Wise Mamas Founder | Midwife | Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach
With nearly two decades of experience in maternity care across Italy, Central America, the U.S., and the U.K., Elena brings a rare depth of insight, blending traditional wisdom with modern, evidence-based practice.
Originally from Italy, Elena trained as a midwife after becoming a mother herself and has studied with some of the world’s most respected names in the field, including Ina May Gaskin and the midwives of The Farm in Tennessee. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Research and spent several years working in the NHS before founding her own private practice and launching Wise Mamas in Hastings, East Sussex.
While her roots are in continuity midwifery and homebirth, Elena’s work has evolved into something bigger: a movement built on helping mums feel strong, confident, and well-informed through every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy fitness and birth prep to postnatal rehab and performance training, Elena combines clinical expertise, deep empathy, and a no-BS approach to help women thrive in their bodies and in their lives.
When she’s not coaching mums or running Wise Mamas, you’ll likely find Elena laughing loudly and lifting heavy at her local CrossFit gym with her husband Kai and teenage son Luca, or out in the woods with their chocolate lab, Scooby.
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Our Team
Hannah
Specialist Personal Trainer
Hannah is a fully qualified personal trainer, an experienced paddleboard instructor and PE teacher. She's been working in the fitness world for over a decade, turning her passion for outdoor sports into her business Natural Elements Fitness where she leads paddleboard tours, private lessons and retreats.
She's a mother of 2 young girls and knows first hand the importance of training mindfully in pregnancy and returning to exercise with the right guidance and support and a whole community around you.
Jen
Specialist Personal Trainer
Jen is a fully qualified personal trainer with a background in both triathlon and physique training. She has over 12 years experience working in commercial gyms and boutique studios. She has created her own successful personal development business and heavily focuses on the mind-body connection within her work. Being a mother of three young children, Jen has come to realise that not only does the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ ring true, but that ‘it takes a village to support a mama’ is perhaps even more paramount. Her fierce belief in this is what has brought her into the world of Wise Mamas.
