DediKate is the online health and fitness community for busy women.
Whether you’re a new Mum, returning from injury, just beginning your fitness journey or are after something more advanced – we have you covered!
DediKate offers Low Impact, Yoga, Pilates, Weights, Running and HIIT workouts as well as stretching, nutrition and mindset work – there’s something in there for everyone. And they're all short and effective so you can fit them into your busy life.
We focus on a balanced and holistic approach to health and fitness - fitness, strength, nutrition, a positive mindset and how we feel. Our down to earth trainers are on this journey with you, and will encourage you to do your best and never give up.
Meet the Team
DediKate is made up of a wonderful group of qualified health and fitness professionals whose aim is to provide you with the skills and motivation required to meet your health and fitness goals.
Kate Ivey
Founder and Trainer
Bachelor of Physical Education, Scholarship in Exercise Prescription, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Certificate in Food and Nutrition, Level 4 Freestyle Group Exercise and Level 3 Circuit Training, Dr Stacy Sims Certificate Menopause 2.0.
Founder and CEO of Kate Ivey Fitness and DediKate, Kate is passionate about helping women to be successful with their health and fitness, while maintaining balance. She started DediKate to help busy Kiwi women like herself to lead positive, healthy and fitness-filled lives.
Areas of Focus:
- Strength, HIIT and Cardio Workouts
- Exercise Psychology
- Lifestyle and Motivation
- Peri to Post Menopause
Tracy Scott
Head Trainer
Certificate in Fitness Management, Certificate in Exercise Level 3 and 4, Certificate in Group Fitness Level 3 and 4, Level 1 Certification Holistic Performance Nutrition, Diploma Positive Psychology, Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Tracy embraces two core philosophies: that life should be fully experienced, and that exercise serves as a powerful form of medicine. Tracy is deeply committed to empowering women to recognise that exercise is not only about physical fitness but also about enhancing mental well-being and achieving a harmonious life balance.
Tracy takes great pride in being the mother of four young adults and is a vibrant and energetic Nana to her grandson.
Areas of Focus:
- HIIT, Strength, and Cardio Workouts
- Three Areas of Wellbeing - Physical, Nutritional, and Psychological
- Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance
Anna McDermid
Head Peri to Post Menopause Trainer Certificate in Exercise Level 3 and 4, Certificate in Group Fitness Level 3, Pre and Postnatal Core Restore Level 1 and Dr Stacy Sims Certificate Menopause 2.0
Anna is one of our amazing HIIT + Strength Trainers, she loves being able to help train and motivate members from her living room/neighbourhood to theirs. Anna is a mother of two living in sunny Marlborough where the wine grows and flows! She's a HIIT kind of girl and loves the combo of resistance training and HIIT in Ignite! When she's not working, she loves exercising outdoors and heading down the Sounds with her fam. "I wouldn’t say I’m naturally fit or a naturally fast runner, I’ve had to work damn hard to get to where I am now and I’m proud of myself for it!"
Areas of Focus:
- Functional Fitness
- HIIT and Strength Workouts
- Balanced Lifestyle
- Peri to Post Menopause
Nic Sandland
HIIT + Strength Trainer
Certificate III & IV in Fitness, Bachelor in Dance Performance (first year), Certificate IV in Dance, Strength & Conditioning (ASCA), Pre & Post Natal (mishfit® Pre & Post-Natal training & Pre & Postnatal Specialist Trainer course with Tammy Obst, STOTT PILATES reformer, BARRE instructor, Punch fit level 1 & Kettlebell level 1.
Despite being a city girl at heart Nic fell in love with her local community in Jamestown, South Australia where she moved for her farming husband. Nic then discovered a particular passion for training and helping women in rural areas and launched NicFit Training, a PT and group fitness studio in 2019, which has since expanded into a member-based gym.
Nic has a strong background in dance and has performed professionally in Adelaide, interstate and around the world. She has since swapped dancing for running and cannot wait to train for future marathons after completing her first in 2022.
Areas of Focus:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Pre & Postnatal Training
- Rehabilitation Post Injury
Mikahla Collins
HIIT and Strength trainer
Cert III and IV in Fitness, including Kettlebell Level 1.
Mikahla is a HIIT and Strength on DediKate from York, Western Australia. Born and raised in the Central Wheatbelt of WA, Mikahla now lives on a sheep and cropping farm with her husband Mitchell, 2 year old Fletcher and baby Kennedy.
