Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy

24/03/2026

COMPREHENSIVE CLASSICAL PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Not all Pilates teacher trainings are the same – so let us show you the best.
Auckland, New Zealand

Train in the full Classical Pilates system.

This Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI) takes you from Basic → Advanced, following the Romana Kryzanowska lineage and the original method.
Taught by Katie Agnew — 2nd Generation teacher through Romana, with 25+ years’ experience in Pilates and 30+ years as a physiotherapist.

A complete, integrated system of movement from the genius of Joseph Pilates.
Learn how it all fits together, how to teach the body in front of you, and how to guide clients with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Learn not just the How but the Why.

✨ What you’ll learn
• How the full system works together and the reasoning behind each exercise
• Classical Mat & Reformer
• Chairs (Wunda Chair, Electric Chair)
• Barrels (Spine Corrector, Mini & Ladder Barrel)
• Cadillac & Ped-o-Pul
• Order, transitions & teaching skills
• Hands-on guidance & tactile cueing
• Progressions & thoughtful modifications for different bodies
• Functional anatomy in movement
• Injury considerations & adaptations

👥 Who can apply?
Full Apprentice Programme — aspiring teachers, students, and movement professionals who value depth, structure, and long-term progression.
Bridging Programme — for comprehensively trained contemporary teachers or classical teachers from another method who want to deepen their knowledge.

🗓 Starts July
📍 Auckland, New Zealand
🎓 Comprehensive | Basic → Advanced
An student needs to be at an intermediate level to qualify for the apprentice program. Talk to us about how to achieve this..

A training that asks for commitment — and gives you a career, a system, and a community for life.

15/06/2025

💕Pilates Teachers – Don’t Miss This! 💕
I’m so excited to welcome Olga Tamara to Auckland on Saturday 26th July for two incredible workshops at Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy.

Olga is the Principal Teacher Trainer for Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI) and Director of Authentic Pilates Studio Sydney. A former Australian Ballet dancer who is 2nd generation teacher certified by Romana and NY Pilates Inc, she’s internationally respected for her passion, precision, and dedication to the classical method. Take advantage of learning from her expertise while she is in NZ.

***The Power of Touch | 12:30–2:30pm
***Joe’s Gadgets | 3:00–5:00pm

Cost: $350 for both | $195 for one

At: 585 Beach Rd, Rothesay Bay, Auckland

Open to all Classical & Contemporary Pilates Teachers ready to deepen their skills in a supportive space.

Spots are limited – DM me or email enquiries@authenticpilates.co.nz to register.

Let’s celebrate the brilliance of Pilates together!
Katie Agnew.

03/06/2025

It is a big responsibility to run a teacher training program. This article explains why.
Proud to be a part of Authentic Pilates Education International.

The Pilates industry is booming, and that is something we all welcome.
However with the boom we've also seen a rise in people setting up "Teacher trainings" that are not fit for purpose.

4 hour Reformer "teacher training" on a Saturday anyone? No previous Pilates experience required? Maybe even all online!

Every week I receive e-mails from highly experienced teacher who are seeing our industry being slowly eroded.

This blog is not about gate keeping our industry, growth is a good thing, competition is healthy and a raised public profile of Pilates is brilliant, but not at the expense of quality teaching and public safety.

https://juliedriverpilates.com/blog/why-quality-pilates-education-and-who-you-learn-from-matters/

06/05/2025

🩵 Welcome Bridie to the Team! 🩵

We’re thrilled to welcome Bridie to the Authentic Pilates family!

Bridie is a highly certified Classical Pilates teacher with a rich background in professional ballet, fitness, and wellness. Originally from Pukekohe, she moved to New York at just 15 to train with Ajkun Ballet Theatre—later dancing professionally in New York, Los Angeles, and Italy.

Her journey with Pilates began alongside her dance career and deepened over time. She earned her Pilates Mat certification with Polestar Pilates NZ in 2012, and completed her comprehensive Classical Pilates training in New York in 2016, under Romana Kryzanowska-trained mentors. ✨

Now back in New Zealand with her husband, young son, and pup, Bridie brings a wealth of knowledge, warmth, and passion to every class. Her teaching style is supportive and inclusive—because she believes movement is for everyone, at every stage of life.

