About Us

​I’m Tina, the Director and Owner of Studio Lifewave and I’m a big believer that movement should make you feel more capable, not less.

My journey into Pilates, Barre and Remedial Massage Therapy came from a genuine love of helping people feel better in their bodies. Over the years, I’ve seen how much can change when people are given the right guidance, a little encouragement and a space where they feel comfortable being themselves.

I created Studio Lifewave because I wanted something different from a traditional fitness studio. A place where you’re not just another number on a class list. Where you can be challenged without being pushed beyond your limits, where corrections are about learning rather than perfection, and where strength, mobility, recovery and longevity matter just as much as the workout itself.

As a woman myself, I understand that our bodies change throughout life and I believe our approach to movement should change with us. I’m passionate about helping women build strength, confidence and mobility so they can continue doing the things they love, whether that’s playing with the grandkids, travelling, walking along the beach, lifting weights or simply getting through everyday life feeling good in their body.

Studio Lifewave is a reflection of what I value: movement, connection, laughter, consistency and looking after yourself for the long term.

And yes, you’ll probably meet Billy and Liily-Luna along the way too because no Studio Lifewave story would be complete without the four-legged management team!

​Rhi brings a unique blend of movement, nutrition and holistic wellbeing to Studio Lifewave. She is a Clinical Nutritionist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Mat & Reformer Pilates Teacher and 500HR Yoga Teacher, with more than nine years of experience.

Her perpetual curiosity and genuine love of sharing knowledge have taken her on a never-ending journey to better understand how our bodies work and, more importantly, how we can learn to listen to and support them.

That curiosity eventually led Rhi to Tina and the Pilates Method, and she was thrilled to join the Studio Lifewave team in 2023. Rhi loves inspiring people to make positive, sustainable changes to their health and wellbeing, while encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone and explore unfamiliar territory with kindness, compassion and a healthy dose of curiosity.

Rhi also brings her own holistic practice, Health Hunter – Integrated Yoga, Ayurveda & Nutrition, to the Studio Lifewave community. Through Health Hunter, she brings together Yoga, Ayurveda and nutritional guidance to support a deeper relationship with ourselves and a greater understanding of the body. (Integrated Yoga + Ayurveda + Nutrition)

Whether she’s teaching Pilates, sharing nutrition knowledge, guiding a yoga practice or simply having a conversation about wellbeing, Rhi’s approach is grounded in curiosity, connection and the belief that there is always more to learn about ourselves.

You can explore Rhi’s work through Health Hunter – Integrated Yoga, Ayurveda & Nutrition.

Health Hunter

No Studio Lifewave team would be complete without our two very important Club Supervisors — Billy & Lily-Luna.

Billy, our resident mini schnauzer, takes his role very seriously… mostly supervising from the best possible position, accepting pats and making sure everyone knows he’s in charge. Lilly-Luna, our gorgeous little assistant manager, is always close by keeping an eye on studio operations and making sure the team stays on task.

Together, they oversee the important things,  welcoming clients, supervising coffee breaks, quality-controlling the cuddles and occasionally reminding us that life shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

They may not teach a Pilates class, but they certainly bring plenty of love, personality and a little bit of chaos to Studio Lifewave.

After all, every good studio needs a couple of four-legged supervisors.