The Team

Tam Holden

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NZ
PGD Manipulative Physiotherapy, NZ
Certified Pilates Practitioner
Polestar Pilates Mentor
Pink Pilates Certified Physiotherapist

Tam completed her Physio Degree in 1994 in Otago and her
Post-grad in Auckland in 1998. Working as part of Multi-disciplinary teams in Sports Medicine clinics Tam's expertise focused on a more holistic approach striving always to find a cause, work towards prevention and encourage wellness for life in her clients. This approach led her to Pilates first in the UK and then in NZ where she initially trained in Stott-based Pilates and then with Polestar International. After completing the Mentor programme in 2008, Tam is now a Mentor for Polestar NZ. Tam has a keen interest in working with athletes and in Women's Health. In 2009 she completed the course and certification for Pink Pilates, working with women and men with Breast Cancer.

Jonty Garlick

Diploma of Physiotherapy, NZ
PGD Manipulative Physiotherapy, NZ
Certified Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner

With a profound love and wonderment for the miracle of the human body, Jonty has a developed a keen interest and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders. Having spent years working with National and International sports teams and in Private Practice, his understanding and knowledge of the anatomy of movement is vast. For him the world of Pilates has been a natural progression from his own methods of rehabilitating clients, preferring to show them the way to achieve optimum health and recovery rather than doing it for them. A keen interest in any form of physical activity ensures he remains empathetic to the needs of his clients.

Jai Garlick

Chief Ball Supervisor
Mirror-Smudge-Artist &
All round cute kid!

Jai is without question part of the team. He spends many an hour in the studio helping ‘clean', supervising bookwork and practising his own Pilates!

Heidi Patterson

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NZ
PGD Sports Medicine, NZ
Certified Pilates Practitioner

Heidi Patterson is a Physiotherapist and certified Pilates Instructor. Following graduation from Otago University in 1998 Heidi has been working in sports private practice ever since. She went on to complete a post graduate diploma in sports medicine and then travel overseas continuing her Physiotherapy in London. It was here that she first started doing some Pilates for herself and discovered how valuable it could be in her treatment and rehabilitation in Physio. When she came back to New Zealand almost 4 years ago she decided to mix the two together. Heidi completed her Polestar Pilates Instructor certification in rehabilitation in 2008 and works in the studio with both rehab and fitness clients.

Lisa Rowland

Certified Pilates Practitioner

Massage Therapist, Akld, NZ

Lisa comes to Pilates with a long history of working in the health and fitness industry. For ten years she instructed a variety of programmes with Les Mills Aerobics. She also ran the Taupo Events Centre Fitness Centre for two years and within that role provided physical education for the local home school students, worked with green prescription clients and instructed Learn To Swim. Outside of work, Lisa coached children's gymnastics for five years and instructed her own Sports Stretch and Strengthen class for eight years. During this time Lisa also trained as a Massage Therapist through the New Zealand College of Massage in Auckland and has now been practising in her successful massage business for nine years. 

The human body, and its capabilities, has always been fascinating to Lisa and she is excited to be increasing her knowledge and continuing her passion through the study of Pilates in such a perfect environment as Pilates Body Dynamics. Lisa has recently become certified through Polestar International in the Studio training course.

Brook Skillman

Bachelor of Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy, USA
Stott Certified Pilates Practitioner

Brook began her understanding of the mind and body early when she trained in gymnastics as a young toddler. Having to let go of her gymnastics Brook turned to something similar but new...Pilates.  She studied at the University of Montana and obtained her degree in Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy. She also became fully certified through STOTT Pilates in Mat, Apparatus and Special Populations. She has had previous experience working as a physical therapy assistant and as a personal trainer. Brook has a keen interest in skiing, yoga, running, reading and meeting new people!

Brook is adding to her knowledge and skill base this year by embarking on the Rehabilitation Training Course with Polestar.