YOUR PILATES INSTRUCTORS
MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDER, PILATES INSTRUCTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST
VANESSA VETTE
As the founder of Vanessa Vette Pilates, she introduced Pilates exercise to Gisborne, New Zealand in 2000, after training with Polestar Pilates and being one of just a handful of Pilates instructors in the country at that time. With her own history of movement experience through competitive gymnastics, hockey, athletics and a love of the ocean and mountains – surfing, hiking, mountain biking and skiing – movement and the benefits of exercise in all forms is part of her psyche.
She brings a wealth of knowledge into her Pilates reformer, individual fitness, and rehabilitation sessions, with 30 years’ experience as a practicing Physiotherapist and 20 plus years teaching Pilates on mat and all Pilates equipment.
Vanessa values a personalised approach, tailoring and designing Pilates sessions to
meet clients’ specific needs and fostering a supportive, safe, fun, and transformative
environment for all.
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
KEELY PHILLIPS
Keely’s enthusiasm and infectious smile and laugh and ability to take fun but challenging Pilates reformer classes can only benefit those that participate. Her caring nature and knowledge of the body and movement make her an exceptional teacher.
Keely competed in gymnastics for 10 years and won many National titles, giving back through coaching for 5 years locally and then in America at the International gymnastic camp. She has a Level 4 NZ certificate in exercise and qualified with top marks with a Polestar Pilates reformer teaching qualification.
She has a passion for health and fitness and in her spare time still participates in gymnastics, walking, running, yoga, surfing, and you’ll often see her walking dogs.