About | ReDefined | Health Wellbeing Movement | New Zealand

OUR STORY. OUR PURPOSE. OUR VISION

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MEET THE TEAM

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Jimmy August - CoFounder

Jimmy started his career as a personal trainer with Les Mills in Wellington. A move to London brought about a natural progression into health club management where he excelled in many diverse management roles. With a firm focus on doing things the “right way” and putting people first, Jimmy has been hugely successful in implementing successful health fitness and wellness initiatives with a firm focus on integrity and innovation.

Benjamin Jackson - CoFounder

Throughout Bens life he has always had an interest and passion with human movement, from football to cricket, surfing to spearfishing. His journey from schooling in Hamilton led him to Otago University where he got his first taste into Personal Training, which then led him around the world for the next nine years. Throughout this he deepened his understanding on humans, especially around health, wellbeing and movement. This experience has helped shape the ReDefined Universal Wellbeing philosophy

Lena Pfitzner - Head of MindBody Studio

Lena has always been a passionate dancer and lover of all things movement & well-being. As a young teenager she found her interest in Yoga – connecting both body & mind on a deeper level. She now teaches Yoga, Pilates, and Barre while using her background in Communications to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Lena is also in the process of establishing herself as an illustrator and pattern designer. This creative side trickles through in her movement practice, its all about expression!

Beth Domino - Head of Pilates

In 2000, Beth decided to turn her passion for Pilates into a career. She completed her Pilates Inc. Authentic Pilates Teacher Certification with Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska and since then she has taught Pilates at her studio in Florida, until moving to New Zealand. For over 20 years she has taught a wide variety of clients of all ages and levels. Beth is passionate about passing on the Joseph Pilates Method of Contrology and is focused on helping people reach their full potential.

Customer Happiness Facilitator

Mel is most likely going to be your first port-of-call when you enquire about ReDefined. Mel’s approachable, friendly personality and calming demeanour comes from working in the Health and Fitness and Customer Service industry, for over 16 years. She will always greet you with a warm welcoming smile and a friendly hello.
Mel is also a certified fitness trainer, Indian head massage therapist and is studying Yoga, Astrology and Meditation.

Sam - Pilates + Performance Coach

Ever since I was a young wee lad running around the frosty rugby field at 7am on a Saturday morning in bare feet I have loved all things sports and movement. I have enjoyed giving a wide variety of sports and different types of exercise a go over the years taking particular enjoyment in functional fitness in a gym environment. In my later years I have been more drawn to body balance and rehabilitation, which found me learning and still learning Pilates.

Ana Viera - Yoga/Reiki Healer

Ana Vieira is a mama of twins, qualified yoga & meditation teacher, reiki master, and family constellation facilitator. With a background in dance and martial arts and a passion for surfing and rock climbing, Ana applies yoga and healing techniques to her practice to promote overall wellness, finding one’s limits, and expanding their boundaries. Her goal is to inspire and support practitioners in becoming healthier, preventing injury, and changing the nature of the body's limitations.

Samantha Sutton - Lead Physio

Samantha is a Biomed and MSc Physiotherapy grad who left London to explore NZ 2 years ago and is invested in pursuing life in the southern hemisphere. She has a passion for Orthopaedic and sports Physiotherapy, having worked closely with the ’Institute for sport, exercise and health London’ and University College London for several years. Treatments have a strong focus on regaining function and strength, alongside her specialist training in clinical yoga, Pilates, acupuncture and CBT.

Paul Cubitt - Health + Fitness Coach

Graduating from Brighton University in BSc Sports and Exercise Science his first role saw him build and develop a successful GP referral scheme which led him on a journey of health and wellness of his clients. With a diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage he utilises this to help people feel and move better within their daily lives. With over 20 years experience, his journey has taken him personal training, massage and movement coaching. Paul was the first Pickleball coach in New Zealand !

Janine Lowe - Health + Fitness Coach

With a focus on fun, growth, connection and longevity, JLo’s approach to training her clients and herself, has evolved beyond movement. She brings several years of experience as a Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach which has given her an exciting array of skills in various movement disciplines. Her love of breathwork, meditation and cold exposure are a huge part of her daily practice. They are amazing tools of healing and knowledge!

Alex + Stace - SoulBoul

Founders of Soul Boul: Alex and Stacey met whilst studying down South at the University of Otago in 2012. They quickly became friends after finding a common interest in the love for good wholesome food and exercise. In 2016, both graduated and keen to get out of their 9-5 office jobs, they decided to partner up and combine their energies into creating New Zealands first mobile smoothie bowl & organic coffee retailer, located now at ReDefined with further plans of expasnsion!

