Our Focus

Discover your strongest, leanest and most mobile body using a personalised approach based on the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. Our focus is to future-proof your body! This means we work with you to rehabilitate your weaknesses, strengthening and aligning your body to prevent weaknesses from returning. Whether you choose individual or group classes, our approach is always to tailor your Pilates to your body. 

Get In Touch

Authentic Pilates Limited

Phone (06) 868 7064

114 Bright Street

Gisborne 4010, New Zealand

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Instructors

Sina Williams BPhEd

• Senior Certified Authentic Pilates Instructor

• Bachelor of Physical Education

Sina has always been involved in sport, health and physical fitness in one way or another.  After completing her Bachelor of Physical Education at Otago University she went on to study Pilates in Sydney and Seattle where she was trained and certified by world renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates, Romana Kryzanowska.  Sina was the third person in New Zealand to be certified in Romana’s Pilates. From 2001 Sina taught clients and apprentices at Pilates Unlimited in Auckland.  In 2006 she moved to Gisborne and opened the Authentic Pilates Studio which is now owned by Fabio. Sina enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities and believes everyone can live a pain free life given the right tools.

Thomaz Yonekura BPhEd

• Certified Authentic Pilates Instructor

• Bachelor of Physical Education

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Thomaz started as a fitness instructor in Brazil in 1998.  In 2005 he gained his Bachelor of Physical Education and in 2010 he was awarded his certification in Authentic Pilates. He is a black belt in Jiu-jitsu and loves the outdoors and surfing which was a big attraction for him to move to Gisborne in 2017. Thomaz is a wonderful addition to the team. He is 100 percent focused on his clients and their needs and is an excellent teacher of mat classes too.

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Fabio Geronazzo BPhty, BPhEd

• Senior Certified Authentic Pilates Instructor

• Bachelor or Physical Education

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• Post Graduate – Sports Training

• Studio Owner

Fabio spent eight years in Brazil gaining his two university degrees.  He then went on to gain his Post Graduate in Sports Training.  After training with Romana Kryzanowska and gaining his Authentic Pilates certification in 2001 he worked at The Pilates Studio Brazil.  In 2006 Fabio and his wife Maria opened their own Pilates/Yoga studio in Sao Paulo. In 2015 Fabio and Maria moved to Gisborne and Fabio started teaching at the studio.  Fabio has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is passionate about rehabilitating his clients to enable them to live a better life.  He is especially great with our male clients and runs a successful Men’s mat class on a Tuesday evening.  He also teaches our popular 60’s forward Gold Pilates class.