A little bit about me.
MSc Kinesiology graduate, physiotherapist, karateka and mother of two who went through postnatal recovery herself. I help women return to fitness after childbirth — safely, sustainably and around the realities of motherhood.
My name is Mihaela Petrovic — MSc Kinesiology graduate and BSc Physiotherapist from Croatia.
I specialise in postnatal workout programs, pelvic floor rehabilitation and helping women return to strength alongside all the challenges of motherhood. In particular, I focus on women who feel lost in their own body after childbirth.
Being through pregnancy and childbirth myself I know first-hand what you are going through. Additionally, I know what works, what is safe and what fits into a real life with a baby.
1997
Started training karate, the sport that shaped me physically and mentally.
2009
First appearance representing Croatia in international karate competition.
2011
Enrolled at the Faculty of Kinesiology — deepening my understanding of movement, training and physiology.
2016
5th place at the World Karate Championships and Category 1 Athlete classification by the Croatian Olympic Committee
2017 – 2018
Enrolled in physiotherapy studies. Retired from competitive karate in 2018.
2020
Birth of my first son. Experienced back pain, loss of identity,
scoliosis diagnosis and degenerative changes.
Completed specialist training in prenatal and postnatal exercise.
Applied everything to my own recovery — and recovered fully.
Began working with pregnant women and new mothers
2024
Birth of my second son. Pregnancy and recovery were pain-free.
Today I help women return to fitness while navigating the demands of motherhood. I keep myself in shape by running and doing strength training.
Their stories, their transformations
“Two pregnancies, two births in just under a year and a half. I would walk past the mirror and see my back hunching more and more, my shoulders dropping, and I knew it was time to do something. I did not want to do it alone, so my friend and I reached out to Mihaela together. We needed someone to guide us, show us the exercises and give us a sense of commitment to actually show up. With a husband, two kids, a packed schedule, nursery, illness and work, I had been putting myself last. I am happy to say that after three months of training, I see results not just in the mirror but in myself. As a result, I am braver, more confident and stronger.
Training brought better eating habits along with it, and a focus on gaining weight, because I had lost quite a bit after giving birth and was unhappy with how my clothes hung on me. The most important thing was clicking with Mihaela, which turned out to be easy. She is open, explains exercises and common mistakes brilliantly, and encourages and motivates in exactly the right way. I thought I would continue on my own after a month or two, but after my friend and I did one session without her, we quickly realised we were not executing the exercises correctly and we did not have the same drive and energy as when we train with her. I never thought I would say this, but I actually miss my training sessions when I skip one. All thanks to one brilliant trainer.”
Professor of Italian and Spanish
“This is the first time in my life that I have been this consistent at anything — and that says it all. I am not a sporty person and I never thought I would commit to strength training long-term, but with Mihaela, giving up simply is not an option. The sessions are adapted to real life, especially the period after becoming a mother. We work on strength, on my poor posture — but equally importantly, through training I have learned to return to my old self.
As well as being physically stronger, I feel the changes in my everyday life. I sleep better, I am more mindful of what I eat, and I generally feel strong and stable. The way I look came as a bonus — just one more lovely benefit of it all.
Mihaela is incredibly motivating, positive and warm, but also highly knowledgeable. She teaches me a lot about myself — how the body works, why we do what we do, and how small changes bring big results. With her, you feel safe, supported and capable, even when you doubt it yourself.”
Mom and HR manager
“I have been training with Mihaela twice a week for over a year. Before I started, I often had painful problems with my back. That is no longer the case. Her training is always perfectly tailored to my needs and very varied. I highly recommend her.”
Entrepreneur
“I have been training with Mihaela for five months now and I can honestly say I am delighted. With her, an hour flies by, there is always something new. No matter how hard the exercise, her smile and ‘you’ve got this’ makes everything easier. At the end of every session I am sweaty and tired, but happy. Since I started training regularly, I feel better — stronger, more energetic and full of confidence.
Thank you, Mihaela. I recommend her to everyone.”
Retiree
“For over two years, Mihaela has been my physiotherapist and trainer. She helped me significantly reduce pelvic pain and hip flexor issues that had lasted for years — so I can now exercise freely again. She takes a holistic approach and adapts individually to each client.
I recommend her 100%.”
Software developer
“My two years of training with Mihaela have met all my expectations and more. I came to her primarily for rehabilitation. First as preparation for shoulder arthroscopy, then for post-operative recovery, then for training during pregnancy and postnatal rehabilitation.
Results came quickly. My recovery after surgery was very successful and within just a few months I was able to use my arm and shoulder completely normally, something that had previously felt unimaginable. I felt strong again.
The same was true of training during pregnancy. Furthermore, maintaining strength, fitness and mobility before giving birth contributed to a significantly faster recovery and return to everyday activities afterwards. It made complete sense.
Beyond being an excellent and professional trainer who gives her clients genuine confidence that she knows what she is doing, Mihaela is a wonderful person. She is empathetic and has a real gift for combining physical strength training with building confidence and mental resilience. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Lawyer
“I started training with Mihaela 4 years ago, 6 weeks after my second birth, because of diastasis. Thanks to her I was back in shape very quickly.Mihaela is patient, attentive, professional and genuinely dedicated to every client. A truly remarkable person!”
Economist
“An expert, excellent and incredibly motivating fitness trainer who knows you can do it even when you think you cannot. A warm recommendation to anyone looking for quality, effective training with a professional trainer and a wonderful person.”
Retiree
“Mihaela is an exceptionally professional, motivating and dedicated trainer. Her sessions are always well thought out, varied and adapted to each person’s abilities and goals. With her support and energy, exercise becomes a pleasure and results come quickly and reliably. I particularly appreciate her positive energy, knowledge and patience, as well as her constant encouragement to give my best. A warm recommendation to anyone looking for quality, safe and effective training.”
Entrepreneur
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