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Your SWEAT Pilates Instructors

We offer a diverse range of instructors, each bringing their own unique style to the studio. Despite their individual approaches, they share a common goal: to help you become fitter and stronger. Here, you’ll find a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to a healthy lifestyle.

Better Instructors, Better Results, Better You.

Our high-end Reformer Pilates instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals. With personalized attention and expert guidance, Sweat Reformer Pilates will get you wherever you need to go on your fitness journey.

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Rhiana - Studio Owner, Administrator, Instructor

Rhiana is a talented trainer who can get the best out of her clients while maintaining a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction. A top sportswoman in both netball and cricket, she has now turned her attention to performance coaching. Her passion for exercise and coaching, born from her competitive sporting days, has led her to the magic of Reformer Pilates. Rhiana’s classes are known for their athletic style, challenging and supporting you to dig deep and push harder to get fitter and stronger.

Caitlin - Instructor

Caitlin found her love for Reformer Pilates when she saw how it supplemented her netball and CrossFit training for injury prevention and flexibility. Recently qualified, Caitlin brings energy and enthusiasm aplenty. A high achiever, Caitlin is a Sir Edmund Hillary scholar studying a Bachelor of Law with Honours, majoring in Political Science. She plays premier netball for Waikato University and leads a busy life but understands the importance of exercise, balance, and a positive can-do attitude. You can be guaranteed her classes will have you feeling motivated and supported, featuring her signature spicy lunge variations.

Jamie - Instructor

Jamie is a busy mum of three and a proud Tamahere local. She has found great satisfaction in teaching Reformer Pilates in our community. With over 15 years of Pilates experience, Jamie is a wealth of knowledge. Her Pilates flows are challenging yet expertly planned, incorporating strength and stability into every session. Outside the studio, Jamie loves the outdoors, especially the mountains back home in Queenstown.

Liora - Instructor

Exercise has been a crucial part of Liora’s life since suffering a back injury in 2005. Her journey led her to open Flourish, the first Barre studio in the Waikato, in 2018. Since then, she has been teaching various types of Pilates, including barre and different levels of mat work. Liora is passionate about helping those with injuries or new to fitness find joy in movement, and making adjustments, particularly for those suffering from back, shoulder, and knee issues. Outside of teaching, Liora owns an excellent graphic design agency in Cambridge named The Little Acre, evident by our fantastic branding and website.

Liz - Instructor

Pilates has been a significant part of Liz’s life since the birth of her first child, which led her to complete her instructor training. A Tamahere local, Liz has experience running her own mat Pilates studio, focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence. Liz also enjoys instructing specialised classes such as ‘Mums and Bubs’ and equestrian-focused classes, which we hope to offer in the near future. Outside the studio, Liz loves supporting her children with their activities and equestrian pursuits.

Racquel - Instructor

Racquel comes highly recommended and brings a unique blend of athletic expertise and fitness instruction to our studio. As a former Olympic track cyclist and a qualified Total Barre instructor, Racquel has a deep understanding of body mechanics and the discipline required to achieve peak performance. Whether you’re new to Reformer or looking to take your practice to the next level, Racquel’s Reformer classes will leave you feeling strong, balanced, and energised. Outside of instructing, Racquel is a self-taught nail technician, ensuring she always has the best nails in the studio.