From Bump to Beyond

Move. Heal. Thrive.

Specialized movement and metabolic care for motherhood and beyond.

Our approach

At Full Nest Wellness, we blend mindful movement with functional strength—offering expertly guided sessions that evolve with you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. From rebuilding your core and pelvic floor to creating energy and resilience, every session is designed to help you feel strong, capable, and deeply supported.

Our signature program, T2Free: Postpartum Power, empowers women with a history of gestational diabetes to prevent type 2 diabetes through personalized, evidence-based care.

This is where confidence is built, wellness is elevated, and motherhood becomes your greatest source of strength.

“Private Reformer Pilates with Amanda feels like a gift to my future self. It’s not just movement—it’s precision, grace, and strength I didn’t know I had.”

— LUISA H., FULL NEST WELLNESS CLIENT

Signature Experiences

“T2Free: Postpartum Power gave me back control. I’m no longer quietly worrying about diabetes showing up in a few years and turning our family life upside down. Instead, I’ve built strength, confidence, and peace of mind that carries into everything I do—as a mother, a woman, and a whole person.”

— Jennifer

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Professionally guided in a space designed for healing.


All sessions take place at The Juniper House in Chesapeake, Virginia—a warm, thoughtfully curated environment dedicated to women’s wellness. With a sense of calm, privacy, and expert care woven into every detail, your experience is designed to feel personal, elevated, and entirely your own. Virtual options available.

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The Heart Behind Full Nest

Meet Amanda Hershberg, NBC-HWC, CPT, PCES, RYT-200
Founder of Full Nest Wellness, Amanda brings over 20 years of experience in movement, with more than 40 certifications across fitness and nutrition. She’s a twin mom, certified in Pilates and yoga, personal trainer, pregnancy & postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and nationally board-certified in health & wellness coaching. With a realistic, approachable style, Amanda specializes in core and pelvic floor recovery, working closely with Doctors of Physical Therapy to support women from pregnancy through postpartum. She’s guided thousands of women to move, heal, and thrive in their motherhood era. As a UVA-trained CDC Diabetes Prevention Program Coach & creator of T2Free: Postpartum Power, she offers both expert guidance and genuine empathy—meeting you where you are, and helping you move forward with confidence.

“After pregnancy, I felt completely disconnected from my core—but Amanda changed everything. She worked closely with my pelvic floor physical therapist and created a movement plan that actually made sense for my body. Her breathwork cues helped me reconnect from the inside out, and everything felt simple enough to stay consistent at home. I finally feel strong, supported, and confident again.”

— Rachel

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The Nest Notebook

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Why Corrective Exercise Might Be the Missing Link in Your Fitness Routine
Why Corrective Exercise Might Be the Missing Link in Your Fitness Routine

If you’re pregnant or postpartum, that feeling of disconnection is even more common. And more frustrating. You want to feel strong, but you’re not sure what’s actually safe. Or you’ve been cleared at six weeks… but no one told you what to do with your body now.

You’re not broken. But you might need a reset.

That’s where corrective exercise comes in.

The Risk Doesn’t End at Delivery: Why Postpartum Prevention Matters After Gestational Diabetes
The Risk Doesn’t End at Delivery: Why Postpartum Prevention Matters After Gestational Diabetes

When women with a history of gestational diabetes participate in a structured Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), their risk of developing type 2 diabetes drops by 58% or more. That’s massive.

But the key is when the support starts.

Why Movement at Full Nest Hits Different
Why Movement at Full Nest Hits Different

That’s why in-person, targeted work matters—especially early postpartum or when core dysfunction is present. At Full Nest, I watch how you breathe, how your ribcage moves, how your pelvis responds during transitions. I help you refine the timing of your core and pelvic floor—not just their strength. This isn’t about reps. It’s about reconnection.

Because motherhood deserves more.

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