About us
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The team at Pilates Synergy is highly trained, energetic and professional. We love introducing people to pilates, and more recently yoga, and taking our clients to the next level in their practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to the studio. Invest in your health and well-being and reap the rewards! |
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Greg Colson Owner and Director
Greg took over Pilates Synergy from Sabine Margesin in November 2019. Having previously taught weekend yoga classes in the space, Greg was immediately attracted to the studio—with its natural light and amazing views, he believes it’s the perfect environment to develop wellness and healing.
Greg has built a career around his passion for the holistic benefits of balancing mind, body and breath. A very experienced yoga teacher who trained in the UK, India and New Zealand, he is excited about building on the strong relationships Sabine established at the studio. Greg will continue to focus on pilates and also develop the space to support other forms of physical and mental wellness—further introducing yoga as well as workshops for meditation and qui gong. Read more about Greg’s training here http://bodymindyoga.net/whos-greg/
Greg took over Pilates Synergy from Sabine Margesin in November 2019. Having previously taught weekend yoga classes in the space, Greg was immediately attracted to the studio—with its natural light and amazing views, he believes it’s the perfect environment to develop wellness and healing.
Greg has built a career around his passion for the holistic benefits of balancing mind, body and breath. A very experienced yoga teacher who trained in the UK, India and New Zealand, he is excited about building on the strong relationships Sabine established at the studio. Greg will continue to focus on pilates and also develop the space to support other forms of physical and mental wellness—further introducing yoga as well as workshops for meditation and qui gong. Read more about Greg’s training here http://bodymindyoga.net/whos-greg/
Faye Tohbyn
In 2009 Faye began her study/training in pilates to enrich both her personal and professional life. Having an extensive background in dance and yoga, she was already familiar with pilates. The benefits received from doing her training have been so significant it has become an important part of her life. Sharing this with others has opened the door to Faye teaching and she loves the opportunity to be part of pilates Synergy Studio working the Synergy Team. Her most recent training was Mat Pilates - Heart and Bones Pilates with Tania Huddart.
In 2009 Faye began her study/training in pilates to enrich both her personal and professional life. Having an extensive background in dance and yoga, she was already familiar with pilates. The benefits received from doing her training have been so significant it has become an important part of her life. Sharing this with others has opened the door to Faye teaching and she loves the opportunity to be part of pilates Synergy Studio working the Synergy Team. Her most recent training was Mat Pilates - Heart and Bones Pilates with Tania Huddart.
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Juliet Shelley
Juliet graduated from London University Goldsmiths College with a BA in Dance Theatre and worked for many years as a contemporary dance choreographer, performer, producer and teacher in NZ and overseas. She qualified as an Alexander Technique Teacher with the UK Society of Teachers of Alexander Technique in 1994. Juliet has been teaching pilates mat work since 2003 and certified with Pilates International (Au). She has been teaching pilates studio classes since 2007. She certified with Performance Pilates & The Pilates Studio in 2012 and is currently studying for her Polestar transition studio certification. Juliet brings an in-depth awareness of precision and alignment to her classes, a love of movement and a wealth of interdisciplinary experience. |
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Rhianna Williams
Rhianna has dedicated her life to fitness coming from a lengthy career as a professional dancer travelling the world. She used the regular practice of pilates and yoga to complement her training to maintain her flexibility and strength. She made the transition from professional dancer to fitness instructor after the birth of her first child eight years ago, which enabled her to continue with her passion for fitness, while having lots of time to spend with her family. Along with pilates, Rhianna also teaches Foam Rolling, Swiss Ball, Zumba and various styles of yoga including Yin, Vinyasa, pre and post natal yoga, children's yoga and stand up paddle-board yoga. Rhianna, originally from the UK, has recently moved with her family to Wellington from Perth. She is very excited to be joining Pilates Synergy and will be asking for tips on all your favourite things to eat, see and do here in this great new city! When she's not teaching you will find her dancing, hula hooping and eating ice cream by the ocean. |
Sara Gorski
Sara came to pilates following an injury, and needed to get back on her feet. She signed up for a class hoping to spend most of it lying down because she wasn’t great at standing. Thankfully she did get back on her feet, and not long after made a career change after studying Polestar Pilates (equipment and mat).
Sara says pilates is a sneaky way to build strength, stability and control while having fun and challenging yourself. The best part about pilates is tapping into your body awareness and finding new ways of moving that feel good and pain free.
Outside of the studio, Sara is a calligrapher, graphic designer, and freelance marketing geek.
Sara came to pilates following an injury, and needed to get back on her feet. She signed up for a class hoping to spend most of it lying down because she wasn’t great at standing. Thankfully she did get back on her feet, and not long after made a career change after studying Polestar Pilates (equipment and mat).
Sara says pilates is a sneaky way to build strength, stability and control while having fun and challenging yourself. The best part about pilates is tapping into your body awareness and finding new ways of moving that feel good and pain free.
Outside of the studio, Sara is a calligrapher, graphic designer, and freelance marketing geek.
