Jessica Shirley is a Certified Health Education Specialist with a master's degree in health promotion and bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and Business Administration. 

In addition, she has been certified through the American Council on Exercise as a health coach, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor since 2007. After practicing since 1999 and teaching beginner's yoga since 2008, Jessica completed her Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour registered yoga teacher training in 2021. In 2022, she added a relationship coaching certificate to her list of coaching services.

 

In the area of public health, Jessica has spent a decade helping schools across Louisiana become healthier environments for both staff and students, focusing on implementing the CDC's Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. She is a member of the Louisiana Department of Health's Healthy Schools Training Krewe, a statewide network of expert trainers from different organizations that have joined forces to support healthier schools through professional development to schools and districts. Program planning and implementation to suit specific populations are Jessica's specialties. 

 

Whether in the private or public health sector, Jessica is passionate about helping others set and achieve realistic goals based on their specific needs pertaining to both physical health and the health of their relationships. She takes pride in participating in as much continuing education as possible, not only to maintain her certifications, but also to always strive to be the best coach she can possibly be.

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In her free time, Jessica likes to spend time with her family (humans and animals alike), take on too many remodeling projects around the house, cook, exercise, and create art.