The Postnatal fitness
specialist academy
Gain Certification To Skilfully & Profitably Coach Postpartum Clients To Improved Pelvic Floor Function, Fitness, and Positive Body Image
Set Yourself Apart In Your Industry With A Postpartum & Pelvic Health Coaching Certification Unlike Any Other On The Market
PRE-APPROVED FOR CEC'S BY:
1.9 credits
2.5 credits
4 credits
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“I've learned that postpartum fitness is more than how to recover from pregnancy or how to heal a diastasis. Jessie challenged me to question things like 'pre-baby body' and losing the 'baby weight.' I can't recommend the Academy enough!"
Chrstine McDowell
Certified Pregnancy and Postnatal Fitness Trainer
PFSA is for existing (and aspiring) exercise and health practitioners who want to safely & effectively coach postnatal populations in fitness and movement activities, plus, support folks to improved core and pelvic health.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY? Without causing unnecessary harm, injury, OR disordered body image experiences.
PFSA IS FOR:
- Personal Trainers, Kinesiologists, and Group Fitness Instructors
- Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and Athletic Therapists
- Yoga Instructors, Pilates Teaches, Barre Class Leaders
- Birth Workers, Doulas, Midwives, Naturopathic Doctos
- ASPIRING Coaches and Clinicians!
The Ultimate Education in Postnatal Coaching:
THE POSTNATAL FITNESS SPECIALIST ACADEMY is a online certification.
You will gain access to 11 Modules of coaching education and become CERTIFIED as a Prenatal Fitness Specialist.
This is NOT your 'run of the mill' prenatal certification. This is a DEEP DIVE into the population, so you can be BEST prepared to coach, train, and lead your post-pregnancy & pelvic health clients to the absolute best results possible.
With PFSA, you'll be equipped to coach Postnatal clients with confidence, retain your clients through this time periods, and power your profits with your elevated expertise.
What It's Like To Be In PFSA
you will be qualified to:
- 1). Coach postpartum folks in exercise, personal training, group fitness classes, CrossFit, athletics, or other movement modalities
- 2). Help people improve their core pelvic health and reduce frustrating symptoms like diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic / low back pain
- 3). Build (and GROW!) in-person, online, or hybrid services for perinatal and pelvic health populations
- 4). Know how to safely & effectively program and progress strength training + cardiovascular workouts for postpartum clients
- 5). Set yourself apart in your fitness or health industry with a niched expertise and become as a trusted practitioner, in your local community and globally!
- 6). Coach from a WHOLE PERSON and non-diet perspective by recognizing how body size, weight stigma, racism, life stressors, and mental health impacts a person's capacity, symptoms, & pain
You Respect The Responsibility That Comes With Working With Postnatal Clients...
- You want strategies for post-pregnancy training that will truly help clients -- NOT harm them
- You don't want to help postnatal people get smaller bodies... you want to empower folks in their CURRENT body
- You are fed up with other pelvic health or pre/postnatal courses, as they were out of date, not evidence-based, or poorly designed
- You have been overwhelmed with your own pregnancy or postpartum experiences and it has lit a fire in YOU -- you don't want anyone else to ask, "WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME?!"
- You want to build your confidence for coaching, or stay in-the-know on the latest research-backed training practices
- You crave more clarity and certainty on what to prioritize with postnatal or pelvic health clients, and what to leave behind!
The truth is, most certifications and degrees don't teach you the necessary education to adequately coach postnatal clients.
Traditional education treats postpartum clients as "special populations" and barely gives you 1-page of education on the pelvic floor.
Beyond that, most fitness certifications further instil harmful body beliefs and prioritize teaching methods.
But your postnatal & pelvic health clients DESERVE BETTER as they navigate these vulnerable periods in their bodies and lives.
With PFSA you'll learn how prioritize the big dial movers (and what to avoid) to elicit improved physical progress and better body confidence for your postnatal clients.
The Results You'll Get With PFSA
“It completely exceeded my expectations with the amount of knowledge she brought into the course. It really made me see things in a different way. I really loved that I could go at my own pace. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who works with this population - you'll be glad you did it!"
Justine Veloza
Physical Therapist
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The PFSA Framework in 4 Main Pillars:
01.
