Who is Coach Jackie?

Resilience. Reinvention. Strength.

Born and raised in sunny South Africa, Jackie Strydom has lived a life defined by resilience, reinvention, and strength. After studying Psychology at the University of the Orange Free State, she began a successful real estate career in Johannesburg before being sponsored by RE/MAX International to move with her husband and two young children to Dallas.

With eight suitcases and a dream for a new life in America, Jackie and her husband built a thriving real estate business in Texas. Years later, they relocated to a small East Texas arts town surrounded by lakes and nature, where they opened a South African restaurant that quickly became a local favorite.

But behind the success came unimaginable loss. After surviving a devastating car accident that claimed the lives of her husband and three others, Jackie faced months of recovery and the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up.

Unable to walk for three months, Jackie made a life-changing decision: to become the strongest and healthiest version of herself possible. What began with lifting a single three-pound weight evolved into years of strength training, yoga, mobility work, and deep personal transformation.

Over the years, she developed the 15 Minute Stick-Shift Method — a practical, empowering approach to fitness and flexibility designed to help people feel stronger, move better, and age with vitality.

Today, Coach Jacks inspires others through movement, mindset, and daily wellness practices that prove it is never too late to rebuild, grow stronger, and thrive.

Programs

by Coach Jacks

The Stick Shift Method

The Stick-Shift Method is a simple, low-impact full-body movement routine that uses a stick (like a broomstick or bamboo pole) to guide posture, balance, and controlled movement. It combines elements of mobility training, balance work, and mindful movement—similar to practices like Qigong or functional fitness—but with a structured, easy-to-follow system.
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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTISE

Certified & Qualified Coaching You Can Trust

Coach Jacks is a certified nutritionist through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a globally respected organization in health and fitness education. This certification reflects a deep understanding of nutrition, wellness, and sustainable health practices.

ISSA Certified Nutritionist
Internationally accredited qualification
Expertise in personalized nutrition planning
Focus on sustainable, long-term health results
Backed by science-based coaching methods

With a strong foundation in nutrition and wellness, Coach Jackie empowers clients to take control of their health through realistic, effective, and personalized strategies.