Meet Gina
Compassion Behind Every Transition
At Smooth Moves by Gina, every move begins with understanding the person behind it. Founder Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster has built her work around helping older adults and their families navigate life’s transitions with compassion, dignity, and trusted support.
With more than 16 years of experience in senior move management, Gina has dedicated her career to making difficult transitions feel more manageable, organized, and less overwhelming.
A Personal Connection to This Work
Gina has always had a natural connection to people — especially older adults.
Growing up, she spent much of her time with her grandmother and a close-knit group of older Italian women. Many of her earliest memories were spent around kitchen tables where stories were shared, cards were played, and simple moments were deeply valued.
Those early experiences shaped Gina’s lifelong respect for seniors and gave her a genuine understanding of the emotional challenges that often come with later-life transitions.
That personal connection remains at the heart of everything she does today.
Professional Experience That Makes a Difference
Before founding Smooth Moves by Gina, Gina developed a diverse professional background in:
Her eye for detail, design, and space planning now helps clients do more than simply move belongings.
She helps create spaces that feel:
This combination of practical expertise and emotional understanding allows Gina to support both the logistical and personal sides of every move.
More Than Moving
Gina created Smooth Moves by Gina to offer something more than a traditional moving service.
Her company provides:
Senior Move Management
Downsizing Assistance
Organizing and Sorting
Packing and Unpacking
Resale Coordination
Complete Home Setup
Transition Support for Families
Her goal is to reduce stress while helping clients feel supported throughout every stage of the move.
To Gina, every move is personal — and every client deserves to feel cared for.
Certifications & Credentials
Gina is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in senior move management.
She is:
These credentials reflect Gina’s dedication to providing ethical, professional, and trustworthy service for every client.
A Thoughtful Approach
What sets Gina apart is her ability to combine:
Compassion
Supporting clients emotionally during major life changes.
Organization
Managing every detail so families feel less overwhelmed.
Creativity
Designing comfortable new spaces that truly feel like home.
Trust
Providing dependable guidance families can rely on.
Every Client Matters
For Gina, this work is never just about relocating belongings.
It is about helping people move forward with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.
That philosophy continues to shape the heart of Smooth Moves by Gina and the experience every client receives.