FAQ – My BLH Wellness

Common Questions

1Are you qualified to support women pre and postpartum?

Yes, our Personal Trainer specializes in women’s health and in addition to being a Master Personal Trainer, he is a Prenatal and Postpartum Care Specialist. Some areas that can be covered are as follows:

Training Functionally and Strengthening the Core and Pelvic Floor System Appropriately
Endurance, Posture, Alignment, and Healthy Body Fat Levels
Caring for Your Body During All Nine Months
Breathing Routines for Two
Eating for Fitness and Baby’s Health
Stretching and Strengthening Your Pregnant Body
Meditation for Relaxation and Focus
Adjusting Actively to the First Trimester
Staying Motivated By the Second Trimester
Staying Positive in the Third Trimester
Training for Labor and Delivery

2How can I schedule a session?

Currently in light of COVID-19, we are running virtual sessions.

3Where do work out/exercise classes happen?

Currently in light of COVID19, we are running virtual sessions. We will resume in person sessions when it is safe to do so. We would be happy to meet you at a location that is conducive, whether that be at your home or in a public space. We service in the GTA and North Simcoe County. If there are currently no exercise training and nutrition guidance classes being offered in your area and you have a group of five or more and would like for us to come to your location, please contact us.

4How many sessions do clients typically require to see results?

There is no hard and fast answer. Call us for a FREE 15-minute consultation

5What is covered in exercise sessions?

We focus on ten components of fitness (Strength, Speed, Power, Anaerobic Endurance, Aerobic Endurance, Agility, Balance, Coordination, Flexibility, and Body Composition). Also resistant training increases: Bone Mass, Strength, Metabolic Rate, Joint Health, Core Strength, Anabolic Hormone Secretion, and improves Tone, Functional Muscle, Resistance to Injury, and Insulin Sensitivity

6What nutritional services do you provide?

Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
Understanding Nutrient Balance
Balance: The Key to Understanding Sports Nutrition
Understanding Energy Metabolism
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Functional Foods
Vitamins
Minerals
Supplements and more...

7Do you provide customized meal plans?

Only a Registered Dietitian is authorized to. Our Certified Nutritionist can give nutritional education advice based on your fitness level and other health factors. We can help you to understand how to read and understand food labels and micro and micro nutrients you get from foods, etc.

8How do you educate clients on nutrition and food?

In person before or after exercise sessions, by phone as needed, scheduled trip to your local grocery store (once per client; primary in the beginning of working relationship).

9What is covered in coaching sessions?

Coaching sessions help you develop a Personalized or Family Wellness Plan that is unique to your individual and family needs. We cover topics including but not limited to: fitness and nutrition goals, eating and grocery shopping habits, ways to stop sabotaging progress, time management, meal prep and planning, workout routines and schedules, sleep hygiene and so much more.

10Where do the coaching sessions happen?

By phone on the dates/times agreed upon.

11What is the length of the coaching sessions?

60-minutes per session.

12What method of payments do you accept?

We accept e-transfer, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery).

13Are your services covered under insurance?

Yes many extended health care plans have coverage for services provided by a Registered Social Worker or a person holding a Master’s in Social Work. Our coach is registered with several insurance providers; however, you will need to contact your specific provider for coverage details. When you contact them, please verify that you have coverage for work with a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW).

Anthony & Sabrina

Sabrina Giscômbe is a Social Worker and Wellness Consultant based in Toronto. She has been in the field of Social Work for over 15 years and has worked in various social work settings, such as but not limited to children's mental health, education, faith-based communities, and child welfare.