Move with May

I help people build strength, mobility & confidence with personalized movement.

My approach blends functional strength training, Pilates, yoga & therapeutic practices to support pain relief, injury recovery & real-life strength.

14/02/2026

My valentine was born on valentines day, happy birthday my love 😘. He's on a work trip today but surprised me last week.
He told me we were going to a an art workshop and then the park that's on the other side of the city so to pack clothes for dinner cause we won't come home after.
We met at the place for the art workshop at 2, his ride was late so I went straight to the art studio and the guy was confused because we were supposed to start at 3 😅.
The art studio is in a hotel. And then he arrives and checks us in to the hotel. I had no idea! We weren't going to the park, he had a spa booked for after art workshop and stay at the hotel for dinner. He packed my clothes for me and forgot his own clothes 🙈 worried I was on to him about the hotel but I had no idea.
On top of all of that he surprises me with a gift and card when we enter the hotel room.
I can't believe I had no idea.
I don't know how to top that for him cause it's his birthday! 😅

12/01/2026

A late new year post.

Around the new year, a lot of people say “new year, new energy, new me” — but we don’t automatically reset just because the calendar changes. So for anyone who didn’t feel that shift right away — I feel you.

My energy and mood weren’t great by the end of 2025.
Yes, travel can help you feel refreshed. I was lucky to have a trip planned for NYE, but people don’t talk enough about how tiring travel can be. I had two trips in December and needed proper recovery time at home after each 😅.

I’m going to share something personal — I was on antidepressants for many years and stopped a few months ago. It’s been an adjustment, and I’ve realized I may need to stay on them. I also took hormones for my period last month, which really affected my mood. So I wasn’t really in the New Year spirit.

While writing this, I realized how off my mood was. It was our 2-year marriage anniversary on Dec 28th and we actually had a really lovely celebration, but I was moody instead of appreciative. Year two of marriage was tough — we fought a lot, especially in December — but we always manage to work it out through patience (his😅) and communication.

Our NYE trip was to Koh Khao and Koh Phangan with his family. It was last minute, but we ended up going to the full moon party just us 2. I stopped drinking and partying four years ago because it wasn’t healthy for me and affected my mental health. I’ve been content with quieter nights, and I appreciate that my husband is the same. Going together reminded me that partying doesn’t have to be a group thing — and that we need more nights like that.

Partying after so long made me think I need to go out more. I recently saw a post that said, “when your ‘healthy life’ starts feeling… lonely.” It resonated. Before settling here six years ago, I moved countries almost every year growing up and went out constantly in my adult years abroad — it was mentally and physically exhausting. I haven’t always had the energy to put myself out there and build community, but it’s something I’ve been missing.

So for 2026, I want more connection and community — while still protecting my energy, Finding balance, not extremes.

12/10/2025

I’m excited to be co-hosting a workshop on the postpartum experience - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I’ll be joined by Jade, a counselor and mom of a one-year-old, who’ll lead a check-in on the emotional side of postpartum: the identity shifts, the guilt, the pressure to do it all, and how your sense of self can shift after becoming a parent.

I’ll be guiding the movement side and covering:

Why pain shows up in your neck, back, and shoulders — and how to relieve or prevent it

What’s really going on with your core (including diastasis recti)

How 360° breathing, pelvic floor activation, posture, and real-life strength can support your body during pregnancy and after birth.

In my work, I’ve seen how much postpartum recovery actually begins during pregnancy.

Prenatal and postnatal movement isn’t just about being gentle or stretching.
It’s about building the kind of strength and awareness you need for everyday life: feeding, carrying, picking up your baby, shifting positions, getting off the floor — without feeling worn down.

I’m May — a movement coach who works with clients across life stages, including pregnancy and postpartum. I specialize in helping people feel strong, safe, and capable in their bodies — especially if they’ve felt disconnected, intimidated by exercise, or unsure where to start.

What I love most about this work is being able to adapt movement in the moment.
Your body is constantly changing — your practice should respect that.

🗓️ Sunday November 23rd, 10am - 12pm

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30/06/2025

✨JUST LAUNCHED✨
Most people think you need more in-person sessions to see results.
But real progress? It happens when your workouts fit your life.

That’s exactly why I created Rhythm Virtual Training — for people who want strength, confidence, and real body awareness, without feeling overwhelmed, pressured, or lost in generic workout apps.

