Being seen matters. All bodies, abilities and experience – especially beginners kickstarting a return to exercise after injury, ill health or pregnancy – and neurodivergent and LGBTIAQ+ folks are warmly encouraged. Whether sensory seeking or sensory avoiding, our space has options for you. Take time for yourself! There is something for all ages and stages.

The default is non-touch. Let us know if you’d like a hug or a physical adjustment. Language and movements are always invitational – never do anything you are not comfortable with, whether it be an exercise or a farewell. You’ll find a wave and a smile is the go-to greeting.

We won’t ask about weight. We won’t suggest anyone change it. We won’t talk about slimming down, toning up or bulking. We’ll honour how you are feeling and support health and self-acceptance at every size. If you want to talk about food at Kickstart, it’s about what you can include to nourish your body. There’s no Good or Bad foods here. (We’ve come a long way on this journey ourselves! Language matters).

Being predominately home-based in it’s offerings, Kickstart’s bookings are essential and serve to create an external commitment to support extrinsic motivation. To help create a routine, Kickstart works on packages of 5 (private) and 10 (semi-private and small-group) classes. Memberships are not a thing here; we won’t keep charging you if you stop coming – that’s not how we roll.

We are who we are. All parts of you are welcome at Kickstart. Be yourself and we will be, too.  Miranda is late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD.  Her strengths from this are her passion for her interest areas (all things Kickstart and supporting you!) and her love of learning. Co-occurring experiences for Miranda have included anxiety, depression, burnout, hypermobility, disordered eating, and fatigue. She brings understanding, special interest areas and empathy.

Music (your input is welcome!) is used sparingly to support your experience; silent training is an option. Essential oils can be used for the sensory-seeking, or enjoy the fresh air of the space which opens onto the outdoors. Sensory seating and toys are available, and the space is zoned for various intentions – entry, relaxation, prop selection, fitness equipment and so on. Let us know if you have aversions, allergies or relevant triggers. If there’s something that isn’t working for you, we’ll accommodate. There are (cute!) animals on-site (small dogs and cats) unless you request otherwise.

Kickstart offers a broad range of experiences, with consistent instruction, all under the one big roof! Try what you like until you find what you love! With the beautiful exception of our Monday night class where you have either Sensei Erin Kyoshi Miranda, or both, it’s simply Miranda who you’ll encounter every single time.