Movementor Pilates

Movementor Pilates Movementor Pilates is a busy professional pilates studio in Christchurch, New Zealand owned by Abbey Parsons.

Using the internationally recognised Polestar Pilates method, we can accommodate beginners right through to advanced.

15/06/2026

We have disconnected our toll free number as we do not receive sufficient calls through to warrant the cost. If you want to call the studio the landline is the same as always and we love a voicemail if we can't answer. Call 03 337 5511.

08/06/2026

Polestar are constantly reassessing they way we deliver education. By leveraging technology, expert in-person education and encouraging all the qualities of a life long learner we are experiencing a big shift in how our students show up, engage and learn. Our courses are world class and my favourite part is the moments where pre conceived ideas about movement, possibility and teaching get challenged and reinvented. I love what I do and am honoured to be able to share what I know with others.

14/05/2026

Please please if you are not staying on site and the Beckenham shops don’t use the car park, even just to pick up takeaways or pop for chicken. It is for the businesses in the centre. The hairdresser, the Indian, the coffee shop and the Pilates studio are all open late and have clients requiring the parking.
You can be breached if we see you leave.

04/05/2026

Small group mentoring is where everything starts to click.
With Polestar Pilates, learning isn’t just about exercises — it’s about developing the skill of teaching. In these sessions, students receive real-time feedback from experienced educators, refine their eye for movement, and begin to trust their clinical reasoning.
But just as powerful is the community.
Through peer discussion, shared experiences, and collaborative problem-solving, those “ah-ha” moments start to land. Students realise they’re not alone in what they’re seeing or feeling — and that’s where confidence begins to grow.
It’s a space to explore, question, practise, and be supported as you evolve into a thoughtful, capable teacher.
Christchurch Mat course starting in June. Register via link in bio.
Receive 10% off when you mention Movementor Pilates at registration.
DM to chat or book a no-obligation call.

03/05/2026

Our student practicums are a movement laboratory.
A space to play. To explore. To embody.
This is where corrections become felt, not just spoken.
Where cueing becomes clear, intentional, and meaningful.
It’s a safe environment — surrounded by peers and experienced educators — to practise the art of teaching movement, to see patterns, and to gently unravel unhelpful strategies.
Because learning to teach isn’t a leap off a cliff.
It’s a supported journey.
Our students aren’t just “doing a course.”
They’re real people, building real careers,
with the depth and confidence to truly help others.
Choose your Pilates education wisely —
not all courses create this kind of teacher.
And if you’re already teaching…
but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in the world of Instagram choreography —
come chat with us.
You might not need more content…
just more time, guidance, and the right approach
to become the teacher you already know you can be.

Watching students step into their teaching voice is something really special ✨Lalita is preparing to sit her Polestar Pi...
02/05/2026

Watching students step into their teaching voice is something really special ✨
Lalita is preparing to sit her Polestar Pilates Mat exam this July, and over the past year she has truly come into her own. She’s grown into a strong, thoughtful mover who can clearly articulate her cues and create meaningful change in her clients’ movement.
Here she is teaching a portion of Abbey’s Thursday morning mat class as part of her exercise teaching sign-offs — gaining real-world experience in a supported environment, with the opportunity for feedback and guidance from an experienced teacher.
Lalita has also worked alongside a number of mentors across Christchurch, refining her skills and shaping her own unique teaching style along the way.
It’s been such a pleasure to watch this journey unfold — not just building knowledge, but developing confidence, presence, and authenticity as a teacher.
July is getting close 👏
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Christchurch Mat course starting in June. Register today — link in bio. Receive a 10% discount when you mention Movementor Pilates at registration. DM for more info or to book a no obligation chat with Abbey.

27/04/2026

One of the reasons I love Polestar is that it gives you the full spectrum of tools to become a confident, capable teacher ✨
It’s not just about learning exercises — you build real teaching skills, deepen your understanding of movement, learn program design, and explore biomechanics alongside current movement science.
What really sets it apart? You learn the why behind movement.
So instead of memorising choreography, you learn how to observe bodies, make meaningful decisions, and cue with purpose.
This is what allows you to truly adapt to the person in front of you — and that’s where great teaching lives.
Throughout the course, you’re supported by a connected New Zealand faculty and mentoring team, so you’re not just doing a training… you’re stepping into a genuinely supportive learning community 🤍
If you’ve been thinking about deepening your movement knowledge, refining your teaching, or starting your Pilates journey, we’d love to welcome you here in Christchurch.
We currently have a 10% discount available through Movementor Pilates until May 10. If you’re curious, send me a message — I’m always happy to share more details.
Build a local community + gain an international qualification that can take you anywhere in the world 🌍

Polestar Pilates Mat course starting soon! We’ll show you how to teach the person in front of you, how to understand wha...
23/04/2026

Polestar Pilates Mat course starting soon! We’ll show you how to teach the person in front of you, how to understand what they need and how to create a positive movement experience for them. Course info is at www.polestarpilates.co.nz. 10% discount applies when you mention Movementor Pilates at registration.

22/03/2026

At the weekend I had the privilege of teaching our new Christchurch Reformer and mat cohorts Polestar’s Principles of Movement which lays our movement principles over basic human sciences to help us create positive movement experiences for our clients. has written our text book which provide the framework for intelligent teaching practise. Thank you for the opportunity to share my insight and knowledge with this curious bunch of students. I am excited to see them run with it!

22/02/2026

Filling my movement cup with a weekend full of learning and friendship. Travelling with neat peeps and sharing ideas and a love of pilates.

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140 Colombo Street
Christchurch
8242

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0508 PILATES

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