I started to jump rope in February 2021 - I realised not long after that I had to wear a pad as I would leak from the jumping. I came across a room on Clubhouse, where Thelma was talking all things menopause, peri-menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction. She told me to stop jumping rope for now and advised I work on my pelvic floor. I started a 12 week course with her, where I was given a series of exercises and nutritional advice . By week 11, eager to see my progress, I picked up my rope and did a short session pad free. To my amazement, not a single drop (leak) in sight where previously I would definitely have leaked. Thank you Thelma. You are a legend!

#FoodIsHealing. I understood that my postnatal journey was always going to be a marathon and not a sprint. My happiness, confidence and health was all restored without the need for super high-impact exercises and/or silly sit ups that can be detrimental to postnatal mums.

I have been through five rounds of IVF. Four of those all completely starting a fresh. I had to stop and take stock of what was going on with my body. Thelma didn’t bombard me with meal plans and exercise plans. She gave me options. Now I realise I had to navigate MYSELF out of this mess but I has someone to GUIDE me and hold me accountable. This wasn’t about going on a diet it was changing the way I think about my body from the inside out and changing my mindset - which is still a work in progress. I will still make mistakes but I will only move forwards not backwards.

Thelma specialises in ladies and babies! I worked with her post two c-sections (one emergency, one planned). Felt like I’d been hit by a truck after both but got there! She is an utter beaut of a human being and has worked with a lot of mums in the Wapping, London area.

I second Thelma Mensah too! Helped me after my second child! Focusing on a holistic approach and really got you healing the pelvic floor. I still use my breathing and engage my core when I pick the kids up. Plus, she is a lot of fun.

Seeing the results and progress such as the ability to increase weights and not being able to imagine that lifting 4.5kg would be achievable by week 12! The support from Thelma, checking in with us as a group and individually educating us on the right food for maintaining good gut health, giving us motivational and encouraging videos and words and supplementary workouts, were all brilliant.”

For my mamas out there, my belly STILL looked pregnant two years after having my daughter until I did some research and found out I had Diastastasis Recti (ab separation). That’s why every mama needs to have @after9lifestyle in their life for their postpartum fitness journey. She educates you on the REAL about rebuilding core strength and the right foods to consume. Nutrition is KEY (I can still hear her drilling this into my ears).

The core muscles in my stomach have definitely become stronger as my back pain is almost gone - a massive improvement to when I started the course! I also feel a lot more relaxed overall and the course has helped me to improve my breathing technique.

I have learnt so much from Thelma as she is willing to share her expert knowledge and answer any questions I’ve had. Her tips on nutrition are excellent and her dedication is clear. Plus her no nonsense, but fun approach is just the right mix. Thelma is a committed personal trainer - I can’t recommend her enough. I will be continuing with her as I develop my new hot body while maintaining a health and balanced diet.

Thelma listened and tailored a programme that not only helped me recover my body but also recover my self-confidence.

This program with the help of Thelma has literally changed my life. Pregnancy and giving birth was so challenging that I had lost the confidence to my body. Thanks to Thelma, I feel that I am a stronger healthier, centred version of myself. I have discovered how strong, focused and determined I am. This is way beyond traditional sports coaching - Thelma has given me the opportunity to realise that my determination and strengths are unshakable!