About The Pain Free Athlete
Providing resources for your triumphant return to an active lifestyle.
Meet Jessica
I was diagnosed with severe left hip osteoarthritis following three left knee surgeries. The resulting pain in my hip and lower back ended my professional mountain biking career. However, I was not willing to accept the doctor’s recommendation for a future hip replacement. An operation that would have to wait until I was older, in more severe pain, and drastically limited in my lifestyle. Instead, to heal myself, I explored complementary treatment options. And discovered posture therapy, pain science, self-compassion, mindfulness, yoga, and so much more, all of which played a key role in my full recovery. Through my recovery I learned that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment are at the center of healing and achieving peak performance.
I am back to an athletic lifestyle, riding my bike, running, skiing, golfing, basically doing everything I enjoy. Now, I want to help you return to all the activities you love. Imagine participating in your sport at a higher level, with less fear of injury. Imagine having increased body confidence and a whole-person approach to training that supports continued wellness. The resources on this site will help you get there. Start exploring today.
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Professional Qualifications
Education
M.S. Exercise Science, University of Arizona
B.S. Biological Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara
Licenses, Certifications & Training
Chronic Pain Treatment
Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences, University of South Australia
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Certification
Freedom from Chronic Pain Training
Coaching/Exercise/Conditioning
Certified Health and Well-being Coach, Wellcoaches Corporation
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Posture Therapy
Postural Restoration Trained (PRT), Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI)
Former Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Exercise Therapist, Egoscue University®
Licensed Cycling Coach, USA Cycling (USAC)
Certified Nordic Ski Instructor, Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
Resistance Training Professional, National Posture Institute (NPI)
Work Experience
Private Practice Posture Therapist & Personal Trainer
Group Wellness Coach
Cycling, Running, and Nordic Ski Instructor and Coach
Corporate Fitness Specialist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Corporate Ergonomist
Exercise Class Instructor and Coordinator
Corporate Health Promotion Program Manager
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist
Elite Athlete Fitness Tester
Athletic Highlights
2025
Rebecca’s Private Idaho, 186 miles with 13,000′ of climbing, 3 days, gravel bike stage race, finisher
2024
Breck Epic, ~200 miles and nearly 32,000’ of climbing, 6 days, two-person, mountain bike stage race, finisher
2023
4 Islands MTB Croatia, 181 miles and 20,177’ of climbing, 5 days, two-person, mountain bike stage race, finisher
2022
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, nearly 350 miles and over 30,000’ of climbing, 5 days, gravel bike stage race, finisher
2021
Desert Duster Golf Tournament, two-women, gross and net flight champion
2019
The Pioneer, 269 miles and 41,142’ of climbing, 6 days, two-person, mountain bike stage race, finisher
2019
Mount Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo, Age Group Champion
2016
joBerg2c, 500 miles, 9 day, two-person, mountain bike stage race, 10th place on stage 9
2012
Turkey Track Trail Running Marathon, 3rd in Age Group
2010
45km Classic Ski, North Routt Coureur de Bois, Overall Female Champion
2009 & 2007
90km Skate Ski North Routt Coureur de Bois, finisher
2005
Mountain Bike World Cup Competitor
2004
Mountain Bike World Marathon Championships, Team USA Member
2004
24 hours of Adrenalin Mountain Bike Race Champion
2003
Iron Horse Road Race, 35+ Female Champion
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