Wellness in Motion

Wellness in Motion Wellness In Motion is a Pilates and movement studio in Boise, Idaho. We specialize in back care, sc Jen is a graduate of Polestar Pilates.

Wellness In Motion LLC founder, Jen Gorman, is a scoliosis and spinal fusion patient, advocate, and teacher. She teaches Pilates, yoga, and strength training nationwide for people with scoliosis, spinal fusions, and other back care concerns. She is passionate about inspiring people to live healthier and happier lives! At the age of eleven, Jen’s ballet teacher noticed an asymmetry in her shoulders. Soon after a doctor diagnosed her with scoliosis and within a year she had spinal fusion surgery. Bone from her right iliac crest fused the thoracic vertebrae (T3-T10) and was secured by a Harington rod. Jen danced professionally in high school and then attended the University of Notre Dame. She became a Certified Public Accountant and then quickly returned to dancing professionally. Although these experiences differed significantly, her back was sensitive regardless of whether she sat all day or danced all day. She frequently experienced a certain level of discomfort and pain. Jen began practicing yoga to balance her body from the many hours of dancing. She discovered that yoga combined with other methods of cross training allowed her to manage and all together avoid pain. Eventually, she found her way into a yoga for scoliosis class and then a yoga for spinal fusions class in New York City. These classes brought to light an even deeper understanding of her body as well as the effects of scoliosis and spinal fusion surgery. Her certifications include the following:​
⭐National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
⭐Pilates Adaptations for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Schroth Method Teachings with Hagit Berdishevsky and Lise Stoltz
⭐Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher Training Program with Elise Browning Miller
⭐NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer
⭐Functional Movement Screen Level 1 and 2
⭐Chicago Yoga Center Hatha Teacher Training

​Jen continues to study weekly in Deborah Wolk’s Intermediate Yoga and Scoliosis class as well as in Hagit Berdishevsky’s Schroth + Pilates class. Jen is proud to be a member, teacher, and founding officer of the highly esteemed Samamkaya Back Care & Scoliosis Collective in New York City.

2016 started in Thailand with A few days later I travelled solo to Myanmar where I had the most magical evening of tr...
01/19/2026

2016 started in Thailand with A few days later I travelled solo to Myanmar where I had the most magical evening of travel in my life at the Shwedagon Pagoda.

A few months later I danced in Show Boat for the second time at The Dallas Opera! I successfully managed my scoliosis and spinal fusion. The experience was completely different than the first time I did the show at the Kennedy Center when I explained a lot of pain.

After several years of practicing, studying, and assisting, I started teaching the Yoga & Spinal Fusion class at .

That summer I booked my first commercial for Chico's. I also did my first gig, and it was even at the Waldorf Astoria!!!

In the fall my dad and I embarked upon a search for Machado's Post Pile near Lake Tahoe. We didn't succeed. Then I travelled to Idaho for more adventures with my mom.

And the year ended with my brother celebrating Christmas with me in NYC! We went to our favorite pizza place, New Park Pizza. To this day it reminds us of childhood because my grandparents used to live nearby in Ozone Park, Queens.

Yoga & Scoliosis with Jen Gorman4:30pm-6:15pm Saturdays Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 Jen is teaching this class series focused ...
01/15/2026

Yoga & Scoliosis with Jen Gorman
4:30pm-6:15pm Saturdays Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7

Jen is teaching this class series focused on practicing yoga with scoliosis (and spinal fusions!). Each week she will cover an important element of scoliosis . Then she will incorporate these concepts into the yoga practice.

EQUALLY important, Jen will facilitate conversations about living a full life with scoliosis. How can we take our practice into every day life with mindfulness, breathing techniques, awareness, playing with our edge, and releasing the ego? What do these things have to do with our scoliosis?

This class series will blend practice from the yoga traditions with personal experience and scoliosis research. Jen was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11 and underwent spinal fusion surgery at age 12. She has taught and studied Yoga, Scoliosis, & Spinal Fusions for over 10 years in New York City and Chicago. She's proud to call Boise home again.

7 CEs with Yoga Alliance for Registered Yoga Teachers

I can't wait to see what 2026 brings.
01/01/2026

I can't wait to see what 2026 brings.