She loves strength and power training, as well as using resistance bands to get a targeted burn. Mikahla aims to motivate and inspire regional and rural women through movement and is an advocate for spreading the message of how important exercise is for your physical and mental health.
Areas of Focus:
- HIIT Workouts
- Strength & Power Training
- Listening to your body
Matika Laycock
HIIT and Strength Trainer
Bachelor of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences & Cert III & IV in Fitness.
Matika (Teek) is a proud country girl, born and raised on a cattle property near Injune, Queensland. Growing up, she was deeply involved in a variety of sports, sparking her lifelong love for health and fitness.
With a strong passion for bringing exercise to the bush, Teek is dedicated to inspiring rural communities to come together, connect, and thrive through movement.
Areas of Focus:
- Strength & HIIT Training
- Running
- Creating a balanced lifestyle
Kathryn Schirmer
HIIT + Strength Trainer
Certificate III in Fitness & currently near completion of Certificate IV. Dr Stacy Sims Certificate Menopause 2.0. Empowered Scholarship Program - Active Farmers.
Kathryn lives on a farm just outside Lockhart, NSW, with her hubby Josh and their 5 children! Kathryn has her Cert III in fitness and has nearly finished her Cert IV, she is an Active Farmers trainer and she was an avid DediKate member before joining the team.
Kathryn also has a nursing and midwifery background, but has swapped her scrubs for activewear! She is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others, especially in the bush, by empowering them through fitness and wellbeing to improve both physical and mental health.
Areas of Focus:
- Strength And Power Training
- Listening To Your Body
- Exercising To Make Everyday Life Easier
- Peri to Post Menopause
Jacq Manson
Yoga Trainer
Certified in Vinyasa Flow, 200hr Yoga Alliance Teacher Training. Reform Pilates Certified Trainer Module 1. Donna Farhi yoga foundations workshops.
Jacq lives in Mosgiel to be close to the Taieri airfield with her husband Tim who flys the local rescue helicopter, much to the delight of their 2.5 year old son Mackenzie who is a helicopter enthusiast! A passionate advocate of strength and fitness, she fell in love with the practice of yoga 10+ years ago to balance her active lifestyle and promote calm in the body and mind. Every year Jacq likes to undertake one big adventure to mark the year by, her favourite is multi-day ultra marathons anywhere from the Himalayas to the Amazon jungle.
Areas of focus
- Optimising mind & body to be your best
- Moving freely and easily in your body
- Accessing a place of inner calm
Claire Turnbull
Nutritionist
BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics, currently completing Diploma in Psychology
Claire is our amazing Nutritionist at DediKate, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the team with over 18 years working in the health and wellbeing industry. Claire is also the owner and director of the private nutrition practice and workplace wellness company Mission Nutrition. She is also a published author with two best-selling books, and regularly features on Breakfast TV, Fair Go, Seven Sharp, and Newstalk ZB sharing her thoughts on wellbeing.
Outside of her work life, you’ll find her running around after her two young boys, being creative in the kitchen (often making a mess!) and listening to podcasts on nutrition, psychology and neuroscience.
Areas of Focus:
- Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food
- Realistic, Practical Aapproach
- Healthy Habits for Life
Gemma Douglas
Breathwork, Mindset, and Nervous System Coach
PGDipEd, Oxygen Advantage Certified, Wim Hof Method Certified, Dip. Life Coaching, Cert. NLP Practitioner, Pranayama Cert.
BMus, Otago University
Gemma is DediKates Breathwork, Mindset, and Nervous System Coach, with over 10 years of experience in teaching and coaching within the education and wellbeing sectors. Her background includes being a published author, a former provincial Southern Sting netball player, a musician, and the founder of The Motherhood Project, an online community of over 250,000 women globally.
She regularly conducts public events and workshops around New Zealand, focusing on the transformative power of breath, self-awareness, meditation, and understanding the nervous system. While she works with individuals of all ages, Gemma has a particular passion for supporting women and children.
Outside of her professional life, Gemma is a mother of three school-aged children and lives on an apple orchard in Hawkes Bay with her husband.
Areas of Focus:
- Breathwork & Meditation
- Mindset & Well-being
- Nervous System Balance & Regulation
Celia Wahnig
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Post-Graduate Certificate in Continence and Women's Health, Advanced Training in: Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise
Celia has been a Pelvic Health Physio for over 10 years and owns Elevate Physio in Nelson. She loves working with women at all stages of their life to optimise their pelvic and overall health. “It is such a privilege to be part of someones support crew to improve bladder or bowel problems, reduce pelvic pain, improve intimacy, stay active during pregnancy, returning to sport after having a baby or alleviate symptoms so they can enjoy their life, their way!"
