The Team

Tam Holden

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NZ
PGD Manipulative Physiotherapy, NZ
Certified Pilates Practitioner
Polestar Pilates Mentor/Educator
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. In 2008, Tam became a Mentor for Polestar NZ and in 2012 an Educator. 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. In 2011 Tam attended the update course for Pink Pilates to include all cancers.

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 & Mollie Garlick

Chief Ball Supervisors
Mirror-Smudge-Artists &
All round cute kids!

Jai and Mollie are without question part of the team. They spend time in the studio helping with the ‘cleaning', supervising bookwork, setting up obstacle courses with all the props and of course practising their 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, Auckland, 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.

Daniella

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, AUT, NZ
Pilates Practitioner

Daniella graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and since then has been working in private practice. She comes to Pilates Body Dynamics after working as a Qualified Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in Auckland. She is passionate about the benefits of Pilates, especially using clinical Pilates to help clients recover from injuries. Her experiences in Auckland have helped develop her skills and knowledge-base. It has also highlighted the importance of engaging clients in their own rehabilitation and making them an active participant in their journey to optimum health. Danni is interested in dancing, swimming and tramping and is excited to be able to enjoy many more outdoor activities in her new life in Taupo.

Anja Hambach

Diploma of Naturopathy, NZ
Certified Polestar Pilates Practitioner

With a background in Naturopathy, Therapeutic Massage and Yoga, Anja came to Pilates through a desire to find a permanent solution for her own back pain.  She has since completed the Polestar Studio Training and brings her passion for natural solutions to better health to our studio.  Anja's curiosity in finding causes for dis-ease rather than bandaiding symptoms results in a focus on every client as a unique individual. She strives for balance within the entire Body-Mind-Inner self.  Her practical approach gives clients tools and motivation to regain power over their own health and wellbeing.  Anja continues to run a naturopathic clinic in Turangi where she focuses particularly on stress related and chronic health issues.  She is excited to be working alongside and learning within a team of experienced Pilates trainers at Pilates Body Dynamics.