Mommy Berries

"The highly effective, evidence-based, professional online post-natal program allowed me to progressively build my body back to where it could handle the load and intensity of running without any complications that are so common with postpartum moms. I highly recommend the program to pre and post natal moms who value healthy and active living and want to be guided by a highly trained pelvic floor physiotherapist."

You have given me tools for life and I am so grateful. I listened to every episode of “The Pelvic Floor Project” and can honestly say that the understanding, knowledge and appreciation for the workings and wonders of my womanly body was totally unexpected. As an adjunct to all I learned through listening to “The Pelvic Floor Project” podcasts your personal in office advice guidance was essential to my well being throughout pregnancy. You addressed my specific needs with targeted exercises and goals. I was feeling somewhat alone facing pregnancy and delivery but your instruction was a godsend, especially through my 26 hours of labour. Melissa, you were there in my head, your words kept me focused and I did it - I breathed, I pushed, and I birthed my perfect baby. Like you said, people can have a good birth and I did! Even though my labour threw me some unexpected challenges during those 26 long hours I faced them, stayed focused and strong. I couldn’t have faced it without your personal attention. I would wish every woman to have the chance to have such a valuable ally on their pregnancy journey.

"Mommy Berries has helped get me back on the road to full time training well before I thought I would be back. I give credit to the program and its accessibility for getting me back to form. Each exercise has a reason, an explanation, and the best part is that it is follow along from the comfort of your home. The importance of the pelvic floor has never been so real for me and I took it for granted before having a baby. With help from Melissa and this program, I feel I am getting back to my pre-baby strength again."

I LOVE this program. I was a professional track athlete from 2013-2017 and recently welcomed a baby girl into the family. I am still an avid runner, and have moved over to the trail scene. I knew well beforehand that I needed help with easing my way back into running post partum. I had been told about Mel and Mommy Berries program from a track friend who also loved the program! For me, it’s the perfect balance of feeling like I did something productive, yet gentle on my body. This program does an amazing job at targeting the muscle groups and areas most prone to injury and atrophy due to pregnancy and delivery. I can honestly say that in my years of training as a professional athlete, no trainer has gotten close to teaching me about these muscle groups and strengthening them. I am positive that I will come back with a stronger pelvic floor and deep core than before pregnancy. In addition, Mel has always been there to offer additional guidance and support prior to delivery and anytime I have questions throughout the course of the program.

"I started online appointments with Mel 9 days postpartum and I would highly recommend to every woman. My labour was long and ended in emergency c-section which was very traumatic for me. The online appointments have been essential for my recovery. I have felt so supported with very simple things to work on that gave me confidence to move again.”

"After having a c-section I was feeling apprehensive about returning to some of the activities I loved like running, hiking, and xc skiing. After finishing the program and having a check in with Melissa I felt empowered to trust my body again."

I've started your postpartum program and am already feeling better than I did with baby #1. I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me, my body and my life.