Jackie is a holistic nutritionist, life coach, motivational speaker, fitness instructor and owner of Optimum Wellness LLC. Jackie battled negative body image, weight issues and an eating disorder for more than 12 years and transformed her struggles into her career and passion! Her health/wellness experience includes: consulting independently, working with gyms, partnering with chiropractic/wellness clinics, natural food co-ops, schools, and providing nutrition and health education in many small and large-group settings and businesses throughout Minnesota and Iowa. Jackie is also a former elementary school teacher!