Hi, I’m Jilian

I was raised to form myself to a system.

I got a doctorate. I joined the military.

…to contort my thinking and my body to the shape of an institution.

…to defer to authority, avoid responsibility, and execute the orders of others.

…to conform to my surroundings and dismiss parts of me that don’t fit.

I learned…

Luckily, that wasn’t all I learned.

Somatic awareness practices like the Alexander Technique showed me I have

more choices

more power

and more freedom

than I ever imagined.

Somatic Educator

Certified Alexander Technique Teacher & Somatic Educator, mBODYed (anticipated fall 2025)

Coach

Certified Insight Coach Practitioner, Insight Coaching Community

Scholar

Doctorate of Musical Arts, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Writer

Check out the blog or some other musings here and here.

Veteran & Military Spouse

9 years of Air Force service. 8 years (and counting) married to an Army soldier.

Bio

Download available here.

Memory Lane

…because life isn’t Instagram-able

  • My parents served public school and state hospital systems and provided the secure foundation I needed to explore the vulnerable world of somatic awareness.

  • Strong female friendships are a cornerstone of my life. My friends teach me about belonging, perseverence, and love.

  • Reading is integral to how I experience the world. See the blog for book recommendations and how they relate to somatic awareness work.

  • I am a lifelong fan of women’s basketball—a space where women are big, strong, aggressive, and betting on themselves.

  • My degrees are in music and the first half of my Air Force career was spent as a military musician. Today music forces me to wrestle with topics like imposter syndrome and what it means to be “good enough.”

  • My last day working at the Pentagon. I am grateful to support women veterans and military spouses through coaching and speaking.