{"id":60,"date":"2021-03-05T02:12:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T02:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encorepilates.co.nz\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2024-03-09T00:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T00:20:23","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/encorepilates.co.nz\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tOur Pilates Instructors\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tMeet the Instructors that will carry you through your fitness journey.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n \"Fanny_90\"\n\t\t

Fanny Peters<\/h4>\n \t\t \tManager
Senior Pilates Instructor
(Matwork, Barre,
Suspension and Reformer)
Rehabilitation coach\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training:\u00a0 <\/b>2010 – Master in Biotechnology, France2016 – Breathe Education – Certificate IV in Pilates, Melbourne, Australia2017 – Pregnancy Pilates, Perth, Australia2018 – Rehabilitation course, Melbourne, Australia2022 – The Barre method Instructor course, The Method, Auckland2022 – Suspension Instructor course, The Method, AucklandHer story:<\/b> 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:<\/b> Pottery, Pilates, French food<\/p>\n \"20221216_110533\"\n\t\t

Claire Waretini-Thomas<\/h4>\n \t\t \tCo – Manager
Pilates Instructor
(Reformer)
Barre\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2009 – Bachelor of Nursing, Auckland University.2022 – Dynamic Reformer Instructors course, Reform, Mount Maunganui.2022 – The Barre Method Instructors course, The Method, Auckland.2022 – Mentoring at Encore Pilates.Her story:<\/b> Claire returned to her hometown of Mount Maunganui after qualifying as a Registered Nurse and time spent living abroad in Japan. She has danced from a young age and found a love for Pilates after returning to exercise post having her three young children.\u00a0Passion:<\/b> Dance, Pilates, family adventures<\/p>\n \"OLYMPUS\n\t\t

Laura Macdonald<\/h4>\n \t\t \tSenior Pilates Instructor
(Reformer and Matwork)
Physiotherapist\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2007 Graduated Otago University as Physiotherapist2013 Clinical Pilates DMA Level 1 and 2, Sydney2014 APPI Equipment Level 1, 2, 3, 4 , Sydney2015 Clinical Pilates Practitioner Exam Qualification, SydneyHer story:<\/b> 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:<\/b> Running, and playing with my cute little 1 year old Frankie!<\/p>\n \"Shelly_97_v1\"\n\t\t

Shelley McGregor<\/h4>\n \t\t \tSenior Pilates Instructor
(Reformer, Barre and Matwork)
Yoga 500 Hour teacher (Hatha)
Rehabilitation coach\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2008\u00a0 Certificate Yoga Teacher Training 200hrs – Ashram Yoga2008\u00a0 Certificate Natal Yoga Teacher Training – Ashram Yoga2009\u00a0 Certificated Infant Massage Instructor – International Association of Infant Massage2010\u00a0 Pilates Mat Instructor – STOTT Pilates2010\u00a0 Pregnancy\/Post Natal Pilates Instructor – STOTT Pilates2014\u00a0 Total Barre Instructor – STOTT Pilates2014\u00a0 Certificate, Dealing with Injuries and Special Populations – STOTT PilatesHer story: <\/b>Shelley moved to beautiful Mt Maunganui in 2018 – and hasn’t looked back!\u00a0 Previously, she had her own Pilates and Yoga studio in Auckland and has run various businesses with her husband.\u00a0 In her spare time, her two teenage children keep her on her toes!Passion: <\/b>Spending time with family and friends, exploring the beautiful BOP and hanging out on the beach!<\/p>\n \"Ian_494_v1\"\n\t\t

Ian Culpan<\/h4>\n \t\t \tSenior Pilates Instructor
(Reformer, Suspension and Matwork)
Rehabilitation Coach\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2012 – Studio Pilates trained: Core Foundation and Optimal mobility2014 – TRX Suspension training Certified2019 – Myofascial Release Therapy: Fundamentals, Advance Upper Body2020 – Myofascial Release Therapy: Advance Lower BodyHis story: <\/b>Ian was born in Zimbabwe. Brought up in South Africa, he moved to New Zealand in September 2017.Passion:<\/b> Enjoy surfing, swimming, general fitness.<\/p>\n \"ROna\"\n\t\t

Rona Philpot<\/h4>\n \t\t \tPilates Instructor
(Reformer)\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2022 – Intense STOTT Reformer course2022 – Mentoring at Encore PilatesHer story:<\/b> All around kiwi kid, excelling in both team and individual sports, maintaining a keen interest in sport and fitness throughout the years. Pilates was a natural progression to maintain a level of strength, flexibility and wellbeing for a body which has had a hammering over the years.Passion: <\/b>Seeing & experiencing new places at home and abroad
Great food and wine<\/p>\n \"No\n\t\t

Jen Freeman<\/h4>\n \t\t \tPilates Instructor
(Reformer, Matwork)
Barre\n\t\t \t\t \t\u00a0

Her story:<\/b> Jen is a certified Pilates instructor and Personal Trainer that has instructed and collaborated with Dancers, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Massage Therapists and Chiropractors in Canada, Australia, the US and New Zealand. She has been a movement educator for almost 30 years and is passionate about inspiring others to gain a better understanding of their body’s\u00a0 abilities. She prioritises safe, simple, effective exercises and an environment that encourages participants to challenge their perceived limitations, to get the most out of their time in the studio and to have fun.<\/p>\n \"20230602_132443\"\n\t\t

Cassie Whale<\/h4>\n \t\t \tPilates Instructor
(Reformer)\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2023 – Dynamic Reformer pilates instructor course2018 – Bachelor Degree in Paramedicine (Health Science)Her story:<\/b> Born and raised in New Zealand, have volunteered and been an employee as an Ambulance Officer (with several other internal roles teaching, auditing, mentoring, healthline consults) for St John Tauranga for 15 years graduating as a Paramedic in 2018.Passion: <\/b>Pilates, helping people, fishing, skateboarding, paddleboarding, music and spending time with partner and family.<\/p>\n \"Jade\n\t\t

Jade Sorrenson<\/h4>\n \t\t \tBarre Instructor\n\t\t \t\t \t

Training: <\/b>2023 – The Barre Method Instructors Course, The Method, Auckland.\u00a02010 – Diploma in Performing Arts, ED5 International, Sydney\u00a0Her story:<\/b> Recently relocated back to the bay after 13 years away. Jade grew up on the stage dancing, going on to study and then teaching various disciplines of dance in Australia. She had\u00a0a 10 year break from the industry and has recently found a new passion for Barre.\u00a0Passion:<\/b> Walking on the beach, hanging out with my 1 year old Tommy and good food and wine.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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