Client spotlight: Jason

Client spotlight: Jason Michael @jasongmichael only lost 5lbs with me but clearly his body changed. Some clients are good candidates for what we call recomp, which is when a client get leaner while at the same time building muscle. Not every client is the right candidate for this sort of transformation, you have to have slightly visible abs and be prepared to up your game in the gym. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Jason in person but he was an excellent client on @getverb.

Here’s what he had to say about working with me:

“Like most guys, I figured I knew everything I needed to know about my own health and wellness. I ran and worked out daily, told myself I ate healthy. But it felt like I was simply maintaining mediocrity for years. Then we had our third child and I was on the wrong side of 40 with a newborn baby. So I did the hardest thing a man can do: I slid into Jacob’s DMs for help.

From day one, Jacob made me realize I’d been an idiot with food. All the ‘healthy’ things I thought I was eating were just holding me back- who knew giant spoonfuls of peanut butter in a smoothie weren’t ideal? He personalized a meal plan for me and tracked every calorie I put in my body. It infuriated me because I could have been doing this years ago. It also infuriated me because I knew if I slipped up, I’d have a text from Jacob calling me out. But he forever changed the way I approach food. I’d heard it before but Jacob finally got me to understand that 90% of being fit starts in the kitchen.

Jacob was responsive and understanding that eating healthy shouldn’t be a prison. He constantly stressed the importance of finding food you enjoy and providing recommendations based on my favorite meals.”

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Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Running Certification
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
  • CrossFit Scaling Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling