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About the episode
“Movement has to be individualized. You have to have a plan that fits your physiology.” – Marta Han
Some of our patients spend most of their days sitting, while others are doing high-intensity workouts on top of already demanding lives. When we work with women trying to conceive, we need to be very specific about the kind of exercise we recommend. We have to consider how exercise intensity, recovery, and nervous system regulation are affecting their reproductive health, because what supports one woman may not be appropriate for another.
As a pelvic health physical therapist, I’m particularly interested in how targeted movement can support pelvic mobility, blood and lymphatic circulation, and hormonal health. And though we’re talking about fertility, these approaches may also be valuable for younger athletes, women with menstrual health challenges, and those navigating perimenopause. There’s an opportunity to think about movement much more broadly as a tool for supporting reproductive health throughout a woman’s life.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Marta Han and Zsofia Jamieson, founders of The Fertility Class, to explore the Aviva Method and how it supports reproductive health. We discuss their personal experiences with infertility and hormonal imbalances, the physiology behind these specialized exercises, balancing exercise intensity with adequate recovery, how cycle-aware movement can complement fertility treatments and existing fitness routines, and more.
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Highlights
- Zsofia’s personal journey with PCOS and fertility challenges
- Marta’s experience with hypothalamic amenorrhea and restoring her menstrual cycle
- The science and principles behind the Aviva Method
- How exercise intensity, recovery, and adequate fueling can influence fertility
- Why reproductive health requires an individualized approach
- Inside the Aviva Fertility Class and how sessions are adapted to different menstrual cycle phases
- Adapting pelvic-focused movement for women undergoing IVF or navigating early pregnancy
- The role of community support in making movement more sustainable
- Why movement can be especially valuable for women with high-stress lifestyles
- Balancing movement with nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress management when supporting fertility
- The potential applications of pelvic-focused movement beyond conception
- How clinicians can tailor movement recommendations to support circulation, nervous system regulation, and individual lifestyle needs
Connect with Marta Han and Zsofia Jamieson & The Fertility Class
- The Fertility Class Website | TheFertilityClass.com
- The Fertility Class on Instagram @TheFertilityClass
About Marta Han
Marta Han is a health coach, certified yoga teacher, and Aviva Method instructor. After navigating infertility and hormonal imbalance herself, she restored her health naturally through movement, nutrition, and holistic practices. With over a decade of experience and a background as a competitive ballroom dancer, Marta combines specialized knowledge with deep body awareness to help women restore hormonal balance and support fertility naturally.
About Zsofia Jamieson
Zsofia Jamieson is a certified Aviva Method teacher, entrepreneur, and former fashion executive. After being diagnosed with severe PCOS as a teenager and told she might struggle to conceive, she began exploring supportive approaches through movement, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, which profoundly shaped her own health journey. Following a successful career leading global strategy for brands including Net-A-Porter, she introduced the Aviva Method from Hungary to the UK and the US. Today, she co-leads The Fertility Class, helping women support their reproductive health through fertility-focused movement and body awareness.
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Dr. Jessica Drummond
Founder & CEO
The Integrative Women’s Health Institute
At the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, we’ve dedicated 20 years to crafting evidence-driven, cutting-edge programs that empower practitioners like you to address the complexities of women’s health.
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In addition, your training will be fully evidence-based, personalized, and nuanced (this is not a cookie-cutter approach) in functional nutrition, exercise, recovery, cellular health, and all other lifestyle medicine tools.
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