Michele Barnes

Baby-lates is a Pilates based class designed for parents/care givers and their little ones! This class is perfect those looking to regain strength, flexibility, and balance while bonding with their babies. This class is tailored to rebuild core strength, improve posture, and enhance overall fitness. No prior Pilates experience required! **Postpartum participants must have medical professional clearance to resume exercise**

This Beginner Mat Pilates class is an introduction to the foundational principles of Pilates, focusing on strength, mobility, posture, and breath. Using your own body weight on the mat, we’ll move through controlled, intentional exercises designed to build core stability, improve alignment, and support overall movement quality. This class is ideal if you’re new to Pilates, returning after a break, or looking to build a strong, safe foundation for your body. Exercises are approachable, adaptable, and taught with clear cues so you can move with confidence and control.

Every session is all about you and your unique interests and birth wishes, so you’re armed with the essential knowledge and techniques you need. We’ll chat about pain management, birth plans, and how your partner can get involved, all while taking a holistic approach that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. You’ll walk away feeling empowered and confident, ready to embrace your journey ahead!

Whether you're trying to conceive, managing irregular cycles, or simply wanting to better understand your body, this two-part offering supports you in reclaiming your reproductive health through informed, personalized cycle tracking. You'll learn to identify key fertility signs, chart with confidence, and feel more connected to your body and your timeline.

**Must schedule an initial visit before booking this session** Breast Health & Fitness is personal training and coaching with a health promotion approach. Our program supports, trains, coaches, educates & empowers those affected by breast cancer before, after or during diagnosis on how to live a more active lifestyle. Breast Health & Fitness bridges the gap between the medical and fitness world. Our mission is to create customized, safe personal training programs that align with the stage of your personal health journey, from a personal health era awakening to a positive genetic testing, pre-hab, cancer diagnosis, rehab, surgery, healing, recovery cancer survivorship and the journey in between.

Breast Health & Fitness is personal training and coaching with a health promotion approach. Our program supports, trains, coaches, educates & empowers those affected by breast cancer before, after or during diagnosis on how to live a more active lifestyle. Breast Health & Fitness bridges the gap between the medical and fitness world. Our mission is to create customized, safe personal training programs that align with the stage of your personal health journey, from a personal health era awakening to a positive genetic testing, pre-hab, cancer diagnosis, rehab, surgery, healing, recovery, cancer survivorship and the journey in between. **REQUIRES MEDICAL CLEARANCE from overseeing physician prior to initial visit**

In a comfortable, fun and respectful environment, this class will leave expecting parents understanding how to cope with labour and make informed decisions in ways that increase your confidence and promote comfort, relaxation, movement and breathing. For each couple that attends, the course will include topics such as: Understanding Labour, Stages of Labour, Comfort Techniques, Understanding Medical Procedures, Birth Plans.

This free, no-obligation meeting is an opportunity for us to connect, talk through your needs, and explore how I can support you through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Whether you’re preparing for your birth or navigating life with a newborn, we’ll discuss your preferences and how my services can complement your unique journey.

This class is designed to help parents feel informed, confident, and prepared as they begin life with a new baby. We’ll cover everything you need to know to support your newborn’s growth and well-being in those early weeks and months. Topics include newborn care (diapering, bathing, and soothing), infant sleep basics, feeding (breastfeeding and other methods), and creating a safe home environment. We’ll also explore emotional wellness, including baby blues and postpartum depression, and provide tools for building strong bonds with your baby and your partner. Community and parenting resources will be shared, and we strongly encourage both parents to attend.

Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative time, and a gentle yoga practice can help support you every step of the way. Prenatal yoga offers a range of benefits—not only during pregnancy and labour, but also into your postpartum recovery. In this 4 week series individuals will be introduced to a safe, comfortable and effective yoga practice. A mindful yoga practice can help you feel more comfortable and at ease in your changing body. Each class is designed to support your physical and emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. You’ll also build strength and stability to prepare for labour, while learning calming breathing techniques to help you stay focused, grounded, and empowered throughout your birth experience.

Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative time, and a gentle yoga practice can help support you every step of the way. Prenatal yoga offers a range of benefits—not only during pregnancy and labour, but also into your postpartum recovery. In this 4 week series individuals will be introduced to a safe, comfortable and effective yoga practice. A mindful yoga practice can help you feel more comfortable and at ease in your changing body. Each class is designed to support your physical and emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. You’ll also build strength and stability to prepare for labour, while learning calming breathing techniques to help you stay focused, grounded, and empowered throughout your birth experience.

Stroller Fit is a 4 week outdoor supportive and energizing movement class designed for moms and their babies. Stroller Fit x Pilates blends gentle strength training, functional movement, walking intervals, and Pilates-inspired core work to help you rebuild strength after pregnancy while getting fresh air and connecting with other moms. Your baby can relax in the stroller while you move through a guided workout that focuses on posture, pelvic floor awareness, deep core activation, and total body strength. This class is designed to help moms rebuild strength safely, improve mobility, and boost energy — all while spending time outdoors with your little one. * Stroller necessary * Appropriate for caregivers with children/babies of stroller age

Feeling out of sync, overheated, or just not quite like yourself lately? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to push through it. In this 4 week series you are given a space to move, breathe, and feel like you again. This class is designed to support you through the ups and downs of the various phases of menopause—helping ease symptoms like hot flashes, joint discomfort, fatigue, and anxiety. Through gentle strength-building movement, soothing breathwork, and deep relaxation, you’ll learn simple, effective tools to bring your body and mind back into balance. 💛 Feel stronger 💛 Sleep better 💛 Calm your nervous system 💛 Reconnect with yourself Come as you are—leave feeling grounded, supported, and empowered.

Looking to try out a class before committing to a series? Try a drop in yoga class! Please refer back to the series description to learn more about the class you are attending.