Meet Cherie – Your Personal Coach for

Strength, Wellness & Confidence

Helping you feel strong, energized, and empowered — inside and out

Hi, I’m Cherie Jackson — a passionate and dedicated Personal Trainer based right here in New Zealand. I’m here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in your body and mind.

Whether you're looking to build strength, lose body fat, gain muscle, boost your flexibility, or need support through nutrition or menopause, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

This isn’t just a job to me — it’s my life’s purpose!

Why Train With Me

My love for fitness began over 36 years ago, sparked by a Muscle & Fitness magazine my brother brought home. I remember seeing the strong, empowered women in its pages and thinking, “That’s who I want to be.”

From that moment on, I was hooked!

I joined Les Mills, devoured books on health and training, and started lifting weights. Since then, I’ve played competitive rugby, netball, touch rugby, and tennis — and I still compete in the Masters Games held in Dunedin every two years. I’m competitive by nature, and I carry that same drive when helping my clients reach their goals. Your wins are my wins.

Becoming a Personal Trainer was always my dream, but life (and finances) got in the way. After the COVID-19 pandemic, when free training opportunities opened up, I finally took the leap — and I’ve never looked back. Since then, I’ve earned multiple certifications and worked with Flex Fitness as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Zumba Instructor.

Qualifications

✅New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)

✅New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)

✅The Nutrition Institute Diploma of Nutrition

✅The Nutrition Institute Certificate of Sports Nutrition

✅Girls Gone Strong Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist

My Approach/Philosophy

Every session is designed for you — your goals, your pace, your life.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all. I take the time to understand what motivates you, what challenges you, and what will help you keep showing up for yourself.

Here’s what you can expect when we work together:

✅ Custom training plans tailored to your needs

✅ Nutrition guidance based on real, sustainable habits

✅ Support through your menopause transition with exercise & dietary strategies

✅ Encouragement and accountability — because consistency is key

✅ A trainer who truly listens, understands, and cares

Fitness isn’t just about the body — it’s about the mind, the soul, and your overall sense of wellbeing. I’ll be in your corner the whole way.

Let’s unlock your potential — together."