Joanna M Wellness

22/10/2026

Who said supporting your hormones had to be serious?

This morning I thought I'd squeeze in a little Pilates to get the feel good hormones flowing.

My dogs had other ideas!

Every time I attempted a push-up, I got a face full of puppy kisses instead.

But actually, I'm not complaining!

Movement can help boost our mood, while cuddling our furry friends can encourage the release of oxytocin, our love hormone. Throw in a bit of laughter and you've got a pretty good start to the day😊

And it's a lovely reminder that looking after ourselves doesn't always have to mean structured workouts, strict routines or doing everything perfectly.

Movement can be fun. It can be messy. It can involve a lot of interruptions and laughter. (Just ask my clients🤣)

It all counts. And sometimes, the joy is just as important as the exercise. ❤️

20/10/2026

It's never too late to start.

But why wait?

I've just spoken to a new client who's 82 and wants to improve her strength, balance and mobility.

How brilliant is that?!

And it's reminded me exactly why I love what I do.

The work we put into our bodies now isn't just about how we feel today. It's about how we want to live in 10, 20 or 30 years' time.

Being able to get up off the floor.
Walk confidently.
Stay active.
Keep doing the things we love.

We can't stop ageing, but we can absolutely influence how we experience it.

And that's why building strength, balance and mobility matters at EVERY age.

Your future self will thank you for it. 💛

30/09/2026

There’s a reason so many of the women in my classes have been with me for years.

Yes, we do Pilates. We work on strength, mobility, core and pelvic floor health, and I adapt what we do to support our changing bodies through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

But there’s another part of my classes that I think is just as important.

The women.💛

The chats. The laughs. The advice. The coffees and drinks. And being surrounded by other women at a similar stage of life who just get it.

Because finding movement you enjoy, with people you enjoy doing it with, is what keeps you coming back.

And ultimately, consistency is what makes the difference.

My new Positive Change Pilates class in Welwyn starts tomorow.

Comment CLASS and I’ll send you the details.

29/09/2026

For me, Pilates has always been about so much more than the physical.

Yes, it is amazing for building strength, supporting our bones, our core and pelvic floor, and keeping our bodies moving well through menopause and beyond.

But my classes are also somewhere to let go, vent, laugh, release and unwind.

Women need community and connection. Especially in menopause!

We need spaces where we can just be ourselves, have a moan, have a laugh and leave feeling better than when we walked in.

My clients will happily tell you that they complain their way through my classes 😂 but they leave feeling amazing.

And really, that’s what I want my classes to be.

A place to get stronger, yes. But also a place to feel good.

My new class in Welwyn starts this Thursday!

Comment CLASS and I’ll send you the details.

28/09/2026

"She helped put my body back together.”

I absolutely love this (& my client!). 💛

I’ve taught Pilates for 8 years now, and one of the things I love most about it is being able to adapt it to what our bodies need.

Life changes.
Our bodies change.
We go through perimenopause and menopause.
We get injured.
We have operations.
We have times when we feel strong and times when we need a little more support.

And our movement needs to change with us.

That’s always been at the heart of how I teach.

I want the women who come to my classes to feel stronger and more confident in their bodies, but also to know that they’re being taught by someone who understands the changes their bodies are going through.

Which is why hearing these words from one of my amazing clients means so much. 😍

And the timing is rather perfect because I have a new Positive Change Pilates class starting this week in Welwyn.

Pilates, strength and functional movement, designed specifically for women in midlife.

If you’d like to join us, send me a message and I’ll send you the details.

24/09/2026

Excited to share that I'm starting a new Pilates class in Welwyn✨

Pilates – evolved for midlife.

✔ Small, supportive classes (so you’re never lost in a crowd)
✔ Individual guidance and attention
✔ Pelvic floor–informed movement
✔ Designed with menopause in mind
(bone density, muscle strength, recovery)

Book here ⤵️https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/11ad6d72/?appointmentTypeIds[]=98621214

23/09/2026

Nobody hits perimenopause hoping to become a hormone expert, nutritionist and sleep specialist.

And yet here we are 😬

Googling symptoms. Trying supplements. Tweaking our diets. Wondering whether we should exercise more, exercise less, eat more protein, drink less coffee…

It’s exhausting.

And if you’ve ever wondered why you’re trying so hard and still don’t feel better, it’s not because you’re doing perimenopause wrong.

You were never supposed to know how to do all of this.

There is a simpler way: stop trying to tackle every symptom separately and start looking at the bigger picture — nutrition, sleep, movement, stress and recovery.

Want somewhere simple to start?

Comment SOS and I’ll send you my Hormone SOS.

14/09/2026

So excited to be hosting this menopause
& women's health workshop. 💛

Come join me tomorrow evening!
Rise Gym, Welwyn Garden City
7:00pm
Book you ticket here ⤵️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rise-holistically-with-seed-wellness-exploring-womens-health-tickets

Join us in person to boost your mind, body, and soul with Seed - Welvow, let’s rise holistically together! Exploring Women's Health (Welwyn)

08/09/2026

Last chance to join me for this FREE masterclass❣️

Join here - https://pages.joannamwellness.co/masterclass-registration

02/09/2026

Well, this is rather exciting…

Joanna M Wellness has been chosen as one of The Nation’s Favourite 100 Small Businesses!

And I’m genuinely a little bit chuffed. 💛

When you run a small business, so much of what you do happens behind the scenes.

The ideas, the learning, the late nights, the things that don’t work, the starting again… and the constant belief that what you’re creating can make a difference to someone.

What started with my own experience of perimenopause has grown into a business that allows me to help other women understand what’s happening in their bodies, feel stronger, have more energy and get back to enjoying their lives.

So to have Joanna M Wellness recognised as one of 100 small businesses from across the country feels pretty special.

Thank you to every woman who has trusted me, worked with me, come to a class, joined my community, shared a post or recommended me to a friend.

You’re a huge part of why I get to do what I do. 💛

And apparently… we’re one of the nation’s favourites!

How amazing is that?! (pinch me😍)