Ora Studio

18/10/2026

Anybody looking for some summer work?

13/10/2026

This comment was featured on the wall at the Stella Awards, and it sums up everything I’ve ever wanted Ora Studio to become.

A community where everyone feels supported, challenged, and empowered to grow in their physical ability. A place where we become stronger and healthier, together.

If you’ve been wanting to try Reformer Pilates, consider this your invitation. Come and give Ora Studio a try — we’d love to welcome you!

P.S. A big thank you to Penny for these beautiful words! 🫶🏼

13/10/2026

Ora Studio recently won a Stella Award!

As part of the process, there was a public vote where people could leave comments about their experience at the studio. There were 95 comments in total, and I’m honestly in tears reading through them all. The kind words, the support, and the love mean more than I can put into words.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and leave such beautiful feedback. You’ve made this achievement feel even more special.

And if you’ve been thinking about trying reformer Pilates, let this be your sign! I can confidently say it doesn’t get better than Ora Studio.

22/09/2026

🌱 Spring Timetable Update 🌱
Our updated spring timetable is now live in the system, starting Wednesday 14th October, following daylight savings and the road closure.

A few changes to our timetable:

Wednesdays & Fridays: 10am has moved to 9.30am, and we’ve added a new 10.30am morning session. This creates a little more space around our 10am class.
Mondays: No changes for now, as I currently don’t have childcare available to create more space here.
Evenings: Our 6pm class will move to 6.30pm as the days get lighter. This allows my other half to work a little longer while there’s sunshine, and also suits our clients who work seasonal hours.
As always, if demand changes, we can add more sessions! We’ll keep things flexible and adjust as needed.
If you have any questions, just let me know.

Ngā mihi,
Kelsey

15/09/2026

Still buzzing from the weekend - so stoked to feature in this list ✨

🌟The Stella Awards sponsored by Livingstone Building NZ is in the books! And what a journey it has been.
Thank you to the brave businesses who showcased the best of our district. We are eternally grateful to you for making this such a fantastic awards programme.

🏆And for those that came away with hardware, kudos and congratulations. You have knocked it out of the park!

Love Taupō Smooth Accommodators
Winner: MyStays
Runner-Up: Wairakei Resort Taupō

Amplify Taupo District Powerhouse Professionals
Winner: MTF Finance Taupō
Runner-up: MBP Advisory

Love Taupō Smooth Operators
Winner: Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Runner-Up: Dropzone @ The Landing Lake Taupo

Camex Civil Stella Survivor
Winner: Turangi Marine Limited
Runner-Up: MCP Taupō

Mātanga Projects Tradie Titans
Winner: MCP Taupō
Runner-Up: Proactive Plumbing

Legend Feast Masters
Winner: The Cozy Corner Taupo
Runner-Up: French Market

More FM Taupō 93.6 Retail Royalty
Winner: XOX Floral
Runner-Up: Spacecraft

Amplify Taupo District Solo Superstar
Winner: MediCache First Aid Training & Safety
Runner-Up: Virtual Mel - Business Admin Solutions

Gallagher Insurance New Zealand Glow Getters
Winner: Ora Studio
Runner-Up: Cremebrulee Hair & Beauty

Westerman Dream Team
Winner: Cremebrulee Hair & Beauty
Runner-Up: Chris Jolly Outdoors
Honourable Mention: EDNA

11/09/2026

Absolutely stoked to win the 2026 Stella Awards – Glow Getters category!

What an incredible event. Huge thank you to Town Centre Taupō and all the amazing sponsors for putting on such a special evening.

A massive thank you to my whānau for always supporting me through this journey. Just 18 months ago, Ora Studio was a concept and now we have a Stella Award!

But my biggest thank you goes to my incredible clients. You make all of this possible. Your support of the studio, your trust, and the love you have for what we’ve created together means everything to me.
Reading some of your comments in the feedback has genuinely brought me to tears. I’m just so incredibly proud of what we’ve built together.