So lucky to have her join us, come and experience her magic. 💕

05/05/2025

💚 Welcome to the Team, Rebecca! 💚
We’re thrilled to introduce Rebecca Blake, our new Massage Practitioner, to the Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy family!

With over 18 years of training and 10 years of hands-on experience in holistic health, Rebecca brings a truly exceptional depth of knowledge to her practice. Specialising in Therapeutic & Neuromuscular Massage, she tailors each session to support the body’s natural healing—helping you restore balance, relieve chronic pain, and move with more freedom.

A former elite rhythmic gymnast who represented NZ internationally, Rebecca’s journey into wellness has been both personal and professional. Her passion for healing is rooted in lived experience, extensive study, and a heartfelt dedication to helping others feel more at home in their bodies.

👐 Her toolbox includes:

✨ Neuromuscular & Therapeutic Massage
✨ Craniosacral Therapy
✨ Lymphatic Drainage
✨ Holistic Pulsing & Energy Balancing
✨ Naturopathic Lifestyle Support

We’re so lucky to have Rebecca’s intuitive, compassionate approach on board. She’s now taking bookings—come experience the magic for yourself!

📍 Now available at Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy
📆 Book your session today!

25/04/2025

Katie is excited to teach at Pilates Aotearoa’s Pilates Day. See you there? 💕

🧡Pilates Day🧡is an annual, global event dedicated to celebrating the Pilates Method and its community.

Join us online on Saturday 3rd May for a series of movement sessions and talks highlighting the Classical Pilates Method.

✨1pm - Join Katie Agnew, Authentic Pilates Education Teacher Trainer and Pilates Method Teacher of the Year 2024 - NZ Exercise Awards, to learn about the classical system and take us through a classical based Pilates mat workout (beginner-intermediate level)

✨1:45pm – Join Stephen Hahn, owner and head instructor at The Pilates Loft for a talk on “Growing as a Teacher: From Fitness Pilates, to Contemporary, to Classical - the benefits learned from each leg of the journey"

✨2:00pm – Join Chantal Mitchell, owner and master Classical Pilates trainer at Dynamic Pilates for a classical based Pilates Chair workout (intermediate level)

Register now via the link in our bio! Join individually or from your studio in a group at any time.

See you there🧡The Pilates Aotearoa team

25/04/2025

✨ Katie is 5 months post spinal fusion today ✨

I’m feeling so grateful for how far I’ve come. Pilates has been such a huge part of my recovery — it’s helped me reconnect with my body, build strength, and feel more in control again. 🥰

And today… I had the most incredible 2-hour treatment with the very experienced Rebecca Blake, who does neuro/muscular holistic massage. Rebecca’s intuition and training is next level, she knew exactly what my body needed — muscle + fascia release, lymphatic drainage, balancing… all of it.

I stood up from the table feeling so connected, aligned, and free.
Can’t even explain how good it was. 🩷

And the best part?
You’ll be able to experience her magic soon too… something special is coming to the studio, so keep an eye out 👀

27/03/2025

This is the space Katie & the team have created at Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy.
Everyone is welcome and we can help you reach your goals. 💕

08/03/2025

Beautiful history of Romana & Joe.

08/12/2024

A note from Katie. 🌸

2 weeks post spinal fusion - things I know…
My husband is the most loving, patient, caring man ever. ❤️
My family and friends are the best support network and I feel so lucky to surrounded by love - and delicious food & flowers! 🥰
My team at work are rocking it and allowing me to concentrate on recovery. They are all rockstars. 🏆
Pilates is the greatest prehab and I am so grateful I went into this as strong as possible. 💪
It is a roller coaster of emotions, of feeling vulnerable, grateful, impatient, frustrated, motivated and completely exhausted! 🥱
Surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and medical staff are complete legends & deserve so much recognition of what they do to change lives. 🙏

Now trying to balance rest and mobility, eat well, heal properly, Pre Pilates (of course), wean off heavy medication, stay positive and find my new spinal alignment!

Thanks for all the support, feeling very loved. ❤️