SOMA - Prenatal and Postnatal Movement and Exercise Specialist | Functional Fitness & Sports Performance Coaching for Females

I highly recommend SOMA. Niamh is so knowledgeable and professional but is also such an excellent teacher. She taught me how to regain strength and function after both of my children. She was also amazing at supporting me to minimise pain and discomfort when I had pelvic girdle pain during my first pregnancy. Niamh guided me step by step through each stage and the videos were detailed and easy to follow. I feel ready to safely progress to other areas of fitness now that I’ve regained my core strength. I wish more postpartum trainers would take this approach - slow and steady wins the race.

I have had the privilege of working with Niamh on my personal physical strength for my pelvic floor and abdominals (diastasis recti) for almost a year, and it has been transformative. As a dance professional who campaigns for better information, support and opportunities for Mums who have body-based careers, Niamh’s skill set is rare and highly sought. Not only has she excellent knowledge as a pre and postnatal exercise specialist, her understanding of the dance world and busy working Mum’s lives means that her approach and guidance is expert.Niamh and I have had sessions over video conferencing which is brilliant as she can show me replays of some of the movements so I can see where my body is moving differently. This use of technology is fantastic for busy working Mums as I feel finally able to fit it in. This is enhanced by our main method of interaction via the TrainHeroic app. This means that I can work on exercises bespoke to me at home or in the gym, knowing that I’m getting exactly what my body needs, rather than generic support.

Niamh has really helped me with strengthening & pain relief postpartum. Following a programme on the Train Heroic app gives me the routine I need to make time for my exercises & the videos are really helpful. During 1-1 sessions, Niamh takes the time to figure out the root cause of areas of pain, tackling issues that have been ongoing for years. She is great to work with & always very encouraging, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.