Here is my story,

My movement journey began at the age of eight with classical ballet, leading me to study at the prestigious New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington. At 18, I embarked on an exciting adventure, leaving New Zealand to pursue a professional dance career. Over the next five years, I had the privilege of performing with various ballet companies around the globe.

After retiring from my dance career, I returned to Auckland, and spent a year teaching ballet. My passion for movement then led me to Les Mills International, where I became an international fitness presenter and choreographer for their group fitness programs. During this time, my love for Pilates grew, prompting me to complete my Polestar Pilates Comprehensive teacher training.

In Auckland, I built a strong reputation working with top studios and nurturing young dancers through Pilates, conditioning, and coaching. In 2023, my husband and I relocated to Arrowtown, where I launched Studio Yayoi offering  highly personalised programmes with a focus on strength building, mobility, rehab, nutrition, and overall well-being.