Move well for life
Pilates, Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health in Wellington, New Zealand
Get through life with greater ease with Tiaki
- Move with Ease
- Enjoy Life
- Age Well
Meet Our Physiotherapists
Rachael Burke
Rachael attained her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from AUT in 1994.
She worked in private practises while gaining a postgraduate qualification in manipulative therapy.
Rachael always had a keen interest in Sports Medicine and has completed many sports medicine papers through Otago University.
Her passion is injury prevention and rehabilitation. Incorporating Yoga and Pilates in to her career as a Physiotherapist is something Rachael has been working towards for years as she believes the combination of the two serves to rehabilitate from injury, prevent further injury and help increase performance in the sporting arena and in everyday life.
Opening the Tiaki studio in April 2012 she is now able to combine her passion for rehabilitation as well as injury prevention under one roof, and extend her knowledge to the general public.
Rachael actively trains the teachers at Tiaki to provide quality classes especially designed to improve and strengthen healthy and able bodies.
With her physiotherapy room attached to the studio Rachael is able to keep a close eye on client’s rehabilitation and progress.
Jeff Dixon
A highly skilled physiotherapist, Jeff is passionate about integrating physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation. He continues to expand his knowledge of effective treatments to provide his patients the best support.
Jeff was drawn to work in Physiotherapy through his passion for sports and a desire to give something back to the community and he enjoys helping clients achieve their goals in their rehabilitation.
Since qualifying with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Science (anatomy and structural biology), Jeff has continued his professional developmen, studying clinical pilates, pilates for neurological conditions, manipulative therapy and kinesiology taping.
Jeff’s training in Pilates for Neurological Conditions included learning how the brain and spinal cord function to control movement and sparked his interest in improving the lives of those with neurological conditions (MS, Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease).
“It allows me to understand the neurological basis for some movement disorders and with this knowledge I am able to modify exercises to help people with these conditions maintain and improve their function and quality of life.”
A keen sportsperson, Jeff has worked with sports injuries and rehabilitation throughout his career, including working in Melbourne with a top level rugby club, before returning to Wellington with his family in 2012.
Jeff is also passionate about using his skills to help others in need. Inspired by hearing the daily waiata of the local homeless collective DCM, Jeff visited the group to learn more about its mahi.
He immediately saw how he could help clients (‘Taumai’) there who often sleep rough on hard ground or carry heavy loads around and have other health challenges. For several years Jeff has been providing free physio sessions at DCM with the support of Tiaki Physio and Pilates.
Admin Team
Amy Stevens - Office Manager
Nicole Seminiuk - Reception
Tiaki Instructors
Laura Deave - Studio Manager
Laura is an enthusiastic and dedicated Pilates Instructor from the UK. She came to Pilates after many years of Pilates classes taught by her mother who is also a physiotherapist. She trained in matwork and reformer in the UK with Body Control Pilates and the APPI, then worked at various studios across England before moving to Wellington in 2018.
Laura is committed to restoring normal natural movement patterns, enabling clients to live a more balanced and active life. Her aim is to make exercise and movement fun while allowing people to take control of their bodies and explore what it is to move consciously and conscientiously.
Laura is a keen cyclist and runner, regularly taking to the wellington trails on two feet or two wheels. Being a cyclist and runner Laura is particularly interested in how Pilates can make us perform better in these disciplines as well as everyday life.
Stephanie Jones
Bio Coming….
Daiana Zeolla
Daina is an experienced and passionate Pilates, Yoga Instructor and Massage therapist too. She has been. involved in the wellness industry for more that twelve years.
She has a full advanced training in Pilates equipment management, Pilates Mat, Hatha Yoga, amongst other body techniques. She is also an advance student of Iyengar Yoga and his teachings.
Daiana has a Bachelor Degree in Movement-Therapies Coordination (Body Therapist). This degree gives her the tools and elements such as anatomy, biomechanics and psychology to help her understand how the body works. It also taught her how to use different techniques like massage, Feldenkrais, bioenergetic, meditation and Ayurveda amongst others. As a Body Therapist she has a holistic point
of view about the body.
Rochelle Hooper
Rochelle loves to share not only her passion for pilates but the magic of movement.
Rochelle believes if we continue to move in the way our bodies are designed to move, to use strength and resistance training, balance and coordination, we will age more gracefully with less pain. And we’ll be better able to look after ourselves and the people around us.
Rochelle is delighted to share the joy of movement, strengthening, lengthening and improving life with people who want to improve their lives.
Nicole Seminiuk
Bio coming….
Muni Cari
Muni is excited to share his knowledge and yoga skill with others and give them the opportunity to reach new levels within their own practice or commence a practice if they are new to yoga.
He likes to incorporate some humour into his classes, he believes if you have fun while exercising you are more likely to take it up regularly (both having fun and exercising).
He interweaves Astanga, cardio and strength into yoga flow.
Emma Hough
Emma is interested in how Pilates can support each individual with a functional approach to movement and breathwork. With always the chance to play and find a challenge.
She loves how pilates can make you feel taller and move through everyday life with that little bit more space and more ease.
When not in the studio Emma likes to join in activities like hiking, dancing Zouk and Swimming. For a slow evening, she relishes being creative with watercolours and embroidery and trying her hand at ceramics.
Lisa Allen
Yan Xie
Bio coming