Founders

Founders Emily and Eroni Leilua, both qualified personal trainers with strong backgrounds in health, and fitness.

Emily has been a personal trainer since 2013 and is also a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist and naturopath who has worked exclusively with women for more than a decade.

Eroni, a qualified personal trainer and two-time Olympian, brings extensive experience in high-performance sport and coaching.

As parents of two young children, they also understand the realities of balancing health with family life. Together, they combine their experience to create a environment designed specifically for women to thrive.

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Coach

Michelle brings warmth, energy, and positivity into every session — even at 6am!

With a background in group fitness, personal training, and culinary arts, she is passionate about helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident through sustainable habits that actually fit into real life.

As a mum of two teenagers, Michelle deeply understands the challenge of balancing health, family, and a busy schedule — and brings a grounded and supportive coaching style to every class.

Outside of MOVE, you’ll find her trail running or spending time in the Coromandel.

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Coach

Kate is a qualified personal trainer with a passion for helping women build strength, confidence, and longevity through evidence-based, progressive training. She helps women of all fitness levels feel capable, supported, and empowered.

Outside of MOVE, you'll usually find Kate staying active outdoors, spending time with friends and family.

After transitioning from a successful career in design to coaching full-time, Kate brings a thoughtful and intentional approach to every programme she creates, ensuring every exercise has a purpose and supports your individual goals.

Interested in working with Kate? Email hello@movewomen.co.nz to book in a one-on-one personal training session.

Chiropractor, Masseuse & Pilates Instructor

Reset your nervous system with Paige — our in house pilates instructor, chiropractor and masseuse — specialising in fascial release and nervous system attunement. With 12 years of working with all different people at their unique stages of life — from 6 hour old babies to those in their 90’s — she can curate the session just for you. 

By combining hands-on bodywork with Pilates instruction, Paige helps women not only recover and restore, but also build a stronger, more connected relationship with their bodies.

Paige is available Tuesdays & Thursdays for Chiropractic care
Book here: https://carva.au5.cliniko.com/bookings