Owner, Teacher

From Perth, Brittany brings a huge amount of experience teaching Pilates since 2012! She has a particular interest in the affects of foot alignment on postural patterns and muscular imbalances.

Brittany has also studied Pathology and has worked for many years in a hospital setting within this area. She loves trekking, travelling and challenging her body!

Teacher

Laura moved up to Poneke 6 years ago to pursue a sensible career as a public servant when life took a wild turn and she ran away with the circus!

Originally from Otautahi, Laura has over 5 years of experience working with people and getting them moving in ways they never thought possible. She teaches aerial arts, hand balancing, circus fitness and hula hoops to adults and children at the Wellington Circus Hub. Circus performance has taken her to the USA, Mexico, Australia and around New Zealand with various companies. Performance highlights include World of Wearable Arts, Highlight Carnival of Lights and the San Diego International Fringe Festival.

Laura has completed a Certificate of Matwork and Reformer Pilates with Breathe Education. “Pilates has been a huge part of my own physical practice, and I love working with people so it made sense to dive into this course and learn more!”.

What excites Laura about teaching is that everyone, no matter what age or level of experience, can discover new ways of moving in their body.

Teacher

Joy is so excited to work with and learn from the Pilates community of Wellington! She grew up in the mountains of North Carolina where her relationship to intentional movement began while studying Theatre Performance at University.

Joy is a Balanced Body Comprehensive Certified Instructor and has work experience in both studio and physiotherapy settings.

Joy’s favorite part of teaching Pilates is the choice it offers us all in how we move in any given moment. She loves encouraging others to deepen their relationships with their bodies through curious exploration. She has seen how cultivating a caring relationship with our bodies is a transformative experience and is eager to support anyone wanting this awareness.

When not in the studio Joy can be found curled up with a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, or off on an adventure.

Teacher

Rarely one to "do" life conventionally, Anna's first career was within the skydive industry, gaining her skydiving license at 16 years of age. In 2006, her passion for sport and movement led her to undertake the Polestar Pilates qualification while living in Perth. On completion in 2008, Anna became an instructor at Movementor Pilates in Christchurch and has now taught at numerous studios across Australia and New Zealand. Anna has been instructing in Wellington since 2013 and also works as a Paramedic for Wellington Free Ambulance.

Anna has also performed and taught circus aerial silks since 2008. She is well known for her high flying aerial stunts including performing the world's highest aerial hoop routine (suspended from a paraglider) and holds a Guinness World Record for the Highest Static Trapeze Act (performed below a hot air balloon).

Thrive Petone Owner, Teacher

Fi graduated with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance before embarking on an international stage career, performing for over a decade in various shows as a dancer/singer.

The discipline of Pilates fundamentally influenced Fi’s approach to body conditioning & injury rehabilitation throughout her career as a professional performer. Fi obtained a comprehensive Pilates teaching qualification for Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates method.

Fi's applies a holistic approach to assisting clients to improve body conditioning, movement and overall wellbeing. Her teaching style is enthusiastic, animated and encouraging with a keen eye for detail that adapts to the needs of each individual.

Fi enjoys working with ALL clients - whether you want to improve your strength, flexibility and movement or you simply would like to experience Fi's energetic passion for Pilates!

Instructor

Melissa found Pilates 15 years ago! Along with reformer training, she has recently completed a Stott Mat Pilates course.

With a background of teaching movement and group fitness, including Zumba for over 11 years, adding Pilates to her teaching repertoire made total sense.

Melissa has a thorough history of dance and performance since the age of five so movement really is her jam! For her, Pilates was a great way to manage some pesky injuries from all her jumping around on stage and really promotes the use of Pilates for injury prevention.

Her bubbly energy is contagious so watch out!