Channel and a Giveaway!
Ten years ago, Jessica started a YouTube channel as way to share a basic physical therapy workout program with a former client. The Jessica Valant Pilates channel grew and became the first point on th...
21 Mars 202328min
Ep. 20 - Everything I've Learned About Elder Care
Four years ago, Jessica and her husband were thrown into the world of elder care when they became the caretakers for her mother-in-law, who was in the beginning throws of Alzheimer's. They had to lear...
15 Mars 20231h 9min
Ep. 19 - Special Guest Dr. JPop on Kids, Movement Diversity and Allyship
We are honored to bring you Dr. Jennifer Hutton (aka Dr. JPop) to the Meet Your Body podcast! Dr. Hutton is a pediatric physical therapist and has been treating kids with neurological and orthopedic d...
1 Mars 202348min
Ep. 18 - Helping Kids Create Healthy Movement Habits
The CDC recommends kids ages 6-17 get a minimum of one hour of moderate activity daily. How can we help our kids get that in an age of devices, online content and video games? In today's Meet Your Bod...
22 Feb 202344min
Ep. 17 - What You Should Know About Hypermobility
Hypermobility affects 30% of the population and can lead to joint and muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, anxiety, dizziness and more. Today we will discuss everything you should know about hypermobility,...
16 Feb 202339min
Ep. 16 - All About Arthritis and Exercise
Arthritis affects every one in four adults. While it can cause stiffness, pain and limited mobility, it doesn't have to stop you from the movement and exercise you love! In today's episode, Jessica di...
8 Feb 202329min
Ep. 15 - My Recent Injury - Healing, Pain and More
Today Jessica discusses her recent snowboarding injury and how she - as a physical therapist - is dealing with it! She talks about the moment it happened, the movement assessment she did on herself th...
1 Feb 202333min
Ep. 14 - Exercise Series - All About Stretching and Mobility
In the final episode in our exercise series, Jessica talks all about stretching and mobility! We'll discuss the difference between stretching and mobility exercises, why flexibility and strength are i...
26 Jan 202338min
