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Embody. Move

Transformative programs that heal & strengthen you from the inside out restoring your confidence and making you feel  as fabulous as you are

Feel strong, confident and embodied

Movement, strength, and connection through physical and mental alignment.

Online self paced programs

Self-paced or guided recovery and strength plans.

Postnatal, core restore and getting started at home

In person (Group & 1:1)

6-week small group programs (Postnatal & Core Restore).

Studio-based sessions for women’s strength and flexibility.

Customised fitness programs

Customised 6 weekly fitness programs for gym or at home settings. 

Things you should be told after having a baby !!

  1. If your stomach still looks like you are pregnant, it's likely a result of ab separation. Don't worry though, 

  2. Leaking when you move, laugh, sneeze is not normal and is not something you just need to live with. Pelvic floor rehab can significantly elevate the symptoms 

  3. Back pain, achy body, just a part of mum life now? NO! Core rehab along with targeted mobility and release can tackle this

  4. Pressure or bulging in your vagina or anus is often a sign of prolapse. Recovery is possible!

  5. Your body has lost its ability to connect like it had pre baby which is why you can feel disconnect and a lack of control. With core rehab you can reconnect with your body. 

Why do you need a strong core and functioning pelvic floor?

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A Strong Core

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A pelvic floor that functions

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Tackle leaking

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Alleviate back pain

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Better Sex - yes please!

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Stronger and leaner body

Move, Build and Restore
with our online programs

Programs

Stronger After Birth - in person program

Our signature small group postnatal recovery program - NEXT PROGRAM 2nd Feb 2026

- 6 week small group program delivered in studio in Upper Hutt, 10.30am Mondays 

- Pre screening and diastasis checks

- Supporting you with core strengthening, pelvic floor dysfunction and those achy sore parts of your body

- Access to progressive online workouts to complement your in class porgression

- 2 week free group class trial post program at the fitness studio 

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Embody Co. Founder

Hi, I'm Mel

I am a mum of two & a postnatal specialist determined to support as many women as possible to recover and feel good again after giving birth. I know what it’s like to feel alien in your own body, to feel like your core and strength have disappeared, to feel like this is it and it won’t get better.

 

I understand the feeling of not knowing where to start. The feeling of being afraid of doing damage to your body. The feeling of being overwhelmed and time short. That is why I have poured myself into specialised education and training to ensure I can support mums in the best way possible to live in a functioning strong body and feel confident from the outside in.

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Why do you need a strong core and functioning pelvic floor?

  • Tackle leaking

  • Heal diastasis

  • Tackle that mum tum

  • Alleviate back pain

  • Alleviate pelvic floor pain

  • Reduce/eliminate pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Carry the kids around with ease

  • Better sex life

  • Feel supported down there


And importantly feel confident in your body and yourself

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Caesarean rehab needs to be unique that's why we focus on the unique needs of the Caesarean mama

A C-section is major surgery. You don't see someone leaving the hospital after knee surgery without a recovery plan.. so why don't you get one after a C-section?


The standard of care (of lack there of) post C-section is frightening— which is exactly why I created my belly birth rehab program designed specifically for cesarean mamas. Both my babies came via c-section, so I've been where you are and understand first hand the recovery process and the challenges you can be faced with.
 

Take the guess work out with a
personalised fitness plan? 

Our training programs are tailored to you and your goals. Accompanied by ongoing support, you will be sure to reach your goals in no time.

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→ Weight-based training program tailored to your goals and updated every 8 weeks

 

→ Home or gym workouts

 

→ 30, 45 or 60 minute options

 

→ Access to educational resources in your members area

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"Mel makes the transition back into exercise easy and less daunting. The fact that you can do it with with baby in tow, makes life easy!"
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