Donna Health & Wellbeing Coaching

12/01/2025

This week I completed my Pilates diploma🎉A nice little addition to offer to my existing classes and 1:1 fitness clients, including some help for my massage clients to help ease pain and strengthen core/body💪

Here is a little pilates core flow if you'd like to ease into the year with some gentle movement - safe for fellow Lipoedema ladies, beginners and recovery.

I'll be sharing a few short fitness videos over on Youtube so hit like and subscribe on there so you don't miss out.

https://youtu.be/cp7oGeC90PM?si=x6QtKUuEiXBcJNFT

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Today we roll the mat out for a short Pilates core practice. Grab your compression leggings, some water and your mat.Beginner friendly workout, or to feel go...

24/09/2024

Is virtual training still 'on trend'?

Over this past year a few of my online clients are now seeing me face to face, its great for motivation and to have human connection.

Although time seems to be limited these days and prioritising just 30 minutes out of your day or week for restoration movement or exercise seems to be at the bottom of the list... unless you commit and pay for a coach.

But, the benefits of creating time for yourself in a busy world is vital for your overall wellbeing, stress relief, body composition, hormone regulation, mobility and mental clarity.

I'm curious, do you participate in free online training/yoga, do you prefer spending to commit or are you back to face to face movement now?
Let me know....

(BTW, I do have some free mobility and stretch videos 😉)

12/08/2024

💫 Coming Soon 💫
As of mid September I'll be offering appointments for Massage, Injury specific sport therapy & exercise plans for recovery.
Over the next few weeks I will be gathering details for future clients who are in need of a treatment/plan from me.
If you are interested in monthly maintenance massage treatments or guidance on rehab training go ahead and register your details on the link in comments 👇🏻

I will be sending out monthly appointment slots and link to my calendar to book in, go ahead and register your interest.
✨Massage, Portsmouth based only.
✨Exercise plans available via Zoom.

🤸🏼‍♀️Going forward I will have some openings for rehab exercise plans, 1:1 pilates based fitness for injury prevention and group workshops.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Corporate wellbeing will still run along side my offerings.

Donna ☺️

01/08/2024

💫I'm back 💫
As of September I'll be offering appointments for Massage, Injury specific sport therapy & exercise plans for recovery.
Over the next few weeks I will be gathering details for future clients who are in need of a treatment/plan from me.
If you are interested in monthly maintenance massage treatments or guidance on rehab training go ahead and register your details 👇🏼
(Link also in comments)

https://mailchi.mp/23bfba39395a/coming-soon

I will be sending out monthly appointment slots and link to my calendar to book in, go ahead and register your interest.
👉🏼Massage, Portsmouth based only👈🏼
👉🏼Exercise plans available via Zoom👈🏼

🤸🏼‍♀️Going forward I will have some openings for rehab exercise plans, 1:1 pilates based fitness for injury prevention and group workshops.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Corporate wellbeing will still run along side my offerings.

Donna ☺️

23/01/2023

Spaces still available for Thursday's online workshop. Wind down before bed with me, stretch, breathe, find a moment of calm in your week.
All levels welcome ✨🧘🏽‍♀️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/replenish-refresh-calming-movement-tickets-504596520777

18/01/2023

Yoga as Medicine // Mind & Body healing 🙏🏼

It took me many years to find a yoga practice that I could get into, I remember being a beginner & feeling quite intimidated with not knowing where to go or what to do!!
I went to many classes and instructors before it became a habit ✨

The way I coach through my classes is ideal for a beginner, start to slow down the breath & be mindful of each movement as we stretch and release tension stored in the body.

Last year I added an additional qualification that I can offer for my class attendees, Polyvagal theory yoga to help heal the endocrine system ✨
My idea this year is to offer monthly workshops that you can join & take away small parts of the sessions to input into your busy schedule.

Next online workshop will be on Thursday 26th January, 8pm.

✨Ideal for beginners, take time to add some calm into your week😁

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/replenish-refresh-calming-movement-tickets-504596520777

07/01/2023

First event for 2023.... Take time out of your busy schedule with my slow evening movement practice.
This workshop is a guided evening stretch and mobility flow to help ease your muscles and mind into relaxation with gentle movement and breathwork before bed.

Perfect for total beginners and anyone looking for an introduction to a yoga practice 🙏🏼

Going into the NY I feel a lot of us have gone back to living a manic lifestyle and have all wheels spinning at 100mph again, I recognise when it’s time to heal that nervous system and now help my clients find moments of calm when its needed the most.

