Jenny Yopp, FxNP, DIMPHC, CPT, NCMP
After almost two decades as a collegiate basketball coach, Jenny turned her attention to prioritizing parenting her first child, and embraced the realm of health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and neuro change. With a master's degree in Exercise Science, and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Jenny also is an ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, a Certified Nutrition Coach, and an Integrative Health Coach from Duke’s Integrative Medicine program. Jenny served as the Executive Director of a large health, fitness, and community center for the next twelve years. Jenny served as the Executive Director of The Cornwell Life Center in Myers Park and then was Director of Fitness at Carmel Country Club until the pandemic temporarily closed down most fitness clubs. A wellness visionary who believes strongly in both prevention and intervention for all things healthy living, Jenny became enthralled with the mission of The Ivey to provide a unique and powerful resource to the Charlotte community for Brain Health and Wellness.
Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Raleigh, NC and grew up in Cary, NC.
Favorite way to spend a weekend or Sunday afternoon? I adore spending time with my beautiful teenage girls and two pups. Sunday afternoons are usually full of long walks, bike rides, or food prepping for Sunday dinner and the week ahead.
What excites you about your work at the Ivey and the contribution you make here? There is no other resource for our community like The Ivey. The Ivey already provides an incredible service to families living with and caring for someone with dementia, and I believe the potential to enhance and further develop prevention opportunities for our community can make an impact like no other in our region of the country. I am excited to work with our members, Brain Health alumni, and the incredible team Lynn has developed.
