Bio

Hi, I'm Ashley! I'm a mother of 2 energetic boys, and they keep me on the go! I am a physical therapist, comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, and a certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. I am passionate about fitness! Exercise has helped me through the challenges of postpartum life, has helped me heal my body and and calm my mind, and keeps me feeling empowered and ready to take on the challenges of motherhood. I am also passionate about helping other moms find joy in movement and feeling empowered in their own bodies. So much of motherhood is out of our control, including what happens during pregnancy and delivery, but I want women to learn how to work with their bodies, to love what their bodies can do, and discover the healing powers of fitness and movement. Working with me is like training with a physical therapist by your side, to cue you and guide you in safe movements and appropriately challenging exercises. I offer fitness and wellness services to postpartum women of all ages through my 3 programs: Mom Strong: Core to Floor (for more direct core/pelvic floor foundational needs), Pilates (equipment and mat), and MPW: FIT (plyometric, HIIT, running technique work).

Special experience

I graduated from PT school in 2005. As a PT, I have worked in acute care, outpatient ortho settings, and in rehab facilities. I fell in love with Pilates and became a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, teaching on the Pilates equipment and mat. I opened Mindful Pilates and Wellness in 2017 in order to provide high quality wellness services to those in my community. Since then, I became certified in Postpartum Corrective Exercise. I am proud to offer my signature program, Mom Strong: Core to Floor, to postpartum women of all ages and backgrounds, for training in posture awareness and modification, breath work, and specific exercises aimed at helping them reclaim their bodies (core, pelvic floor and more!) in the postpartum world.

Lived experiences

I graduated from PT school in 2005. As a PT, I have worked in acute care, outpatient ortho settings, and in rehab facilities. I fell in love with Pilates and became a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, teaching on the Pilates equipment and mat. I opened Mindful Pilates and Wellness in 2017 in order to provide high quality wellness services to those in my community. Since then, I became certified in Postpartum Corrective Exercise. I am proud to offer my signature program, Mom Strong: Core to Floor, to postpartum women of all ages and backgrounds, for training in posture awareness and modification, breath work, and specific exercises aimed at helping them reclaim their bodies (core, pelvic floor and more!) in the postpartum world.

Additional information

I offer online interactive Prenatal and Postnatal Teacher Training. Earn CE credits with Yoga Alliance. BIPOC welcome! Beginner’s to yoga, too!

Do you focus on serving the perinatal population?

Yes

Location

St. Louis County, MO

Perinatal fitness

Pilates, corrective exercise for pre/postpartum mamas, running technique and coaching, plyometrics

Types of classes

Virtual live group or private classes

Group classes

Private sessions

Hours

Depends on client need and availability!