HEALTH COACH FITNESS INSTRUCTOR IBS WARRIOR

Hi! I’m Joclar,

I know what it feels like to be stuck—burned out, dieting on repeat, and still battling stomach pain. For years, that was my reality.

In 2008, I hit rock bottom: sick, exhausted, and pre-diabetic at 170lbs. I didn’t just gain the typical ‘Freshman 15’ in college, I doubled it.

Determined to heal, I lost 30 lbs, but the cycle of fatigue and frustration continued. In 2018, I left my HR career, became a certified Health Coach and full-time Fitness Instructor, and discovered the missing piece: my IBS.

My prediabetes diagnosis was the biggest wake-up call…I did not want to fall into the same fate as my dad, who passed away from heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, shingles, and brain cancer.

That breakthrough became the foundation for Fit Gut Wellness. My mission is to help women with sensitive stomachs find lasting health—without giving up their favorite foods or joy.

Today, I’ve supported over 200 women in losing weight, boosting energy, and creating routines that last. As a proud Filipina-American, I believe in sustainable wellness with room for lumpia, tacos, and celebration.

Your gut shouldn’t hold you back—it should fuel your life. Let’s build that future together.

COMMUNITY

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  • ‘Coach Jo has a way of always making weight loss fun when there are times it can be difficult. . . Her smile and positive attitude is infectious, inspiring, and her health posts always guide me to the healthier choice. I can always depend on her to make fitness fun.’

    - Melissa

  • ‘She always makes her workouts doable. Her classes are fun and the challenge I need to keep me on my toes. Thank you for pushing us to push ourselves by telling us to add more weight and lift heavier. I love her classes!’

    Rhashi

  • ‘I discovered Zumba a year ago and you made the class very exciting and made me want to come back every week. I lost 50 pounds thanks to you and Zumba. Thanks to your class. . . I’ve also made new friends.’

    - Dayna

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Political Science & Sociology

Certification Program Senior Mindset Coaching

Certification Program Sports Nutrition

Certification Program Group Fitness Exercise