Pilates By Design

Engage the mind and condition your whole body through Pilates! The balanced training approach increases muscle tone, reduces stress, builds a stronger center and improves posture. Pilates by Design is a small boutique studio located in Newlands, Wellington specializing in rehabilitation and Pilates for horse riders,sports individuals, general fitness, as well as offering Mat classes in Newlands and surrounding suburbs ​ No matter what your age or condition, Pilates will work for you. ​We offer a range of services to enable you to try Pilates and experience the benefits yourself. Who is Pilates By Design? Meet Carolyn Wellington Pilates instructor, Carolyn Thompson, started the studio to meet the needs of those requiring rehabilitation, general fitness and sports-specific training. She is a qualified Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer with many years experience in the industry, continuing to up-skill with regular courses and keeping up to date on the latest research. ​Carolyn has worked with clients through a vast range of rehabilitation needs and sporting pursuits. She is passionate about helping clients become free of chronic pain, to achieve better results in their sporting interests and to move well through life. Outside of the Pilates studio, she has been an active horse rider for over 20 years, been a dancer and more recently taken up competitive squash. Qualifications and Training Dip Exercise Science, Massey University Physical Mind Pilates Cert Bodyright Pilates Cert Polestar Studio Rehabilitation Cancer Rehab Cert Anatomy Trains Cert Oov Foundation course and Level One Cert Oov Level Two and Three Cert Nutrition for Mental Health Cert, Canterbury University ​104 Newlands Rd Newlands WELLINGTON