About the Instructor

20 year of Pilates Experience

Kari has been a Pilates fanatic since 2001. After back surgery and having two boys, it has kept her strong and a loyal supporter of all good Pilates classes.

With a degree in Biology and Education, a career in Medical Communication along with a few adventures as a mum, Kari brings her experiences and thirst for knowledge to her classes. She understands first hand the positive impact Pilates can have on a body that is not perfect, having back pain and a prolapsed disk most of her life, and the benefits it offers everyone long term physically and mentally.

As well as 20 years of regular Pilates practice and over 9 years of teaching, Kari has the following qualifications:

  • 2015: Body Control Pilates, Level 3 Matwork

  • 2015: Body Control Pilates, Level 4 Movement

  • 2016: Body Control Pilates, Pilates for the Older Person

  • 2016: Cobham Pilates Continuing Education certificates: stretch bands, magic circle, balls and mat circuits

  • 2023: Body Control Pilates, Pilates and Pregnancy 1&2

  • Fully Insured

  • First Aid certified through St John’s