Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging.
The Meet Your Body Podcast will cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, personal experiences and hope to address things like perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more.
Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.
Meet Your Body
My Life With Hypermobility
Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more.
In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discovering she is on the spectrum and deals with hypermobility in her own body. You'll learn:
- The exact definition of hypermobility (it's not just a bendy body!)
- Why it's vital to stay strong and exercise and the safest movement plan for hypermobile bodies
- Why Jessica ultimately felt empowered when she finally realized she fell on the hypermobility spectrum and how it informs the choices she makes for her body
- The other body systems that can be affected when you have hypermobility
Jessica has worked with hundreds of clients who have ultimately found healing, strength and safety in their hypermobile bodies. She is passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience with you.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
⚫︎ Four week hypermobility workout guide: https://payhip.com/b/pRj57
⚫︎ 10 minute hypermobility exercises: https://youtu.be/HY8mfGoxS48
⚫︎ Sleep tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343
⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com
⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited
⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast
⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates
Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp
Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.