Meet Jess-Your Wellness Guide & Accountability Partner
Founder of Rise with Rees | Wellness Accountability Coach | Nature-Driven Motivator
Hey there! I’m Jess — part coach, part hype woman, and your go-to guide for building wellness into a busy life.
Before Rise with Rees, I spent years in the high-pressure world of defense tech and program management. I was thriving on paper—but behind the scenes, I was burned out, stressed, and disconnected from what made me feel alive.
What many people don’t know is that my journey started back in 2008 as a fitness specialist on an Air Force base. I helped service members and their families with 5Ks, fitness programs, and wellness goals. That early experience shaped my passion for movement, heart health, and helping people feel strong and capable in their bodies.
Life has reminded me—through the loss of loved ones—that health isn’t a luxury. It’s everything. One quote shifted my entire perspective:
“A healthy person has many goals. A sick person has only one.”
So I made the change. And now, I help others do the same.
striving vs Thriving
Striving
Striving
Striving
In 2020, I was striving for my idea of success. I was working insane hours, mission focused, and at my highest weight. I was miserable about my health and knew that I needed to do better.
Thriving
Striving
Striving
In 2021 I found accountability partners. They pushed me to show up not only for them, but for myself. I made my health a priority and created much healthier habits.
Why Work with Me
Structure & Soul
Accountability that Sticks
Accountability that Sticks
I blend strategy, clarity, and motivation with grounded, heart-centered coaching.
Accountability that Sticks
Accountability that Sticks
Accountability that Sticks
No more start-and-stop. I help you stay on track without burnout or overload.
Nature-Inspired Wellness
Accountability that Sticks
Nature-Inspired Wellness
Walks, breathwork, and micro-habits rooted in real life—not perfection.
Daily mini-challenge preview
Day 1
Morning Mindfulness in 10 Minutes!
Day 2
Walk it Out – Nature Break Challenge
Day 3
Fuel Your Focus – Simple Meal Strategy
Day 4
Move + Breathe – Stress Release in 15 Minutes
Day 5
Create Your Wellness Non-Negotiables
Each day includes 1 action + 1 journal reflection.