Testimonials
I trained with Julie throughout my first pregnancy and had a wonderful experience. Initially I sought her out for strength training because my goal was to maintain my strength throughout pregnancy, but I ended up learning so much about my body and specifically my pelvic floor as well. The breathing techniques I learned served me so well during labor. I felt very prepared and attribute so much of that to the labor prep I did with Julie. One of my friends is currently pregnant, and I described my work with Julie as one of the best things I did to prepare. She is kind, knowledgeable, and empathetic and I would recommend her to anyone!
Working with Julie during my 3rd pregnancy was so valuable. She is very knowledgeable, flexible, and passionate. She went above and beyond to make sure I was having a physically and emotionally healthy pregnancy through movement, exercise, meditation, etc! The birth prep work was incredible!!!! I was able to manage my pain and the emotional roller coaster of the unexpected during labor better than ever before. I felt prepared and confident leading up to labor and delivery. Highly recommend!
Strong Body Strong Mama was so incredibly helpful! Julie is very knowledgeable, personable and accessible. My only regrets is that I didn’t find her sooner in my pregnancy. It would have been such a gift to have that kind of support and tips from the very beginning. I learned a lot of information, all of which I used during our birthing process. I also signed up for Julie’s postpartum group and yet again, wasn’t disappointed. She really explains why building certain muscles first is so important in the recovery process and tells us how to do it. I have seen amazing results in my abs and I so appreciate how I can always ask her for input and suggestions.
Just wanted to give a huge thank you to Julie for her amazing help with my pelvic floor recovery after baby number two! My little guy is 13 weeks now and I just went back to my boot camp class. I felt strong and ready—no leaking or pain like I had after my first baby. I’m so glad I found Julie and will definitely reconnect for any future pregnancies. She’s a wealth of knowledge and a great resource!
Julie is an extremely knowledgeable and professional Prenatal and postnatal coach and trainer. I was so fortunate to have found her during my second pregnancy as she helped me prepare for the birth of my baby. Her focus on breathing techniques, pelvic floor exercises, and strength training gave me more confidence for child birth and also made me feel so much more healthy and prepared for this pregnancy. The training she provided made me much more in tune with my body as well. She is caring, attentive to personal needs, and is truly focused on the clients well being and results. I wish that every mama could work with Julie! She is a wonderful person and mama herself and I can’t wait to get started on my postpartum work with her!
With all of the knowledge and support from Julie, I felt confident and comfortable throughout the birth process.
I’m so grateful that I found Julie and got connected to so many other awesome ladies who could share their previous birth experiences. I was scared, didn’t have many resources, had previous pelvic door dysfunction, had a bad experience with my OB and really needed everything Julie was able to offer! Thank you, Julie, for helping me through this entire process!
I have been working with Julie for several months. She was recommended to me by my doula after I confirmed I had diastasis recti. Julie as been amazing to work with, is is very knowledgeable, very friendly and a great support. I have seen great progress since working with Julie and highly recommend anyone who wants to prepare for birth or is looking to heal and regain strength postpartum work with Julie. It’s so important to work your body in a safe and proper way after giving birth and Julie can help you do that. I can’t say enough about her and always look forward to our next session !
I started working with Julie when I was 18 weeks pregnant and I had such an incredible experience with prenatal fitness and preparing for labour. She was extremely supportive and a great mentor. I felt confident mentally and physically and was able to achieve the birth that I had wanted. I am now 8 weeks postpartum and have been working with Julie for 5 weeks on strengthening my core and pelvic floor with intention movement. Again, Julie has been a great resource for both my physical and mental health! I’d recommend working with Julie in a heartbeat as her expertise has really been invaluable.
I highly recommend Strong Body Strong Mama! Julie was fantastic helping me recover since having my diastasis rectic. I feel connected again in my core and stronger with her workouts. I had never had personal fitness training before. I was happy to find Julie both professional and very knowledgeable in her field as well as warm and friendly. She made me feel comfortable but also would challenge me. She had realistic expectations to what my body was capable of yet challenged me enough to grow stronger and feel better. Highly recommend!:)
I’ve learned so much about the physiology of exercise when it comes to pregnancy from someone who is an expert in the area (Strong Body Strong Mama Julie Leonard you rock!) She has helped me to learn so much about my body and this process and to think about the long-term effects and not just how much I feel like I can accomplish while still pregnant. Ladies- pregnancy is unique. You will be thankful if you take the time to learn from someone who knows how to cater and teach just what your body is going through. Don’t settle for the standard workouts when your body needs more focused attention.
I found Julie through a mutual friend and from the first assessment, I knew she was exactly what I needed. She identified that my breathing was in my chest instead of diaphragmatic and everything she taught me complimented my previous training! Fast forward to birth day when labor was significantly shorter and I was able to incorporate all of the breathing and opening techniques. A nurse mentioned that it was the most controlled birth she’s seen in 23 years!
Julie is very knowledgeable and a phenomenal instructor. Would highly recommend and of her classes/courses!
After my first postpartum session with Julie, I knew I made the right choice. I learned so much about anatomy, structure and overall function. Our bodies go through a lot during pregnancy and birth and Julie helped me build a strong foundation to which I can slowly return to my normal exercise. I wish I would have worked with Julie while I was pregnant but will make it a priority for my next baby. I 10/10 suggest going to Julie!!
Julie is an amazing coach and just wants the best for you. She teaches you things that are so important for the “fourth trimester”. Every single mother should have someone like Julie on your side teaching and cheering you on in the recovery after childbirth!
You really helped me understand how to push the breath down. I really can’t thank you enough for your help. Truly life changing.
To be honest, this is really the first time I knew about the inner workings and importance of strengthening and this was my third child! I have always been a runner and gotten right back into things after birth, which absolutely (in retrospect) was not always the best idea. I learned so much about the importance of self-care this time around and listening to my body (not the drill sergeant that tends to be in my head!). Julie was knowledgeable yet relatable – she talked in a way that really helped me visualize and understand my body and the changes that pregnancy brings on.
My OB was so impressed with my pushing and he was out after only 20 minutes of pushing! Thanks for all the support!
Julie’s pre-natal and postpartum workouts were essential to my birth prep and recovery. She provides the help you didn’t know you needed! Julie provided weekly workouts that included pelvic floor exercises, core workouts, mental prep, and stretches – all tailored to your specific needs. After just 4 weeks of working with Julie postpartum, my core is already stronger. I’m glad I found her!
I wish I would have been working with her my whole pregnancy. I learned so much from her. I felt connected and strong in my body that was changing rapidly. I loved the workouts and birth practice. The change I noticed the most was my mindset. I was motivated to stay active and felt stronger physically and mentally. The other change I noticed was that I stopped peeing when I sneezed! She knows her stuff! We share a passion for everything pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The ongoing conversation with her about a positive pregnancy and birth experience was so important. I had my baby, all natural using the squat bar with inspiration from Julie.