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About
At Movement Matters, we know how physically demanding motherhood can be.
Our mission is simple:
"To empower moms through embodied fitness practices that support recovery, strength, and meaningful connection with their little ones."
Drawing inspiration from dance, yoga, martial arts, and contact improvisation, we focus on sustainable movement practices that help you recover, rebuild, and enjoy the physicality of motherhood.
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Malaika Sarco-Thomas. Founder
Me
I live in Devon, England, with my husband Richard and young daughter Owren. A lifelong dancer, somatic researcher, and expert in contact improvisation, I have taught movement in universities for over seventeen years. I founded Movement Matters after facing my own physical challenges as a new mom. Determined to create a pain-free, active life that served both my family and my own well-being, I developed practical approaches to fitness that now support moms everywhere.
With a focus on sustainable movement and joyful play, I bring my expertise and personal experience into my coaching work, helping moms move through motherhood with strength and ease.
