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Pregnancy, Postnatal & beyond Fitness

for Function

Online Programs and local Coaching sessions

From awareness to action, feel strong, stay active! Expert guided exercise for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic floor health, and beyond.

Confident movement for every stage

What stage are you at? 

Whatever your season and your symptoms, discover how targeted movement and exercise can energise your life and restore your body to full confidence, strength and potential. 

Your Exercise Specialist

Jo Hartley

Jo established this business after her own journey through pregnancy and postnatal recovery left her with pelvic floor symptoms that took her by surprise and feeling unsure how to navigate an active and functional life with confidence...

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Why choose Energised Ladies

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Jo is not only a skilled exercise specialist but also maternity nurse and a mother of three girls!

 

Having personally experienced challenges with pelvic floor birth injuries and the impact it has had on her life, she understands the importance of making safe exercise choices throughout these different stages of life.

 

With her extensive knowledge in pregnancy and postnatal exercise, Jo is committed to minimising risks through her accessible and affordable online programs or private coaching sessions.

 

Exercise can be beneficial for all women, but it’s crucial to make modifications that support recovery during and after pregnancy and childbirth.

 

Jo's programs offer a variety of recommendations, empowering you to customise your exercise sessions to suit their unique needs and symptoms.

Her comprehensive approach emphasises education and exercise options to improve strength and function, including:

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- Breathing patterns

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- Mobility

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- Posture and alignment

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- Deep core connection & pressure management

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- Form and technique

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- Nutritional guides

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- Pelvic floor function and symptom management

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- Cardiovascular endurance and recovery

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- Safe targeted pregnancy exercise & movement

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- Targeted postnatal recovery and restoration

Feel free to reach out to Jo if have any questions or need support with your exercise journey.

Birth Prep Workshop

Prenatal Portrait

Rangiora Hospital

Are you Christchurch (NZ) based and expecting a baby soon? I'm now hosting a Birth Preparation Workshop once a month at Rangiora Hospital.

What Ladies are saying

Rose Ray

2026-01-19

I met Jo at her birth prep class where my partner and I learnt a lot about our journey ahead and left feeling a lot more confident. I ended up contacting Jo again because I was getting round ligament pain and pelvic symphasis which was debilitating from 30 weeks or so of my pregnancy. After a couple of sessions in her studio learning about my body and tailoring some exercises to my body, I feel back to normal and I'm able to go for walks again. I keep doing the exercises and I'm now 37 weeks and still comfortable! I'm very grateful for Jo's knowledge and help.

Jordyn Moore

2025-12-07

Jo was so lovely and knowledgeable. The pregnancy classes were a great way to stay active and feel strong to prepare for labour and birth. A nice, supportive environment to make time to focus on you and baby each week and feel good during pregnancy.

Amanda Graham

2025-11-24

Jo has a great way of explaining things clearly, she made our sessions really approachable and took away the intimidation factor with getting back in to exercise. She is friendly and kind. I would highly recommend!

Kim

2025-09-18

Thank you Jo for your caring approach and safety focused training. You have helped me improve my posture and build strength in a wonderful, positive environment.

vicki painter

2025-09-10

I Highly recommend Energised Ladies Health and Fitness! Jo has helped me with all of my aches and pains that had gradually been getting worse after the birth of my children. She is so supportive and encouraging. She has also helped me realize it is never too late to invest in yourself!

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In person; weekdays by appointment only

Online; for affordability and flexibility anytime

 

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​Jo Cell: 0221668184

Email: jo.hartley@energisedpt.co.nz

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