Natasha Caleel, OTR/L, PCES

Natasha Caleel, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist, women's fitness expert, and postpartum corrective exercise specialist with over two decades of experience helping women navigate fitness through all stages of motherhood. She holds a master's degree in occupational therapy and specializes in prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise, perimenopause fitness, and injury prevention for women.

As the founder of Sage Society, a women-only fitness studio, Natasha has created evidence-based fitness programs specifically designed for women's unique physiological needs. Her expertise spans rehabilitation and performance, bridging the gap between physical therapy and traditional fitness training. She specializes in helping women transition safely from postpartum recovery to strength training, addressing common issues like diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and hormonal changes during perimenopause.

Featured in multiple news outlets for her innovative approach to women's fitness, Natasha is passionate about educating women on evidence-based exercise practices. She regularly shares her expertise on social media, helping women understand the science behind female-specific training needs and debunking common fitness myths that can be harmful to women's health.

Through Sage Society, Natasha has created a model for inclusive, women-centered fitness that addresses the unique barriers mothers face, including on-site childcare and programming that accommodates hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle and life stages.

• Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology (HBKin), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT), McMaster University

• Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (Licensed in California)
• Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), Core Exercise Solutions

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Meet Natasha Caleel. Bold Journey Magazine. November 14th, 2023.
• Ditching the All of Nothing Fitness Mindset with Natasha Caleel. Moms Without Capes Podcast. 2022.
• The Postpartum Rebuild. Be It Till You See It Podcast. 2022.
• Start With Sage. Santa Barbara Life and Style Magazine. February 2025.