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Karl Henare
Founder and Head Trainer
Raised on the shore Karl travelled the world as a diving instructor and somehow managed to find himself as a manager for a manufacturing company. Realising that his life had somehow gone from a fit, outdoor lifestyle to an office surrounded by welding equipment he took the obvious steps to rectify this mistake. Having a body that was ageing from misuse and a sedentary lifestyle he was referred to pilates and hasn’t looked back. Taking it to the extreme he immersed himself in it and actually changed his career to help others find movement and health. With a BCom from Auckland Uni, a Cert IV in pilates from Breathe and a Cert IV in Personal training in Melbourne he has a wide range of knowledge and loves a good challenge and will help you push past boundaries that you thought were there. In the meantime he will distract you with his terrible dad jokes and casual banter so that it all seems little more enjoyable and a bit of an escape.
Larissa Propato
Co-Founder and Marketing Manager
Larissa escaped the corporate world to invest in health and well-being. Her passions are dancing, animals, enjoying nature and catching up with friends.
Qualifications:
– Advanced Diploma in Events Management
– Bachelor of Business Marketing
Sonia Hems
Pilates Trainer
Sonia Hems is a highly experienced fitness professional with an extensive background in professional dance and competitive aerobics. Having danced the styles of Jazz, Ballet and Tap since the age of 3, and competing and training in competitive aerobics throughout her teenage years, Sonia went on to study full time at both New Zealand School of Dance and the International Ballet Academy as a Classical Ballet Major. During her full time training, Sonia also studied nutrition, anatomy and Pilates (Swiss Ball, Mat, Reformer and Cadillac), as well as sports performance. Upon completion of her training, Sonia travelled to London, where she toured Europe performing with professional dance companies as well as teaching dance, stretch, and body conditioning (Pilates based). On her return to New Zealand, Sonia became immersed in Street Latin, and has been performing and competing Salsa at a professional level for the last 5 years, gaining national and international placings and recognition, and now teaching and adjudicating. She has also been teaching stretch, body conditioning and rehabilitative conditioning, as well as life coaching and performance coaching as a contractor to leading companies, including her own, around Auckland over the last 5 years. Over her career, a strong body that could withstand maximum physical exertion and minimum injury was paramount, Pilates and effective body conditioning programmes that were anatomically sound were imperative, and Sonia has a strong belief in the principles and practices of Pilates. Sonia has a passion for encouraging functional, durable, strength that aids maximum enjoyment of daily life, and fostering practical conditioning habits that are effective and maintainable. She has a particular passion for Stretch and Pilates, and loves helping people to unlock the magic that a supple, deeply strong body can bring to their lives!!
Layken
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
I obtained a certificate in personal training straight out of school, learning soon after it wasn’t what I had expected, I’ve been caught in the hospitality trap for a few years before I started taking reformer pilates classes personally to help with my dysfunctional body. Having not been able to do simple exercises at the gym, I found a new love for reformer pilates because I was able to exercise and feel the good hurt the next day not that bad. Excited to be able to take my base knowledge and learn new skills so I can help people achieve what they want from reformer pilates. I’m Just a rural girl who enjoys my down time spent getting lost in the forest, tanned at the beach and dirty on the farm.
Chelsea Perkins
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
With over 13 years’ experience in the fitness, health and wellness industry, Chelsea has been practicing Yoga for over 5 years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training in August 2016.
When her yoga journey began she knew instantly there was something different about the practice. Her mind, body and soul never felt more connected and nourished.
It is through her passion for yoga that she decided to complete her yoga teacher training, and share the practice and its principles/benefits with her community.
As a qualified personal trainer & RYT 200 Yoga teacher, Chelsea sequences safe and sustainable classes that create a fun and nurturing atmosphere, where participants feel excited to explore and create.
“Yoga does not change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees”
Samantha Dench
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Yoga has been a part of Samantha’s life for over twelve years now. Her practice has helped her grow stronger, become more flexible and fearless both on and off the mat. Yoga inspires her to live each moment more mindfully.
