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Jenny Hoofnagle and Amanda Schoppe

Freya Movement Studio began when Jenny Hoofnagle, Studio Owner, and Amanda Schoppe, co-founder of the brand who now resides in MN, met in 2019 while teaching pre- and postnatal fitness in NYC. They quickly bonded over a shared passion: Empowering pregnant and postpartum people with movement and compassionate care throughout every stage of their journey.

In 2021, over dinner in Union Square, they realized they were both getting the same question from private clients — Where should I go for classes? With no trusted answer, they decided to create one. In 2022, they launched Moms on the Move, an online platform designed to be a home for this community.

In March 2023, Moms on the Move officially evolved into Freya Movement Studio — a name inspired by the Nordic goddess Freya: powerful, bold, sensual, maternal, and magical. Exactly how we see you.

As their virtual offerings grew and in-person classes began, so did their vision. What started online soon became a few hours a week in person downtown at a studio rented by the hour… and in March of 2025, Freya Movement Studio found its very own home in Chelsea, NYC.​

At Freya Movement Studio, our mission is simple: to empower pregnant and postpartum people through effective, science-backed workouts, authentic community, and trusted expert support.

We’re so glad you’re here. We can’t wait to move with you and celebrate all the incredible things you and your body can do.

Jenny Hoofnagle
Owner
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Amanda Schoppe
Brand Co-Founder

Our Story

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The Journey

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Nov 2021

The idea sparked for a prenatal and postpartum studio

Feb 2022

Moms on the Move launched online

Feb 2023

Freya Movement Studio launched offering in person NYC classes

March 2025

Freya Movement Studio found a home in Chelsea with the first brick & mortar

Our Trainers and Doulas

Meet Our Team

Jenny Hoofnagle
Owner, Head Trainer, Birth Doula, Health Coach

Community. Centering. Empowerment. Self-Care.

These are the values that guide all of Jenny’s work with her movement clients. As a lifelong performer, Jenny has tried every modality available in her search for the best way to care for her body, mind, and spirit. An experience with her own pelvic floor dysfunction led her to Pilates, her fitness training career, and her passion for working with expecting parents and new parents. Jenny aims to broaden people's understanding, appreciation, and care for their bodies. Jenny holds a Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Core Pilates NYC. She is a Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Diastases and Core Consultant, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a certified ScolioPilates trainer and a Birth Doula

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Morgana Mauney
Founding Trainer, Health Coach

Balance. Patience. Kindness.

Whether it’s working with clients in a one on one setting or in a group, these elements are at the foundation of Morgana’s work.
Creating balance in our bodies, patience in our minds and kindness in ourselves help clients’ achieve their goals. Over a decade ago while teaching in the group fitness space, an excitement and hunger in Morgana sparked a journey to learn
more about the body and all of the incredible things it can do. One thing led to another and now she is a NASM certified personal trainer, Pre/Post Natal specialist, Mat Pilates and Barre instructor as well as a health and nutrition coach.

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Alli Belinkoff
Trainer, Yoga Specialist

Confidence. Grit. Joy.

Through Alli's classes, you will work to feel and sense these elements through movement, breath, and choice. Alli has been teaching Strength Training, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yoga Sculpt across Los Angeles and NYC since 2021. Alli loves helping her students build strength, develop a stronger mind-body connection, and escape from the stress of day-to-day life through movement. 200-hour RYT (prenatal, postnatal incl.), 50-hour Yoga Sculpt Certification, 85-hour Group Fitness Certification.   

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Angela Joy
Trainer

Tenacity. Joy. Growth.

Angela’s favorite mantra in class is “love your body, celebrate your strength”. She loves helping clients expand the limits of what they perceived possible all the while encouraging physical activity from the mindset of gratitude and joy. As a dancer, Angela has a passion for supporting clients working for safe alignment, sustainability, and longevity. 

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Maddie Eisler
Trainer

Elevation. Stability. Harmony. 

​Whether 1 on 1 or in a group class, expect to unapologetically meet yourself where you’re at with Maddie. Through the best and worst of days, she’s here to create the space to support and uplift you with thoughtful movement and groovy beats. From starting her career in fitness at BODYROK NYC in 2022, now a graduate of Core Pilate’s NYC 600-hour classical Pilates certification, her classes combine contemporary spirit with a deeply classical core…pun intended. Originally a native of San Francisco, Maddie has been living New York since 2016.

