Sharing the power of fitness & community
With years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry under their belt, upon entering motherhood Ren and Jen were shocked about the state of the fitness industry and what was on offer to mums. They combined their passion and expertise to lead a change in New Zealand's fitness space, offering real talk, simplified messages, achievable goals, and more fun.
Our Mission
Deliver a program full of variety that caters to all women. A progressive pathway for women to be able to heal postpartum, return safely to exercise, and get to where they want to be.
Meet Ren & Jen
Full-time mothers with six young children between them, Ren and Jen love sharing their motherhood journey with the community.
Watch the video below to learn more about what drives Ren & Jen and why we do what we do.
Proud to be qualified
At She Moves, we pride ourselves on being qualified fitness professionals, creating safe and effective workouts based on the latest research. This sets us apart from other online options – ensuring you're in safe hands when you join us.
Our 100% qualified team is committed to staying updated with the best practices. We take an evidence-based approach and embrace a growth mindset, proudly using our knowledge and skills to support women in their movement journey, wherever they are.
We hold industry leading qualifications and have been nationally recognised for our work
Our Team
Julie Edward - Head Trainer
As a former high performance athlete, 2x Olympian and 2x World Champion in rowing, Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to She Moves. Julia is passionate about helping all women find time for exercise. Julia is a qualified Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor she has completed her Pelvic Floor For Fitness Professionals, is Safe Return to Exercise certified and Pregnancy Exercise Certified.
Nicole Harris - Mobility, Low Impact Trainer & 1-1 Consultant
Nicole is a mum of two and is super passionate about health and fitness! Nicole has a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Otago, Certificate in Fitness from Toi Ohomai Institute, is Safe Return to Exercise Certified and Qualified in prenatal exercise. Nicole takes two live classes per week and is available to work with clients one on one with virtual training and personalised programming.
Emma Cookman - HIIT Trainer
Emma is our energiser bunny. Emma grew up in England and has had a love for exercise and movement her entire life. Emma has studied and gained her Level 3 and 4 certificate in exercise and has recently completed her Safe Return to Exercise certification to up skill in the pre & postpartum space. Having struggled with depression and anxiety for a couple of years, she truly believes that moving her body was key to getting her through a particularly difficult stage in her life. She brings oodles of energy and personality into her workouts.
Emma Carpenter – Barre & Power Yoga Trainer
Emma began teaching fitness in America back in 2018. She completed her 200hr Hot Yoga certification with CorePower in Minneapolis and then went on to become a certified Barre instructor. Emma joined the She Moves team in 2022 bringing a huge amount of energy and passion to her role and has enjoyed learning more about pre and postpartum fitness! Emma has recently completed her postpartum pelvic floor certification.
Sophie Flannery – Yoga & Low Impact Trainer
As a mum, qualified yoga teacher, personal trainer, former Olympian and 2x World Champion in Rowing, Sophie takes a holistic approach when it comes to supporting women on their health and fitness journey. She has qualifications in nutrition and has a passion for creating family-friendly recipes.
Sophie is taking on 1:1 virtual clients and writing personalised programmes.
Aliesha Kumeroa
Aleisha is a highly motivated and energetic trainer who holds a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure studies. She has qualifications in Barre, Pilates and is certified in pre and postnatal training. You'll see Aleisha from time to time as she pops into the community as our amazing relief trainer!
Jessica Giljam-Brown – Nutritionist
Jessica Giljam-Brown is a well-known holistic nutritionist, author, speaker and the founder of Wellness by Jessica. Focusing on more than just food intake, Jessica helps people find practical solutions to support their health that are achievable and enjoyable. Jessica has a special interest in female hormones, endometriosis, fertility, and helping women better understand their bodies. Over the years Jessica has provided amazing on demand nutritional content for She Moves members.
