BECOME A MOTHER FIGRS CERTIFIED COACH

with the Pregnancy & Postpartum Functional Fitness Coaches Course

85% of women will be pregnant/postpartum in their lifetime. Do you know how to support them when they walk through your doors?

About the Course

This 4-hour in-person workshop equips coaches, bodyworkers, therapists, and other professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to support women through pregnancy and postpartum. You’ll learn how to address core and pelvic floor considerations, guide movement and recovery, and provide meaningful support during these transformative stages of life.

BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO:

  • Have pregnant or postpartum clients come through their doors and want to be able to confidently support them through movement, recovery, and physical changes

  • Want hands-on, practical education to expand their knowledge around pregnancy and postpartum fitness

  • Want a deeper understanding of core and pelvic floor considerations to better serve clients

  • May feel unsure of how to modify or adapt current practices for this population and want clear, practical guidance

  • Want to become part of a collaborative network of providers who support women during this critical chapter of life

  • Are passionate about helping women to not just “do what they’ve always done” during pregnancy and to not just “bounce back” after baby, but to thrive—physically, emotionally, and functionally – during these seasons

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • How to manage and heal diastasis recti

  • Functional, integrative pelvic floor training
  • Core and pelvic symptoms, causes, management and healing

  • What, how, why and when to modify exercise for pregnancy and postpartum

  • Breathwork and its application for core, pelvic floor and strength training

  • Best stretches, mobility and relaxation techniques for pain management

  • Core training specific to every stage of pregnancy and postpartum
  • Strength training, powerlifting, metcons, functional fitness and cardio approaches

THE DETAILS

  • Next Session Date & Time: TBD / Spring 2026

  • Continuing Education Credits: NASM 0.4 // AFAA 4.0

  • Location: FIGR gym, located in Brighton, MI. Full address given after registration

  • What’s Included: 4 hour in-person hands-on workshop // 70 page printed workbook // virtual video training and resource library // continuing support network via Facebook group

PRIVATE TEAM TRAINING

Private group options are available for gyms and coaching crews ready to lead from the front. Training your staff together at your specific location sets you apart, creates consistency across your coaching, and ensures your team can confidently support the pregnant and postpartum clients that walk through your door. If you’re ready to elevate your standards and stand out in your field, inquire below. training at your facility.

Stand out in your field by offering the kind of pregnancy and postpartum support that’s needed, effective and rare.

Mother FIGR Certified Coaches in action

Rose Follick and Teri Nucian – CrossFit Trainers & Gym Owner

Rose is the owner/co-owner of Forge Functional Fitness & Health in Milford, MI. Teri is a Forge coach and a CrossFit L2 trainer.

They wanted to become Mother FIGRs coaches to improve their ability to train pregnant and postpartum athletes, especially within their Diapers and Dumbbells class where moms can bring their babies to this pregnant and postpartum mom – focused class.

“It helped us get more specific and intentional about training these athletes. And to answer a lot of common questions and reservations women have about their training during these seasons of life”

Dr. Sam Rybar – Chiropractor

Sam is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Masters in Sport Science & Rehabilitation.

“I took the Mother FIGR Certification Course to expand upon my knowledge and to be able to help women beyond Webster technique on my table. It has helped me gain a better understanding for both myself on my own pregnancy journey and for the women I treat as they transition back to daily activities and fitness during postpartum. I highly recommend taking the Mother FIGR Certification Course to expand upon your knowledge and help women return safe and strong to the activities they love!”

Jessica Shirley – CPT & Owner of JShirley Fitness

Jessica took the Mother FIGR course to give her the textbook knowledge of how to train pregnant and postpartum women. Even with her expansive hands on and personal experience as a trainer, she wanted the research and in depth knowledge of how to do so.

“This course helped me feel confident to be able to train this population of women safely both during and after their pregnancy”

Nicole Dorais – Childhood Community Education Director

Nicole runs the BARC Pups (the Brighton community rec kids program) & decided to get Mother FIGR certified so she can better support the moms that join the many different activities they offer.

Liz McLaughlan – Owner & Head Coach Five Lakes CrossFit, Massage therapist

Liz took the Mother FIGR course to develop a better understanding of what an appropriate approach to fitness is for pregnant and postpartum women. She coaches a lot of new moms and moms-to-be at Five Lakes and they all want to continue their fitness journey but she felt in the dark as to how to keep them moving in a safe and healthy way!

“It has helped give me the confidence I would want as a coach to guide someone through a workout no matter what stage of life they’re in!”

Skyla Magee – Personal Trainer, Owner of Rooted With Skyla

“I absolutely loved the Mother FIGR in person pregnancy and postpartum intensive! The hands on training gave me confidence and real skills to work with the pregnant and postpartum population. As a trainer, my purpose is to help women feel strong, supported and confident in every season of life including pregnancy and postpartum. With so much misinformation out there, this course gave me the clarity and tools I need to provide safe, effective and empowering support for my clients. I’m so thankful I got to be a part of this and can’t wait to bring it into my coaching!”

Jenna David – Certified Personal Trainer

“I took the course because I am currently in my own postpartum season and wanted to help myself and future clients feel supported during this season. When pregnant with my oldest child, I was unaware when to modify or reduce and resorted to eliminating movements. Postpartum return to fitness came with complications. This recent pregnancy and postpartum season has been night and day compared to my last, with the help of FIGR. Now I’m excited to share my knowledge with pregnant and postpartum moms after becoming Mother FIGR certified.” 

Colleen Triezenberg – Owner Team Triez Training, NASM Trainer

INNERVERSE – Pilates instructors

THE COURSE THAT BUILDS TRUST AND GROWS YOUR BUSINESS

When you know how to coach pregnant and postpartum clients, they feel seen, supported, and safe — and they stay. This course gives you the skills to do it right, the confidence to lead, and opens up an entirely new demographic to serve. It’s smart for your clients, your business, and your growth as a coach.

  • Keep your pregnant clients in your practice & training for longer — with confidence and clarity

  • Help them return to your coaching faster and stronger — and stay with you long term

  • Build trust — so your clients feel seen, supported, and understood
  • Learn what to teach and how to coach it — no guesswork, no generic coaching

  • Elevate your programming — stand out in a crowded market

  • Be the coach who actually knows what to do — not the one who avoids it

Want to attend but can’t make the next session? Join the waitlist for future dates!

Katelyn Darkangelo

Dual Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Trainer //
FIGR Founder, Co-Owner, Trainer //
Girl Mom x 2

Hey, I’m Katelyn and I’ll be your instructor in the Mother FIGRs Pregnancy and Postpartum Coaches Course!

I am a dual-certified pregnancy and postpartum fitness coach (P&PA Coach and GGS) and have coached hundreds of women both in person and online through their fittest pregnancies and strongest, most comprehensive postpartum recoveries.

I majored in Exercise Science at the University of Michigan, then got my Master of Management from Duke University to help develop my love for fitness into a business.

I created FIGR in 2018 and made it my full time career when my husband, Anthony, jumped on board in 2019. Since then we have helped over a thousand clients both in person and online find their strength and love for the gym themselves.

When we had our daughter, Amelia, in 2021, I became head over heels for the pregnancy and postpartum space. I find nothing more fulfilling than helping moms return to the weights, intensity and movements they love to do without fear or symptoms and full of confidence and strength.

And now educating providers like you means more moms can be in good hands, and there is nothing more important than that.