Expertly Understand Postpartum Core and Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Common Symptoms so you can help your clients achieve optimal strength and function (with diastasis, prolapse, pain, incontinence, and more)
Seamlessly Coach Your Postnatal Clients Return to Pain and Symptom-Free daily life tasks and the exercise or fitness goals they desire
02.
03.
Develop Perinatal Exercise Strength & Cardiovascular Programming for all stages of postpartum, birth experiences, and return to exercise readiness levels
Coach, Treat, And Build A Profitable Business Rooted in your integrity with anti-diet, size inclusive, and anti-racist values at the center
04.
Meet Your Head Coach
JESSIE MUNDELL, MHK, P.KIN
Hi, I'm Jessie! I have over 15 years of experience in exercise coaching and personal training for people who are pregnant, newly postpartum, or years post-pregnancy.
I am a registered Professional Kinesiologist and hold a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, with studies focused in prenatal and postnatal exercise.
I am the creator of Core + Floor Restore, To Pregnancy and Beyond, Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy programs, and co-host of the To Birth and Beyond podcast where I coach pregnant and postpartum people, women, moms, and fitness and health professionals on strength training and fitness during and after pregnancy.
I currently work with hundreds of clients and coaches around the world, guiding them through exercise in their pregnancies, postpartum recoveries, post C-section healing, and their return to more intense fitness training.
I'm also a mom to an 8-year old and a 5-year old.
Meet a few of YOUR guest LECTURERS
In each module, you will learn from incredible postnatal, pelvic floor and health educators for the most well-versed skill-set.
Reena Parekh is a Fitness Coach located in Toronto She is a prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and helps people regain their strength after giving birth. Reena is also passionate about helping fitness and health professionals make their spaces more welcoming and equitable to BIPOC folks.
Rachel Turner is a business mentor for creatives and misfits who are craving business being done their way. She helps people sell out their offers without selling themselves out. Rachel takes a Human First approach to business and leadership.
Tara Abel is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Speciailist, and Mom to 4 wild and sweet kids! She helps moms feel strong, capable, and free in their bodies and lives.
Tara is the Co-Coach of the Group Mentorship Track!
Inemesit Graham is a fitness trainer and Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach. Her own journey with hernias and diastasis recti led her to find strength training and coaching. Inemesit is passionate about helping women feel in their power, in their bodies.
Janette is a perinatal therapist based in Toronto. Over her 17-year career as an Athletic and Massage Therapist she has worked with amateur and elite athletes. She says the toughest athletes by far are her moms!
CHECK OUT THE poSTNatal CURRICULUM:
MODULE 1
Topics include: information related to pelvic health after birth, postnatal client consultations, activity in weeks 0-6 postpartum, and the politics of bodies & healthcare.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
The Pelvic Floor – Function, Symptoms, and Exercise with Mandy Rempfer-Kuncio
Decolonizing Health with Ericka Hart
Initial Client Consultation with Jessie Mundell
MODULE 2
Topics include: assessing diastasis recti, considerations for using abdominal/pelvic compression post-pregnancy, effective progamming for pelvic organ prolapse, overview of activity from weeks 6-12 postpartum.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS
Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Considerations for Exercise Coaching with Gayle Hulme
Pelvic Floor Assessments and Improving Client Pelvic Health with Anita Lambert
MODULE 3
Topics include: using movement and exercise to help promote healing or managemnet of diastasis recti, modifying for diastasis in exercise and fitness, assessing for diastasis.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Diastasis Recti 101 with Munira Hudani
Assessing for Diastasis Recti in Exericse with Jessie Mundell
Assessing for Diastasis Recti on a Client with Jessie Mundell
MODULE 4
Topics include: healing perineal tearing, scar massage techniques, movement and exercises for returning to function post c-section, how to begin workouts after a cesarean, example exercise photos and videos, C-section scar mobilization.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Perineal Tearing, Episiotomies, and Pelvic Health After a Vaginal Birth with Heba Shaheed
C-Section Scar Education and Massage Techniques with Amanda Fisher and Jessie Mundell
4 Relaxation Exercises for the Pelvic Floor with Jessie Mundell
MODULE 5
Topics include: understanding the mental and emotional shifts mothers can experience, including postpartum depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and rage. Supporting your clients and patients in pregnancy and infant loss, body image, diet culture and (the lack of) representation in the fitness industry.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
