My Story...
Perhaps much like you, my desire to have a healthier lifestyle happened as a result of personal crisis.
When I suffered a significant bereavement in my early 30s, the one thing that helped me cope was finding a local pilates class and committing to going every single week. There was something about going to that studio, feeling safe, completely focused on the rhythm of the practice, the breath, on what my body was doing…it all just helped me feel a bit more human again. Perhaps you know what I mean? It got me thinking…if this can happen to me, maybe I could help other women feel better in their bodies and minds through movement.
So within a year I’d packed in my 9 to 5 job and retrained as a Personal Trainer and Pilates teacher. I started working in gyms all around South and Central London, teaching classes and 1:1 clients. I was finally beginning to feel like myself again. And although these spaces were definitely steering me in the right direction, it was all beginning to feel a bit too ‘off the peg’ – a bit one size fits all.
I noticed that some people were feeling intimidated, self conscious maybe? Not only was I sensing this, but I heard my female clients saying the same thing. I felt I wanted to provide a place where women felt seen, empowered and comfortable to get fitter without feeling judged or ‘less than’.
So when the opportunity presented itself to move to Hampshire, I grabbed it with both hands and launched my own Pilates & Fitness classes within our community setting. This brought like minded women together and provided a safe accepting space where we could celebrate our differences, feel seen, have fun and get fitter in the process. Perhaps that’s how you have ended up reading this, because you’re seeking a wellness practice designed specifically for you, not one which is a ‘one size fits all’ package? And with a tribe who ‘gets you’?
When Covid hit I sensed that midlife women needed a wellness community more than ever, so I pivoted online and created ‘Menofit with Jules’ , a one stop wellness membership for women navigating menopause and beyond. Further training in pelvic floor rehab also means that I can offer women a deeper service, through my specialised Menopause and Pelvic Floor Restore Programmes.
I feel really privileged to be able to support women, just like you, through these important life stages, where our focus is very much on ageing well, having fun through fitness and connection, and doing the deep work where needed to truly get the results that you deserve.