Our Mission

At Strong Mamas, we believe every woman deserves the opportunity to feel strong, healthy, confident and happy. Through fitness, Pilates, menopause wellness and Happier Now life coaching, I help women take practical steps toward their goals and create lives they genuinely love.

Our Founder

I’m Colleen Walsh Jednak—a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, life coach, wellness educator, writer and speaker. Since founding Strong Mamas in 2002, I have helped women and families become stronger, healthier and happier through practical guidance, personal encouragement and plenty of laughter.

Our Programs

Strong Mamas offers personal training, Pilates, strength and balance training, menopause wellness, group fitness and online classes. Happier Now, our life and happiness coaching branch, helps women navigate transitions, clarify their goals and create meaningful next chapters.

Experience You Can Trust

For more than 24 years, I have helped women and families improve their strength, health and happiness. My experience as a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, life coach and wellness educator allows me to look at the whole person—not just one goal or challenge—and create realistic plans that fit real lives.

Virtual and In-Person Services

I work with clients virtually across the country and offer in-person services in Granby, Connecticut, and Pelham, New York. My programs support women through every stage of life, with a special focus on midlife, menopause and creating a strong, happy next chapter.

Holistic, Client-Focused Approach

Physical strength and emotional well-being belong together. My approach combines movement, mindset, nutrition, realistic planning and accountability to support the whole person.

My optimism is genuine, but this work is not about ignoring life’s challenges or pretending everything is perfect. It is about identifying what can change, appreciating what is already good and continuing to move forward with support, honesty and laughter.

Let's Begin

Whether you want to feel stronger in your body, navigate a transition, improve your daily habits or create a clearer vision for your next chapter, I would love to help.

Explore the Strong Mamas programs or schedule a consultation to find the right place to begin.