Meet the Instructors that will carry you through your fitness journey.
Join one of our Pilates classes and you’ll enjoy working with a passionate instructor who knows how to get the best results for all fitness levels and abilities. We are proud to offer highly trained Pilates Instructors with varied backgrounds in physiotherapy, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, injury prevention, special populations, group exercise, yoga or dance.
Fanny Peters
(Matwork and Reformer)
Pilates Manager
Rehabilitation coach
Training:
2010 - Master in Biotechnology, France
2016 - Breathe Education - Certificate IV in Pilates, Melbourne, Australia
2017 - Pregnancy Pilates, Perth, Australia
2018 - Rehabilitation course, Melbourne, Australia
Her story: Born in France, Fanny spent 7 years in Western Australia as a Research Scientist in Infectious Diseases before relocating to Tauranga in 2018 where she enjoys family time with her husband and 2 children.
Passion: Sewing, Pilates, Food, Delicious food!
Email: fanny.peters@encorepilates.co.nz
Laura Lyons
(Matwork and Reformer)
Physiotherapist
Training:
2008 - PhysicalMind Institute foundational mat Pilates, Wellington
2012 - Bachelor of physiotherapy (BPhty), Otago University
2015 - Polestar Pilates NZ comprehensive Rehabilitation certification, Auckland
Her story: Born and raised in New Zealand, graduated from the NZ School of Dance 2007 majoring in classical ballet.
Passion: Pilates and yoga, walking my 2 dogs, playing piano, swimming in the sea!
Email: laura.lyons@encorepilates.co.nz
Laura Macdonald
(Reformer)
Physiotherapist
Training:
2007 Graduated Otago University as Physiotherapist
2013 Clinical Pilates DMA Level 1 and 2, Sydney
2014 APPI Equipment Level 1, 2, 3, 4 , Sydney
2015 Clinical Pilates Practitioner Exam Qualification, Sydney
Her story: Laura worked in Wellington, before deciding to travel the world. Not quite ready to head back to NZ Laura worked for several years in Sydney. Since arriving in the beautiful Mount Maunganui Laura has returned to Australia several times for professional development.
Passion: Running, and playing with my cute little 1 year old Frankie!
Email: laura.macdonald@encorepilates.co.nz
Ian Culpan
(Matwork and Reformer)
Rehabilitation coach
Training:
2012 - Studio Pilates trained: Core Foundation and Optimal mobility
2014 - TRX Suspension training Certified
2019 - Myofascial Release Therapy: Fundamentals, Advance Upper Body
2020 - Myofascial Release Therapy: Advance Lower Body
His story: Born in Zimbabwe. Brought up in South Africa. Moved to New Zealand September 2017.
Passion: Enjoy surfing, swimming, general fitness.
Email: ian.culpan@encorepilates.co.nz
Shelley McGregor
Yoga 500 Hour teacher (Hatha)
Rehabilitation coach
Training:
2008 Certificate Yoga Teacher Training 200hrs - Ashram Yoga
2008 Certificate Natal Yoga Teacher Training - Ashram Yoga
2009 Certificated Infant Massage Instructor - International Association of Infant Massage
2010 Pilates Mat Instructor - STOTT Pilates
2010 Pregnancy/Post Natal Pilates Instructor - STOTT Pilates
2014 Total Barre Instructor - STOTT Pilates
2014 Certificate, Dealing with Injuries and Special Populations – STOTT Pilates
Her story: Shelley moved to beautiful Mt Maunganui in 2018 – and hasn't looked back! Previously, she had her own Pilates and Yoga studio in Auckland and has run various businesses with her husband. In her spare time, her two teenage children keep her on her toes!
Passion: Spending time with family and friends, exploring the beautiful BOP and hanging out on the beach!
Email: shelley.mcgregor@encorepilates.co.nz
Luana Andrade
(Matwork and Reformer)
Training:
2010 - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise ( Physical Education ) Brazil
2013 - Ivana Henn Team - Mat Pilates certified Brazil
2019 - Reform Dynamic Reformer Pilates Certification
Her story: Born in Brazil. Moved to New Zealand in 2011 where she has become a mum of a beautiful little girl.
Passion: Bringing happiness through exercises!
Email: luana.andrade@encorepilates.co.nz
Susan Boyle
(Reformer)
Training:
2020 - Intensive STOTT Reformer course
Her story: Susan's background is in Psychology and she worked in Corporate Human Resources for 25 years before training as a Pilates Instructor. To counter thousands of kilometers of road running, Susan also practiced Reformer Pilates for many years.
Passion: Marathon running, Pilates and the NZ outdoors.
Email: susan.boyle@encorepilates.co.nz