Date - Thursday 26th January
Time - 20:00
Location - Online, in the comfort of your own home

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/replenish-refresh-calming-movement-tickets-504596520777

Take time out of your busy schedule with my slow evening movement practice

04/01/2023

Happy NY! I am sharing my 5 day free movement challenge with you all 🤩start when you are ready to ease back into gentle exercise.

Join this five day movement challenge to mobilise your body safely, build a strong foundation to really start moving in a gentle way that promotes overall wellbeing.

Ideal for beginners and anyone returning back to exercise, all low impact and under 20 minutes to help you feel in tune with your body and start exercising with me at home.
Day 1 Mobility work
Day 2 Ab Workout
Day 3 Yogafitness
Day 4 HIIT workout
Day 5 Stretch flow

Enjoy ✨

Free home exerciseMove with Donna YouTube Move to feel good, empowered and find positive mental clarity towards your body and mind. My content is low impact, ideal for beginners and can be completed in the comfort of your own home.Low impact movement, 15-40 minutes of home exercise for beginners to....

23/12/2022

Rainy day for a stretch 🤸‍♀️Over the years of coaching I've found this time of the year back niggles start to kick in due to sitting or traveling.
Today I've uploaded a 20 min hips & lower back stretch flow. 'Move with Donna' over on YT✌🏼save it for when you need it (link below) Low impact and lipoedema friendly ✨

I'm feeling hopeful & ready for the next year ahead, we've all had a rough few years to navigate through. I know my nervous system is in need for some r&r, and I'm listening, incoming....down time 🙏🏼🙂

Have a wonderful festive season to all 🎄💫❣️

https://www.movewithdonna.uk/youtubemovewithdonna

16/12/2022

🥄🥄Spoon Theory/Method & Returning back to movement 🙂

💥Energy management technique used for those with an inflammatory autoimmune condition, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Cancer rehab, Longcovid, post viral infection, Lipoedema, Chrones, POTs, Endometriosis/PCOS, Heart Conditions, Migraines.... just to name a few!

Especially when it comes down to movement / light exercise again 🙏🏼 Energy management is 🔑 we are all so different with how we tolerate tasks in day to day life and stresses. Listen to YOUR body.
Take small moments of the day to move using bodyweight and breathwork, don't go hard and all in with a 45min+ hiit class...!
I started with 10 minutes of yoga or a walk, built up another rep or added a few minutes every 2 weeks (I'm now 4 years in).
Rest before you tire with exercise, post excursion malaise can hit up to 72 hours after over doing things/exercise.
Keep a diary of your energy

Replenish those 🥄🥄🥄 with rest, trying your best with a sleep routine, keep an eye on hormonal cycle phases, maybe look in to your nutrition/hydration (are you eating enough to restore your body?)

Have a good weekend..... And look after your energy when returning back to exercise
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14/12/2022

Lovely review from two attendees of my weekly Stretch & Stability class🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️

Time taken to wind down, activate smaller muscle groups to help with balance & work on general mobility as we go through life.

Coming soon in Drayton/Farlington ➡️ in-person Chair Yoga & Gentle Stretch weekly class 🙌🏼
Just securing the venue (potentially Friday AM) more updates soon ✨

Send me a direct message for details or comment below if you're interested in joining.

12/12/2022

Over the years of coaching I've helped others make small changes in their lifestyle that have had a huge impact on health & weightloss related goals.

When it comes to hormones I've noticed from my own experience (& 1:1's) how these certain triggers can cause imbalances as we reach peri menopause.

➡️ Swipe across for triggers that may be causing your hormones to be out of whack, & tips on how you can make lifestyle changes to help ease the offset of horrid symptoms.

✨ Movement
✨ Sleep
✨ Stress
✨ Nutrition
✨ Tracking
✨ Find Joy

What would you like to improve?

Don't wait until the new year to start, try to implement small changes now. Trust me you'll feel better 🙏🏼

If you require some help & accountability do let me know ✨ My 6 week lifestyle course starting in the NY - Link in comments for extra details 💃

Listen to my podcast episode on exercise and your hormones here;
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IRp9G4IkJ5NCgitU1VfbP?si=zE6EhV8QRYSGMDUdf5tSqQ&utm_source=copy-link