Inside our studio, we empower expecting and postpartum mamas with safe, effective, and sweat-worthy workouts designed to keep you strong during pregnancy and support healing and rebuilding after birth. We understand the unique needs of this chapter and offer a thoughtful, guided path back to fitness - on your terms, at your pace.
A dedicated space for postpartum mamas that offers far more than fitness - we provide a vital space for physical, emotional, and community support during one of the most transformative times in a woman’s life.
Through expert-led classes, you can safely strengthen your bodies, ease discomfort, and support healing before and after birth. Just as importantly, we nurture mental wellness through mindfulness, breath work, and a supportive environment that helps reduce stress and anxiety. In a season that often demands so much, our studio becomes a sanctuary - a space to prioritize self-care, feel empowered, and be reminded that you don’t have to navigate motherhood alone.
It’s never too late, whether you’re 6 weeks or 6 years postpartum. We are honoured to be a part of your journey!
Return To Fitness
In this private session, you’ll learn about some of the changes that have occurred over the last 9 months and why it’s important to ease back into your new and powerful postpartum body.
More InfoRitual +1
This class is designed for new moms who are at least 8 weeks postpartum and cleared from their doctor to start exercising again.
More InfoStrength +1
Rebuild and redefine your strength at your own pace. This class will offer functional strength exercises taught with medium/heavy weights.
More InfoMega Mama
This class is designed to target your core and pelvic floor and to teach you how to safely modify in our regular MEGA classes. All movements are safe for pre and postnatal women.
More InfoMeet our Mama Fitual Trainers:
Chalnessa Eames
Pre & Postnatal Specialist
Our founder, Chalnessa has been diving into pre and postnatal fitness specifically women’s pelvic health since 2016. Her vision is to create a space for women to move smartly through their pregnancies and beyond. Education is our strongest resource and we are passionate about share it all with you.
Megan Ruud
Pre & Postnatal Specialist
In 2015, Megan graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, majoring in Athletic Therapy.
She specializes in prenatal and postpartum. She works along with her clients to work through the many issues that may arise during such a dynamic time in their lives. Working with prenatal clients gives her the opportunity to help women prepare and strengthen their bodies for the changes that they are about to experience. This is done by using exercises to address specific issues such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis rectus abdominis and any other postpartum issues the may arise.
Sari Hochman
Fitual +1
Sari graduated with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and is registered with the College of Occupational Therapist of Manitoba and a member of the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists. She is a Certified Sleep Consultant with the Family Sleep Institute. Along with her specialty in Occupational Therapy she is a yoga instructor and a trainer for MEGA and Flow +1 here at The Fitual.
Jamie Wheaton Donaldson
The Fitual Advisor
Since graduating with her Physiotherapy degree in 2008 from the University of Manitoba, Jamie has worked in private practice treating a variety of orthopaedic and pelvic health concerns.
She has a special interest in (and really a passion for) women and men's pelvic health. Since 2011, She has travelled across Canada and the United States completing postgraduate training relating to urinary and bowel incontinence, sexual health and pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, menopause, prostate pain among other dysfunctions for both men and women. She especially loves to treat prenatal women for pelvic girdle pain, labour and delivery preparation as well as postpartum recovery including abdominal separation and pelvic floor reconditioning.
Andie Welsh
Pre and Postnatal specialist / Registered Nurse BN