✔ Personalized monthly workout plans
✔ Pain-aware modifications for injury history & energy levels
✔ Mobility, flexibility, and posture work — not just strength
✔ Guided meditations & breathwork for stress relief
✔ Real feedback, demo videos made for you, and optional live sessions (online or in-person in Bangkok)

It's not just about exercise. It's about building strength, ease, and the capacity to take on life — with better sleep, improved digestion, and real confidence in your body.

Ready to feel stronger, more supported, and more at home in your body?
💛 Tap the link in my bio or DM me "Rhythm" to get started.

18/06/2025

“It’s okay to not be okay.”
But sometimes, that space of rest or reflection…
slowly turns into avoidance, numbness, or getting stuck.

There’s a difference between rest and checking out.
Between sitting with your feelings and sinking into them.

A lot of us think the “signs” we’re not okay have to be extreme—
like drinking too much or having a breakdown.
But often, it’s the subtle stuff we overlook.

For me?
It’s binge-watching Netflix late at night—not to unwind, but to escape.
It’s disappearing from Instagram right after I tell myself I’m going to be consistent again.
I don’t post when I’m not okay. I post after I’ve come through it.

And when I notice that?
That’s when I know: I need to check in.

Not to push myself.
Not to force a bounce-back.
But to pause and ask:
“What do I really need right now?”

Support?
Rest?
Movement?
Connection?

💭 Your signs might be different.
They might even surprise you.

💬 What’s one of yours?
Drop it below—you might help someone else feel seen.

📌 Save this for when you need the reminder.

01/06/2025

You don’t need a full hour to build strength.
You just need a plan that works with your real life.

Most of my clients are moms — juggling work, kids, meals, sleep (or lack of it), and everything in between.

They know strength training is important — to prevent muscle loss, protect their joints, and feel stronger as they age.
But time, energy, and not knowing where to even start often gets in the way.

👉 That’s exactly why I created Rhythm Coaching — to make strength training simple, flexible, and sustainable for busy women.

📩 DM me MOVEMENT if you want a sneak peek.

👇 Tell me below — what usually gets in the way of your workouts? ⏰😴

07/05/2025

Spot the difference?

One of these positions might feel more natural—
but that doesn’t always mean it’s better.

I often ask my clients:
“How does it feel?”
“Where do you feel it?”

Because what feels good might just be what your body’s used to.
And what it’s used to… could be a habit or even a compensation.
Not progress.

This shows up in workouts and in daily posture—
especially if you’ve spent years standing or sitting a certain way.
It might feel “off” to move differently,
but that’s often where real change begins.

This post breaks down:
• Why “natural” doesn’t always = helpful
• How discomfort can signal useful change
• And how to tell the difference between pain and progress

Listening to your body is important.
But learning its language? That’s how you move with more strength, ease, and trust.

10/04/2025

RIP Dima 💔🙏🏽
I debated whether to post this because I usually use this page professionally. But as our friend said in her post—“this is a gentle reminder: stay in contact with your loved ones...check in on them.”... And don't leave them on "read", reply. Because I didn't and don't always reply.
You don't know what your last words... Or theirs... Could be.

For those of us who grew up as expats, third culture kids, or moved away for university or work, it’s so easy to lose touch with the friends who once felt like family. We get caught up in our new lives and time just... slips.

I met Dima in 2010. We lived together while we were in university in Bahrain and did almost everything together. In 2011, when my mom passed away and my family moved back to Canada, we still kept in touch. Not long after, her family moved to New York. In 2017, I visited her and her sister and stayed with them for my birthday weekend. When I moved to Bangkok in 2019, we still kept in touch. But in the past few years... not as much. A check-in last year, and then life happened. And it hurts that I didn’t check in more.

She was always there for me. I’ve had a lot of falling outs with friends, but never with her. She was patient, calm, kind.

There’s a phrase in Arabic that translates to “my heart heard your heart.” There were times—despite the distance—when one of us would reach out right as the other was thinking of doing the same. She told me that phrase because it happened with us often.

I woke up around 4am Bangkok time Wednesday April 9th which 5pm Tuesday April 8th in New York. Instead of going back to sleep, I checked social media and saw her sister’s post about her loss. It was posted not long before I woke up.

My heart heard her heart.