The healhty gymnast academy
Empowering Excellence: Nurturing Strength, Preventing Injury, and Fostering Wellness
This is for your gymnast if they…
✔ have struggled with injury
✔ want to stay pain/injury free
✔ need to improve strength/stability/flexibility/orm
✔ wants improved confidence
✔ has trouble sharing feelings or expressing opinions with coaches
✔ need to be stronger
✔ have trouble balancing gym, school, and personal life
✔ feel like they are not meeting your full potential
***plus some bonus modules/content for parents to aid with communication and how to best support
What is the healthy gymnast academy?
The Healthy Gymnast Academy is A12-week VIRTUAL program designed to empower gymnasts with injury prevention strategies, wellness tools, and personalized guidance.
Through a combination of physical training, mental empowerment, and a supportive community, this program helps gymnasts build strength, confidence, and resilience, ensuring a positive and well rounded approach to their gymnastics journey.
testimonials
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"The healthy gymnast academy has been super helpful to me this season and it really showed, as I qualified to level 10 nationals. After a few years of dealing with a back injury, last season did not go how I had wanted it to and that was mostly due to pain in my back. I did not end up qualifying to regionals last season, so that motivated me to do everything I could to improve for the next season. When my mom and I came across Jenny’s page we knew it was exactly what I needed. Throughout the summer I did a twelve week pt program and I loved it. Then, we came across the healthy gymnast program right before season started and knew this was perfect if I wanted to be successful, as it gave more that just pt to keep my body healthy for season. It provided nutrition advice, mental advice, pt, and more. I noticed a significant increase in my performance from last season and I fully believe that it was from Jenny and the healthy gymnast academy. Not only did it keep my back feeling better than last season, but it helped me come back from a small foot injury in the beginning of season that put me out for a few meets. Overall, the healthy gymnast academy was super helpful and I am very grateful for everything that Jenny has to offer ~ I do not believe that I would have made it this far in season if it weren’t for her keeping my body healthy!!"
-Katelyn Bjork
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"Jenny truly is the best! I have known and been working with Jenny for several years now. I started working with Jenny in high school and continued working with her in college. Jenny not only cares about making me physically better but mentally better. It is clear that Jenny cares about me and other patients as humans before athletes. I had a severe shoulder injury and was in a very low place my sophomore year of college. I was even contemplating if I wanted to continue my career in gymnastics. However, having seen Jenny consistently since the spring of 2022, I have been pain-free for over a year and have found a love for gymnastics again. I continue to work with Jenny for prevention work and any aches and pains that come up. It is so important to continue to work on your body even if you are no longer in pain. "
-Emma Pritchard
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"Jenny has not only been instrumental in my physical recovery, but she has also been an incredible advocate for my overall well-being. Her genuine care for me has made me feel truly heard and valued throughout our journey together. From the very beginning, she created a comfortable environment that allowed me to open up and discuss my concerns. Beyond the technical aspects, she has taught me the significance of overall wellness and feeling better. It's not just about the exercises; it's about understanding my body and its needs. What sets her apart is her dedication to forging a personal connection – she sees me as an individual, not just an athlete. I'm immensely grateful for her guidance and unwavering support. She's not just a physical therapist; she's a true partner in my well-being and I am beyond grateful for everything she has done for me."
-Jojo Warga
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"I have been working with Jenny for 3 years, and she has been the main reason I can continue to do gymnastics without pain. I started working with her once a week in 2020 after having surgery on my ankle, and she helped me get back to gymnastics feeling strong! I continue to see her regularly to work on injury prevention and strength. I haven’t had any injuries since, and my gymnastics has only improved."
-Grace Briles
What you’ll learn
The Healthy Gymnast Academy will teach you tools to help your body feel it’s best and for you to handle all the things gymnastics throws at you!
In 3 weeks you will have a good understanding of your individual weaknesses, have exercises to work on those, and understand common physical limitations that lead to injury and deductions for gymnasts.
In 6 weeks you will be feeling stronger, have a better idea how to properly fuel your body for optimal performance, and have better tools to manage life stresses.
In 12 weeks you will have less pain, feel stronger, have better form, feel more comfortable talking about any problems/pain you are having, have improved communication with your parents about gymnastics, have a good grasp on goal setting and the best way to accomplish those goals, and feel prepped to have a successful competition season!
Modules include:
Assessments to learn what areas you need to focus on
Common gymnastics injuries and how to prevent those
Common form issues with exercises to address
Nutrition- led by a gymnastics dietitian
Goal setting
Competition Mindset
Advocating for yourself
Parents communication with gymnasts/coaches
Stress management
College gymnastics/recruiting info
Meet your instructor
Jenny BorDA PT, DPT
I am a doctor of Physical Therapy, CrossFit L1 trainer, former athlete, coach, mom, animal lover, crafter, shoe addict, and self proclaimed french fry connoisseur.
I got into competitive gymnastics at a young age (with 2 parents who coached…my mom still judges!) and never looked back. After my career as a gymnast was over, I worked for twelve years as a high-level gymnastics coach. When an athlete is dedicated to their sport, it’s easy to forget about leading a well-rounded life. But nothing is more important! My passion for helping young athletes on and off the field led me to earn a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University in 2008. Giving young gymnasts the tools they need for success not just in competition, but in life as well, is central to the Built by Borda mission. You may be the most dedicated athlete in the world — there’s still time to read a book or go catch a movie with a friend sometimes. You are more than just your sport!
I’ve dedicated my career to treating young athletes, with a concentration on empowering young gymnasts and getting injured competitors back to doing what they love. I’m passionate about helping athletes rise above the obstacles in their lives through a combination of injury-prevention programming and movement coaching. Together, we can map out a well-rounded lifestyle to put you on the healthiest path for your long term growth. It all starts with positivity and balance.
In recent years I competed in CrossFit and as a national-level Olympic Weightlifter. This experience led me to get certified to coach CrossFit, which I currently do at Friendship Fitness in Dublin. My work requires a lot of time and energy, but I also practice what I preach! Carving out breaks throughout the day to do all the things I love is essential to my own happiness. When I’m not coaching, I have a blast renovating/decorating homes, doing a variety of crafts, hanging out with my daughter, and spending time with my two adorable (and totally rambunctious) dogs! At the end of the day, I’m a big believer in hard work, positive thinking, and a balanced approach to both life and athletics. These things have served me well throughout my career, and sharing them with other athletes is an absolute joy.
Just sign me up!
A 12 week virtual program (so you can live ANYWHERE!) for gymnasts to improve their strength, stability, and mindset to help be the very happiest and healthiest they can be. We will focus on areas gymnasts typically have weakness that contributes to injuries as well as addressing nutrition, goal setting, stress management, sleep, self advocacy, competition mindset, and more! This is a SELF PACED course - There are no calls or individual visits included.
