Meet The Team

Eloise qualified as a pilates instructor in 2014, initially teaching just mat classes but more recently undertaking training to teach reformer, cadillac and chair pilates as well. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing the positive effects on her clients, how relaxed and ‘smiley’ they are after an hour’s class of just focusing on their pilates!

Born in Tunbridge Wells, U.K and trained at Elmhurst Ballet School from age 10. I was awarded the Adelaine Genee silver medal in 1978 and took my first professional dancing contract at the National Ballet of Portugal as a corps de ballet member age 16. I worked my way up through the ranks to perform principle roles with London City Ballet and English National Ballet, taking a year out to dance in the West End in the original cast of Phantom of the Opera. I was known as Princess Diana’s favourite ballerina.

During a successful and privileged 20 year career of gruelling touring around the world I sustained several injuries. Fortunately, early on I was initiated into the pilates method guiding me to understand my body and the importance of intelligent, efficient movement.

I decided to retire at the peak of my profession and use my experiences and knowledge of pilates and the body to work with fellow dancers. I took on a 2 year apprenticeship under the guidance of Hana Jones, my guru teacher, and worked alongside her at her studio in Central London until I moved to Wellington in 1999. I immediately set up a studio at the New Zealand School of Dance and 3 years later I opened The Pilates Studio.

I have had the privilege of working with the dancers at the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand School of Dance for 12 years, continually upgrade my knowledge with training from The Pilates Foundation UK and influencers in Australasia. With every new skill and technique learned, I stay true to the pure fundamentals of Joseph Pilates to maintain the congruency and depth required as a teacher.

Pilates is a journey which takes time and requires commitment and discipline. “Pilates is not just a set of exercises, it is a daily practice, a way of life” J.P.

I truly believe that everyone can benefit from pilates and I love seeing my clients improve their posture, flexibility, strength and overall wellbeing from coming to my classes.

I completed my level 3 OCR Mat-based Pilates training at Morley College in London 15 years ago. More recently I qualified to teach pre/postnatal clients and completed a Reformer equipment certification. I am an associate member of J Pilates, a teacher training and education company. As well as attending a weekly mat and reformer class, I go to the annual convention and this year I am completing an advance reformer training course.

A lover of movement and fitness, Linda turned her passion for Pilates into a profession after completing her STOTT Pilates training.  What began as a personal journey quickly evolved into a mission to help others feel strong, balanced and connected to their bodies at every stage of life.

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Linda firmly believes that Pilates is for everyone - regardless of age, experience or ability.  She is especially passionate about the role Pilates plays in supporting a pain-free, mobile and injury-resistant body as we age.  Her classes focus on building core strength , improving posture and increasing body awareness, all with a friendly and enthusiastic approach.  Whether you're brand new to Pilates or returning to movement after time away, Linda is here to guide you with knowledge, patience and a genuine love for helping people feel their best from the inside out.

Maxine is a powerhouse Reformer Pilates instructor with a decade of experience making fitness fun, effective and empowering.  As a former Senior Produce at FitXR, she helped bring virtual realisty workouts to life, blending tech with movement in exciting new ways.  With a body-positive approach, Maxine creates playful, feel-good flows that build strength, flexibility and confidence - no boring workouts here!  Whether she's leading a class in the studio or crafting immersive fitness experiences, her goal is simple: to make movement something you want to do, not something you have to do.

Rachel has worked in the Fitness Industry and Community Education for over 20 Years and is from a dance background. She loves to move and help others explore their own unique ways into movement. Her repertoire embraces both Pilates and Dance, her other favourites are Yoga and Total Barre.

Rachel’s STOTT PILATES training has helped her to overcome injuries and strengthen the body to prepare for performance and long hours of training. Rachel is fascinated with small details in the body and overcoming restrictions in that affect the body. She has much experience in helping people to achieve their goals.