Meet The Team

Amy is a C-section scar specialist, postnatal rehab coach, and antenatal Pilates teacher. She is passionate about empowering women with the tools they need to heal and thrive after birth. 

Amy brings together a variety of hands-on techniques, movement and exercise tools. Returning to movement and exercise postnatally can feel daunting, and oftentimes knowing where to start or how to progress is difficult. Amy ensures a bespoke service tailored to your goals and needs, taking the guess work out of your rehabilitation and leaving you feeling motivated and confident.

Michelle is a birth and postnatal doula accredited by Doula UK.

Michelle's philosophy is to be the calm in the room and to hold space for women and birthing people so they can explore their hopes and fears for birth and parenthood, unravelling any complexities along the way, all building towards a positive and supported experience along with their family.

Michelle’s support cover includes water births, inductions and planned caesarean births at the RUH Bath, GWH Swindon, Chippenham and Frome Birthing Centres, as well as Home Births in the surrounding areas.

Hi, I’m Niki, a Physiotherapist specialising in Women’s Health and a movement teacher.

I help women to learn more about their own bodies throughout their life to stay active and healthy. This is often during transitional time such as pregnancy and after birth and menopause, but it could be from age 18-80+. I have a particular interest in prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction through antenatal appointments, labour preparation and post-natal checks. When symptoms do occur, women I work with may report leaking of wee, heaviness in the vagina (possibly prolapse), abdominal separation, constipation, and lower back and/or pelvic pain.

I believe that education is key to preventing or reducing pelvic floor dysfunction. As a mother to two, I know lifestyle, home rehab and exercise advice has to be realistic to the busy lives that we have. I aim to keep up to date with current research, empowering my clients to feel confident to get back to what they love.

Beth from B Well Pilates and wellbeing is a Pilates Teacher & Business owner based in Keynsham & runs community classes, one to ones, day retreats and specialist work shops in the surrounding area of Bristol and Bath.

As well as Beth's core Pilates training, she is qualified and experienced in both pre and post natal fitness instruction & adapting Pilates for pre and postnatal women.

Beth is a mum of 3 and understands adjusting to life as a mum can make getting to regular classes more challenging and so focuses on making classes as accessible & inclusive as possible with babies welcome at Postnatal sessions, live zoom access, pre-recorded / on demand options meaning you can access the sessions when you want and how you want. Beth provides a mix of mini sessions, full hour sessions, stretches & more so you can work within your own time demands.​

With a focus on community & building a support network for new mums, Beth holds monthly 'Tea & Chat' sessions in her Pregnancy Pilates sessions where she collaborates with other local experts in women's health to come and have a chat with the expectant mums & answer any questions so they can arm themselves with knowledge and form connection with others.

Jo is a holistic massage therapist and bodyworker specialising is antenatal and post natal massage. 

Having initially trained at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork in 2016, Jo undertook further specialist pregnancy massage training with Suzanne Yates of the Wellmother organisation. 

A mum herself, Jo understands the role therapeutic touch can play in supporting women throughout their pregnancies.

 "Massage may help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation and decrease swelling, relieve pregnancy aches and pains, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety and stress. 

Women are welcome at any stage of their pregnancies, though most prefer to wait until after their first trimester."

Whenever you choose to visit, you can expect a warm welcome in an unhurried, cosy, nurturing space, where your wellbeing is paramount. 

Hi I’m Emily, I have worked in the early years sector for the past 8 years & enjoy supporting families to make small changes which create big differences. I started my career as a Norland nanny where I worked with many wonderful families across the UK. It was during this time that I realised the need parents had for evidence based sleep advice. Many families are given a mix match of conflicting information from various health practitioners, family & friends leading them to feel lost & confused on how to best support their child.

In order extend my education received at Norland on baby’s sleep I trained with the world renowned Lyndsey Hookway in Holistic Sleep Coaching. The methods taught by Lyndsey are not only evidence based but also never involve leaving your child to cry unsupported. This means that you will be able to support your child throughout the entire process.

Whilst I am based in North Somerset many of my sleep clients work virtually with me & are based all across the UK. I also work directly with the Twins Trust charity supplying free gentle sleep guidance to families with multiples. Local to North Somerset I enjoys supporting families through educational workshops & events (keep an eye on my socials to find out where I’m holding these next).

Sweet Dreams

Liz is a physiotherapist and pilates instructor who specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation in Bristol. She is HCPC, CSP, and POGP registered and is the Director of Alma Physiotherapy Ltd space where there are three pelvic physios, a scar specialist, massage, hypnotherapy and pilates, along with breath workshops and women's yoga. 

Liz has worked in France, the NHS and pitch-side for numerous sports teams. She is experienced in treating sporting injuries, helping mums get back to running, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Diastasis Recti Abdominis, preparing for birth, pelvic pain and supporting post-surgery rehabilitation.

Before diving into pelvic health, she had a background in ski instructing, pilates, biochemistry, massage and sports physiotherapy. Having worked in France and the UK as a physiotherapist after qualifying with a Master's from King's College London, she noticed the stark difference in pelvic health and women's health. This led her to set up Alma Physiotherapy in 2019 on her return to the UK.

Liz teaches at Bump to Cradle antenatal class, and teaches Year 2 Midwife students at the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE). In her spare time she loves music gigs, surfing, lifting weights and walking her dog. 

You can book in with Liz (or the other physios on site) for:

• sports physiotherapy

• pelvic physiotherapy (including support during and after pregnancy and menopause)

• Mummy MOT checks

• diastasis recti and C-section scar rehabilitation

• lactation and breast health support

• functional bowel disorder support

• menopause support (pelvic floor & exercise)

• dyspareunia (painful sex), vulvodynia and vaginismus rehabilitation

• chronic pain support with endometriosis and/or adenomyosis and post-surgery support for hysterectomies (womb removal) or mastectomies (breast removal)

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I’m a PT, Mindset Coach and Mum to 3 noisy boys!

It may come as a surprise to hear that until the age of 30, I actually despised exercise! It just always felt like another thing to add to that already to do list. I would manage a week, maybe two at a push and then I would fall spectacularly off the health wagon.

Unfortunately it took hitting rock bottom to discover that exercise, was in fact, my saving grace.

When my twins were 18 months, Alfie, was diagnosed with a life limiting condition called SMA. The diagnosis hit my mental health hard and all I wanted to do was numb it all with medication. But I wanted more from my life, more for my boys, so I knew something had to change.

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I created The SHE Collective - an online fitness membership designed for women who struggle for the time or motivation to exercise. I have worked tirelessly to create challenges and monthly membership that full of fun and connection, whilst also helping you stay on track (which is something many of us have previously struggled to do!)

Nutrition consultations, talks, retreats and workshops