Welcome to Birth & Body
Empowering Your Postpartum Experience
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Join The Play Café - South End for interactive playtime, bouncy castles, and a relaxing café experience. Perfect for toddlers and parents in Sudbury!
Our Classes
Wear Me Wednesday
Connect and Refresh
What You'll Experience: A beautiful walk in the woods, with your baby snug in a carrier or sling, perfect for mid-week rejuvenation.
Special Features: Connect with nature and other moms, promoting wellness and bonding. Lexi is a baby wearing educator and doula and will be there to help out when needed!
Your Benefit: A sense of community, connection, and the calming embrace of nature.
Price: $15
Mom Fit
Functional Fitness for Motherhood
What You'll Experience: A fitness class focusing on functional strength, cardio, mobility, and relaxation, tailored for postpartum moms.
Special Features: A supportive environment with all necessary equipment provided, plus snacks and coffee.
Your Benefit: Enhanced physical strength, mobility, and a moment of relaxation in your busy life as a mom with your baby.
Price: $15
Stroller Fit
Stroller Fit
At Birth & Body, we believe in the power of fresh air and community to rejuvenate and strengthen postpartum moms. Led by Lexi, our Stroller Fit classes are more than just a workout; they're an opportunity to connect with your baby, nature, and other moms in a supportive and empowering environment.
8 Week
Baby Wellness Package
Nurturing Bonds, Nourishing Beginnings: A 7-Week Family Wellness Series
Baby Bounce Dance
With Micaela
Join us at Dance Evolution for an unforgettable experience with our Baby Bounce Dance class taught by the lovely Micaela. It's not just a dance class; it's a celebration of motherhood, movement, and the magical bond between you and your baby. Set in the vibrant atmosphere of Dance Evolution, this class promises laughter, fitness, and unforgettable memories.
What We Offer: A unique 45-minute class that combines the joy of dance with the benefits of baby-wearing. Designed for new parents, this class is the perfect blend of activity and bonding, set to uplifting music that will have both you and your baby smiling from start to finish.
Why It's Special: Baby Bounce Dance is more than just a workout; it's an opportunity to connect with your baby, meet other parents, and express yourself through movement. It's a safe, supportive, and joy-filled environment where you can enjoy being active while keeping your baby close.
Your Takeaway: Strengthened bonds, improved mood, and a fun-filled break in your week. Experience the unique joy of moving to the music with your baby snug against you, all while getting a great workout!
Class Details
Join Us: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Location: Dance Evolution, 129 Elm St., Sudbury - @danceevolutionsudbury
Investment: $100 for 4 classes. Commitment is key to building bonds and routines - must sign up for all 4 sessions.
Step into the Rhythm of Motherhood with Baby Bounce Dance
Lexi, Micaela, Tay and the Birth & Body team invite you to step away from the routine and into a world of joy, rhythm, and connection. Our Baby Bounce Dance class is designed to nurture the bond between you and your baby, support your postpartum journey, and introduce you to a community of parents just like you.
Stay Connected for More Fun and Tips:
Instagram: @lexi_birth.and.body
Facebook: @birthandbody
Secure Your Dance Spot Today
Spaces in our Baby Bounce Dance class are limited to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience for all participants. Don’t miss this chance to make memories, meet new friends, and enjoy the benefits of dance with your baby
Infant Massage Classes
With Steph Leduc
Join us at Birth & Body for a heartwarming series of Infant Massage Classes, led by the talented Stephanie Leduc, a certified Infant Massage Instructor and RMT. Held in the welcoming space of Dance Evolution Studio 1, these classes are a beautiful opportunity to deepen the bond with your baby through the power of touch.
🌿 Embrace the Art of Infant Massage
What We Offer: Five enriching sessions dedicated to teaching you the gentle art of infant massage. Each class is designed to not only foster a deeper connection between you and your baby but also to provide numerous health benefits for your little one.
Why It's Special: Under Stephanie's expert guidance, you'll learn massage techniques that can soothe and relax your baby, helping to alleviate common discomforts like gas and colic. These sessions are more than just instructional; they're a sanctuary for you and your baby to relax, bond, and grow together.
Your Takeaway: By the end of the series, you'll have mastered a valuable set of massage skills that will continue to benefit both you and your baby for years to come. Plus, the classes offer a wonderful chance to meet and connect with other parents on a similar journey.
Class Details
When? Wednesdays, 11 AM - 12 PM
Where? Dance Evolution Studio 1, @danceevolutionsudbury
Price? Only $169.50 for the entire 5-session series.
Why Join Our Infant Massage Classes?
🌟 Strengthen the Bond: Experience the joy and closeness of bonding with your baby through nurturing touch.
🌙 Promote Better Sleep: Help your baby find more peaceful sleep with the relaxing effects of massage.
🍼 Alleviate Discomfort: Learn techniques to soothe common infant discomforts like gas and colic.
