Our Story
MoveWithJae was created to bring women together - to build a true sisterhood and a space where we can inspire, uplift, and grow with one another. What started as a passion for movement and self-discovery has evolved into a supportive community focused on helping women feel confident, strong, and empowered in both body and mind. Here, it’s not just about fitness - it’s about becoming the best version of yourself. Through movement, mindfulness, and community, MoveWithJae reminds every woman that she is capable, worthy, and never alone on her journey. Thank you for being here!
Meet the Founder
Javia Alvarado
Hola, hola!!
I’m Javia (pronounced Jah-Vee-Uh). I’m a 31-year-old Afro-Latina entrepreneur, fitness professional, and mom of a sweet baby boy.
So, how did we end up here? Well, I have struggled with mental health since I was a teenager - clinical depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and after leaving an abusive relationship in my early twenties, I also developed PTSD.
For many years, I felt lost, broken, and had low self-esteem.
I always heard that working out had a lot of positive benefits for mental health, so that’s how my fitness journey began.
I took my very first yoga class at the age of 16, and throughout my life, I’ve stayed in the gym. For me, it was never about having a perfect body but about feeling like my best self.
Through my fitness journey, I have found myself. I have become confident, disciplined, and empowered. I am in an amazing space in life, and I feel like I am continuing to blossom into the best version of myself each day. Nothing makes me happier than putting on a cute workout set, turning on my favorite playlist, and getting active (whether that’s going for a run, doing yoga, playing basketball, lifting weights, etc.).
I never imagined that I’d be a full-time fitness professional, but it’s funny how life works lol. I’ve been on the internet for a while and have always had an amazing community. When I first started posting online (many, many years ago), I was actually an astrologer (and if you’re into that - I’m a Pisces sun, Gemini moon, and Virgo rising). That’s how I initially built our community, and I did that full-time for over five years. I’ve always been all about empowering and helping other women.
One day, I got the calling to become a yoga instructor. I did my training (200h), and immediately after I finished, I became certified to specialize in Yin yoga.
I knew right away that I wanted to work at a gym and eventually work in the fitness industry full-time. Within my first year of being a yoga instructor, I taught classes with DowntownYogaLV, taught private yoga classes for celebrities, taught Zoom yoga classes, and taught at different events around Las Vegas. Eventually, I decided that I was ready to teach at a gym.
So, I shut down my astrology business for good and decided to jump headfirst into all things fitness. I started teaching yoga at a big chain gym, and through that gym, I learned to teach SilverSneakers, water aerobics, and group fitness. I absolutely LOVE setting the vibe with a fun playlist and sweating with my students. I currently teach yoga and fitness classes both online and in-person, and work as an Assistant Manager at a big chain gym!
Fitness first allowed me to find myself, and now it allows me to pour into others—to help others start their fitness journey, to connect with new people and build a sisterhood, to watch people grow. I love what I do, and I am so happy that I get to be a part of your journey as well.
When I am not working, I am spending time with my son and my nieces, reading psychological thrillers, or doing arts and crafts.
It’s nice to meet you!!
Love, Jae
