Hi, friend!
I’m so glad you’re here!
I remember trying to get back into exercise postpartum and feeling so lost and confused in my body.
I was scared that exercise would make my postpartum symptoms worse.
I began learning more about my core and pelvic floor and returned to exercise with a plan. With time, patience (and some frustration), I was able to get back to my favourite strength training activities without fear.
I want this for you, too.
I want to provide you with a plan to get back into the activities you love to do feeling strong, confident and empowered!
I’m Rhonda!
(she/her)
I help busy moms return to exercise in a realistic, sustainable way, with zero focus on "bouncing back"!
I am a mom to 2 girls and I have been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2010. I started my own virtual physiotherapy and fitness coaching business in May 2020, and it’s been exciting to watch it grow!
My love of exercise began at 3 when I started competitive gymnastics, a sport that I competed in for over 12 years. I now find my passion in strength training, and in inspiring women to realize how strong they really are!
After having a more challenging recovery with my second daughter, I found a passion for all things pregnancy and postpartum. I attained my Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism (P&PA) Coach Certificate in March 2020. And I've continued to learn and expand into this specialty since.
I have created a unique approach to help my clients feel their best by combining physiotherapy and fitness/strength training.
I’m on a mission to help my clients ditch the “all-or-nothing mindset” and return to fitness in a realistic, sustainable way for the long-haul!
Education & Training
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (McMaster University)
Master of Physical Therapy (Western University)
Level One Manual Therapy Certification (Orthopedic Division - Canadian Physiotherapy Association)
Level One McKenzie Certification (Lumbar Spine) (Robin McKenzie Institute Canada)
McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Certification
CrossFit Weightlifting Certification
RockTape Certified
SFMA Level One (Functional Movement Systems)
The Female Athlete Course Graduate (Antony Lo)
Neurokinetic Therapy Course Graduate
Certified Postnatal Fitness Specialist (Jessie Mundell)
Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach (Brianna Battles)
MY PROCESS
Being a mom is hard work. You’re tired, you’re overwhelmed, and you have very little time for yourself. You know that exercise is great for your overall health, but you may have no idea where to start.
Sadly, our society puts so much pressure on women to “bounce back” after having babies, often without giving them the guidance or support they actually need.
This is where I come in.
I’m here to make strength training realistic, accessible, and sustainable for busy moms, and to help you get strong without focusing on the scale.
Whether you want to get back to a sport you love, feel stronger carrying your kids, move with more confidence, or simply feel like a strong mom, I want to help you get there.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
PODCAST AND MEDIA FEATURES
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Outside the Therapy Room
The Bounce Back Myth
October 9, 2025 -
![Rhonda is interviewed by Laura and Nadia of birthwell all about postpartum fitness]()
birthwell podcast
Returning to postpartum exercise
September 24, 2024 -
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CanvasRebel Magazine
Meet Rhonda Chamberlain
September 24, 2023 -
![Rhonda helps busy moms ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and finally fit exercise into their buy lives.]()
Barbells & Motherhood
Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mindset
April 28, 2023 -
![Rhonda shares her journey with healing her relationship with food/ disordered eating/ binge eating]()
The Diet Diaries
The journey of binge eating recovery
December 12, 2022 -
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Strong & Simple Podcast
Beyond Bouncing Back
November 18, 2022 -
![Rhonda Chamberlain shares her story with Subkit Go Solo Magazine]()
Go Solo Magazine
Helping Busy Moms Return to Exercise
September 21, 2022 -
![Rhonda Chamberlain shares about her postpartum story and her business with Anita Lambert]()
To Birth and Beyond
Returning to Exercise Postpartum
February 14, 2022 -
![Rhonda shares her experience with a midwife during both pregnancies]()
That Pregnancy Podcast
Delivery with a Midwife
January 26, 2021 -
![Rhonda shares her story about her body image struggles with Patra]()
Two Feet Apart Podcast
Being More Than Your Body
January 14, 2021 -
![Rhonda talks about how she coaches women to ease back into exercise postpartum]()
That Pregnancy Podcast
Let’s Talk Fitness!
March 30, 2020
MY VALUES
My work is about more than pelvic health and fitness. I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. And everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, body size, or socioeconomic status.
It's about getting to know the person in front of me and understanding their unique experiences with openness, compassion, and curiosity—not judgment. I believe the world could use a little more of that.
These values shape how I show up as a physiotherapist, coach, business owner, and human.
Healthcare is inherently political. It’s impossible to separate the two. As a women's health professional, I am passionate about supporting women's rights and the rights of all people.
It's part of my values to be vocal about human rights issues and to continue learning how to be a better ally as a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman with privilege.
I believe Black Lives Matter.
I believe every child matters.
I believe trans rights are human rights.
I believe reproductive autonomy is a human right.
I believe in standing up for humanity first and foremost.
I believe every human deserves to be heard, valued, and treated with respect.
I will continue to use my voice and platform to speak up and try to make the world a better place for ALL HUMANS—not just the ones who look like me.
MY UNIQUE APPROACH TO FITNESS
I do things a little differently around here.
I don't focus on intentional weight loss in my coaching, and that's a choice I've made thoughtfully and intentionally.
Part of that comes from my own lived experience with disordered eating. Maintaining a healthy relationship with movement and my body means being mindful of the conversations and approaches I engage in.
But it's also rooted in my values.
You've likely been taught, in ways both obvious and subtle, that your body is a project to be fixed, shrunk, or changed.
I want to challenge the idea that there's only one way to be healthy, attractive, worthy, or successful.
I want you to know that it's possible to build strength, confidence, resilience, and trust in your body without making body size the focus.
I don't believe strong and fit have a specific look.
You can have a round belly and be strong AF.
You don't need visible abs or a certain body type to be worthy.
And there is no prize for "getting your body back" after having a baby.
I want to help you build a relationship with exercise that is about more than changing your body.
It isn't always easy to go against the grain of the messages you've been taught. But I believe it's worth unlearning them.
If you’re sick of the “exercise for weight-loss” hamster wheel and are open to trying things differently, I’d love to work with you!
