Small Group
Physiotherapy Classes
Rebuild Strength. Feel Like You Again.
Physiotherapist-led small group programs designed to help you move from
postpartum recovery to lifelong strength and confidence.
Classes happen in-person at Encompass Health & Wellness in Kitchener
Your Postpartum Strength Journey
As a physiotherapist with 15+ years of experience, I've designed these small group physiotherapy programs to help you progress from postpartum recovery toward confident, independent exercise.
Whether you're newly postpartum or several years into motherhood, each 8-week program has a specific purpose and builds on the previous stage of care:
Ease Into Fitness → Strong for Life Level 1 → Strong for Life Level 2
This progression helps you restore function, build strength, and develop the confidence and physical capacity to return to the activities that matter most to you.
In these classes there will be no weight loss talk and no pressure to "bounce back." Just evidence-informed physiotherapy, progressive strength training, and support from a physiotherapist who understands the realities of motherhood.
Ease into Fitness
This 8-week Postpartum Rehabilitation Program is designed to help you safely return to exercise after pregnancy and birth. The focus is on rebuilding your foundation through breathing retraining, pelvic floor rehabilitation, core strengthening, mobility, and progressive whole-body strength training.
There is no focus on weight loss or "bouncing back." Instead, this class will focus on helping you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in your body again.
Program Focus:
Breathing and pressure management
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
Core retraining
Mobility and movement quality
Functional strength for everyday motherhood
Bodyweight strengthening
Progressive dumbbell training
By the End of the Program You Will:
Understand how to safely exercise postpartum
Feel stronger and more confident in your body
Build a foundation for progressive strength training
Be ready to advance to Strong for Life Level 1
Ease into Fitness Details:
When: 8-week sessions on Thursdays
Time: 2 class times - 12-1PM & 1:20-2:20 PM
Location: Encompass Health and Wellness (Kitchener)
Cost: $45 per class (Billed as physiotherapy after each class.* All classes are required to be attended and payment in full is required for any missed classes.)
Who this class is for: 2-months to 9-months postpartum moms (babies are welcome!)
Spots available: 6 in each class
*In order for these classes to be covered by physiotherapy benefits, each NEW participant is required to book a 50-minute physiotherapy assessment with Rhonda before the 8-week session begins. Current clients of Rhonda's will not need an assessment. Returning clients will need a 30-minute follow-up check-in before class begins.
*If these classes are full, add your name to the waitlist here to find out about when the class will be offered again!
Strong for Life
(Levels 1 & 2)
This 8-week Postpartum Strength Progression Program is designed to help you continue building strength after completing the foundations of postpartum rehabilitation. The focus is on progressive strength training, increased resistance, advanced movement patterns, single-leg stability, and preparing your body for higher-level impact activities.
This program will focus on helping you build strength, increase confidence, and develop the physical capacity to return to the activities that matter most to you.
Strong for Life Level 1 - Program Focus:
Progressive resistance training
Single-leg strength and stability
Core strengthening under increasing load
Balance and coordination training
Building a foundation for future impact activities
By the End of Level 1 You Will:
Feel confident using heavier weights
Demonstrate improved balance and single-leg control
Build greater whole-body strength
Tolerate more challenging exercise progressions
Be prepared to advance to Strong for Life Level 2
Strong for Life Level 2 - Program Focus:
Advanced strength training
Heavier resistance loading
Jumping and landing mechanics
Impact progression
Higher-level athletic and functional movements
By the End of Level 2 You Will:
Demonstrate improved strength, power, and endurance
Build confidence with impact activities
Feel prepared to participate in gym workouts, fitness classes, home exercise programs, recreational sports, and other activities that are important to you
Transition to independent exercise with confidence
Strong for Life Details:
When: 8-week sessions on Mondays OR Tuesdays
Time: 3 class times - Mondays at 12-1pm or 1:20-2:20pm or Tuesdays at 12-1pm
Location: Encompass Health and Wellness (Kitchener)
Cost: $45 per class (Billed as physiotherapy after each class.* All classes are required to be attended and payment in full is required for any missed classes.)
Who this class is for: Those that have completed Ease into Fitness and/or are 6-months+ postpartum and are looking for a more advanced class (babies are welcome!)
Spots available: 6 in each class
*In order for these classes to be covered by physiotherapy benefits, each NEW participant is required to book a 50-minute physiotherapy assessment with Rhonda before the 8-week session begins. Current clients of Rhonda's will not need an assessment. Returning clients will need a 30-minute follow-up check-in before class begins
*If the current class is full, add your name to the waitlist here to find out about when the class will be offered again!
NEW! For women 50+:
Thrive 50+
This 8-week small group class is designed to help you ease into strength training during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with support from a physiotherapist. This class focuses on the foundations that matter most at this stage: pelvic floor support, core stability, balance, mobility, and whole-body strengthening to help you move with more confidence. This class is ideal if you’re looking to build strength safely, improve balance and stability, reduce pain, or return to exercise after injury. There will be zero focus on pushing through pain or losing weight.
Classes happen in-person at Encompass Health & Wellness in Kitchener
When: 8-week sessions on Thursdays
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Encompass Health and Wellness (Kitchener)
Cost: $45 per class (Billed as physiotherapy after each class.* All classes are required to be attended and payment in full is required for any missed classes.)
Who this class is for: For women who are 50+ and are looking for guidance with getting into consistent strength training post-injury or post-time away from exercise for any reason
Spots available: 6 in each class
*In order for these classes to be covered by physiotherapy benefits, each NEW participant is required to book a 50-minute physiotherapy assessment with Rhonda before the 8-week session begins. Current clients of Rhonda's will not need an assessment. Returning clients will need a 30-minute follow-up check-in before class begins.