Jackie is a  Level 4 Essentrics Instructor who has been teaching fitness classes for 30+ years.  She has held many positions in the fitness industry including Fitness Director, Group FItness Instructor, and Apprentice (1 year, thanks Ann Campbell). She found Essentrics searching for gentle workouts after the birth of her 3rd child.  She immediately fell in love with the program, and followed Miranda Esmonde-White and Essentrics for more than 10 years.  

Jackie has a life long passion for all things fitness.  She was a high school gymnast and college cheerteam member.  Other group and private classses she has taught include low impact aerobics, step aerobics, circuit and tabata style fitness classes.  

Jackie is a former elementary teacher with a Master's degree in Education, and resides in North Branch with her husband and family. 

She is now dedicated to teaching restorative fitness programs that give participants a sense of freedom, rejuvenation, power, balance and strength.   

"Third home workout with Jackie Badger today!  She does a great job!  I'm safely moving muscles that I didn't know I had!  Anyone want to join me?  Email or message her!"  -Jen J.