Contrology NZ, Church St, Northcote Point, Auckland — Local services in Kaipātiki

I didn’t get enough sleep and was feeling under the weather. So, I was somewhat dreading my Pilates practice. I decided to go at a fairly easy pace, but with Sandra’s encouragement, she had me move with a little more zest. With each exercise, another gentle nudge to move more energetically. There was one moment where I felt like I brought on a mega hot flash, only it was a deep internal sweat that felt like a fever, except it felt good. I had an a-ha moment, “Oh, I’m detoxing!” And it felt like I sweated out all that tired-funky.” It was also baffling to me, “Where did all this untapped energy come from?” Maybe I was tired, but perhaps I was sluggish because I had too much stored energy that needed to be expended. This is what it’s like to work with Sandra: she supports and challenges you from the core and helps you find strength and reserves you didn’t know were there. In the moment it can feel hard, and absurdly impossible, but I always feel better...

Sandra is the master trainer at Contrology NZ and has trained internationally for many years in the true Joseph Pilates method.

An attentive instructor who will plan your sessions based on skill level and personal goals. Sandra motivates, mentors and finesses you through your workouts and constantly pushes you to achieve more.

A beautiful boutique studio with a suite of top of the line equipment and one of its kind in Auckland.

Contrology NZ offers a full workout regime that challenges body & mind, and encourages health & wellness. Excellent for fitness but also injury recovery to target and work through problem areas.

Authentic pilates that is always challenging and...

I started with Sandra 18 months ago as a complete novice and being 64 wondered whether it would be too strenuous. Sandra was welcoming and very reassuring. I appreciate her positive, patient guidance and marvel at her breadth and depth of knowledge. Every session is an exercise in mindfulness, with increasing precision in movement tailored to my needs. As a result, I have identified and developed muscles I never knew existed, have markedly improved strength and confidence in my knee post surgery and extended my range of movement in all areas. I am also more conscious of my posture and how I use my body in daily life. As a result I am stronger and more flexible than I was...