Martin Lasch - Health + Fitness Coach

Martin studied sports science at one of the leading universities in Germany. Along the way, he worked in different fields in the industry as an instructor for water and snow sports as well as a fitness/movement and wellbeing coach for hotels and companies in Europe. Throughout these year's he gained extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, kinesiology & training science, nutrition and prevention & fitness sports.

Victoria Manson

With a love for all things Health and Fitness, Victoria has been involved in the fitness industry for many years, participating in CrossFit, weight training, yoga, boxing plus a variety of other sports and has a passion for sharing her knowledge with others. Victoria is energetic, enjoys a good chat, relaxing in the sunshine, dancing to a good beat, and slowing life down and incorporates her passions and into her workouts.

Sasha Miljus -Yoga + Sound Healer

Meet Sasha, yoga student/teacher, sound healer and light worker. After travelling the world
solo for 2 years, she planted the seeds for a new journey and pursuit, finishing her travels in
Rishikesh, India. Sasha saw the woman she wanted to be one day, realising she was not
going to get there by doing what she was doing, she changed it all, flipping the switch in her mind through the practice of yoga and living by the 8 limbs. To love the skin in which shel ives, to truly LIVE and not justEXIST!

Bex Thompson - Meditation + MindBody Mentoring

Hi I’m Bex and I LOVE helping people remove the blocks in their life standing between them and their dreams. To me there is nothing more satisfying than seeing someone get a breakthrough in their life and being able to step up into their full potential. I do this by drawing on all of my experience as an NLP practitioner, Tony Robbins Life Coach, hypnosis & meditation teacher, Emotional Release Therapist plus more...

Emma Gibson - Naturopath + Nutritionist

Emma is a Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, & Medical Herbalist who embodies her ‘work’ as a way of life. Joining us from Raglan, Emma has spent the last 2 years practicing in a Dispensary and Natural Health Clinic. She has a background in health-related workshop and retreat facilitation, group fitness instructing, and is soon to qualify in Sports & Therapeutic Massage. A love for nourishing food and lifestyle choices + fascination in the inner workings of the mind!

Rochelle Price - Wayfinder Sessions

I am passionate about wellness, change and learning. With twenty years experience in education, health and wellbeing I found myself complimenting my academic awareness with guidance from my tupuna (ancestors) to explore my wairuatanga (spirituality). I now combine energy healing with brain function as the “Wayfinder“, in honour of our tupuna who navigated their people to new possibilities via the unknown through their connection with atua (spritual guides), the environment and holistic wellbeing

Jimmy August - CoFounder

Jimmy started his career as a personal trainer with Les Mills in Wellington. A move to London brought about a natural progression into health club management where he excelled in many diverse management roles. With a firm focus on doing things the “right way” and putting people first, Jimmy has been hugely successful in implementing successful health fitness and wellness initiatives with a firm focus on integrity and innovation.

Benjamin Jackson - CoFounder

Throughout Bens life he has always had an interest and passion with human movement, from football to cricket, surfing to spearfishing. His journey from schooling in Hamilton led him to Otago University where he got his first taste into Personal Training, which then led him around the world for the next nine years. Throughout this he deepened his understanding on humans, especially around health, wellbeing and movement. This experience has helped shape the ReDefined Universal Wellbeing philosophy

Lena Pfitzner - Head of MindBody Studio

Lena has always been a passionate dancer and lover of all things movement & well-being. As a young teenager she found her interest in Yoga – connecting both body & mind on a deeper level. She now teaches Yoga, Pilates, and Barre while using her background in Communications to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Lena is also in the process of establishing herself as an illustrator and pattern designer. This creative side trickles through in her movement practice, its all about expression!

Beth Domino - Head of Pilates

In 2000, Beth decided to turn her passion for Pilates into a career. She completed her Pilates Inc. Authentic Pilates Teacher Certification with Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska and since then she has taught Pilates at her studio in Florida, until moving to New Zealand. For over 20 years she has taught a wide variety of clients of all ages and levels. Beth is passionate about passing on the Joseph Pilates Method of Contrology and is focused on helping people reach their full potential.

