About Hearts and Bones Pilates

Hearts and Bones Pilates offers Pilates classes, teacher training and workshops.

Mission and goals

Why train with us?

Hearts and Bones Pilates offers a comprehensive Pilates teacher-training qualification program. The programme is taught by school director, and Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) Tania Huddart. The school was founded in 2002, at first only offering a variety of classes. In 2003, Hearts and Bones became a teacher-training centre.

Hearts and Bones' instructor training teaches Pilates exercises with a contemporary approach.​ Our aim is to provide our students with the educational tools to teach and grow as practitioners. We do not dictate ‘how’ they should teach. We encourage them to find their own voice and style as a teacher.

Training philosophy

Hearts and Bones respect the traditions of the Pilates Method, which include concentration, centring, control, precision, breathing, alignment, flow, and integration. But we also incorporate contemporary scientific research. Our students learn: 

• beginner to advanced level Pilates exercises
• how to modify exercises to suit different body needs
• best-practice teaching tools
• contraindications to movements and guidelines for special populations
• how to use the exercises to best meet clients individual needs.

Our educational programmes are based on our Essentially Pilates Movement and Teaching Principles that support the way the body moves. These principles incorporate biomechanical theories of movement and exercise science, and best practice teaching principles. Understanding these principles creates a dynamic learning experience. Student will be able to apply this knowledge to their practice immediately.

Our goals are the following:

• to expand the understanding of the Pilates Method through our training programmes and community outreach programmes
• to deliver continuing education programs for our graduates and other Pilates teachers, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and personal trainers
• to maintain a registry of all our graduates
• to establish a variety of international centers within the next 5 years.

What we do

Hearts and Bones Pilates provides classes for the general public and teacher training courses if you want to become a Pilates instructor. Our other focus is providing Pilates workshops and consultancy for instructors or organisations wanting to extend their knowledge and skills.

Pilates instructor training

​If you want to take your knowledge of Pilates to the next level and become an instructor, Hearts and Bones Pilates can help. Our Pilates teacher training is based on PMA guidelines and is designed and written specifically for the New Zealand market.
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Workshops and consultancy

Our continuing education workshops and consultancy can keep you up to date with the latest developments in Pilates therapy or extend your knowledge and skills in specific areas.
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Who we are

​Hearts and Bones Pilates has 2 experienced Pilates instructors, Tania Huddart and Mariëlle Reitsma​.

Tania Huddart

Tania Huddart established Hearts and Bones Pilates in 2002. She has over 25 years teaching experience, both in New Zealand and internationally. Tania is a teacher trainer and a National Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), USA. Tania runs her Pilates classes in Richmond.
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Mariëlle Reitsma

Mariëlle Reitsma is an exceptional Pilates teacher who has recently joined Hearts and Bones‘ studio in Richmond. She also teaches classical ballet, jazz, and modern contemporary dance.
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