I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I go to Maike's weekly pre- and postnatal in-person yoga class every Wednesday morning at Casa Om on Linda Mar. The class is for both pregnant and postpartum mamas, and Maike is currently pregnant herself. There's a lot of focus on core and pelvic floor strength, which is really important for mamas both getting ready for and recovering from birth. It's easy to think of pregnancy and motherhood as the end of your old body and active life as you know it, so it's been amazing to have this safe mothering space to go to every week, surrounded by women who are both active and also mothers. Mamas can bring their infants with them to the mat, and every class you'll see women doing yoga over their babies, sometimes holding their babies during poses, or pausing to tend to them or breastfeed if they need to. It's very Integrated and seamless, and shows me there's a third way where you don't have to choose between being an athlete and being a mama. read more

Maike is amazing! She is kind, warm, and so knowledgeable. I've enjoyed learning from her about how to recover postpartum and her class is so worth it. She's a wonderful person and I highly recommend her services! read more

I recently started attending Maikie's Tuesday morning exercise class, and I am very happy with my experience so far! What I love most is the outdoor setting and the wonderful community of fellow mamas. The fact that it's baby-friendly is a huge bonus, being able to wear my baby in a carrier while working out makes all the difference. This class is perfect for me because I can prioritize my fitness while still including my little one. I can't recommend it enough! read more

Maike is amazing. I've worked with many personal trainers throughout my adulthood and I'm thoroughly impressed by her ability to observe and recognize the needs of her clients. Her demeanor, professionalism, and just everything about her allowed me to be vulnerable and trusting because I was going through a "postpartum- help me find my pre-baby bod phase" read more

I met Maike in the fall of 2019. She stumbled upon my ceramics studio and while chatting she let me know she was a health coach specializing in working with pregnant women and new mamas. I was about 6 months pregnant and decided to do some sessions with her. Maike was very friendly, accommodating on time and location for working out, and knowledgeable. I appreciated her explaining correct posture and movement for each exercise. When it came time to give birth I felt strong and confident and that was mainly due to the sessions with Maike. I highly recommend contacting her if you are looking to get some safe, informed exercise during pregnancy and beyond! read more

Great postpartum workout!! Maike is very knowledgeable about exercises targeting pre and postpartum stages. Highly recommend for any new moms looking to get back into working out. read more

Maike is knowledgeable, her voice is super soothing (a huge plus don't you think), and accessible when I had some detailed questions! I really appreciate her heart to help mamas like me that just want to be able to do things normally again like jump or run read more

Maike's group fitness classes were awesome. She is very knowledgeable about post partum fitness and it was so good for my mental health to work out with other moms outside. The best part is baby can come! read more

Maike is incredible. She is body positive, encouraging w/o judgement, focused on rebuilding postpartum, and incredibly calming. She is 100% relatable as a mom to two littles, and often shows the balancing act that all moms can relate to. Her on-demand program not only is flexible such that it can fit in my schedule, but there majority of the classes range from 6-15 minutes (you can do additional reps for a longer workout), and I find myself being able to more easily slide them in between work meetings. Her program feels attainable, and most importantly, focused on what I was looking for most -- rebuilding my core post 3 kiddos. I couldn't recommend Maike more for someone looking for a postpartum program. She's relatable, and incredibly well versed in all thing related to the postpartum / mom's body! read more

Met Maike in a class a couple years back. Her energy and commitment to making sure people are enjoying themselves and getting a good workout(and doing it properly!) is palpable! Since then I have taken countless classes with her from strength, to yoga to HIIT. She even taught a yoga class for my friends and I the morning of my wedding. Thank you for making working out so much fun and being such a positive force, Maike! read more

Maike Mancuso - Health Coach Near Me

I've been training with Maike since before, during, and after my pregnancy. In fact, she was training me while she was pregnant herself! Her workouts make me feel strong, flexible, and healthy. Her advice helped me have an easy pregnancy and labor. She exudes a positive energy so it's easy to follow her example. read more