How to Support Our Clients in Postpartum Mental Health with Shannon Kane
Understanding Body Image, Liberation, Positivity and Autonomy with Chrissy King
Taking an Anti-Diet Approach to Exercise and Health Coaching with Christy Harrison
MODULE 6
Topics include: 6-months of strength training workout templates, progression systems for exercises, movement categories with hundreds of specific exercise examples, suggestions for fitness coaching protocols through months 0-6 postpartum.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Postnatal Program Design with Jessie Mundell
Progression Through Movements with Jessie Mundell
MODULE 7
Topics include: understanding the factors important in coaching a female athlete, how to help female athletes return to the level of athletics or competition they are desiring, strength training programming recommendations from Months 6-12+ postpartum.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Making Adjustments When Your Clients Experience Pelvic Floor Symptoms with Reena Parekh
Conditioning Based Workouts with Jessie Mundell
MODULE 8
Topics include: understanding the pelvic floor’s role in sexual function and pleasure, postpartum discomfort and pain with intercourse, hemorrhoids, constipation, incontinence.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Introduction to Sexual Health, Pain, and Pleasure with Tracy Sher
Incontinence, Hemmorrhoids, Constipation and More with Lori Forner
Postpartum Relationships and Sexuality with Dr. Uchenna Ossai
MODULE 9
Topics include: understanding postpartum hormone function, basic nutrition for maternal health support, grief and loss, yoga and the postpartum core and pelvic floor.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS:
Postpartum Health and Hormones with Dr. Rishma Walji
Supporting Your Clients and Patients Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Aditi Loveridge
MODULE 10
Topics include: tools for building your in-person and/or online business, email marketing, mindset training, course creation, Academy student spotlights, and the final exam.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS
Business Mindset Intensive with Topsie Vandenbosch
Using Instagram For Business with Jessie Mundell
How To Start And Sell Out Postpartum Group Class Programs with Rikki Cortese
get certified
- 11 MODULES of Comprehensive step-by-step video training, audio materials, programs, and PDFs that will help you become a more confident, capable, and responsible Postnatal Specialist (2-3 hours of study per Module)
- Learn at your own pace, with access to the course and all updates / additions made for TWO FULL YEARS from your start date
- Protocols for vaginal and Cesarean birth recovery, perineal tearing, returning to running, strength training programming, initial consultations & successfully on-boarding your new clients
- Learn how to effectively lead a post-pregnancy client from mere weeks, or DECADES postpartum in fitness, exercise, core and pelvic floor health coaching
- Gain clarity in how to modify exercises and daily life activities for diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, incontinence, back pain, and other pelvic health concerns or symptoms
- Understand how to lead and build a integral and values-led business from an anti-diet and anti-racist perspective
- Become a trusted, GO-TO source for pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor coaching in your community, online and in-person
- Watch the video tutorials, listen to the audio versions on our private podcast from your phone, and read the educational materials!
- BONUS #1: RESEARCH DATABASE with recent, evidence based literature on the pelvic floor, diastasis recti, postpartum mental health and more - compiled and updated yearly, by Dr. Brittany Masteller
- BONUS #2: MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP for community support of like-minded professionals, a place to ask your questions, and real-time coaching from Jessie and Team JMG when you need it
- BONUS #3: MONTHLY LIVE OFFICE HOURS SESSIONS for a chance to ask Jessie ANY questions you have about the course content, coaching implementation, client case studies, etc! (First Thursday of the month at 12pm EST)
- BONUS #4: ON DEMAND CLASS - How To Start And Sell Out Your In-Person Pre/Postnatal Fitness Group Classes, with Rikki Cortese. We cover best practices to build a booming exercise / movement class program in your local community! (Pre-Recorded Workshop)
- BONUS #5: ON DEMAND CLASS - How To Make Your PFSA Investment Back, with Jessie! I teach you 10 marketing and sales methods that you can implement within 30-60 days to make your PFSA investment (AND MORE) back, quickly! (Pre-Recorded Workshop)
- BONUS #6: Bonus COACHING WEEK! Join me for 3 live training sessions the week of April 29th to ensure you're set up for success as you start your certification!
- A VALUE OF OVER $10,000 IN TRAININGS!
pfsa is pre-approved for cECs from:
1.9 credits
2.5 credits
4 credits
“It was laid out beautifully. It was like plug and play. You made it so simple to implement. That was a driving force behind it all, too. I felt like I could do this. You make it so simple and easy that I felt confident in launching our programs.”
