Your Teachers

Birgitte Hinge: Proud teacher of the Pilates method

My initial training in the fitness industry was as a Personal trainer, I was very fortunate through international conventions to be introduced to the wonderful world of Pilates, I found huge benefits from Pilates to my body, being a mad keen cyclist (road and mountain) and a very active person, I put my body under a lot of pressure and exposed it to muscle imbalances (hence the name) injuries and postural issues. Pilates keeps me on by bike and every day I feel the benefits of the method. I have been teaching Pilates and personal training since 2003 and have witnessed its benefits. I believe that teachers must be well trained and complete continuous professional training to keep them current.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Sports Studies through Otago University
  • Certificate in Pilates Institute (UK)
  • Peak Pilates System Professional Certificate (Peak Pilates Institute USA)
  • Certificate in Personal Training/ Certificate in Pilates (Netfit NZ)
Frederique Masson

Frederique Masson or “Fred”

I have always been devoted to Health, Wellbeing and helping others. I have a background in Nursing (in France and Switzerland for over 20 years), Massage therapy (Swedish and Sports) and Sports Nutrition.

I discovered “Pilates” when we moved to New Zealand in 2006. The more I practiced, the more I wanted to learn — I was hooked! I decided to train to become an instructor so I could share my passion.

I live Pilates and have seen the benefits and changes this incredible method of training can bring.
Qualifications:

  • Nursing Diploma in France
  • Certificate Massage Classique (HP Formation Geneva) and Sports therapy (New Zealand College of Massage)
  • Certificate in Sports Nutrition (Netfit NZ)
  • Romana’s Pilates Certificate (Romana’s Pilates)
  • Certificate in Myofascial Stretching (The American Institute of Applied Soma Training)
  • Certificate ELDOA 1&2 (The American Institute of Applied Soma Training)
Sarah Ross

Sarah Ross

My involvement in Pilates began as a result of lower back and neck injuries and a family move to the US. Unable to find a form of healthcare equivalent to that which I had in Auckland, I turned to Pilates in the hope of strengthening my core and alleviating the pain. Regular practise of Pilates did just this.
A lifetime love of sport and exercise, and years spent teaching both in and out of the classroom, makes teaching Pilates seem a very natural progression. I love what Pilates does for our clients – especially on the days when getting to the studio has been hard for them.
Qualifications:

  • B Sc ( University of Canterbury)
  • Diploma of Teaching – Secondary ( Christchurch)
  • Certificate in Pilates (Netfit NZ)
Christine Winterton

Christine Winterton

Ten years ago, looking for a new way to exercise and reduce back pain, I went with a friend to a Pilates session at “In Balance Pilates” and was hooked. Pilates has enabled me to maintain a fit, flexible and strong body. With my back improved I went back to tramping (my first love) and once again enjoyed multi day trips. In 2016 Birgitte encouraged me to begin Classical Pilates Training with Netfit and I can now share the benefits of the Pilates System with others through my teaching.
Qualifications:

  • Certificate Netfit NZ