Private Sessions
Do you need a little extra support?
We offer private, duo’s, or small private group sessions to suit outside of our class schedule. Our experienced team will design and tailor a programme to meet your specific needs and goals.
Our areas of expertise include:
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Pilates rehabilitation post injury
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Pre/post-natal
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Rebuilding strength, muscle mass & tone
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Weight Loss, Menopause & Women's healthy aging programmes
Meet our experts
Viv Gallagher
STUDIO OWNER
Passionate about Pilates and Movement, Studio Owner Viv Gallagher has more than 25 years experience in the fitness industry. Trained in a wide variety of Pilates styles, Viv’s coaching reflects her versatility, experience and her ability to come up with a uniquely personalised plan to best suit her clients needs. As a certified menopause health practitioner and having completed studies in women's healthy aging, Viv’s key area of interest is in women’s midlife health and combining effective movement prescription and lifestyle solutions in a way that is the most beneficial to our female bodies.
Asho Gevorgyan
With decades of experience behind her, Asho combines her knowledge and wisdom of Pilates, Yoga, and QiGong. Through continuous learning and exploration, Asho shares positive and empowering experiences with her clients, always striving to spread the benefits of a holistic approach to wellness. Asho’s passion lies in active aging for both restoring and maintaining great movement as we age. She is experienced in rehabilitation post injury or surgery and loves working with seniors.
Debra Barrow
Debra discovered her passion for Pilates in 2018 and quickly transformed from dedicated student to highly respected instructor. Internationally certified in the Pure Reformer method, she has been teaching at Studio Three since 2022 and is known for her precise, supportive, and engaging class style. In 2026, Deb is undertaking the Polestar Comprehensive Certification, expanding her expertise across Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat, and small props to further deepen her studio and rehabilitation practice.
Tamsin George
Tamsin is certified in the highly esteemed Polestar method. She is comprehensively trained across all Pilates Studio equipment and is a qualified Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor. As a mum herself, Tamsin’s area of passion lies in working with pre/postnatal clients. Tamsin loves to see the progress her clients make as they take on the practice of Pilates.
Simone Pegler
Simone is qualified in the comprehensive STOTT Pilates method in both Mat and Reformer, as well as pre/postnatal Pilates. She has a wealth of experience in teaching private sessions—many of her clients have been training exclusively with her for many years. Simone has a true passion for coaching and loves teaching new clients the fundamentals of Pilates. She also loves working with seniors (her oldest client is 89 years!).
Doug Machado
Doug discovered Pilates in 2012 and quickly found a lasting passion for the practice. After reconnecting with movement during the 2020 lockdowns, he committed to deepening his knowledge and completed his Polestar Pilates NZ Comprehensive Certification in 2025. With over 600 hours of training and teaching experience, Doug brings thoughtful, personalised sessions across the full Pilates apparatus. He is passionate about helping clients move well, build strength, and achieve their individual goals.