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Meet Jessie

Hi, I am Jessie, owner of Earth & Elevate Movement Studio. My husband and I moved our family from SE Portland to our McMinnville homestead in 2020. I am a mom to three kiddos, ages 11, 4, and 18 months, plus a revolving door of rescue animals. While my role as mom is my priority, I am excited to nurture my identity outside of my family life and put my education and experience to good work. Teaching for me is very much a labor of love, and I am incredibly excited to join the amazing community of small businesses in McMinnville. 

Thank you for being here!

Instructor Bio

Jessie is an aerialist, movement educator, and yoga teacher with over 18 years of experience guiding students through creative, anatomy-informed practices. Specializing in Aerial Sling, she brings a deep understanding of biomechanics, playful exploration, and passion to every class.

A lifelong mover and performer, Jessie grew up in a dance studio as the daughter of two professional dancers and spent her early years immersed in competitive Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. She began her professional journey in 2006 as a personal trainer and expanded into yoga, earning multiple certifications and focusing on the therapeutic power of movement. Her studies in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology continue to shape her teaching.

Jessie discovered aerial arts in 2009 and was instantly hooked. She has trained in Silks, Trapeze, Lyra, Pole, and Flying Trapeze, but Aerial Sling remains her favorite apparatus for its versatility and expression. In 2015, she founded her first studio, Simply Yoga Vancouver, and in 2018, launched a comprehensive aerial yoga program and teacher training that continues to grow today.

Now the founder and director of Earth & Elevate Aerial Arts, Jessie is devoted to creating safe, empowering spaces for students of all levels to build strength, confidence, and artistry in the air. She believes great teachers are always learning—and her classes reflect a blend of curiosity, precision, and joy.

Contact

In addition to public classes, Jessie offers private, small group, and special event sessions.

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