Happy New Year (from a very grateful mom of one)

Happy New Year, friends! 

I’ve spent the last week in Florida surrounded by lots of family — which was loud, joyful, chaotic, and a very clear reminder that as a mom of one, I have so much respect for anyone raising more than one kiddo.

I always thought I’d have a whole brood.
But the older I get, the more I think the universe knew my limits. 😂

So I’m rolling into 2026 feeling incredibly thankful for my small, very quiet family of three — and feeling ready to dream a little and set some new goals.

I know, I know… loving New Year’s goals puts me in a shrinking, unpopular category. But I genuinely love them. Not because I expect a magical overnight transformation — but because they give me something to work toward. And honestly? I’m a coach. That’s kind of my whole thing.

Corrective exercise works the same way.

We don’t “fix everything” at once.
We don’t rush the process.
We choose a focus, meet our bodies where they are, and build strength and balance over time.

Which brings me to a few of my own goals for the year:

✨ Conquering my pull-up — still working on it, still humbled by it, and learning (again) that progress is rarely linear.
✨ Seeing more of you in person — because connection, community, and shared movement matter so much.

I’m starting with a brand-new in-person class in Barbados next week, and I’m also working on securing spaces to teach in NYC and Baltimore in February. If you have contacts, leads, or ideas — I would love to hear from you.

As we step into this new year, my wish for you isn’t perfection or pressure. It’s balance — in your body and your brain. It’s learning how to listen more closely to what you need, and trusting that small, consistent steps really do add up.

Here’s to a year of steadier movement, clearer intentions, and bodies that feel a little more at home.

With so much love,
Coach Joanie 🤍

Here’s to 2026 — and moving forward, one thoughtful rep at a time.