About Me

The muscles of the core contract and relax in response to breathing. There is a synergy between the muscles of the pelvic floor, the deep core muscles and the diaphragm.

To reconnect with these muscles, we must coordinate our breathing strategies to be able to manage intra-abdominal pressure.

Breathing methods include using optimal functional breathing, hypopressives and the ‘abdominal drawing-in manoeuvre’ to:

– engage the deep core muscles

– progressively overload the deep core muscles

– help heal diastasis recti

– prevent ‘bearing down’ or pushing pressure down on the pelvic floor muscles

– avoiding or reducing the appearance of ‘pressure belly’ which is a rounded lower belly pooch

– reduce abdominal circumference and narrow the waist 

– strengthen and release tension in the muscles of the pelvic floor

– balance the autonomic nervous system and improve HRV

Pregnancy nearly always results in changes to posture, including rounded shoulders, forward head tilt, flared ribs, weakened glutes and core, tucked pelvis and changes to the connective tissues that hold us together.

Optimal alignment is important for improving core strength because it allows the muscles of the core to work effectively and efficiently. The muscles of the core include the abdominal, spinal, diaphragmatic and pelvic floor muscles, which work together to stabilise the spine and pelvis during movement.

When we are in alignment, the core muscles can work together in a coordinated way, allowing for better control of movement and prevents injury or pain. Just try and see how much your breathing is impeded by rounding your shoulders and slouching forwards!

My exercise programmes are designed to bring your awareness to your posture through practicing functional movement patterns throughout your day. You will bring what you learn with me into your daily life and move and feel better. 

Once you have mastered the breathing and movement fundamentals, we move to helping you overcome any set backs in the function of your core and pelvic floor, including pelvic floor dysfunction or Diastasis Recti.

Thereafter, we will progressively step it up and take your exercise to the next level to get you ready to return to running, or your favourite HIIT class or sport. 

This phase is designed to meet you where you are at in your return to fitness journey. Every mum progresses at her own pace regardless of her athletic ability. 

Diet and exercise programmes don’t have to be overwhelming. My methods will allow you to live your busy mom life without having to commit to a huge overhaul to your routine or commit to a restrictive and unsustainable food plan that will ultimately leave you depleted and feeling like you failed again at the latest diet fad.

You will learn how to make health a part of your routine so that your health will become a habit for life. The coaching process is designed to improve your understanding of your body and help you become independent in terms of how to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle in both body and mind.

You can practice daily habits and workouts at home, with coaching delivered to you via an app. The app also offers you a way to stay accountable as you practice your habits or workouts. If you miss a habit or exercise less than you intended to, that’s ok. Your programme is part of a holistic approach to improving your overall health and that includes practicing self-compassion. Something is always better than nothing. We’re looking for consistency not perfection.

You’re always so busy taking care of everyone else, let’s take care of you.

You will make positive changes that will stick for life. 

Make yourself a priority.