Jacqueline has been in the fitness industry for over 40 years and in great physical and mental health. A dance major from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a natural athlete, she has worked hard and creatively over the years to combine dance and fitness for the enjoyment of her students. Jacqueline recognizing that an element of healing through massage was missing from her clients fitness regimen, she pursued a career in the field of Massage therapy in 2016.
She started a career in dance fitness in 1979 while attending the Boston Conservatory of Music as a Dance Major. While in her second year at school Jackie was encouraged to enter a Miss Philippines-USA pageant by friends and relatives. The winner of the pageant was to represent the young Filipino women growing up in an America. Unsurprisingly, Jacqueline won with her talent, intelligence, grace, and beauty. Since winning her title of Miss Philippines USA in 1982, Jacqueline has been very busy with her career as fitness professional. She has been featured in several fitness magazines such as Shape, Fitness, and Cycling Fitness. Jacqueline has also appeared on several talk shows and fitness segments on major TV. networks and danced on various music videos for Kashif, Benjamin Orr, and Semper Fi.
In 1988 Jacqueline move to L.A. to further her career and education at UCLA. Almost immediately after moving to LA, Jacqueline was asked to be an instructor and trainer for Jane Fonda's fitness studio where her list of students and clients included celebrities such as Sharon Gless, Shirlee Fonda and even Jane herself. Jackie also had a following of students from other fitness studios such as Kevin Bacon, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Paula Abdul, Chynna Phillips, Christy Turlington, and the late Juliete Prowse.
One of her interesting accomplishments as a fitness professional was going to Norway in 1991 to choreograph, produce, and perform in an exercise video that featured Miss World Norway. Jacqueline’s most memorable experience was going to the Middle East during Desert Storm War, 1991. In Bahrain, she and 5 other fitness professionals implemented a fitness and recreational program for the U.S. troops.
Over the years Jacqueline discovered her own body facing the challenge of aging pain-free. Searching for a remedy, she found the benefits of massage. Her husband John, was instrumental in introducing massage. Jacqueline's first intention was for her and her husband to get certified so they could learn the fundamentals and could massage each other but the interest and the motivation grew into a business plan. With over thousands of hours experience as a Body Worker, 38 years of personal trainer and group exercise instruction, a life- long dancer, Jacqueline is confident that she can work with just about any population seeking either deep tissue or relaxation style massage.
Without a doubt, Jacqueline finds her greatest challenge is being a mother of 3 girls and one boy now ages 30, 28, 24, and 21 Jacqueline, a full time mom, now owns and operates BodyFitH.O.P.E. operating since 2003.Jacqueline is certified in Yoga, aerobics, Zumba, Spinning®, Body Pump, Kick Boxing, Mat Pilates, Zumba®, Jukari® and holds personal training certifications from UCLA and AFAA. Adding to her repertoire, Licensed Massage Therapist and published author of BodyFitH.O.P.E. Jacqueline’s passion is helping others meet their personal excellence. She believes her calling is to utilize her dance experience, her fitness knowledge and Body Work expertise, in combating health and lifestyle issues that plague this country.
Having placed third in 2015, 1st in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 in her age and gender at the Boston Triathlon and 1st in the NYC Triathlon 2023, Jacqueline hopes that in the absence of pain due to a regimen of manual and physical therapy she will return year after year competing in Olympic distance Triathlons. So, whether it's a Triathlon you are trying for or just moving pain-free, BodyFitH.O.P.E. ....WILL HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS!
You the deserve the excellence of life! Through fitness and massage you will improve your wellness in body and mind. Don't wait!