Congratulations to all of the other finalists. There are so many incredible businesses and people doing amazing things in our community. And a special shoutout to my fellow South End of Lake Taupō team!

Feeling very grateful, very proud, and very excited for what’s next ✨🍾

23/08/2026

So stoked to feature in another Stella Awards category - solo superstars!

No public vote for this one but you can vote for Ora Studio in the industry category of Glow Getters and I would really appreciate it ✨

https://stellaawards.co.nz/vote/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT4XLpGVFNIBOtWbnBkb2YBZmRpZBZQx3W5GwwPpeS3cXURA6JzCUgG-7dXZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHh0KY1n0-rzs_oasxgsWThfX8FTgnDTsXtsMrTEk1hD9aeWYgHF_dYQFFjUa_aem_hyAMqYBLpgJD5SyOISKXmw

📢Announcing our Finalists in the Amplify Taupo District Solo Superstars Category.

🌟Houndstooth Interiors
🌟MediCache First Aid Training
🌟Ora Studio
🌟Virtual Mel - Business Admin Solutions

Congratulations to our incredible finalists, thank you to our amazing category sponsor, and we can't wait to celebrate with you all on 11 September at the ACE!

14/08/2026

Please vote for us in the Glow Getters category for the Stella Awards ✨

https://stellaawards.co.nz/vote/?fbclid=IwRlRTSATrVm5wZG9mAWZkaWQWUMd1uRsMD6Xkt3F1EQOicwlIBvu3V2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4dCmNZ9Pq87P6GrMYLFk4X1_BU4Jw07F7bDK0xJNYQ_WnlmIBxf3WEBRY1Gg_aem_hyAMqYBLpgJD5SyOISKXmw

📢Announcing our Finalists in the Gallagher Insurance New Zealand Glow Getters Category.

🌟Cremebrulee Hair & Beauty
🌟Flex Fitness Taupo
🌟Mancraft Barbers
🌟Ora Studio
🌟Pampered Brows and Body

Congratulations to our incredible finalists, thank you to our amazing category sponsor, and we can't wait to celebrate with you all on 11 September at the ACE!

02/08/2026

Incredibly proud to be named a finalist in two categories for the Stella Awards 2026!
I’m also so proud to be standing alongside other amazing Turangi businesses who have also been named finalists. It’s a huge achievement for our community and a real win for our end of Lake Taupō.

Congratulations to:
• Hare & Copper Eatery
• Parklands Motor Lodge
• Turangi Marine Limited
• The Olive Rabbit
• Tongariro Lodge

This year, for the first time, the Stella Awards include a People’s Choice public vote.

If you’ve experienced Ora Studio, I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to vote for us. Or show your support by voting for one of our fellow Turangi finalists, every vote counts.

https://stellaawards.co.nz/stella-finalists-public-vote/

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We’re incredibly proud to represent the south end of Lake Taupō

14/07/2026

Ora Studio turns ONE 🥳

What a year.

We recently celebrated our first birthday, and I’ve found myself reflecting on just how much can happen in 12 months. Starting a business has been one of the biggest learning curves of my life. There have been plenty of highs, challenges, moments of doubt, and so much adapting along the way but I wouldn’t change a thing.

To my clients - thank you. Some of you have been with me since my very first class, and that honestly means the world to me. You took a chance on a brand-new studio and trusted me to be part of your health and wellness journey. Watching your strength, confidence and ability grow each week has been so rewarding. Seeing what you’ve achieved is exactly why I opened Ora Studio.

To my whānau and friends - thank you for being there through every early morning, late night, and everything in between. Running a business has meant plenty of juggling, and you’ve all stepped in without hesitation. I started Ora Studio because I wanted to create something I was passionate about while still being present for my little girl. Thanks to all of you, I’ve been able to build a business that gives me that balance, and I’ll never take that for granted.

To everyone who has walked through the studio doors, shared a post, told a friend about us, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines - a big thank you. Every bit of support has meant more than you probably realise.

Here’s to everything we’ve achieved in Year One... and to an even bigger Year Two. I can’t wait to see what it brings ❤️