About Hearts and Bones Pilates
Hearts and Bones Pilates provides Pilates instructor training and workshops
Mission and goals
Why train as an instructor with us
Hearts and Bones' instructor training teaches Classic Pilates, but with a contemporary approach. Our aim is to help you hone your skills, develop your own voice and style, and become the best Pilates instructor you can be.
We aim to provide our students with the educational tools to teach and grow as a practitioner. We do not dictate 'how' you should teach. We encourage you to find your own voice and style as a teacher.
We aim to provide our students with the educational tools to teach and grow as a practitioner. We do not dictate 'how' you should teach. We encourage you to find your own voice and style as a teacher.
Training philosophy — classical base with today's knowledge
Hearts and Bones respect the traditions of Joseph H. Pilates’ original method. But we also incorporate the best of contemporary scientific research. Our students learn:
Our educational programmes are based on our Essentially Pilates Movement and Teaching Principles that support the way the body moves. These principles incorporate the most up-to-date biomechanical theories of movement and exercise science and best practice teaching principles. Understanding these principles creates a dynamic learning experience. You'll be able to apply this knowledge to your practice immediately.
- the Classic Pilates exercises
- how to modify exercises to suit different body needs
- best-practice teaching tools
- contraindications to movements and guidelines for special populations
- how to use the exercises to best meet clients individual needs.
Our educational programmes are based on our Essentially Pilates Movement and Teaching Principles that support the way the body moves. These principles incorporate the most up-to-date biomechanical theories of movement and exercise science and best practice teaching principles. Understanding these principles creates a dynamic learning experience. You'll be able to apply this knowledge to your practice immediately.
Our goals are the following:
- to expand the understanding of the Pilates Method through our training programmes and community outreach programmes
- to deliver continuing education programs for our graduates and other Pilates teachers, osteopaths, physiotherapsist and personal trainers
- to maintain a registry of all our graduates
- to establish a variety of international centers within the next 5 years.
What we do
Hearts and Bones Pilates provides training if you want to become a Pilates instructor. Our other focus is providing Pilates workshops and consultancy for instructors or organisations wanting to extend their knowledge and skills.
Pilates instructor training
If you want to take your knowledge of Pilates to the next level and become an instructor, Hearts and Bones Pilates can help. Our Pilates teacher training is based on PMA guidelines and is designed and written specifically for the New Zealand market.
View our instructor training courses
View our instructor training courses
Workshops and consultancy
Our continuing education workshops and consultancy can keep you up to date with the latest developments in Pilates therapy or extend your knowledge and skills in specific areas.
View our workshops and consultancy
View our workshops and consultancy
Who we are
Hearts and Bones Pilates has 2 experienced Pilates instructors, Tania Huddart and Michelle McGregor.
Tania Huddart
Tania Huddart established Hearts and Bones Pilates in 2002. She has over 25 years teaching experience, both in New Zealand and internationally. Tania is a Master Pilates Instructor and a certified Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) instructor.
Tania runs her Pilates classes in Nelson.
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Tania runs her Pilates classes in Nelson.
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Michelle McGregor
Michelle McGregor has physiotherapy and physical therapy (USA) qualifications and is an experienced Pilates instructor.
Michelle runs her Pilates classes in Wellington.
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Michelle runs her Pilates classes in Wellington.
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I’m a keen gardener, walker and golfer and getting on for 60. Thanks to having regular sessions with Tania I’ve learnt heaps to enable me to continue to enjoy my outdoor interests for many years to come yet."
- Gary
