Welcome to our Pilates studio, where we combine the principles of Joseph Pilates’ groundbreaking methods with the latest research in rehabilitation and fitness. Our expert-led sessions are designed to strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and enhance overall well-being in a safe, supportive environment.
Pilates is suitable for almost everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Exercises can be modified to accommodate a variety of conditions or adapted to target specific areas for performance improvement.

What is Pilates?

Pilates was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates as a method to build strength, flexibility, and control. This practice emphasises the importance of stability muscles to create efficient, balanced movement through repetition and a strong mind-body connection.

“Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” – Joseph Pilates

Modern Clinical Pilates integrates Joseph Pilates’ original exercises with up-to-date research on core stability and injury prevention. By focusing on the ‘core’ and addressing muscle imbalances, Clinical Pilates helps prevent injury, relieve pain, and improve overall physical function.

Whether for rehabilitation, fitness, or fun, Clinical Pilates offers a safe and effective workout tailored to your individual needs.

What does Pilates involve?

Pilates can be performed on a mat or with specialised equipment, offering endless possibilities for tailored, effective workouts. At Te Ngae Physiotherapy and Pilates, we provide several options to suit your goals: All sessions last one hour, providing a comprehensive workout that promotes flexibility, posture, stability, coordination, and relaxation.
Mat Classes

These group sessions deliver a full-body workout tailored to beginner, open, or intermediate levels. Small props such as rollers, therabands, dowel, pilates circle, pilates soft ball, weighted ball, sliding discs, and swiss balls are often used to enhance the exercises. 10 person group.

A dynamic mix of reformer-based exercises and mat work for a varied and engaging session. 30min of each mat work and reformer in an 8 person group.

A one-to one session required prior to attending to become familiar with the reformer.

Work at your own pace using a variety of Pilates equipment. These classes are ideal for those needing a more personalised workout, with one-on-one sessions required beforehand to learn foundational techniques. Access to all the pilates equipment with up to 5 other people.

Perfect for couples or close friends, these sessions provide personalised instruction for two participants, ensuring more focused attention from the instructor. Access to all the pilates equipment.

The ultimate personalised experience, one-on-one sessions are ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a tailored approach. These sessions provide detailed insights into your body’s movement, helping you maximise results in future classes. Access to all the pilates equipment.

Ready to get started?

All sessions last one hour, providing a comprehensive workout that promotes flexibility, posture, stability, coordination, and relaxation.

Our Instructors and Studio

Our purpose-built studio at the Redwood Centre offers a comfortable, modern space equipped with a variety of Pilates machines and apparatus. Whether for one-on-one sessions or group classes, we have the tools to help you achieve your goals.

The Pilates team is led by Melanie, a certified educator trained by the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and Polestar Pilates. Melanie is also Rotorua’s only certified PINC Physiotherapist, specializing in cancer rehabilitation.

Our experienced instructors are dedicated to delivering targeted, specific Pilates sessions tailored to your needs, ensuring maximum results in a fun, friendly environment.

At Te Ngae Physiotherapy and Pilates, we’ll help you integrate Pilates principles into your daily life—at home, work, and play.

Cancellation

If you are unable to attend, please cancel at least 1 day prior to class. Cancellations on the day will be charged at the normal class rate.

Pilates Terms & Conditions

  • For maximal results we recommend attending pilates 2-3 times per week.
  • Discount concessions of 5, 10 and 20 (for classes) are available and attendance to class is by prior booking only.
  • In order to maintain consistency, you will be booked into a regular class time, and it is assumed that you will attend this session each week unless you let us know otherwise.
  • Cancellation for any reason needs to be made the day prior to avoid being charged for the class. ie if you are away on holiday, you can let us know in advance and you won’t be charged for the classes you don’t attend. However if you cancel on the day of your class then standard class fee will be charged.