2025 in Pictures!January - cross country skiing in the Grand TetonsFebruary - a trip to SeattleMarch - performing and se...
12/31/2025

2025 in Pictures!
January - cross country skiing in the Grand Tetons
February - a trip to Seattle
March - performing and seeing shows at Treefort in Boise
April - teaching , seeing clients, visiting friends, my first time at the Guggenheim, and going to many shows in NYC
May - I love spring
June - intimacy and fight directing at The Liberty Theater in Sun Valley
July - Canada!
August - whirlwind trips to Chicago and Seattle
September - Idaho Shakespeare Festival with my mom
October - my dad's 75th birthday party
November - teaching and a trip to Tahoe
December - a 50th birthday celebration to remember

Hello Treasure Valley! Pilates can be a wonderful way to strengthen the core and stabilize the spine. Sometimes those of...
12/28/2025

Hello Treasure Valley! Pilates can be a wonderful way to strengthen the core and stabilize the spine. Sometimes those of us with scoliosis find Pilates more effective when it's modified for our curves.

During this workshop I'll teach Pilates mat exercises while applying concepts of working with scoliosis. These scoliosis concepts include axial elongation, global expansion, opening of the areas of collapse, and trunk imbalance. I'll offer modification and/or variations specific to individual curve patterns. And I'll discuss how to choose exercises from the Pilates repertoire to best serve those of us with scoliosis and/or spinal fusions.

These workshops are intended for people (and their friends and family) with scoliosis and wellness practitioners who work with these clients. People with spinal fusions are always encouraged and welcome to join! Prior experience with Pilates or Schroth physical therapy is helpful but all levels may participate.

Registration link 🔗 in bio. This is a small class size, and there's only three remaining spots.

Welcome to your 50s baby girl. Let's keep it real and spread some joy! 🎂
12/18/2025

Welcome to your 50s baby girl. Let's keep it real and spread some joy! 🎂

Welcome to your 50s baby girl. Let's keep it real and spread more joy. 🎂
12/18/2025

Welcome to your 50s baby girl. Let's keep it real and spread more joy. 🎂

In this production of The Merry Widow, Clo Clo brought extra delight with a and .
12/16/2025

In this production of The Merry Widow, Clo Clo brought extra delight with a and .

12/15/2025

First Pilates session with a 67 year old client that's 11 months post spinal fusion T4-sacrum with pelvic fixation. She felt lighter and taller afterwards!

I tried the New York Times gratitude in six words inspired by .word.memoirs!
11/27/2025

I tried the New York Times gratitude in six words inspired by .word.memoirs!

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Jen Gorman is a scoliosis and spinal fusion patient, advocate, and teacher. She teaches yoga for scoliosis, yoga for spinal fusions, back care yoga, and strength training in the Chicago metropolitan area and nationwide. She is passionate about inspiring people to live healthier and happier lives!

Jen was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of eleven. Less than a year later she underwent spinal fusion surgery where bone from her right iliac crest fused her thoracic vertebrae (T3-T10) secured by a Harington rod. Jen danced professionally in high school and then attended the University of Notre Dame where she studied accounting. She became a Certified Public Accountant and then quickly returned to dancing professionally. Although these experiences differed significantly physically, her back was sensitive regardless of whether she sat all day or danced all day. She frequently experienced a certain level of discomfort and pain.

Jen began practicing yoga to balance her body from the many hours of dancing. She discovered that yoga combined with other methods of cross training allowed her to manage and all together avoid pain. Eventually, she found her way into a yoga for scoliosis class and then a yoga for spinal fusions class in New York City. These classes brought to light an even deeper understanding of her body as well as the effects of scoliosis and her spinal fusion.

Jen has studied yoga with and assisted classes for Elise Miller Browning, Allison West, and Deborah Wolk. She is proud to be a teacher, member, and founding officer of the highly esteemed Samamkaya Back Care & Scoliosis Collective in New York City. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and holds certificates in Functional Movement Systems and TRX Suspension. For more information on classes, private lessons, and upcoming workshops please visit www.scoliosisandbackcare.com or email Jen at info@scoliosisandbackcare.com.