Meet Nelly Jones – Movement Specialist

Nelly Jones – Connection To Community

We knew immediately that Nelly Jones would be a perfect fit for our Westside Massage team.  Everything she does reflects our mission – Connection to the Community.  In addition to her role with us, she’s an active member of Spoke Folks, a non-profit bike shop whose goal is to increase ridership in GR, keeping biking accessible for everyone. She has also hosted various events in the Grand Rapids community that have emphasized healing through different expressions of creativity, movement, and art.  Her events  encouraged creating connections, increasing collaboration, and mind-body health.

Beyond that, she is simply a warm and welcoming presence to anyone who is lucky enough to meet her.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – What A Movement Specialist Does

Connection is at the core of every service she offers; every session starts with an evaluation, allowing her to take the time to understand the needs and specific fitness goals of each person she works with. She is our Movement Specialist, and her role is an often overlooked but important one within massage therapy and similar disciplines.

But what, exactly, does a Movement Specialist do?

Using her background in Exercise Science and her years of experience as a certified Personal Trainer, Nelly works with a wide range of clients to help them regain full, functional and healthy mobility.

“A movement specialist engages each client with the perspective that the body and mind are a whole; containing no segmented parts,” says Nelly. “The end goal is functional movement that can be maintained over the course of a lifetime- no matter what our short term goals, each of us wants to do the things most meaningful to us as we get older.”

Her personal vision is to empower each client toward lifelong functional fitness, enhanced through the use of mindfulness techniques and breathing.

Mindfulness & Movement – The Keys For Lifelong Wellbeing

The integration of mindfulness techniques and a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, exercise science and pain management help to formulate the services Nelly offers our clients.

“Movement begins with breath and the firing of neurons. Much attention is given to re-establishing correct patterns within these two areas. A fully integrated body utilizes core and spinal muscles with each movement, so the programs I write involve the ENTIRE body with each exercise.” shares Nelly.

Incorporating breathing, mindfulness and physical movement, Nelly’s programs are tailored to the need of each unique client.

From those who are concerned about their posture because of long days behind a desk to individuals looking for a way to regain range of movement after surgery, a Movement Specialist is often helpful for your lifelong physical fitness.

So while you may turn to Westside Massage for a relaxing experience or because of a pain in your shoulder, take the time to consider visiting Nelly as a compliment to your massage therapy sessions and help improve your overall well being – mind and body.

Nelly is available Tuesdays from 10-2 , Fridays from 10-2, and Sundays by appointment.

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