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Jenavieve Adams
Trainer

Vitality. Knowledge. Connection. Movement.

These are the values that guide all of Jenavieve’s work with her clients. A professional dancer and actor, Jenavieve brings artistry, precision, and passion to every class. She holds a comprehensive 600-hour classical Pilates certification from Real Pilates Teacher Training and a Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Certification, which sparked her passion for supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum — helping them prepare for birth and recover with strength and confidence.

Jenavieve also holds a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University. Her background in dance and Pilates allows her to create dynamic, intentional, and challenging workouts tailored to each individual, whether in private sessions or group classes.

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Sasha Lazare
Birth and Postpartum Doula

Compassion. Empowerment. Personalized Care.

This is what guides Sasha's practice as a certified birth and postpartum doula. Originally a performer, she began her journey as a birthworker after giving birth to her own two children with the life-altering guidance of her own birth doula. Having been through it herself, she felt called to remain a permanent part of the sacred birthing space and to provide that same kind of support to other birthing people and received her birth doula certification from DONA International. After experiencing her own postpartum struggles, she also vowed to do her part to create a more compassionate and supportive world for   postpartum people and received her postpartum doula certification from Doula Trainings International. Having attended all different kinds of births, she is steadfast in her belief that all birthing and postpartum people deserve non-judgmental, unwavering support, and treats each unique experience with compassion, respect, and humor.

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Chandel Stallworth
Birth and Postpartum Doula

Informed. Responsive. Compassionate. Adaptive. Reassuring

Chandel brings a steady presence and a client-focused viewpoint to birth and postpartum care, offering support that adapts to your needs—especially when the path looks different than expected. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, inductions, and NICU transitions, and is known for being a calm, grounding force in the room when things feel unpredictable. Her background in movement and maternal wellness allows her to support both physical recovery and emotional resilience. With training through Postpartum Support International, Chandel is especially attuned to the mental and emotional shifts that can arise during the fourth trimester. She holds space with empathy and skill, gently guiding new parents through the messy, beautiful realities of this season. From labor to latching and everything in between, Chandel meets families where they are—with care that is present, personalized, and always centered on your experience. Her goal is always the same: to help you feel supported, seen, and never alone.

Chandel holds certifications as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

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Yvonne Hancock
Postpartum Doula

Holistic. Comforting. Empowering. Compassionate. Knowledgeable.

Yvonne Hancock brings a holistic and heart-centered approach to postpartum care, believing every family deserves to feel supported, understood, and cared for during the tender fourth trimester. Her journey into this work began after her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, inspiring her to help families navigate early parenthood with confidence, calm, and compassion.

With expertise as a certified postpartum doula, sleep consultant, lactation counselor, and belly binding specialist — plus a degree in Child Development — Yvonne offers evidence-based guidance alongside traditional postpartum healing practices. From infant sleep support and lactation counseling to belly binding and emotional care, she nurtures both physical recovery and emotional well-being so parents can find balance and rest.

Having supported over 200 families, Yvonne’s mission is to make the transition into parenthood smoother, healthier, and more joyful. When she’s not caring for clients, she enjoys life in Manhattan with her husband and 7-year-old son.

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The Pillars of Freya

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Wellness

We believe in a holistic approach to wellness. That means looking beyond any single symptom to support the whole person, with movement, education, and connection that build awareness across mind, body, and spirit so you can feel grounded, strong, and open to growth.

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Education

We know we can’t be with you 24 hours a day. Therefore, our goal is to provide you with enough education and resources so you’ll possess the knowledge you need to feel empowered to move through the world safely and with strength and ease.

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Community

Freya Movement Studio is a space that connects you with individuals who are navigating a similar experience. The journey through pregnancy and parenting can be isolating but at Freya you are not alone. You are the rule not the exception!

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Find Your Place at Freya

Join us Today!

Ready to embark on this journey? Check out our class schedule, book a session, or drop by our studio to meet our team and explore our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you to Freya Movement Studio
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