JILL

JILL

Dr. Jill Taylor is a personal trainer at St. Louis Boxing Club focused on strength, conditioning, mobility, and the mind-body connection. She holds certifications in Personal Training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Trauma Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL). Jill’s approach to personal training is grounded in more than 20 years of professional experience in clinical mental health, community health, and team-based healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in social work, a license in clinical social work, and a PhD in marriage and family therapy. Throughout her career, she has focused on understanding the connections between physical, mental, emotional, and relational well-being and on creating environments where people feel supported, respected, and empowered. Her Trauma Informe Weight Lifting certification brings a unique perspective to her work at SLBC. Jill recognizes that people bring their whole selves to movement, including their experiences, stress, emotions, and relationship with their bodies. She incorporates principles of choice, collaboration, body awareness, and self-regulation to help individuals build strength in a way that feels supportive and sustainable. Jill works with individuals and groups to improve strength and mobility, develop confidence, and create a more intentional connection between mind and body.