About Me - Sophia Thompson, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
Small Changes. Big Impact. Real Support
Welcome to My Go To Wellness
Train with Sophia Thompson – personal trainer & wellness coach in Birmingham, offering mobile, online, and face-to-face support. I’m here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. Whether you’re navigating life changes, managing your fitness, or seeking guidance on nutrition or wellness, I work with you personally, no corporate team, just me, bringing clarity, expertise, and heart to every session.
I offer flexible support that fits your life: mobile sessions at home, online coaching, or face-to-face at Ladywood Leisure Centre. Your wellness journey should be simple, accessible, and tailored just for you.
Mission:
To empower people of all ages and abilities to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident by providing personalised, compassionate, and expert wellness support.
Vision:
To be a trusted partner in wellness, recognised for making fitness, nutrition, and menopause support approachable, inclusive, and transformative for everyone in Birmingham and beyond.
My Story & Why I Started My Go To Wellness
My journey into wellness began in 2009, working on Public Health initiatives across Birmingham, the Black Country, and the Midlands. I supported people in making meaningful lifestyle changes in:
- Adult Weight Management
- Smoking Cessation & Alcohol Awareness
- Chlamydia Screening, Sexual Health & Bowel Cancer Awareness
- Behavioural & Lifestyle Changes
These experiences taught me how transformative support and education can be, and laid the foundation for My Go To Wellness: a place where change is possible with the right guidance.
Fitness has also been a personal journey. I discovered my love for movement through pole fitness in 2012, and by 2014 I was teaching others. In 2018, I became a certified personal trainer, and over the years I’ve added specialisms in pilates, group fitness, so dancehall fitness, cardio tennis, pole fabrics & lollipop, twerk, sports conditioning, and wellness coaching. My goal has always been to make fitness approachable, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.
This business was born from both love and loss. Losing my mother to bowel cancer in 2016 and navigating my own post-menopause journey following a total hysterectomy in 2023 inspired me to create My Go To Wellness. I wanted to offer real support to people during life’s hardest transitions, with compassion, expertise, and empowerment.
What I Believe
I believe in the power of possibility, that everyone has the capacity to feel better, live stronger, and thrive through change. Wellness shouldn’t feel overwhelming; it should be your go-to.
I also believe in inclusivity. While I specialise in personal training for women, my approach is welcoming to all men, women, and people of all ages looking to improve their fitness, nutrition, or overall wellness.
What Drives Me
Seeing clients regain strength, move pain-free, manage menopause confidently, or feel empowered in their own skin is what lights me up. My work is not just about training or nutrition, it’s about transformation: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
My Qualifications & Expertise
Fitness & Movement
- Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma
- Level 3 Exercise Referral
- Level 3 Sports Conditioning
- Level 3 Outdoor Fitness
- Level 3 Pilates
- Level 2 Gym Instructor & Exercise to Music Diploma
- Group Indoor Cycling, Circuits, FX (pump, stomp, jump, blast, groove & T3), Cardio Tennis, Twerk, SO Dancehall Fitness
- Pole Fitness & Fabrics Instructor, Stretching for Aerial & Pole
- Clip N Climb Level 1 & 2
- Adolescence Exercise & Induction Certified
Nutrition
- Level 5 Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor
- PN Level 1 (in progress)
Menopause & Wellness
- Menopause Wellness Practitioner
- Menopause Nutrition & Weight Loss Coach
- Managing Menopause Naturally
- Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide
- International Menopause Society IMPART Level 1
Professional Affiliations
- CIMSPA Member: #1406744
- Certified Sports & Exercise Nutrition Advisor: ID #36289872303352
My Promise
I’m here to guide, support, and cheer you on every step and every breakthrough. Whether your goal is to regain strength, manage menopause confidently, or simply understand your body better, I’m by your side.
Wellness shouldn’t be overwhelming, it should be your go-to.
— Coco 🤍
Start Your Journey Today
Whether you're seeking personal coaching or corporate wellbeing solutions, we're here to guide you. Let's work together to enhance your wellness journey and unlock your full potential.