Samantha’s yogic journey began through Bikram where she completed her first teacher training. Soon after, she began studying Ashtanga Yoga. In 2012, Samantha completed her Vinyasa Teacher Training in the south of France. She teaches varies types of yoga from Power, Vinyasa and Ashtanga to Yin and Restorative. Continuing to study and learn, Samantha completed further training in Aerial Yoga in Canggu, Bali.
An avid travel and lover of different languages and cultures, Samantha has not only taught in New Zealand but in Bali, Germany, Italy, France and the south of Spain.
In her classes Samantha loves to combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice. Samantha seeks to help others thrive in life by nurturing body, mind and soul through yoga and her hope is that you step off your mat feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced.
Lauren Filer
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Lauren is a bubbly and highly qualified Yoga and Pilates instructor with 10 years experience.
Her journey to group fitness began as a result of being an overweight child who hated competitive sports at school. By discovering classes like Pilates and Yoga, Lauren realised you can be healthy and enjoy it too!
As international instructor, she comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and will be teaching Have and Hold and Detox.
Lauren’s class are for everyone. She will make newbies feel comfortable and experienced members challenged within a safe and welcoming environment.
Marc-Andre
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Marc-Andre is committed to serving through and promoting greater awareness of holistic health and personal growth systems such as yoga, tantra and qigong.
He offers classes and therapies guided by these systems which are created in a way that progressively and methodically empower his clients to achieve their specific needs and goals. His bilingual (English-French) services emphasize a holistic and balanced approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being and fulfillment.
Done with an open, positive and relaxed attitude, Marc-Andre enjoys bridging the essence of these systems while going deeply into them to provide a unique Way in which to help you thrive towards a better version of yourself.
Catalina
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Catalina is a yoga/aerialyoga teacher and a thetahealer born in Chile but has lived in different countries during her life. Traveling around the globe has made her explore different cultures and connect with her inner wisdom. Her interest is holistic healing integrating mind, body and soul as a way to attain health and inner balance. Her study of the yoga practice is rooted in India where she lived for almost a year and was formed as a yoga teacher. Also had the opportunity to learn from masters in Nepal and Thailand about yoga and tantra. In India she could also explore different meditation techniques inspired by the master Osho.
Her classes are playful, creative and integrate physical activity with spirituality, relaxation techniques and healing. For her, each student is unique and the practice has to be adapted to the student at its own rhythm, with constancy, love and patience. There is not a “right” way to be or to practice yoga, it is the way that honors the uniqueness of each individual. Her focus during her classes is that the student remain present, aware of their body, breathing and emotions that arises, as a way not only to exercise the body but also to travel within ourselves into a way of self knowledge, healing and inner peace.
Zane Tippett
Massage Therapist
Zane Tippett has worked as a massage therapist for five years. He studied at the New Zealand College of Massage in Auckland, graduating with a Diploma in Health Science – Therapeutic Massage in 2012. During this time Zane has enjoyed working with a wide range of people, from body builders and athletes to office workers. The types of massage Zane is skilled at is Deep tissue, sports, relaxation massage and Myofascial Release.
Zane has many personal interests, including regular weight training, nutrition and personal development. He enjoys helping others to have a positive body image, improved self–image and helping them to reach their goals.
Pricing: 60mins session $70, 90mins session $90, 2 hour session $120
Cristiana Chiappini-Brodie
EFT practitioner
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a practice of energy psychology that works by tapping on specific acupressure points. It’s a gentle and easy technique that can be used with anyone, including children. EFT has been successfully used to release emotional distress, fear and phobias, traumatic memories, physical symptoms, anxiety and more.
Cristiana is very passionate about the body’s energy system and the effect our thoughts and beliefs have on our life and health. She has a deep interest in neuroscience and harnessing the power of our mind to achieve total wellbeing. Trained in Auckland by Liz Hart, the leading trainer and practitioner in NZ and accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques (AAMET).
Cristiana loves the fact that EFT is a very empowering technique that allows clients to take away the basic principles and use this self-care tool on themselves after the very first session.
Cristiana’s personal interests include deepening her yoga practice and spending time in nature, especially sailing. She is passionate about learning and teaching how the mind-body connection works and guiding people to tap into their inner power to consciously create a life they desire.
Pricing: EFT first consultation 90 mins – $100
EFT follow up appointment 60 mins – $80
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