About Sophia
Personal Trainer, Nutrition Professional and Menopause Wellness Coach
Small Changes. Big Impact. Real Support
I help people build strength, improve their wellbeing and create healthier habits through personalised coaching that works in real life.
When you choose My Go To Wellness™, you work directly with me throughout your coaching journey.
Welcome to My Go To Wellness
I understand that looking after your health is not always straightforward.
Busy schedules, health concerns, menopause, work and family responsibilities can make it difficult to prioritise yourself. You may know that something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin or how to remain consistent.
My role is to help you find a realistic way forward.
Through personal training, nutrition guidance and menopause wellness support, I provide structured coaching shaped around your needs, lifestyle and goals. You will be supported without judgement, unrealistic expectations or a one-size-fits-all approach.
My professional journey
Experience Built Through Supporting Real People
My work in health and wellbeing began in 2009, supporting public health programmes across Birmingham, the Black Country and the wider Midlands.
These programmes covered areas including:
- Adult weight management
- Behaviour change
- Healthy lifestyle support
- Smoking cessation
- Alcohol awareness
- Sexual health and cancer awareness
This experience showed me that information alone does not always create change. People also need practical guidance, encouragement and support that considers what is happening in their lives.
My own interest in movement later developed into a professional career. I became a fitness instructor and qualified as a Personal Trainer in 2018. Since then, I have continued developing my knowledge across exercise referral, Pilates, sports conditioning, nutrition and menopause wellness.
Today, I bring these areas together through My Go To Wellness™.
My personal story
Why This Work Matters to Me
My commitment to health education and compassionate support is also personal.
In 2016, I lost my mother to bowel cancer. Her loss reinforced how important it is for people to feel informed, supported and able to take an active role in their health and wellbeing.
In 2023, I underwent a total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy. The removal of both ovaries meant that I entered surgical menopause immediately.
The physical and emotional changes gave me a deeper understanding of how significantly menopause can affect someone’s energy, confidence, body and everyday life.
Professional knowledge and personal experience are not the same thing, but both influence the way I support people. I listen carefully, consider the whole person and provide realistic guidance without dismissing what they are experiencing.
These experiences helped shape My Go To Wellness™ into the business it is today.
My approach
Coaching That Meets You Where You Are
You do not need to be fit, confident or certain about what you need before working with me.
Your support begins with understanding:
- Your current health and circumstances
- What you want to achieve
- What has made progress difficult
- How exercise, nutrition and lifestyle fit into your life
- What level of guidance and accountability you need
From there, I create a clear and realistic approach that helps you build knowledge, confidence and consistency over time.
Support is available:
- Online
- At Ladywood Leisure Centre
- At Northfield Leisure Centre
- Through mobile personal training in selected areas
Qualifications and professional development
Qualified, Experienced and Committed to Continued Learning
Fitness and Movement
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 3 Exercise Referral
- Level 3 Pilates
- Level 3 Sports Conditioning
- Level 3 Outdoor Fitness
- Level 2 Gym Instructor and Exercise to Music
Nutrition
- Level 5 Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor
- Precision Nutrition Level 1, currently in progress
Menopause Wellness
- Menopause Wellness Practitioner
- Menopause Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach
- Managing Menopause Naturally
- International Menopause Society IMPART Level 1
Professional Membership
- CIMSPA member
My commitment to you
Professional Guidance with Personal Support
My role is not to promise quick fixes or make decisions for you.
It is to provide the structure, knowledge and encouragement you need to make informed choices and take positive steps towards your goals.
You will be treated as an individual, supported with respect and encouraged to progress at a pace that is appropriate for you.
Wellness should not feel overwhelming. It should become your go-to.
Sophia Thompson
Founder of My Go To Wellness™
Let’s Find the Right Starting Point for You
Your 45-minute Initial Health & Fitness Assessment gives us time to discuss your health, lifestyle, goals and current challenges.
Following your assessment, I will explain which service, programme or membership is most suitable for your needs.
Initial Health & Fitness Assessment: £30
The £30 assessment investment will be credited towards any programme or membership purchased within 14 days.
Not Sure Which Support Is Right for You?
Explore the available coaching services or contact me if you would like help identifying the most appropriate next step.