About Rhonda

Let Rhonda plan your workouts for you, you're busy enough!

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!

If you're feeling lost postpartum, Rhonda will help you regain trust in your body again!

Hi, I’m Rhonda.

(she/her)

I help busy moms return to exercise with realistic, sustainable fitness plans that you can FINALLY stick with!

I am a mom to 2 girls, physiotherapist and lover of all things fitness and wellness.

I have been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2010. I started my own virtual physiotherapy and fitness coaching business in May 2020, and I'm excited to watch it continue to 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.

My mission is to help busy moms return to exercise feeling supported and encouraged. I can help you to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and show you that it is possible to fit exercise into your busy #momlife!

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
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 stressed, and you have very little time for yourself. You know that exercise is great for your overall health, but you have no idea where to start. Sadly, in our society women are expected to “bounce back” after having babies with very little guidance. This is where I come in.

I want strength training to be realistic, enjoyable and accessible for busy moms. And I want to share evidence-based advice that is not fuelled by dogma or shame. Whatever activities you want to get back to postpartum (even if that’s simply being a strong mom), I want to help you get there! You don’t have to do this alone!

PODCAST AND MEDIA FEATURES

Barbells & Motherhood

Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mindset
April 28, 2023

LISTEN HERE
The Diet Diaries

The journey of binge eating recovery
December 12, 2022

LISTEN HERE
Strong & Simple Podcast

Beyond Bouncing Back
November 18, 2022

Listen here
Go Solo Magazine

Helping Busy Moms Return to Exercise
September 21, 2022

READ HERE
To Birth and Beyond

Returning to Exercise Postpartum
February 14, 2022

LISTEN HERE
That Pregnancy Podcast

Delivery with a Midwife
January 26, 2021

LISTEN HERE
Two Feet Apart Podcast

Being More Than Your Body
January 14, 2021

LISTEN HERE
That Pregnancy Podcast

Let’s Talk Fitness!
March 30, 2020

LISTEN HERE