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Meet the Mountain Team: Dr. Jill Beasley
Holistic Health Specialist Dr. Jill Beasley started at Blackberry Mountain in October 2018. Before joining the Blackberry team, Jill spent time as a library assistant and worked for a nutrition company while she finished up her masters and doctorate degree. If you are at the Mountain, you can find Jill in Nest conducting holistic health consultations or outside enjoying the joys and beauty of nature!
Question & Answer
What brought you to Blackberry Mountain?
East Tennessee is home for me. I didn’t ever expect to return after living in the Pacific Northwest, but the opportunity to be a part of the team at Blackberry Mountain and the wellness vision called me back to my roots.
What is one thing that guests wouldn't know about you?
I was a collegiate diver with a focus on 10-meter platform. Most of my time from the age of 10 to 22 was spent in the water or on a trampoline.
How do you start your morning and end your day?
My days normally start and end with movement. I like high intensity workouts in the morning, so I’m at the CrossFit gym at 5:30am during the week and on my mountain bike with friends early on the weekends when the weather is nice. I like setting the tone of my day with exercise, community and a nourishing breakfast before the workday begins. Because I wake early, I go to bed early. I like my evenings slow with time to unwind. So, I drink a cup of tea and stretch, do a little yoga, or read. Continuing to learn is one of my greatest values, so fairly often you’ll find me catching up on research before bed.
What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
Yoga and CrossFit tie for my favorite indoor activities, but blending herbs is pretty high up on the list. Soaking up nature is my favorite outdoor activity whether it’s mountain biking, hiking, playing in a stream, gardening, or just simply being. Time outside brings me a lot of joy, and I will find any excuse to go play in the woods.
What is your favorite Blackberry moment?
I can’t think of a specific moment, but getting to hear people’s life stories and watching people on their journey of self-discovery is such an honor. I also love Appalachia, so collaborating and learning from others’ wealth of knowledge about the region, it’s biodiversity and history is also near and dear to my heart.
This or That
Firetower or Three Sisters
Firetower
Meditating Indoors or Meditating Outdoors
Meditating outdoors, but toss me a blanket if it’s cold.
Sunrise or Sunset
Yes… sunrise if I have to pick.
Cocktail or Mocktail
Whichever intrigues me more.
Hot Yoga or Restorative Yoga
Restorative
Taking in the Views or Experiencing the Journey
Experiencing the Journey
Guided Journaling or Soundbathing
Soundbathing