
Jackie Branch
About Jackie
Jackie Branch, founder of BeWell Branch, LLC, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) holistic wellness advocate and coach dedicated to guiding individuals toward sustainable, holistic health. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she is passionate about empowering culturally sensitive, linguistically inclusive, and socially just approaches to well-being.
As a Latina breast cancer survivor, Jackie has firsthand experience of the importance of holistic wellness and resilience. Her approach is rooted in social justice principles, recognizing the intersections of systemic oppression, trauma, and health. She empowers clients to heal from a trauma-informed perspective, cultivating energy, balance, health, happiness, and fulfillment. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Jackie ensures that every client receives the support they need to thrive. She has completed training in a variety of healing modalities, including conflict resolution, trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and holistic health and nutrition.
With a multifaceted background in Human Resources, Marketing, and Occupational Safety and Health, Jackie brings a unique perspective to supporting individuals in navigating the complex relationships between work, life, and well-being. She has led numerous outreach initiatives and facilitated workshops and trainings for Spanish-speaking communities on workplace safety, health, and workers’ rights. In addition, Jackie hosts and facilitates bilingual breast cancer support groups, wellness retreats, and educational workshops that center culturally responsive and holistic approaches to survivorship.
Jackie is a survivor, mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, and activist. She lives in Oregon with her beloved husband, son, and petite goldendoodle, Max.
Training & Certifications:
• Certified Global Breast Health Educator | Know Your Lemons Foundation
• Health Equity Ambassador Training | American Cancer Society
• Science-Based Blueprint for Creating Inclusive Yoga | American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• Working with Cancer Patients | ACE
• Fitness for Healing: Trauma-Informed Approaches | ACE
• Recognizing Microaggressions and Creating an Inclusive Health and Fitness Space | ACE
• Working with Cancer Patients | ACE
• Applying Yoga in Health and Fitness | ACE
• Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Certification | Transcending Trauma Through Yoga Org.
• Certified Mediator | City of Beaverton's Center for Mediation and Dialogue
• IIN Certified Health Coach | Institute for Integrative Nutrition
• Marylhurst University, Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Community Involvement:
• Oregon Mediation Association (OMA), Member, 2025-Present
• Breast Friends of Oregon, Volunteer, 2024-Present
• City of Beaverton's Center for Mediation and Dialogue, Volunteer Mediator, 2025-Present
• State of Oregon, DCBS, Multicultural Program Committee Member, 2008-2025
• The Children’s Course, Volunteer, 2013-2015.