Maike Mancuso - 3 days before going into labor! - Health Coach Near Me

I trained with Maike pre and post pregnancy. First time mom and I was very hesitant to workout at first. She showed me simple and effective workouts that helped me out so much!! After I had my baby we went back to work together. We focused a lot on my postpartum recovery and she got me feeling like myself again (minus the lack of sleep from having a newborn). She is super knowledgeable and was always super encouraging. I love referring her to my soon to be mommy friends read more

I started working 1on1 with Maike ~7 months postpartum and she not only helped me to get my workout confidence back, but also introduced me to something I had never done before: weight lifting! She's super knowledgeable, was very accommodating to both my chronic back issues as well as the simple fact I hadn't worked out in a looong time. Loved her energy and the right balance of motivating me / pushing my limits without being overly demanding. Can highly recommend her! read more

I have so much gratitude for Maike as a yoga teacher and trainer. She is very talented and well versed on the human body. Her practice is calming and supportive. She radiates positivity and kindness. As a mother of two small children, I was experiencing so many tight areas and back pain. After only a few weeks, I feel so much stronger and capable. She has helped me fall back in love with yoga while also feeling comfortable where I'm at in my journey. If you're thinking about doing something for yourself through Maike, do it! read more

I've attended Maike's pre/postnatal classes at Casa Om, and I've enjoyed them very much. She creates a very welcoming and low pressure environment. And she is knowledgeable on appropriate adjustments for Moms in all different stages. read more

Maike is amazing! As a physical therapist I was looking for a trainer that truly understood the pelvic floor and the changes that my body was going through during pregnancy and the modifications that needed to be made during and after. She gets it's not only as a trainer, but as a mamma of two. She meets you right where you are, which is exactly what I needed during challenging days. She is extremely knowledgeable and cares deeply about each individual she works with. I only wish I could work out with her more. If you have the opportunity to connect and work with Maike do not hesitate, you will not regret it. read more

I've trained with Maike for years and cannot recommend her highly enough! We've trained together long before I was pregnant, through pregnancy, and now postpartum. She has an incredible skill in tailoring workouts to the just-right level of challenge so you push yourself while staying healthy and strong. After an ACL repair surgery she kept me moving with thoughtful modifications that definitely helped my recovery. What's more, she truly cares about her clients and their well being. Her encouragement and suggestions for realistic goals in postpartum life have been so helpful in keeping me motivated and active. Sign up for her classes - you'll love them! read more

I started with Maike's 7 day meditation program. It was eye opening for me in many ways. I can probably write an essay on how Maike has helped me in such a short period. Most of all she has helped me to slow down and focus on making the time for myself. She's helped me to uncover the layers that I was fighting so hard to uncover. Maike genuinely cares about her clients and their needs. Whether you are looking to train, meditate, or find that inner balance I recommend giving her a try. read more

I worked with Maike 3 months postpartum to get back into working out. She's also a mom and was super knowledgeable and helped me ease into working out without injuring myself. She gave me workouts to do at home and made me feel confident in working out alone by helping me understand how to modify exercises and how to strengthen my core after having a baby. She was seriously awesome! read more

I found Maike after searching for a trainer who would help me during my pregnancy. I've always been pretty active for majority of my adult life so staying fit while keeping my baby safe was a priority. Not only did I need someone who would help keep me motivated but also someone who had a great deal of prenatal fitness experience. Maike was that person. Working out with her from the very beginning was extra special because she too was pregnant at that time. With due dates that we're a month apart, she literally knew how I was feeling every step of the way. She is sweet and kind and I immediately felt a comfortable, close connection. Now that we've had our babies, I went back to Maike so she could help me with my postpartum journey. She keeps workouts fun and will always check in with me to see how I'm doing/feeling etc. Highly recommend her for your pre and post natal fitness journey (and beyond)! read more