Thrive Pilates Petone

Fantastic experience: I started having Pilates with Fiona, Rachel and Heather at Thrive 10 weeks ago. I attend 3 times a week and it may be the best investment I've ever made for my body and general well-being. I cannot say enough about how this has improved my health, and recovery from surgery. I've just had my one year follow-up with my Orthopedic surgeon after a total knee replacement. He said my range of movement is, I quote: "the best I've ever seen". I'm not athletic, and I hadn't exercised in a while due to injury. I felt nervous. This is the first time I've felt I can commit to classes where I feel so comfortable and accepted and encouraged, have complete trust in the person guiding me, am so much more aware of my body, and feel liberated from some pains and restrictions in a way I wasn't expecting. Obviously I just can't say enough.....this is "it" for me.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Thrive Petone! I’ve just completed two blocks of the pregnancy Pilates and it’s been amazing. Such a nice way to move the body while being pregnant and both Melissa and Fi are incredible instructors who take the time to really engage and check everyone is in the correct position and doing the exercises correctly.

Fantastic experience: Fi was amazing to me. I have multiple chronic injuries and have had to give away all the sporting activities that I enjoyed. Fi made no promises that reformer pilates would be suitable for me, however, with her great knowledge, patience and encouragement we managed to find lots of things that I could do! I have now gone on and purchased my own machine for home and use it most days. I know I can now trust my core strength to prevent me from falling, which was something I couldn't do in the past. If you are thinking of trying a class or session to see if it is suitable for you I highly recommend Fi.

Fantastic experience: It is a beautiful studio with gorgeous instructors. Each instructor has their own style, though they are all knowledgeable, helpful, and have a calm demeanour. I thoroughly enjoy this studio and cannot get enough of the classes. Reconnecting with my body and learning how it can body is exciting.

Fantastic experience: I have just done several rounds of the pregnancy Pilates and I can't recommend it enough. Fantastic instructors, very helpful and adaptive for all stages of pregnancy, beautiful space and definitely one of the highlights of my week over the past few months :)

Fantastic experience: Easy location, nice atmosphere and amazing team! They took care of me from my 20th week pregnant until my 38th week during the pre natal classes and I couldn’t be more thankful. It’s hard work enough for you to get the “moving” during pregnancy but not too hard that you can’t do it. The classes are fun, the vibe is calming (everything you need at the end of the day) and a plus is the aircon (they are definitely a plus when you are pregnant during summer ). Thank you guys. I hope to be back to the classes, now with my buba, very soon.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend the beautiful studio at Thrive Petone for both their prenatal and postpartum mums & bubs Pilates classes. As a newbie to reformer Pilates when pregnant, I was seeking a safe and supportive environment for exercise - Thrive delivered! The instructors tailor the classes for mums to be and new mums with expertise and I appreciated the clear feedback from them to ensure I was getting the most out of my work out. With small classes it’s easy to get to know other mums and I’ve loved the budding friendships that I’ve made there.

Fantastic experience: Could not recommend reformer Pilates classes at Thrive more! Teachers are kind and knowledgeable, the studio is calming and peaceful and the classes are never the same which always keeps thing interesting. In particular I loved the pregnancy Pilates classes and mums & bubs classes postpartum. I was able to prepare my core and pelvic floor well for birth and it’s been a game changer for recovery. I also met other first time mums in the pregnancy classes and thanks to the community facilitated by Thrive, have become firm friends with many of them. Highly recommend Thrive Pilates if you’re looking for a great workout, healing from an injury or pregnant and looking for supportive movement.

Fantastic experience: I started beginner’s classes more than a year ago and moved to intermediate after a few months. I felt so strong in my body and mind. Absolutely loved my classes with Fiona and Holly. I then got pregnant and did a few rounds of Pilates for pregnancy with Brittany. It was incredible, it gave me strength in my arms and core and I also built strong relationships with the future moms in the class. I can’t wait to go back to the studio and get my body back in shape!

Fantastic experience: Loved my first intermediate class with Brittany, looking towards to the next one

Fantastic experience: I have thoroughly enjoyed classes at Thrive Petone. As a physio, I was really impressed with the care taken to adapt classes according to the needs of all the people in the room - including being aware of the areas I was keen to work on and my previous sports injuries. The instructors clearly have an in-depth knowledge of the technical principles behind what they are teaching and are able to apply this at a level that is challenging and fun! So great to have this excellent new studio in Petone!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Thrive Pilates - Petone for about five months or so now, a few times a week, and I love it every time I have gone! My body feels great after, stretched and refreshed. All the instructors I have had, have been kind and good with instructions through each step. To add about one instructor in particular - Fi is beyond amazing, very in-tune with everyone's abilities.

Fantastic experience: Fiona and the team at Thrive Pilates Petone are exactly the kind of teachers you want for pilates. They make sure every exercise is tailored for you and are ensuring you get the best out of every workout. The studio is exceptional and welcoming, a great environment. Highly recommended for every level, from beginner to advanced.

Fantastic experience: I completely recommend Thrive Pilates to anyone in the Hutt who wants to have a fantastic exercise and health experience. It’s especially useful for people in their 60’s like myself who are not active enough and are stiffening up, weakening and getting puffy from exertion. Fi and her team of incredibly skilled and knowledgeable instructors can quickly take you on a journey towards a feeling of restored youth and vigor via this unique, safe and sophisticated method of exercising. We are lucky to have them in the Hutt.

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Thrive Petone highly enough! After only a few sessions I felt stronger, my back pain had gone and I was standing taller. The instructors are fun and supportive, and the sessions are challenging but doable. It’s the first time I’ve ever actually enjoyed exercise :-)

Fantastic experience: A lovely studio with expert and encouraging teachers. I especially appreciate the attention to detail and modifications for injury. I'm finding it a great combination to build strength, flexibility and alignment for less back pain - great antidote for a desk bound job!

Fantastic experience: Pilates is an extraordinary thing - you move in ways you never knew you could move, you build strength, you develop flexibility - but it's only as good as the instructor taking you through the moves - the instructors at Thrive are all outstanding, their easy-going and friendly manner concealing the all important attention to detail that is so important to Pilates - they know what they're about, and you and your body will thank them afterwards.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Fiona and the team provide fantastic classes in a beautiful environment.

Fantastic experience: Keen on an encouraging, inviting and enjoyable workout without having to get down and dirty at the gym? So was I! - No, but really.. I was keen on a workout that would be enjoyable, varied in levels, and relaxing. Classes are under 50 minutes, small groups, and the instructors are fabulous. Great environment, 10/10 recommend. I'm looking forward to further classes.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Thrive Pilates! Such a beautiful, light and airy studio with friendly and engaging instructors. When I first started at Thrive I had never been on a reformer machine before but I was surprised at how quickly I felt comfortable, building up strength and confidence. The team with an abundance of care and knowledge structure each class to work with every body and skill level in studio - making the classes easy to follow, a great work out and lots of fun!

Fantastic experience: Awesome place - the studio is bright and inviting, and all the gear is new, and clean! Great instructor and really great class! It was my first time doing pilates and the experience was too notch - Look forward to going back