Calm + Strong ~
Calm + Strong ~
Sarah Russ, CPT, CN
Jessica Dorzek, LCSW
“Calm + Strong” is a collaborative project created by Jessica Dorzek and Sarah Russ. The two partners realized they shared a vision and sense of purpose - helping people to be happier healthier humans. By focusing on behavior and self-talk, calm + strong offers tailored programs aimed at decreasing stress, boosting creativity, strengthening relationships, and nurturing both personal and career development.
Sarah, a skilled Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, brings the added benefit of ten years experience working with clients in a corporate and private gym setting. Her primary coaching focus is on incremental behavior change and incorporating identity change for sustainable results.
Joining forces, Jess and Sarah have created an innovative methodology that merges mindfulness practices, bodywork techniques, and the power of storytelling to facilitate long-lasting changes in behavior. They are currently in the process of developing a user-friendly app offering daily workouts to train the mind and the body.
Interested in bringing one of these engaging seminars to your group or company? Please reach out today!
~ 12-Week Boundary Setting Group
~ How to Be Human 101
~ Balance Blueprint: Tools for Unlocking a Regulated Nervous System
~ How to Be Human: College Edition
~ Boundary Group Graduates
~ Seasonal Offerings
Cultivating calm in the chaos.
Looking for calm in the chaos this holiday season?
Join your favorite health and happiness duo, Jess & Sarah, for The Holiday Exhale — a cozy, judgment-free space to help you stay grounded while life gets festive (and a little frantic).
Each week, we’ll explore small, realistic ways to protect your peace and create genuine holiday joy — without losing your mind. Topics include:
Holiday prep (cooking, shopping, cleaning, decorating)
Party tips: saying no, setting limits, holding boundaries
Food chatter and body image noise
Navigating family “fun” and expectations vs. reality
Routines with flexibility
Intentional living and protecting your energy
Because silent nights and steady nerves make for the happiest memories.
The Holiday Exhale
Format: Drop-in Zoom group for ongoing support
When: Fridays in November & December 12-1pm CT
Note: We’ll skip Black Friday (11/28) and Boxing Day (12/26)
Package: Purchase a small-group session package — sessions never expire.
Balance Blueprint: Tools for Unlocking a Regulated Nervous System
Join us for a transformative 10-week journey that blends powerful bodywork with science-backed tools to calm your nervous system and build lasting resilience.
Meet live on Zoom with expert guidance, access on-demand videos, a printable workbook, and an exclusive toolbox filled with proven practices for stress relief, nervous system regulation, and real behavior change.
Spots are limited—reserve your place in the next cohort today.
Thursdays from 12-1pm CT