Linda Muollo
Otherwise known as the “Movement Motivator,” Linda weaves together her skills as a personal trainer and pilates instructor to find the perfect balanced workout for her clients. For Linda, pilates is a mind-body connection. While doing the various exercises, your mind needs to be constantly aware of your breathing and the way you move your body. Having never had much success with trying to meditate, she finds “meditation through pilates movement.”
Linda believes pilates is what you do to learn how to move well. When incorporated into a well-rounded fitness plan your body, clients reap the maximum benefits of workouts and positive movement patterns in everyday life. Linda is passionate about bringing groups of people and communities together to move and have fun in an inclusive supportive environment. When not in a studio environment you can find Linda leading community group fitness classes.
Otherwise known as the “Movement Motivator,” Linda weaves together her skills as a personal trainer and pilates instructor to find the perfect balanced workout for her clients. For Linda, pilates is a mind-body connection. While doing the various exercises, your mind needs to be constantly aware of your breathing and the way you move your body. Having never had much success with trying to meditate, she finds “meditation through pilates movement.”
Linda believes pilates is what you do to learn how to move well. When incorporated into a well-rounded fitness plan your body, clients reap the maximum benefits of workouts and positive movement patterns in everyday life. Linda is passionate about bringing groups of people and communities together to move and have fun in an inclusive supportive environment. When not in a studio environment you can find Linda leading community group fitness classes.
Derek LeDayn
Living on the rough rocky south coast of Wellington, New Zealand, with my wife and two cat companions, I’ve long been fascinated by the question of what it is to be human. After graduating in anthropology, I was a systems engineer, project manager, and management consultant, now pursue full time my love of learning and teaching, and have been learning and practicing cultures of movement and meditation since 1999.
Teaching Yin Yoga since August 2018, I completed a 200-hour teacher certification in Yin Yoga and Anatomy following the teachings of Paul Grilley, Bernie Clark and Sarah Powers www.yintherapy.com, another 150-hours teacher training in active (or yang) yoga following the teachings of T.K.V. Desikachar yogastudio181.co.nz, and continue to train and study.
I have been a student of meditation and Zen in the Diamond Sangha for two decades. https://diamondsangha.weebly.com
Living on the rough rocky south coast of Wellington, New Zealand, with my wife and two cat companions, I’ve long been fascinated by the question of what it is to be human. After graduating in anthropology, I was a systems engineer, project manager, and management consultant, now pursue full time my love of learning and teaching, and have been learning and practicing cultures of movement and meditation since 1999.
Teaching Yin Yoga since August 2018, I completed a 200-hour teacher certification in Yin Yoga and Anatomy following the teachings of Paul Grilley, Bernie Clark and Sarah Powers www.yintherapy.com, another 150-hours teacher training in active (or yang) yoga following the teachings of T.K.V. Desikachar yogastudio181.co.nz, and continue to train and study.
I have been a student of meditation and Zen in the Diamond Sangha for two decades. https://diamondsangha.weebly.com
Gabrielle Meech, Hypnotherapist
Feeling stuck? Ready for change? Hypnotherapy can help you move forward to a more expansive future where your conscious and subconscious minds are aligned and working towards the You you've always known you can be.
Gabrielle is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist and a Certified Hypnotist. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) has been proven to have significant quick shifts for people in many situations. In hypnotherapy you are able to let go of past beliefs and imprint your subconscious with new beliefs that support you. Your mind, body and spirit are linked, and what you say to your mind unconsciously has an extraordinary effect on all aspects of yourself; this can both harm and free you.
Call Gabrielle on 022 072 6582 for a free discovery call to discuss whether hypnotherapy could help you, or visit her website at www.gabriellemeechbeunlimited.com.
An RTT session can be organised at Synergy or locally. Gabrielle is also joining the Synergy team as a Yoga teacher.
Feeling stuck? Ready for change? Hypnotherapy can help you move forward to a more expansive future where your conscious and subconscious minds are aligned and working towards the You you've always known you can be.
Gabrielle is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist and a Certified Hypnotist. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) has been proven to have significant quick shifts for people in many situations. In hypnotherapy you are able to let go of past beliefs and imprint your subconscious with new beliefs that support you. Your mind, body and spirit are linked, and what you say to your mind unconsciously has an extraordinary effect on all aspects of yourself; this can both harm and free you.
Call Gabrielle on 022 072 6582 for a free discovery call to discuss whether hypnotherapy could help you, or visit her website at www.gabriellemeechbeunlimited.com.
An RTT session can be organised at Synergy or locally. Gabrielle is also joining the Synergy team as a Yoga teacher.
Lou Langrish
Lou is a passionate, enthusiastic qualified fitness instructor and trainer, who loves to create functional, effective fitness classes. Lou specialises in personal and group fitness training, and various styles including circuit, Interval Training with Pilates principles, tabata, boxfit (with hand pad work) and encourages mindfulness. She also partakes in yoga and some kickboxing. Get to class for some fun, motivation and for you're better self!
Lou is a passionate, enthusiastic qualified fitness instructor and trainer, who loves to create functional, effective fitness classes. Lou specialises in personal and group fitness training, and various styles including circuit, Interval Training with Pilates principles, tabata, boxfit (with hand pad work) and encourages mindfulness. She also partakes in yoga and some kickboxing. Get to class for some fun, motivation and for you're better self!
