LIFT LIKE A MOTHER
Our Postpartum Physiotherapy Exercise Classes in Waterloo, also know as Lift Like A Mother, are designed for mothers looking to safely return to exercise after pregnancy. Led by a pelvic health physiotherapist at Depth Training & Physiotherapy, these sessions combine strength training with pelvic floor and core rehabilitation to support recovery after childbirth.
Life with a newborn is busy, and your body has gone through significant changes. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are and help you gradually rebuild strength so you can return to the activities that matter most to you.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
This program may be a good fit if you:
Are 6 weeks or more postpartum and looking to safely return to exercise
Want guidance from a pelvic health physiotherapist
Experience core weakness, pelvic floor symptoms, or reduced strength after pregnancy
Want a supportive small-group environment with other moms
COMMON POSTPARTUM SYMPTOMS WE HELP WITH
Pregnancy and childbirth place significant demands on the body. Many mothers experience physical changes that can affect strength, comfort, and confidence when returning to activity.
Our Postpartum Physiotherapy Exercise Classes in Waterloo are designed to support recovery from common postpartum concerns, including:
Through guided strength training and physiotherapist-led instruction, we help mothers rebuild strength safely while restoring pelvic floor and core function.
Every participant begins with a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment to ensure the program is appropriate for their individual recovery.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Each class focuses on building strength while integrating pelvic floor and core function into real-world movement. Exercises can be easily modified each week depending on how you are feeling, ensuring the program remains safe and appropriate for your stage of recovery.
Babies are welcome to join you during the sessions, and our team is always happy to help entertain little ones so you can focus on your workout.
8-week program
1 session per week (60 minutes)
Small groups of 5–8 participants
Strength-based training with specific pelvic health considerations
Babies are welcome to attend
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must:
Be at least 6 weeks postpartum
Complete a Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Assessment at DEPTH prior to joining the program
The assessment allows your physiotherapist to establish a baseline, identify any pelvic health considerations, and ensure the program is appropriate for your recovery.
COST
$40 per class
Many extended health benefit plans allow these sessions to be claimed under physiotherapy. Please check with your insurance provider.
COMMITMENT
Because these sessions run as a structured small-group program, registration is for the full 8-week session. Classes often fill quickly due to limited group sizes.
BOOK YOUR PELVIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
All participants must complete a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment before joining the Lift Like A Mother Postpartum Physiotherapy Exercise Class.
After your assessment, your physiotherapist will help guide you into the next available session.