SINA WILLIAMS-SKUSE

I am a Certified Romanas/Authentic Pilates instructor with more than 20 years’ experience. As a Private One on One teacher my approach is methodical and progressive. After careful pre-screening I will assess your body and it's strengths and limitations. From there I will devise a Pilates program completely specific to your needs. I have helped 100’s of clients over the years and I believe my success is largely attributed to my absolute passion to improve my client’s physical health. I will consistently monitor your progress and if it isn’t tracking properly I will alter your program until it is.  I am not afraid to consult other health professionals if need be. I am not afraid to check if you have done your homework! My goal is always to get the best possible results for your body.

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My Pilates Journey:

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1997 Bachelor of Physical Education, Otago University

2000 Instructor at Pilates Unlimited (now NZ Training Centre), Takapuna, Auckland

2002 Basic Seminar Sydney, Australia with Cynthia Lochard

2002 Intermediate and Advanced Seminars and training hours Seattle, USA with Lori Coleman and Romana Kryzanowska

2003 Third person in NZ to complete Authentic Pilates Certification

2004 Continued to teach Pilates to clients plus apprentices at Pilates Unlimited

2006 Moved to Gisborne.  Taught group Mat Classes

2008 Opened equipment home studio for Private Sessions

2010 Expanded business moving into Gladstone Road 

2017 Another studio move and expansion

2017 Presented workshop to all NZ Romana’s Pilates Instructors

2018 Sold business and became a contractor to it

2020 Opened home studio as a Sole Trader teaching Privates only 

2022 Taught The Basic Seminar with Carole Fraser to the NZ apprentices

2023 Training apprentices at Pilates Unlimited, Auckland 

2023 Traveled to Sydney, Australia to train with Cynthia Lochard and Tamika Walker

2023 Attended Romanas Pilates International Conference in Fort Lauderdale, June

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I feel privileged to have completed my certification with world renowned Romana Kryzanowska.  Romana worked closely with Joseph Pilates and, following his death, continued to preserve his legacy by travelling the world and educating the next generation of Pilates teachers. The Romanas Certification program is regarded as the most comprehensive instructor training program in the industry involving several hundred hours of theory, observation, practical and written exams.  It is important to me to keep my knowledge fresh and updated so I continue to attend regular Authentic/Romanas Pilates workshops here and abroad.   I have also completed extra training in certain physical conditions and injury rehabilitation, something I am passionate about.

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If you suffer from or are experiencing any of the following, I can help:

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Weak core muscles

Poor Posture

Lower back pain

Herniated disc

Sciatica

Muscle Strain

Ligament Sprain

Alignment Issues

Scoliosis

Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti 

Pelvic Floor Weakness

Weak Pelvic Strength and Stability

Hernia

Fibromyalgia

Neck Pain

Breast Cancer Recovery

Knee Reconstruction

Bursitis

Rotator Cuff  Injury

Tennis Elbow

Arthritis

Sprained Ankle