Born in South Africa and raised in Germany I moved back to SA in the late 90’s and worked for a while as a nursing sister in ICU before I started another career in the fitness industry. Besides teaching aerobics and personal training I was a part of a hip hop dance group. I got introduced to pilates due to an injury in 2001 and decided to study the art of pilates at Renee Watson pilates studio, a good friend and mentor. I completed my teacher training in 2003. My husband, Chad, a Chiropractor and former professional triathlete, and two children ages 14 and 16, moved to New Zealand to join family in April 2021. I love the outdoors, animals and especially horses, competing in long distance riding.

I am passionate about pilates because it’s a sport without competition and pressure but about physical and mental health which directly affects our immunity which is most important for the time we now live in. I enjoy when clients can relax and are happy while doing exercise.