Qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor and Owner/Operator of Embody.

After working in the music industry for the majority of my adult life, I am very excited to have moved into the Health & well-being work space. I started practicing both Pilates & Yoga on the mat when my two children were young and then discovered the reformer 6 years ago and instantly fell in love. I am passionate about all things well-being, and EMBODY has been born from a desire to create a space for people to connect with others and themselves in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Embody is as much about community and connection as it is about health and movement. This is a space for you and your growth and everyone is welcome.

I love the versatility and support the reformer offers and I look forward to sharing classes focused on movement that’s enjoyable and suitable for anyone & everyone.

Tara has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Otago University and a postgraduate certificate in Occupational Health with experience in vocational rehabilitation, older persons rehabilitation, community-based rehabilitation and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Tara is passionate about Pilates and is fully trained in the Reformer, Cadillac, Pilates Wunda Chair & Ladder Barrel.

Tara will be offering 1:1 and small group sessions on the mixed apparatus at Embody.

Amazing for individuals who are needing a more clinical approach to Pilates, wanting to achieve a specific result or who simply want the variety of all the equipment.

Carolina has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Auckland with double majors in Sport & Exercise Science and Physiology, as well as a postgraduate degree with first class honours in Movement Neuroscience.

After managing the University of Auckland Exercise Rehab, Cardiac Rehab and High Performance Clinics, she went on to open and run her own gyms for the next 10 years and pursued extensive continued education including specialisations in women’s health, pre and post natal coaching, health psychology and nutrition.

Carolina has over 15 years of coaching experience working with beginners, all the way through to world champions. She is a 3x world champion herself and has represented NZ in sport at the highest level for over 20 years.

Her passion is helping people to become the best, healthiest and strongest version of themselves, using a holistic approach, tapping into her years of practical and educational experience to tailor her coaching specifically to what each person needs.

Carolina is available for 1-on-1 nutrition and rehab coaching.

Dr Bex Bell is a Mindset and Behaviour Change Specialist. She has a PhD in Psychology and is available for 1:1 sessions at Embody to support you in removing mental, emotional and behavioural blocks that are holding you back in your life, career, or health and wellbeing journey.

She'll help you to build a psychological toolbox that enables you to move forward in ways that are important and energising to you.

Learn how to manage stress + strengthen emotional resilience and take action to achieve epic goals without burning out in the process.