Outside of work she loves to ride her mountain bike, run around the beautiful trails with her dog, cook and read a good book. Celia loves to learn new activities and has dabbled in CrossFit, played hockey, competed in equestrian and multisport!
Areas of Focus:
- Empowering Confidence with Movement for All Stages of Life
- Pelvic Health Education
- Enjoying Life!
Jessica Walker
Australian Rural Women's Health Physio
Physiotherapist with Special Interest in Women's Health
B. Physio, Women's Health Training Associates introductory & advanced courses, Birth Preparation, Clinical & Studio Pilates Instructor
Jess is a Physiotherapist with Special interest in Women's Health and a mum of 3 not so small babies now. She has worked in women's pelvic health particularly pre & postpartum care for over a decade. Jess launched the 'Rural Womens Physio' in 2022 to deliver pregnancy, birth preparation and postpartum care to regional, rural and remote women online and owns Fit2Function Allied Health in Tamworth NSW. Jess tries to squeeze in a Yoga or Pilates class most days and you will hear her belting out a tune in the shower. Any time spent with her hubby Brady, 3 kids Artie, Cali & Boston and their dog Luis is blissful mayhem in Jess's book.
Areas of focus:
- Practical Pre & Postpartum Preparation & Rehabilitation
- Pelvic Health & Women's Health Education
- Meeting YOU Where You Are In Location & Physicality
Sarah Dickie
Mindset + Wellbeing Coach Bachelor of Physical Education (double major), ICF Accredited Certified Coaching Professional. AdvCert Nutrition, Health + Wellness Coach. Cert. Psychology & Behaviour Change. Cert. Wellbeing Management.
Born and bred on a high-country station in the Waitaki Valley, Sarah holds a strong belief that we are all capable of more than we think and is passionate about the infinite capacity of growth in all of us.
Sarah works with clients one-on-one from her home in the ‘heart of the desert’ – Bannockburn, Central Otago where she lives with her husband Scott and three young children; Georgia, Olivia & Ardie.
Sarah loves a good back-to-back Ignite and the ability to do a great workout early from home before the kids wake up. She is super active enjoying mostly multisport, trail running and adventure races these days. A firm believer a strong body helps a long way towards a strong mind, Sarah loves this ethos that run’s through the Kate Ivey brand.
Kate's Story
Kate Ivey, the founder of Kate Ivey Fitness, has built a career around her passion for helping women lead healthier, more balanced lives. With a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Psychology from Otago University, Kate has over 19 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, including personal training, nutrition education, and smoking cessation programmes.
In 2016, she launched DediKate, an online fitness platform designed to help busy women achieve their health goals, regardless of their schedules. As a mother of three herself, Kate understands the demands of family life and how difficult it can be to prioritise fitness and well-being. Her mission is to make fitness accessible, fun, and sustainable for women at every stage of life.
Most recently, Kate completed Dr. Stacy Sims' Menopause 2.0 Certificate and is proud to offer one of the first online fitness programmes tailored specifically for peri and post menopausal women, empowering them to stay strong and confident as they navigate this new chapter in life.
Peri to Post Menopause
Expertly designed to support your hormones, bone health, and overall wellbeing through strength, mobility, and low-impact training — helping you feel balanced, strong, and confident at every stage.
Cardio
Our audio cardio workouts are designed to motivate and encourage you through your session. Great for those who want to increase their cardio fitness, efficiency and endurance.
Weight Training
Using basic equipment, tone and strengthen your body with our low impact strength workouts and our high intensity resistance training workouts that you can do anywhere.
HIIT Training
Our HIIT workouts are designed to be a short and high intensity blast. Put in maximum effort for a short amount of time to get results.
Boxing
We offer two types of boxing workouts; BOXhiit, HIIT style workouts to improve your all round fitness and strength and BOXlift, low impact yet fast paced boxing style weight training workouts.
Yoga & Pilates
Designed to help you centre your mind and body, strengthen, tone and improve your flexibility, muscle balance and control.
Low Impact
Low impact (no jumping) workout options so you can build strength and fitness without high impact on your body.
Breathwork & Meditation
Join us on a variety of guided breathwork and meditation sessions with Gemma Douglas, aimed to help with your attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
Stretching & Relaxation
Designed to do on rest days or after a workout, when you need to unwind or when your mind and body wants some go-slow.