Rikki Cortese
Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist, Personal Trainer and Group Instructor
“The courses I had done to that point felt like I was jumping through a hoop. Jessie’s course felt like she was reaching out to help me to help enrich and develop me as a professional and help me feel more competent working with a population that deserves to be honored, recognized and approached competently.”
Amy Cooper
Perinatal Fitness Trainer
BONUSES! A Done-For-You Template to Host Your Own PAID "Return to Postpartum Exercise" Workshop
This is a template for hosting a structured, 2-hour long workshop where you can teach the basics of how to returning to exercise post-pregnancy.
- The perfect way to establish yourself as a specialist so that you can build a strong referral network
- Use this at mom and parent groups, and to hold online or in-person workshops so that you can diversify your income streams
- Build up an interest list of people who attend this workshop so that they will inevitably want to join your session-based, group classes again and again in the future
ANOTHER BONUS!
You will get access to our PRIVATE PODCAST for Academy members only, so you can listen to an all-audio version of the course.
You do NOT have to be at your computer to learn and complete the materials. Listen on the go (walking, working out, driving, etc) - yes, please!
"what happens after i join?"
- All video, audio, and written materials for the Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy are housed on a secure site and private podcast app. After you enrol you will be sent an email with your login details.
- INSTANT ACCESS TO THE FULL COURSE: You will get full access to all Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Modules immediately upon enrolment.
- You will have access to your course materials and the opportunity to write the final exam for TWO YEARS from your course start date, with access to all course updates and edits as the field/science progresses (there is an opportunity to renew after this point, ongoing)
- Upon successful completion of the Academy (including passing the final exam), you will receive a certificate as a Certified Postnatal Fitness Specialist!
“I found the Academy incredibly beneficial as I work with a lot of people who have had children. It allowed me to increase my awareness of what to avoid and what to focus on for people who are postnatal."
SAM HODGE
Certified Personal Trainer
“After taking the certification, I felt confident and ready to coach postnatal women. As a Postnatal Specialist, you learn how to guide women past fear and to meet each woman where she’s at. Jessie’s teaching style makes multifaceted and complex topics easy to understand and applicable for anyone working with postpartum women.”
Tara Abel
Trainer, Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Co-Coach
BONUSES! The How-To-Guide to Start And Sell Out Your Own Postnatal Fitness Group Classes
This done-for-you, 8-week group fitness class plan will help you start generating revenue, PRONTO.
- 8 example, 30-45 minutes long postpartum group fitness classes planned for you so that you can start coaching your ideal clients immediately
- Make back your investment in the Academy by running your own group class program for moms and parents
- Work with folks of all stages in postpartum, with varying fitness needs so you can continue learning, teaching, and growing your impact
get certified
- 11 MODULES of Comprehensive step-by-step video training, audio materials, programs, and PDFs that will help you become a more confident, capable, and responsible Postnatal Specialist (2-3 hours of study per Module)
- Learn at your own pace, with access to the course and all updates / additions made for TWO FULL YEARS from your start date
- Protocols for vaginal and Cesarean birth recovery, perineal tearing, returning to running, strength training programming, initial consultations & successfully on-boarding your new clients
- Learn how to effectively lead a post-pregnancy client from mere weeks, or DECADES postpartum in fitness, exercise, core and pelvic floor health coaching
- Gain clarity in how to modify exercises and daily life activities for diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, incontinence, back pain, and other pelvic health concerns or symptoms
- Understand how to lead and build a integral and values-led business from an anti-diet and anti-racist perspective
- Become a trusted, GO-TO source for postpartum, core, and pelvic floor coaching in your community, online and in-person
- Watch the video tutorials, listen to the audio versions on our private podcast from your phone, and read the educational materials!
