Business Details
Your Trusted In-Home Personal Training Partner in Toronto
Gentle Motion was founded to address the unique fitness needs of individuals seeking personalized exercise programs tailored to their specific health conditions and goals. Our team of certified personal trainers and therapists specializes in senior fitness, injury rehabilitation, post-natal care, and fascial stretch therapy (FST), delivering customized solutions that prioritize safety and effectiveness. With over a decade of combined experience, our professionals work closely with clients to develop programs that improve mobility, strength, and overall well-being while accommodating medical conditions such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical recovery.We emphasize a holistic approach that integrates nutrition guidance, functional training, and evidence-based techniques to ensure long-term health benefits. Our commitment to client-centered care is reflected in our flexible in-home training model, which eliminates barriers to accessibility and fosters a supportive environment for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. By maintaining partnerships with healthcare professionals and adhering to rigorous safety standards, we ensure our services align with medical recommendations while maintaining transparency in our methodologies and outcomes.
Services
Personal Training
Injury Rehabilitation
Post-Natal Fitness
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Senior Fitness Programs
Chronic Pain Management
Mobility Enhancement
Highlights and features
- Certified personal trainers specializing in senior fitness and injury rehabilitation
- Customized programs accommodating medical conditions like osteoporosis and fibromyalgia
- In-home training eliminates accessibility barriers for clients
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals for medically informed programs
- Holistic approach integrating nutrition guidance and functional training
What people say
Improved mobility
Personalized programs
Compassionate care
Senior fitness expertise
Effective rehabilitation
Services
Personal Training
Our in-home personal training programs deliver customized exercise regimens tailored to individual health conditions and fitness goals. Certified trainers work one-on-one with clients to improve strength, balance, and mobility while accommodating medical limitations. Sessions incorporate functional movements that enhance daily living activities for seniors, post-natal clients, and individuals recovering from injuries.
Injury Rehabilitation
Specialized injury rehab programs accelerate recovery from fractures, surgeries, and musculoskeletal conditions through medically informed exercise protocols. Trainers collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safe progression while addressing pain management and functional restoration. Techniques include low-impact strengthening and mobility work that accommodates post-operative restrictions and chronic conditions.
Post-Natal Fitness
Post-natal programs address common concerns like diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postpartum recovery through gentle, progressive exercise. Certified trainers modify workouts to accommodate breastfeeding mothers and address core stabilization needs. Sessions focus on restoring abdominal strength while improving overall fitness and energy levels for new parents.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial stretch therapy improves flexibility and reduces pain through assisted stretching techniques targeting connective tissue restrictions. Certified therapists address conditions like fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome using table-based stretches that enhance joint mobility and circulation. Sessions promote natural pain relief without invasive interventions.
Senior Fitness Programs
Senior-specific fitness programs combat age-related strength loss and fall risks through balance training and mobility work. Trainers modify exercises for osteoporosis, arthritis, and post-rehabilitation needs while emphasizing functional movements that maintain independence. Programs incorporate cardiovascular elements to support heart health and cognitive function.
People
Moshe Schwartz
Owner and Senior Trainer
Certified personal trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 5+ years in corporate fitness transition. Specializes in senior training and post-natal rehabilitation. Holds certifications in nutrition and injury recovery. Developed Gentle Motion's customized program methodology.
Tania Berlin
Senior Trainer
15+ years experience with physiotherapy certifications from Chile and Israel. Specializes in Zumba and Barre instruction. Focuses on functional training that improves clients' range of movement and quality of life through engaging, safe workouts.
Zahra
Senior Trainer
15+ years in health and fitness with expertise in Exercise Therapy and Fascial Stretch Therapy. Certified TRX Suspension Trainer. Specializes in rehabilitation programs for elderly clients, pre/post-natal care, and post-surgical recovery with a holistic approach.
Bonnie Lum
Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Training Specialist with cancer exercise expertise. TRX Qualified Trainer focusing on strength training for longevity. Combines martial arts and dance backgrounds to create balanced programs that build physical and mental resilience.
Kirstie
Personal Trainer
Certified kickboxing coach and personal trainer with dance background. Advocates for mental health through strength training. Specializes in creating progressive programs that combine cardiovascular work with flexibility training for holistic fitness improvements.
Questions
What makes Gentle Motion's training different from gym programs?
Our in-home personal training eliminates gym barriers while providing fully customized programs tailored to your specific health conditions, mobility needs, and personal goals through one-on-one sessions.
Can you accommodate clients with chronic pain conditions?
Yes, our trainers specialize in working with fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and other chronic conditions through modified exercises that improve mobility while respecting pain limitations and medical guidelines.
Do you offer post-natal recovery programs?
We provide specialized post-natal fitness programs addressing diastasis recti, pelvic floor issues, and postpartum strength restoration through safe, progressive exercises tailored to new mothers' needs.
How do you handle injury rehabilitation?
Our injury rehab programs follow medical professionals' guidance using low-impact exercises that safely rebuild strength and mobility while avoiding re-aggravation of post-surgical or injury-related conditions.
What areas do you serve?
We provide in-home training services across Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and Barrie with trainers strategically located in Thornhill, Yonge-Eglinton, and Liberty Village areas.
Can seniors benefit from personal training?
Our senior fitness programs specifically address age-related concerns through balance training, strength building, and mobility work that reduces fall risks while improving overall functional independence.
