What was new for me about the type of work Jessica and I do together is that it is gentler yet more effective than the painful trigger point massage I used to get regularly.  I have less pain and more ease of movement now.   I appreciate that we are a team, and I continue to be amazed at the perceptiveness of Jessica’s touch and her ability to quickly find just the right spot that needs support and treatment. Definitely worth the drive!  —JM, a Retired Physician

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I learned about Jess through a masseuse friend. I'd been to Physical Therapy for a very painful and limiting shoulder 'tendonitis' problem... but experienced more pain than progress with PT. Within a couple of sessions with Jess, I noticed considerable relief from pain and measurable mobility and function regained. I'm now 67 and I do still experience occasional twinges from seasonal overexertion (shoveling snow!)  After a few stretches, Jess taught me it never has lingered and I maintain the mobility and flexibility that I regained working with Jess over a year ago. 

—Mary B. Leverett

 

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Jess is a highly skilled and compassionate massage practitioner.   She has helped me resolve many problems ranging from foot injuries, neck pain, and tension and hamstring issues.   Rather than performing a full body massage, she hones in quickly to the areas needing work and has a keen understanding of the body.  She utilizes a variety of different techniques working with the fascia, muscles, and ligaments that yield both immediate and lasting results, often in just a few visits.   Her extensive training allows Jess to offer a unique and individualized treatment.   I highly recommend Jess to anyone struggling with a musculoskeletal problem.   —Michelle K., Physical Therapist

 

 

Jess Kern's approach to the whole self is expansive. Her ability to locate the root cause of other underlying symptoms is profound. I feel so blessed to work with the Gold Finch.  Tweet, tweet.  —Tara B., VP of Business Development

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Jessica has been my go-to person whenever I have a problem and has always managed to find a way to help me, and when I’m feeling better she gives me exercises that I can do at home. I am doing well because of Jessica. She is always upbeat and encouraging. I can’t recommend her enough. —Kenneth Talan

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I find my sessions with Jess to be deeply restorative and functionally useful, which means I can carry the effects of the work into my life in a meaningful way. Her curiosity, skill, hopefulness, and generosity make her a gifted practitioner.  The gentleness and clarity of her work is truly transformative! It is an absolute pleasure working with Jess, and I am grateful to have her as a resource for my clients as well. Thank you, Jess!

—F. P., EFT and Feldenkrais Practitioner

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Hi Jess,

I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 

I went for my first *completely*, 100% pain and even discomfort-free run in 2 years this weekend!!!! (Followed by another pain-free one today!) I don't even have words for my gratitude - the work you do is absolute magic! Running is my go-to mental health maintenance tool and I am SO beyond happy to be able to get back to it without pain.

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While information about fascia had not been in my purview, it is now! Following an overuse injury to my right shoulder, with Jess Kern’s fascia-oriented body work, I went from thinking that I would not be able to play the violin again to playing regularly without discomfort (and no surgery needed!). When I explained to Jess some of my other limitations when playing the violin, her body work helped me better rotate my left arm around the violin to more easily reach the lower strings. As the breath is so important to playing the violin, her body work helped me to relax more into playing the instrument. And it provided the unexpected benefit of expanding my vocal range thereby helping my singing. I feel so fortunate to have met Jess and to have benefitted from her unique skills!

—Ben L., Musician and Singer

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I had injured my iliosacral ligament by overdoing reps on a Nautilus leg press machine. On the next day I was

in excruciating pain that kept me in bed, unable to sleep for two nights, and finally resorting to ibuprofen

and acetaminophen to get partial relief. I wound up in bed, except for toilet trips, for six weeks, mistakenly believing that rest was needed for healing, being totally helped by my partner. During this time, I lost about 16 pounds, much of it muscle. Finally, a woman friend of my partner heard of my situation and raved about Jessica Kern and the body work she had received that had been so helpful to her. That was all I needed to hear. I resolved to get up out of bed and somehow make it to this healer if I could get an appointment. 

 

My guardian angel must have been watching over me because Jess had time to fit me in and I went to see her.

Fortunately, I had a stout staff remaining from previous adventures with the body and I managed to make it to the passenger seat. My partner drove us to Montague, being oh so careful to avoid bumps.

 

I made my way to her office, slowly and carefully. This would not be my first encounter with body work. I had had

shiatsu from an expert and even studied shiatsu with that expert for three years. I had also twice received the 10 treatment fascia work known as Rolfing and been massaged many times.

 

Jess examined my wounded area, did some work, told me what she thought was the problem and what was needed.

She quickly disabused me of the notion that rest was good for me. This was the start of my real healing. Before long I was on my feet and moving around. 

 

Jess continued with weekly treatments. I was soon walking quite a bit. Up to 3,000 steps a day. Seeing the progress I was making and observing my walking, she urged me to drop the staff even if I had to lower step number to 2,000. I did and was walking on my own again.

 

During the period of my treatment Jess also prescribed more and more stretching exercises that have had a profound effect on how I move and feel. 

 

I am now without pain in the previously damaged area and building back muscle there and elsewhere.

 

Most recently I realized what I next want to do is to be able to stand up straight instead of bent over forward, knowing this would greatly facilitate my walking. I told this to Jess and she said "You've come to the right place."

I am very hopeful.

 

During the work, Jess does a wonderful job of sharing her deep, extensive knowledge of the body and how it works. 

I am so appreciative of both the information and its revelation of what good hands I am in, both literally and figuratively.

 

As you must expect, I am now a raver too. Jess is remarkable. I urge you to let her help you with your healing. The body can do miraculous things in putting itself together again but sometimes a knowledgeable, experienced helping hand is needed. Jess has two. I wish you the best.

 

—Dick Bogartz

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