Connect Centre Pilates & Movement Studio

This is a wonderful pilates studio - I can't recommend it highly enough. It is a beautiful space with a full range of high quality equipment. Lisa is an attentive, experienced and engaging instructor. Class sizes are amazingly small - only 4 pax per person so you get plenty of personal attention - and private lessons with her are fantastic. There are excellent introductory packages too, so you can give it a go. That's how I got started. In a few months I have noticed significant improvement in my overall strength, flexibility, body awareness, and disappearance of back pain/issues. It's suitable for all ages and abilities, as Lisa works individually with each person on their own personalised programme. I love it!!

I thoroughly recommend Lisa and Connect Centre. I came to see Lisa - my body was stiff and sore! In 4 months I’ve experienced such a transformation - more flexibility and strength and now bounce out of bed in the morning with minimal back pain. My spine and hamstrings in particular are more flexible! Lisa is knowledgeable, professional and passionate about Pilates!

I am really enjoying the opportunity to spend a precious two hours reconnecting with my body each week. This studio encourages a gentle, curious approach to exploring and strengthening the body.I joined Connect with an issue with my SIJ that was bothering me constantly. A few weeks in and I am about a whole week without complaint.One of the best things about Lisa and the environment at Connect is the attention and guidance given with such small classes, like a quasi PT! It is also an environment that helps with those with lower confidence and works with those on every level. It feels like a treat to myself; I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to work on overall conditioning and health.

Visited the studio for a workout on my recent trip to New Zealand, what a beautiful space. Pilates taught how Joe intended using apparatus he designed.Lisa is an excellent instructor, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience, you'll get a workout that's right for your body's needs. And it's all about you! No big classes to get lost or ignored in so you'll feel and see the benefits of Pilates quickly.Totally recommend Connect Centre Pilates!

I love that Lisa has opened a Classical Joseph Pilates studio in Nelson. Lisa is a great teacher and her small classes with a maximum of four students is a lovely way to learn the method and to enjoy the process with other like minded students. She also offers one on one sessions which I found very helpful at the beginning. I look forward to every session and leave feeling I’ve done something very worthwhile for my body

At 78 years of age, long covid, an uneven record of exercise, and heading for a hip replacement, I need a lot of help! My initial goal was to develop strength in preparation for a hip replacement. But after two months of Lisa’s expert programming and supervision, I can do so much more. My balance and flexibility are undeniably improved. My head can now turn comfortably, something I cannot remember in the past. Thank you Lisa, you have me on the right track, and once I have that new hip, I’ll be continuing

Absolutely loving this. Have been going for 3 months and met some lovely people. Lisa is supportive and friendly. Awesome space to work out in. But it's not just about the workout, it's getting more in tune with your body, how it feels and things flow from there. It's a good feeling. I am also stronger and getting more flexible.

I have benefited so much from my private sessions with Lisa. Being rather stiff and not very flexible I am amazed at the difference in my body and how much stronger I am. The new studio is a beautiful space to work in and Lisa makes every session a fun and rewarding experience.

You have made a great decision, clicking on this page. I first met Lisa in 2017 at a local Pilates studio in Auckland's Herne Bay. After years of neglecting my strength and flexibility, I wanted to try something different.Trying any activity for the first time, can be daunting but Lisa was so friendly, knowledgeable, and caring, she immediately put me at ease. Fast forward to current day and I’ve had the pleasure of weekly zoom sessions after Lisa moved to Saint Arnaud in 2020. Dispute being on a screen, Lisa is meticulous and doesn’t miss a beat.Pilates has been life changing. After years of the gym hype, the calming nature of Pilates is initially unsettling. It has now seeped into many aspects of my life, and I can no longer walk or sit the way I used to when I’m mindful of my posture. All thanks to Lisa.I think your second great decision, could be signing up for some sessions, and learn all this for yourself. You won't regret it.Enjoy! I can’t wait to see the studio in person really soon!

I started doing pilates with Lisa two years before she opened the studio in Nelson. I enjoy the classes and one on one sessions so much I definitely had to sign up at the Nelson studio. The Connect Centre studio is so lovely and welcoming. The classes are tailored to each individual. I'm feeling so much stronger and my body is more resesilient because of Connect Centre pilates. And Lisa is such a wonderful, energetic, genuine person.