After having her second son, Danielle Donovan realized how little support and awareness there was around pelvic floor health. “When I couldn’t find it, I created it,” she says. Now, she’s the cofounder of Maia Well in Westfield and creator of The Maia Method. Classes are held at The Bar Method in Westfield.
The Maia Method is an in-person group workout that strengthens the pelvic floor and deep core through functional, low-impact movement, expert cueing, and intentional breathwork. These exercises aim to bridge the gap between core rehab and traditional fitness. In turn, this helps women progress safely from recovery to full-body strength and total body results.
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Classes at Maia Well
Each class at Maia Well follows the method’s signature flow. Classes move from breath-centered warm-up, to standing strength work, to floor-based core training, to release and recovery. “You leave feeling strong and centered. Maia Well is more than a workout, it’s a movement,” Danielle says.
Classes are designed for women who are postpartum, navigating perimenopause or menopause, or looking to build deep, lasting core strength. (Prenatal classes are also coming soon). “Classes are low impact yet intense,” Danielle explains. Participants will “see amazing results and feel deeply connected to your core and pelvic floor.”
Their signature class – called “Strength & Sculpt” – is a strength-based workout designed to strengthen the pelvic floor and deep core while sculpting and toning the entire body. But Danielle’s favorite class is their signature Maia Method class. They also offer specialized events like Pelvic Floor Workout and Sound Bowl sessions.
About the Owner
Prior to opening Maia Well, Danielle worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She holds certifications in Pelvic Floor Fitness and Core Confidence. She also founded CHEERFIT, a cheer-inspired group fitness program.
Danielle lives in Westfield with her husband and two sons. “Maia Well fills a gap that didn’t exist locally; a space where women can connect, move, and feel supported from the inside out.”
Future plans include having other pop-up locations around New Jersey. Danielle is also planning to expand with more class times, locations, additional instructors, local partnerships, and a 6-week challenge. “Our future plan is to grow Maia Well beyond Westfield; building something that supports women everywhere through certifying other instructors and eventually having a studio of our own.”
Visit Maia Well at 105 Elm St in Westfield. Look for them online to learn more.
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