About Me
Welcome! I'm Jessica Gertel, mother to five, living in Gush Etzion. I received my Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (MSPT) from Boston University in 2000.
When my family moved to Israel in 2004, I pivoted to a career in interior design, a hobby that I had always loved. While these two fields may seem very different, in reality they require a similar skill set and have a similar goal - to develop a discerning eye and to create comfort.
Five years ago, after struggling with my own chronic pain, I decided to go back to my roots. Since then, I have been committed to learning as much as possible about the drivers of pain and how to heal them. I have studied Yoga Therapy (CYT), Pilates (CPI) and new techniques in Physiotherapy with some of the most respected and inspiring teachers in the world. I have been pushed out of my comfort zone, in every direction, and because of it I have grown as a person and a practitioner. Ultimately, I have discovered that healing pain is a process which requires a personal, multidisciplinary approach. I am happy to go on this journey with you.
Education and Trainings:
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Happy Back Yoga Training - Rachel Krentzman Happy Back Yoga Academy (2021)
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Certified Yoga Therapist - Wisdom Body Yoga Therapy (2021)
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Yoga Therapy for Trauma and PTSD - Mindful Yoga Therapy (2020)
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Dry Needling Practitioner - The Israeli Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (2019)
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Yoga Wall Training - Rachel Jacoby C-IAYT Yoga Therapist (2019)
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Pilates Instructor - Inspire Yoga and Pilates Studio, Jerusalem (2017)
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Gyrokenesis® Trainer - Smadar Goshen Gyrotonic® and Gyrokenisis® Pre-trainer (2017)
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Master of Science in Physical Therapy - Boston University (2000)