👐 Skills for a Lifetime: Acquire a valuable skill set that will continue to enrich your parenting journey.
Meet Your Instructor: Stephanie Leduc
Stephanie brings her expertise as a certified Infant Massage Instructor and Registered Massage Therapist to each class, ensuring a supportive, informative, and gentle learning environment for you and your baby.
Secure Your Spot in Our Next Series
Spaces in our Infant Massage Classes are limited to ensure a personalized and intimate experience for all participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to nurture your bond with your baby and gain invaluable skills.
Starting Solids
With Lisa Gauthier
Join Lisa Gauthier, our experienced Registered Dietitian, in a supportive and interactive three-week course tailored for parents and caregivers of little ones aged 4-12 months who are beginning or ready to start their journey with solid foods.
Class Overview: "Starting Solids" offers an in-depth exploration of the various methods for introducing solid foods to infants. Whether you prefer baby-led weaning, traditional purées, or a combination approach, our sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful feeding.
What You Will Learn:
Feeding Techniques: Discover the benefits and challenges of baby-led weaning, purées, and combo feeding.
Introducing Allergens: Learn safe and effective strategies for introducing potential allergens to your baby.
Nutrition Planning: Create a nutritious meal schedule that supports your infant's health and development.
Practical Tips: Receive real-life tips, education, and tools to confidently manage your baby's transition to solid foods.
Interactive and Hands-On Learning: Our class encourages interactive participation. Feed your little one during the session and apply what you learn in real-time, with guidance and feedback from Lisa. This practical approach ensures you can apply your new skills confidently at home.
Class Details:
Cost: $100 per participant
Duration: 3 Weeks
Format: In-person
Frequency: Classes available throughout the year
Instructor: Lisa Gauthier, Registered Dietitian
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers with infants 4-12 months old
Join Us: Register today to secure your spot in this informative and empowering class. Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention and a quality learning environment.
For more information on class schedules and to register, please visit our website or contact us directly.
Workshops with Carolyn Marshall
The Mama Coach
Welcome to our series of parenting workshops! Join Carolyn Marshall, a seasoned Mama Coach and Registered Nurse, for empowering and educational sessions in Sudbury. Whether you're a new parent or looking to refresh your skills, our workshops are designed to provide you with knowledge, confidence, and support. Explore our range of topics tailored for Northern Ontario families.
Our Workshops
1. Infant CPR and Choking
Overview: Gain critical skills in Infant CPR and emergency choking maneuvers in this essential workshop.
2. Baby Sleep Tips
Overview: Discover effective strategies to improve your baby’s sleep patterns and ensure better rest for your entire family.
3. Summer Safety
Overview: Learn how to keep your children safe and healthy during the summer with tips on hydration, sun protection, water safety, choking and more.
About Carolyn Marshall
With a robust background in pediatric and neonatal intensive care, Carolyn is a multi-certified nurse who specializes in prenatal education, breastfeeding support, and sleep consulting. Her goal is to empower parents with judgment-free, evidence-based guidance throughout their parenting journey.
Other Services
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Core Assessment + Healing Plan
After we have a baby we are often left feeling unsure of how our body is healing. Pregnancy and birth can be hard on our bodies and healing takes time. This appointment is for anyone looking to get back to the lifestyle they desire and feel strong and capable while doing it.
This appointment is done at my studio (Dance Evolution). I get a birth history, a brief medical history and do a hands on *core assessment and a posture check. A plan is then developed to best support you in reaching your goals.
*Core assessment is external. Kinesiologists do not perform internal pelvic floor assessments. Please see a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist for internal assessments and treatments.
$100 - Core Assessment + Personalized Plan (1 hr appointment)
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Surgical Birth Healing
Healing from a surgical birth can be difficult. Once you are ready and your tissues have healed, I can guide you through my step by step process of caring for your scar to bring function back into your core. As incisions heal, restrictions can grow in the core making it harding to connect with the muscles. I will help you re-connect to your core and move in more functional ‘feel-good” ways.
$100 - Scar Care plan and Core rehab (1hr)
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Hypopressives
Have you just been told you have a PROLAPSE? Do you have Diastasis Recti, low back pain or incontinence?
Hypopressives are a technique developed to help you manage the pressures in your core. We all have a pressure inside our core called “Intra-abdominal Pressure” and when this pressure is being misguided by our posture and movements we can experience things like pelvic organ prolaps, diastasis recti, low back pain and acid reflux. The hypopressive breath teaches you how you can use your pressures to heal your core and bring strength and vitality back into your body.
$100 - 1 Hour Training Session + plan
COMING SOON…
Postpartum Core & Floor Program
I am partnering with Ashley Ross, a local Pelvic Health Physiotherapist for a 6 week postpartum Core&Floor Rehab program where we gently work our bodies in nourishing ways to ensure healing and functionality.