Laura forms the passionate, highly experienced, and knowledgeable package that is Motus – Back In Motion’s Pilates Co-Ordinator, Clinical Pilates Instructor and Exercise Rehabilitation Coach.
About
Laura graduated from the University of Otago in 2006 with a Bachelor of Physical Education, is a Polestar Pilates International Comprehensive Practitioner (2010), EQUESTRIAN PILATES® Practitioner (2012), Oov® Pilates Practitioner (2016) & Ovio Mindful solutions facilitator (2019). Laura returned to Dunedin in 2007 and has been practicing Exercise Prescription & Pilates in the Dunedin community ever since. She joined Motus in 2023. Her Special interests include Exercise Prescription for Injury and Pre/post-operative Rehabilitation. Recovery and management of Low back pain, Pelvic & Women’s Health, hEDS, Sport Specific Athlete training & Mindful Movement Techniques.
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I am dedicated to working alongside our clients and their team of health professionals to ensure every exercise programme is specifically suited to their needs and that progress is being achieved. I encourage measured progress, providing encouragement, and developing self-belief in my clients.
My greatest aim for clients is that they develop a love of movement, feel confident to self-manage their conditions through exercise and create an active lifestyle habit.
I love working with the close-knit team of health professionals at Motus and love the internal network of referral, linking our physiotherapy & exercise prescription services, ensuring our clients are well looked after and supported through their exercise and recovery journeys.
Living Active
Outside of work, you’ll find me on my farm, looking after & riding horses, training, and competing in ESNZ Dressage or coaching Equestrian Athletes. I enjoy spending time outdoors, walking, hiking & cycling with my husband and pets.
Skills
- Exercise Prescription for Injury and Pre/post-operative Rehabilitation
- Pelvic & Women’s Health
- Sport Specific Athlete training – specialising in Equestrian Athletes
- Mindful Movement Techniques