Improved Sleep
Increased energy
Reduced stress
Elevated moods
Boosted fitness
Greater strength
Are you so busy looking after others that you’re too busy to look after yourself?
Often as women, in our role as nurturers to others, we forget to nurture ourselves. At Nurture Fitness, we understand the daily demands of life—the juggle of family, work, and responsibilities—and how difficult it can be to carve out time for yourself. That’s why we’ve created a welcoming space where women can prioritise their health and well-being without guilt.
Nurture Fitness is a female-focused fitness studio in South Canterbury’s Timaru. At the helm is Janelle Rathgen, a passionate advocate for women’s health and fitness. With over a decade of experience specializing in women’s physical well-being, Janelle understands the unique challenges women face at different stages of life—from postnatal recovery to rebuilding strength after illness or injury.
Exercise is more than just movement—it’s an opportunity to recharge, rebuild confidence, and feel empowered. Janelle knows that regular movement can boost energy, strengthen the core, improve posture, and enhance mental well-being, all while creating a strong foundation for lifelong health.
With these needs in mind, Janelle has developed a child-friendly fitness studio offering Pilates classes and personal training, tailored specifically for women. Whether you are a new mother easing back into exercise, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking a supportive environment to move your body, Nurture Fitness provides safe, effective, and personalised training options.
At Nurture, we believe in community, connection, and self-care. Our studio is designed to be more than just a place to work out—it’s a space where women can escape the daily grind, connect with like-minded individuals, and focus on their well-being in a warm, judgment-free environment.
Join us at Nurture Fitness, where your health and happiness matter just as much as everyone else’s. It’s time to prioritise YOU.
Join our classes, connect with other women and enjoy improved health and wellbeing.
Strength & Personal Training
Strength & Personal Training
Mat & Reformer Pilates
Mat & Reformer Pilates
Prenatal Exercise
Prenatal Exercise
Mums & Bubs Exercise
There’s a class for everyone, come find yours.
Improved Sleep
Increased energy
Reduced stress
Elevated moods
Boosted fitness
Greater strength
Testimonials

Daniela Zavallone
“Janelle is my doubles tennis partner and when she told me that she can help me losing weight and came back on my body pre-pregnancy I was sceptical, but now I cannot stop going at the gym. I love it and she know exactly what I need it.”

Beth Parker
“Working with Janelle pre and postpartum has been a vital part of my recovery and returning safely to exercise. Janelle’s kind and caring nature makes you feel at ease, relaxed and able to be yourself from the start.”