Dr. Jen Palmer

mark your calendars for Friday, October 30th at 10AM at Mt. Trashmore! Yes- we’re going for the BIG hills this year ⛰️ 🎃

this is NOT a class (I’m not reading a book or facilitating any other activities)- just a meetup! Bring a pumpkin or two and I’ll bring a few mallets and golf tees that we can share if you choose to mash up your pumpkin that way. Want to just roll your pumpkin? Cool. Throw it as hard as you can at the hill? Also cool. This therapy is free (I didn’t say it had to just be the kids..)😆😎

But in all seriousness, this will be my last meet up with everyone and I’d love to see you again to say bye before we move on! We can hang at the playground after if you’d like 🫶

*reminder that rolling pumpkins got a little wild last year and I am NOT liable for any injuries occurring because of wild pumpkins*

Y’all should know by now that fall is my favorite season— let’s go out with a bang 🫶🍁

My course on PESI is on super sale (47% off)!! Get up to 5.5 CEUs 🙌

Outdoor Movement & Sensory Play Toolkit Create nature-based movement classes that support motor development, regulation, and connection in kids ages 2–6. This training gives pediatric therapists and educators fully built lesson plans, step-

don’t miss out on extra deals all over Teachers Pay Teachers this week — including on my downloadable lessons!! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/nature-wigglers

all outdoor play is beneficial— but if you want to focus on key aspects of development to help your child grow and thrive, grab these downloadable lessons now while they’re on sale! 🧠 🏃 🤸‍♀️
head to my TPT page (link in bio), comment below, or message me for the link! ☀️

It’s time for a reintroduction! Hi, I’m Jen, a doctor of physical therapy since 2015, a military spouse since 2016, and a mom since 2019. A few health issues and then becoming a mom led me down a path to detox my life and live more intentionally, focusing on getting outdoors as much as possible. Having my daughter changed my perspective on parenting, my career, and life in general- I began looking more into ways I could integrate sleep knowledge, child development, and my physical therapy background in order to optimize our family’s wellness.

I have worked in nearly every PT setting since graduating, then I became a baby-led sleep and wellbeing specialist in 2020 and continued working on this here and there until 2024 when I started up the nature movement classes! The classes focus on improving the wellness of the child and caregiver attending in an outdoor setting. Utilizing an outdoor environment and rooted in an understanding of forming a secure attachment, the classes focus on different aspects of gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and other sensory play while helping to sync ourselves to our natural circadian rhythm. I don’t know every bug or plant out there, but I know what is happening in the brain when you touch the bark or step on those crunchy leaves. The classes are meant to help you and your child find a love for moving your bodies and getting outside. I do my best to focus on functional AND financial accessibility, because everyone should be able to get outside and play.

Outside of the classes, I love being outside and staying active. I love hiking, adventures, and taking on challenges- some of my favorites being hiking Mt. Fuji at night to see the sunrise on top, hiking the Tongariro crossing and Mt. Doom, recently running my first marathon, and buying a one way ticket to Southeast Asia on a solo traveling adventure in my 20s (on a budget, of course). Overall, I want to continue learning, growing, and being a good role model to inspire others to live their healthiest lives. 🫶

So how long have you known me? My yogi era? Did you just find my classes? Did you take my PESI course? Let me know and ask any other questions you may have!!

TWO drop-ins coming this April!
🌸 spring-themed mud kitchen @ Astraea coffee in VB
🌎 earth day celebration @ pleasure house point natural area
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Classes are for ages 2-6(ish) though the mud kitchen could very much be appropriate for 18 months up to beyond 6– reach out if you’re in question!
Caregiver-accompanied, 10 am for both classes! Siblings under 2 are free to tag along. Sign up via links on my website 🫶 hope to see you there!