About the Founder


Hello, I’m Sophia Thompson — but most people know me as Coco.

I’m the founder of My Go To Wellness, and my mission is simple: to help people lead longer, healthier, and more joyful lives. As a devoted wife and mother of three, I understand the real-life challenges of maintaining health while balancing responsibilities. I’m also a proud CIMSPA-recognised fitness professional, nutritional advisor, and menopause wellness practitioner — qualifications earned through a journey deeply rooted in personal experience, resilience, and passion.


My Professional Wellness Journey

My path into wellness began in 2009 through Public Health initiatives across Birmingham, the Black Country, and the Midlands. I supported countless individuals in making meaningful lifestyle changes in:

  • Adult Weight Management
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Alcohol Awareness
  • Health Screenings
  • Diabetes and Sexual Health Awareness
  • Physical Activity Promotion
  • Goal Setting & Motivation

These experiences showed me how transformative support and education can be. They laid the foundation for what I now offer through My Go To Wellness: real, impactful change made possible through the right support.


My Personal Fitness Journey

My own fitness story began in 2012 with pole fitness — a hobby that quickly became a passion. By 2014, I was teaching others, and in 2018, I officially became a certified personal trainer. I’ve since added a wide range of specialisms in movement, group fitness, and Pilates, always with a focus on making fitness approachable and enjoyable for everyone.


Why I Created My Go To Wellness

This business was born from both love and loss. When I lost my mother to bowel cancer in 2016, my world shifted. It awakened a deep desire in me to help others make life-affirming decisions. Then in 2023, following a total hysterectomy and transition into post-menopause, my mission became even more personal.

I created My Go To Wellness to support people through life’s hardest transitions with compassion, expertise, and strength. Because I believe that your story doesn’t end at hardship — it begins at healing.


What Drives Me

What lights me up? Seeing clients take control of their lives — whether that’s walking pain-free again, regaining energy after menopause, or feeling strong and confident in their own skin. My work is not just about training or nutrition. It’s about transformation: physical, emotional, and mental.


Qualifications & Expertise


Fitness & Movement:

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma
  • Level 3 Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Sports Conditioning
  • Level 3 Outdoor Fitness
  • Level 3 Pilates
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 2 Exercise to Music Diploma
  • Group Indoor Cycling (incl. Keiser Foundation)
  • Circuits, FX (Stomp, Jump, Groove, Pump, Blast)
  • Cardio Tennis, Twerk, SO Dancehall
  • Pole Fitness & Fabrics Instructor
  • Stretching for Aerial & Pole
  • Clip N Climb Level 1 & 2
  • Adolescence Exercise & Induction Certified


Nutrition:

  • Level 5 Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor
  • PN Level 1 (in progress)


Menopause & Wellness:

  • Menopause Wellness Practitioner
  • Menopause Nutrition & Weight Loss Coach
  • Managing Menopause Naturally
  • Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide
  • International Menopause Society IMPART Level 1


Professional Affiliations:

  • CIMSPA Member: #1406744
  • Certified Sports & Exercise Nutrition Advisor: ID #36289872303352


My Promise to You

Through My Go To Wellness, I'm here to offer more than just services. I offer a partnership in your wellness journey - one built on empathy, encouragement, and expert-led support. Whether you're looking to gain strength, manage your menopause with confidence, or finally understand what your body truly needs. - I've got you.


Wellness shouldn't be overwhelming. It should be your go-to. Let's walk this path together. - Coco 🤍