About
Our reformer pilates studio in Wairarapa
Our mission
Nau mai ki Riaka Reformer Studio.
We are stoked to bring you a wicked reformer pilates experience, right here in the Wairarapa.
Riaka takes a modern approach to pilates that integrates the reformer machine with dynamic movements. These high-intensity, low-impact workouts focus on strength, mobility and full body conditioning. We accommodate all fitness levels, and all types of attitudes bringing you three unique class styles depending on your appetite.
You can find our studio located upstairs in Strength Nation Masterton, just follow the signs once you are through the doors.
Our team
Amelia
Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri, Te Atiawa
Amelia is our head trainer and literal assassin. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing your facials when you are in the zone. Amelia grew up on the sports field and in the dance studio, she loves the hybrid nature of pilates where rhythm meets movement.
Her main goal – to make you shaky.
Will
Ngati Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, Kuki Airani
Will has lived a life of elite sports, well acquainted with the dedication required to reach your goals.
He especially likes seeing clients become conscious movers, nailing the technique and implementing long term habits that improve your overall hauora.
Lauren
Lauren is Riaka Reformer Studio's endurance queen. Her passion flows through to our classes – she'll push you to always take your challenge option, and she can be tough.
Lauren loves to get creative with the moves and as a multidisciplinary athlete, she enjoys reaching clients who reap the benefits of pilates whilst training for other goals.
Kate
Our fitness fiend, Kate is our get up and go go go Wāhine. Her personable hype style means Kate always brings the vibe to class. As a mum of five, Kate knows what discipline and hard work looks like. She will be there with you every step of the way making sure you put in the mahi.
Her primary goal – to get you hooked.
Laura
Laura is Riaka's blue cheese - pungent but tasty, leaving you wanting more. Laura sneaks in the ultimate challenge moves to class often alongside the best playlist. Her calm soul, and down to earth instructing style makes you feel like you are in a conversation and forget that you are at the gym.
Lauras main goal - to bring the laughter.