Frequently Asked Questions

Yes of course! In fact, it's a great way for you to learn about exercise and fitness, as you'll have someone knowledgeable educating you right from the beginning!

No! Once a week you will train with me at a private facility. Any additional workouts included in your program can be completed wherever you like. If you prefer to workout in the comfort of your home or at the local park, I will create a program that allows you to do so. Each program is customised to meet the clients wants and needs.  I can work with whatever equipment you already have, and we can discuss additional equipment you may need to meet your goals. 

It all depends on you and your athletic goals! How fast you reach your goals will depend on the time and effort YOU put in! 

It depends. Every women's pregnancy and postpartum experience is unique and comes with individual considerations. I typically begin working with new mums at 6 weeks postpartum or beyond. 

If you are healing well and you’re itching to get some movement in before that six-week mark (and if it’s ok with your provider), I would recommend you begin by reconnecting to your core and pelvic floor through a breathing strategy. If that feels comfortable, you might begin taking short walks and introducing exercises that align with the difficulty of your daily tasks, for example, bodyweight squats, clamshells, heel slides and gentle stretching. 

In most case, yes!  Exercising with a pelvic floor or core dysfunction is about more than just eliminating certain exercises or modifying others. Often, it requires retraining the inner core muscles and learning strategies to manage the pressure generated in your abdomen when you exert yourself during exercise. If you are working with a pelvic floor physical therapist, I can support you during your rehab process. If you haven’t yet seen a physical therapist, I can educate you on your inner core muscle anatomy and function and teach you basic breathing strategies that should be consistent with most physical therapy protocols. I am able to modify exercises for many common core and pelvic floor dysfunctions and help educate you on strategies that will help you manage your symptoms as you navigate your return to fitness. 

Of course! This is one of the greatest benefits of emBODIED. However, if your child is mobile, I would recommend setting them up with an independent activity or finding a babysitter so that we can complete our session efficiently.  

If you are unable to pay upfront, payment plans are available. Please contact me to discuss your weekly, fortnightly or monthly options.