About Jess

Founder of Back to Basics with Jess

Functional Nutritionist | Licensed Massage Therapist | Wellness Educator | Mom of Three

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Hi, I’m Jess — and I know what it’s like to be doing everything right and still not feel well.

Over the years, I’ve faced more health challenges than I could ever list: inflammation, autoimmune issues, a hysterectomy, high-risk pregnancy, caring for a very sick child, Lyme disease, sarcoidosis, endometriosis, gallbladder complications, NAFLD, and even sepsis.

I’ve spent thousands of dollars trying to find the right combination of specialists, meal plans, and supplements — chasing solutions that always felt just out of reach. It wasn’t until I realized that none of those things would ever work if my foundations weren’t in place that everything started to shift.

That was my turning point.

I stopped chasing and started rebuilding — with real food, simple habits, mineral support, movement, and nervous system care. And the results? Life-changing.

Now, with 30+ years as a Licensed Massage Therapist and over a decade as a Functional Nutritionist, I’ve helped hundreds of others do the same. I guide people back to the essentials so their body can finally heal — with clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works.