About Us
Your Care Team
Get to know our Physio’s and Pilates Instructors to see who fits your needs best.
When booking online or calling on the phone, you can choose your physio—rest assured, all are fantastic - New Zealand trained, registered, and focused on helping you get great results.
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Ray
Owner Practitioner, Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy, Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture, Masters in Health Practice (with Merit) in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy
With 20+ years experience, my specialisation is in low back pain and sports injuries (including golf injuries). Following my own journey with low back pain and many sports injuries.
I worked with the Hurricanes (2026) and have previously worked with the Wellington Lions 2022, 2024 (national champions), Hurricanes Poua 2023-2024, Defence Ferns, Defence Blacks, Cook Islands Football and Assistant Physio Black Ferns 2020 World Cup Champions.
What's important to me in this world?
Helping people, appreciating our beautiful country/world, my friends and family.
What to expect from my treatment:
You'll feel listened to and heard, unrushed. You'll be told whats happening (injury / pain). I'll use hands on treatment (joint mobilisation, massage) when appropriate with a home exercise plan to retrain muscle memory.
What to expect from my pilates class:
We'll start with footwork for a warmup, then core then upper body. It will be challenging but safe and achievable.
Pilates Classes:
AM – Wednesday
PM – Monday & Wednesday
My dream dinner guest:
Jeanne d'Arc, Nancy Wake
Caeshlyn
Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Foundation Acupuncture For Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Helping people feel and move better is what matters most to me. I may not always be able to take someone’s problem away, but I can help you manage it, work around it, and build the confidence to keep doing the things you enjoy. That’s where I come in.
I am currently the physiotherapist for the Upper Hutt City Football Premier Men's Team and Capital Football.
I specialise in sports injuries and clinical pilates (mobility and strengthening using the pilates reformer). I also do acupuncture.
Pilates Classes:
AM – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
PM – Tuesday
My dream dinner guest:
Jennifer Lawrence (and Emma Stone, if I’m allowed two!). They’re both brilliant actresses I really admire, and I’m sure we’d have plenty of laughs.
Nerissa
Physiotherapist
DMA Clinical Pilates part A and B, APPI accredited mat instructor, APPI ante natal and post natal Pilates, other Appi short courses including Pilates for runners, small balls and reformer on mat. Tiaki reformer pilates course.
As a physio it is important that clients enjoy their appointments, they feel challenges, have good form and movement quality. Outside of work I love cycling, weight training gardening.
What to expect from my treatment:
Challenging classes that focus on precise quality of movement, tailored to ensure everyone is challenged but working at an appropriate level. *
My dream dinner guest:
This is a hard one – maybe Coco Chanel or General Mattis
Paige
Studio Support Manager
I help with everything from memberships and bookings , social media and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes. My background includes customer service, hospitality, dance teaching and administration. I especially enjoy the creative side of my role — connecting with our community and helping make RAISE a welcoming place for everyone. Outside of RAISE, I also work as a dance teacher during the week, teaching students aged 7–18.
What's important to me in this world?
The people around me are what matter most. My friends and family are a huge part of my life.
My dream dinner guest:
It would have to be Zendaya
Natasha
Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, majoring in Exercise Prescription, and a Master of Health Science in Sport and Exercise
My experience spans Pilates, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation. I enjoy supporting people to build strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies, with a special interest in rehabilitation, balance, and healthy ageing.
What's important to me in this world?
The people around me are incredibly important to me, and I really value kindness, connection, and helping people feel supported and confident in themselves. I also believe in looking after yourself, enjoying the little things, and making the most of the time you have with others.
What to expect from my pilates class:
My classes are supportive, welcoming, and adaptable to the person in front of me. I like to create an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, working at their own level, and building confidence in their movement. You can expect plenty of encouragement, a focus on good movement and technique, and options to make exercises work for your body and how you are feeling on the day.
Pilates Classes:
AM – Tuesday
My dream dinner guest:
Sir David Attenborough, he seems so down-to-earth and would have endless interesting stories and perspectives to share from all the places he’s travelled and experiences he’s had.
Georgia
Pilates Instructor
Qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor
Creating a welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable, challenged and supported. I love helping people build strength and confidence in their bodies, while making movement feel enjoyable and sustainable. I also think good form, mindful movement and connecting with your body are so important.
I currently teach Reformer Pilates, having completed my training through Tiaki Pilates in Wellington, including anatomy, reformer teaching, observation, teaching and mentoring hours. I have a particular interest in strength, mobility, core-focused movement and helping people feel confident in their bodies. Outside of Pilates, I love fitness, wellness, design, fashion and exploring new cafés and restaurants.
What to expect from my pilates class:
Expect a fun, challenging and flowy class with a strong focus on technique, control and mindful movement. I love incorporating a mix of strength, mobility and core work, with options to make exercises more accessible or more challenging. My goal is for you to leave feeling stronger, energised and proud of what your body can do!
Pilates Classes:
AM – Sunday
PM – Thursday
My dream dinner guest:
Princess Diana, she was such an iconic person, but I’d be more interested in who she was away from the cameras. I’d love to hear what she really thought about the world she lived in and how she found the confidence to challenge expectations.
Sophie
Pilates Instructor
Qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor
With a background in exercise and sport science and a particular interest in strength, healthy ageing and movement for life.
What to expect from my pilates class:
Movement should feel strong, achievable and enjoyable. My classes focus on building confidence, moving well and challenging yourself in a supportive environment.
Pilates Classes:
AM – Saturday
My dream dinner guest:
Madonna
The story of RAISE
RAISE opened in 2024—as part of Ray's lifelong dream to change the face of "physio factories" and create a space based on hearing, listening and unrushed appointment times for quality.
Ray injured her back when she was 19 on an army exercise and saw lots of physios. The "quick check of your exercises" model of care did not get the results she needed and persistent low back pain persisted for a further 15 years. She wanted to create a clinic focussed on listening, hearing, manual hands on treatment, outcome based recovery where science meets care.
Ray was also bewildered that physio seemed to be the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff and wanted to create a space to prevent injuries - to build strength, balance and mobility no matter your age, fitness level, medical conditions or injuries. RAISE Pilates was born, a small boutique studio with bespoke expert instruction to make people "defy aging in a place they belong".
The reformers quickly became filled and waitlisted and RAISE expanded in 2025 to six reformers and two physio treatment rooms allowing RAISE to reach and help even more people in the community.
RAISE Physio Pilates is located in the beautiful surrounds of Royal Wellington Golf Club, a 27 golf course haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
RAISE aligns with the vision of Royal Wellington Golf Club - world class facilities, inclusivity, creating a vibrant social club and seeks to help members and the community achieve strength and longevity for their sport and be healthy for their families.