- BONUS #1: RESEARCH DATABASE with recent, evidence based literature on the pelvic floor, diastasis recti, postpartum mental health and more - compiled and updated yearly, by Dr. Brittany Masteller
- BONUS #2: MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP for community support of like-minded professionals, a place to ask your questions, and real-time coaching from Jessie and Team JMG when you need it
- BONUS #3: MONTHLY LIVE OFFICE HOURS for a chance to ask Jessie ANY questions you have about the course content, coaching implementation, client case studies, etc! (First Thursday of the month at 12pm EST)
- BONUS #4: ON DEMAND CLASS - How To Start And Sell Out Your In-Person Pre/Postnatal Fitness Group Classes, with Rikki Cortese. We cover best practices to build a booming exercise / movement class program in your local community! (Pre-Recorded Workshop)
- BONUS #5: ON DEMAND CLASS - How To Make Your PFSA Investment Back, with Jessie! I teach you 10 marketing and sales methods that you can implement within 30-60 days to make back your PFSA investment (AND MORE) quickly! (Pre-Recorded Workshop)
- BONUS #6: Bonus COACHING WEEK! Join me for 3 live training sessions the week of April 29th to ensure you're set up for success as you start your certification!
- A VALUE OF OVER $10,000 IN TRAININGS!
Hear from pfsa alumni in these quick videos:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You probably have questions. Here are all the answers.
PFSA is for fitness and health professionals who want to take action on becoming stronger, more effective coaches and clinicians for their postpartum clients and patients. Join if you’re a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, physiotherapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, Naturopathic Doctor, Athletic Therapist or anyone who works with / WANTS to work with postpartum folks.
Yes! This information is key and necessary when working in fitness and pelvic health for all postpartum people, regardless of the age of children or how long it has been since pregnancy. We consider postpartum to be forever, not just 3, 6, or 12 months after birth. There are considerations you may need to take into account when coaching postpartum folks of any stage for their diastasis recti, incontinence, breathing techniques, pelvic organ prolapse, and more.
Absolutely. Anyone looking to gain more in-depth knowledge of postpartum recovery and return to fitness is welcome and ENCOURAGED to take the course. Moms, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, rehab providers, body workers, barre instructors, yoga teachers – you are already working with postpartum people!
YES. Even if you work with a different variety of clients, athletes, seniors... EVERYONE you coach has a pelvic floor!
Plus, if you work with folks who have EVER been pregnant or given birth - even if it was decades ago - they are still postpartum. And, they still may be struggling with physical symptoms years later that YOU can now help them adjust!
Ahhhh, I get it! This is exactly how I felt before I starting working with postpartum people, too. The thing is, it is a massive responsibility to train and treat postnatal people well. And you CAN do - effectively and with excellent results.
But, you need the evidence based education and skills to do so. I'm going to teach you what to absolutely include AND what to avoid in the PFSA.
You definitely will! If you’ve been in this game long enough then I know you value continuing education. I’ve been coaching postpartum clients for 15+ years and I’m pushed by my mentors to uplevel my skills constantly. I’d love to give you some nudges - and learn alongside you!
Each Module has approximately 3 hours of studying time. There are 11 total Modules (Prerequisites + 10 Modules). You have TWO YEARS access to the course and ALL updates made to it in that time, so you’re welcome to go at your own pace to learn in the manner that is most effective for you.
Some people complete the PFSA certification by going through one Module per week, while others do one Module per month.
The timeline is all yours!
Yes! NASM, ACE, and Can-Fit-Pro have awarded continuing education credits for the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy. If you are certified through a different organization, you will receive a certificate of completion upon successful passing of the final exam, which you can submit to your governing body for review to be awarded continuing education credits.
If you need any additional help with this process, we'll be happy to give further information.
Yes! An instalment plan with 6-monthly AND 6-monthly payments is available. Please note that all Canadians using the payment plans MUST pay via Stripe rather than PayPal (hello, CRA!).
PLEASE NOTE: There is a 7-Day refund policy. If you request a refund, we will check in with you to see if there is anyway we can best support you - as that's what we're here to do and truly want you to succeed with it! But, if we cannot resolve the issue, we'll happily provide the refund.
- Coach a postpartum person back to exercise and better core and pelvic floor health after pregnancy with CONFIDENCE
- Understand how to assess and progress a client with Diastasis Recti
- Know how to modify workouts for someone with pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, or pelvic pain
- Get comfortable progressing a client back to high intensity exercise, running, and high impact work
- Know how to program effective strength training workouts for early or later postpartum patients
"This course gave me deep knowledge to coach postnatal women. Jessie covers every aspect of postpartum challenges of fitness, health, and mindset with expert interviews, lots of educational material, and templates. After you take this course, you will be 100% confident to work with postpartum people without hesitation or fear.”
Nuha Hamdan
Postnatal Fitness Coach
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