You may know Misha from the salon she owned in town - Rock, Paper, Scissors. She moved to St. Augustine 13 years ago in search of something new, but with no intention of staying. With plans to move to the Big Apple to continue her professional career, she was not expecting to find love and grow a family here! We are excited to get to know her better as this months Fit Mama of the Month!
Read MoreI remember the day that statement really bothered me. For some reason, I let that compliment my client had made about the other trainer really get to me. All of these crazy thoughts flooded my head.
Read MoreA unique love story, Sara and her (now) husband Martin met at UF when Sara was assigned to him as his Speech Therapist, where her sign language skills were put to the test to be able to communicate. Sara had taken ASL in college with the hopes of it opening more doors as an SLP, but little did she know she would find love and call her favorite vacation spot, St. Augustine, home in 2012. Read on to learn more about Sara, her mom ‘hacks’ and what she loves about being a Fit Mama!
Read MoreI can remember complaining to my mom of being “so bored” with nothing to do. Summers felt endless with daily beach trips and bike rides through the neighborhood.
Read MoreA Florida native, Cat loves living in the heart of St. Augustine, within walking distance of some of her families favorite attractions. We are excited for you to get to know more about Cat, as she is our Fit Mama of the Month for September! Read on to hear more about her, what she and her family love to do in their free time, and some of her favorite mom ‘hacks’!
Read MoreDr. Christina Brennan, MD and Michelle Barnas, ARNP are providers at the Towne Centre for Dermatology and the Facial Rejuvenation Centre. Together they offer a full range of dermatologic care, helping the St. Augustine community to have healthy skin. Read on to see the services they offer!
Read MoreLabor Day is a time to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the change of seasons, but the best part of this 3-day weekend is the extra time to spend together with your loved ones. Check out fun Labor Day party ideas that require minimal travel and fun for all.
Read MoreDo you ever see people throughout your day who are smiling for no apparent reason? They have this aura about them that just makes you want to say hi and smile back.
Read MoreA longtime resident of St. Augustine, Laura is mama to her 3 year old daughter Marquesa and loves sharing her creative side with her lettering business, The Native Mama Studio. We are excited to name her Fit Mama of the Month for August, and can't wait for you all to see her lettering skills at our Fit Mamas Appreciation Night August 25! Read about what Laura loves as a mom, how she balances time for herself and her family, as well as what she loves about being a "Fit Mama!"
Read MoreWhile cute new clothes and fresh colored pencils are a fun way to get ready for the school year, now is also the perfect time to create family-friendly treats that will keep the taste of summer lingering. Check out five fun recipe ideas below to enjoy with your kiddos as the summer sweat leads to cooler days.
Read MoreAlthough Lauren and I have only known each other for a little over a year, it has felt like a lifetime of friendship. She joined our tribe when her daughter, River, was just a few weeks old in the Postpartum Recovery® series, and she can be found training with me both in Fit Mamas Bootcamp and at Salomon Services! Read on to hear more about her, and check back in a few days as she shares her story that led her to her current career as a social worker.
Read MoreBefore I had kids, I had a laundry list of things that I would “always” or “never” do. You too? It is pretty laughable when I think back to how I thought I was going to parent, how I thought things would be.
Read MoreThe debate has been settled: it is no longer recommended that an expectant mother's life a sedentary lifestyle while pregnant. Researchers have found that not only does the mother benefit from aerobic exercise while pregnant, but that there are clear benefits for the baby as well.
Diastasis Recti . . . mom pooch, mummy tummy. A buzzword you’ve probably seen scrolling through your newsfeed or heard a friend talking about. As a fitness professional who specializes in prenatal/postpartum women and pelvic floor dysfunction, this is a topic that every woman needs to know about – whether you are pregnant or your youngest is 50 years old.
I remember like it was yesterday … Talking to my boss in the PR firm where I worked about my new love for fitness as she (then a mom of a toddler and infant) told me how badly she was struggling to be consistent with her gym efforts.
Read MoreAlthough Kate loves being physically active now, her love for fitness began just last year. After battling severe health issues from anemia, hypoglycemia, and a heart condition, she was facing drastic medical treatments to get healthy again. In her words, she was always "exhausted, grumpy and had terrible skin. I was a mess". Read more about her health journey and why she loves being part of our Fit Mamas Tribe!
Read MoreI remember one of my clients telling me “enjoy every minute, before you know it he will be grown, and you’ll miss these moments” after stumbling into the gym one morning after countless nights of 2 hours of sleep with my newborn, coffee in hand, and a messy mom bun.
Read MoreWondering if you have Diastasis Recti?
Read MoreRead about what Sunny loves as a new mom, solid advice she's received and what she loves about being a "fit mama!"
Read MoreI am so excited to be a part of this constantly growing tribe here at Fit Mamas, and to have the opportunity to see the positive changes each day brings for different members. Whether you are looking to gently get back into your workout routine, are anticipating your first child or are well-beyond the new mama stages, there is a workout or workshop for everyone geared toward different levels, and I'm here to help you get there safely and effectively.
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