We don't just teach Pilates.
We live it.
Between us, our team brings over 90 years of experience in the fitness industry — running studios, teaching globally, training and mentoring the next generation of instructors.
Meet Amanda & Ginny
Amanda has spent decades in the fitness industry as a studio owner, instructor, and educator. She brings a no-nonsense, practical approach to Pilates education — focused on real-world teaching skills rather than perfect form for its own sake. Her mission is to create instructors who can work confidently with any body in any setting.
Ginny is a global instructor and choreographer with decades of experience teaching across New Zealand and internationally. Known for her energy, humour, and ability to make complex movement concepts feel accessible, she brings the kind of teaching presence that inspires students to become better instructors themselves.
Why we built this.
Rebel Education exists because the options for becoming a qualified Pilates instructor in New Zealand are limited and wildly varied. On one end, high-end classical programmes costing $8,000+ that take twelve months to complete. On the other, online-only courses that hand you an exercise library and call it a qualification. We didn't think either extreme was serving the people who actually want to teach.
So we built something in between. Online theory combined with hands-on in-person workshops and supervised teaching practice, designed to fit around real life, priced fairly, and built right here in New Zealand by New Zealanders who teach every day.
We go beyond exercise knowledge. Our courses develop the full range of skills you need to become an amazing teacher — from coaching and cueing to filling classes and building a successful career in this industry.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a fitness pro looking to upskill, or someone chasing a career change — if you want to teach with real confidence, you're in the right place.
Real over perfect
Real clients don't move like textbooks. We teach you to work with the body in front of you.
Education first
We don't chase trends. We teach principles and coaching skills that last a career.
Community matters
Our students become part of something bigger than a course. The Rebel whānau keeps going.
Challenge the norm
Pilates should be accessible, not exclusive. We're not interested in gatekeeping.
Want to train with Amanda & Ginny?
Book a free 20-minute call and let's figure out which course is the right fit for you. No hard sell — just honest answers.
Rebel.
Practical, accredited Pilates instructor training built around one idea: teach the body in front of you, not just the exercise.