Customer Happiness Facilitator

Mel is most likely going to be your first port-of-call when you enquire about ReDefined. Mel’s approachable, friendly personality and calming demeanour comes from working in the Health and Fitness and Customer Service industry, for over 16 years. She will always greet you with a warm welcoming smile and a friendly hello.
Mel is also a certified fitness trainer, Indian head massage therapist and is studying Yoga, Astrology and Meditation.

Sam - Pilates + Performance Coach

Ever since I was a young wee lad running around the frosty rugby field at 7am on a Saturday morning in bare feet I have loved all things sports and movement. I have enjoyed giving a wide variety of sports and different types of exercise a go over the years taking particular enjoyment in functional fitness in a gym environment. In my later years I have been more drawn to body balance and rehabilitation, which found me learning and still learning Pilates.

Ana Viera - Yoga/Reiki Healer

Ana Vieira is a mama of twins, qualified yoga & meditation teacher, reiki master, and family constellation facilitator. With a background in dance and martial arts and a passion for surfing and rock climbing, Ana applies yoga and healing techniques to her practice to promote overall wellness, finding one’s limits, and expanding their boundaries. Her goal is to inspire and support practitioners in becoming healthier, preventing injury, and changing the nature of the body's limitations.

Samantha Sutton - Lead Physio

Samantha is a Biomed and MSc Physiotherapy grad who left London to explore NZ 2 years ago and is invested in pursuing life in the southern hemisphere. She has a passion for Orthopaedic and sports Physiotherapy, having worked closely with the ’Institute for sport, exercise and health London’ and University College London for several years. Treatments have a strong focus on regaining function and strength, alongside her specialist training in clinical yoga, Pilates, acupuncture and CBT.

Paul Cubitt - Health + Fitness Coach

Graduating from Brighton University in BSc Sports and Exercise Science his first role saw him build and develop a successful GP referral scheme which led him on a journey of health and wellness of his clients. With a diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage he utilises this to help people feel and move better within their daily lives. With over 20 years experience, his journey has taken him personal training, massage and movement coaching. Paul was the first Pickleball coach in New Zealand !

Janine Lowe - Health + Fitness Coach

With a focus on fun, growth, connection and longevity, JLo’s approach to training her clients and herself, has evolved beyond movement. She brings several years of experience as a Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach which has given her an exciting array of skills in various movement disciplines. Her love of breathwork, meditation and cold exposure are a huge part of her daily practice. They are amazing tools of healing and knowledge!

Alex + Stace - SoulBoul

Founders of Soul Boul: Alex and Stacey met whilst studying down South at the University of Otago in 2012. They quickly became friends after finding a common interest in the love for good wholesome food and exercise. In 2016, both graduated and keen to get out of their 9-5 office jobs, they decided to partner up and combine their energies into creating New Zealands first mobile smoothie bowl & organic coffee retailer, located now at ReDefined with further plans of expasnsion!

Martin Lasch - Health + Fitness Coach

Martin studied sports science at one of the leading universities in Germany. Along the way, he worked in different fields in the industry as an instructor for water and snow sports as well as a fitness/movement and wellbeing coach for hotels and companies in Europe. Throughout these year's he gained extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, kinesiology & training science, nutrition and prevention & fitness sports.

Victoria Manson

With a love for all things Health and Fitness, Victoria has been involved in the fitness industry for many years, participating in CrossFit, weight training, yoga, boxing plus a variety of other sports and has a passion for sharing her knowledge with others. Victoria is energetic, enjoys a good chat, relaxing in the sunshine, dancing to a good beat, and slowing life down and incorporates her passions and into her workouts.

Sasha Miljus -Yoga + Sound Healer

Meet Sasha, yoga student/teacher, sound healer and light worker. After travelling the world
solo for 2 years, she planted the seeds for a new journey and pursuit, finishing her travels in
Rishikesh, India. Sasha saw the woman she wanted to be one day, realising she was not
going to get there by doing what she was doing, she changed it all, flipping the switch in her mind through the practice of yoga and living by the 8 limbs. To love the skin in which shel ives, to truly LIVE and not justEXIST!

Bex Thompson - Meditation + MindBody Mentoring

Hi I’m Bex and I LOVE helping people remove the blocks in their life standing between them and their dreams. To me there is nothing more satisfying than seeing someone get a breakthrough in their life and being able to step up into their full potential. I do this by drawing on all of my experience as an NLP practitioner, Tony Robbins Life Coach, hypnosis & meditation teacher, Emotional Release Therapist plus more...

Emma Gibson - Naturopath + Nutritionist

Emma is a Naturopath, Holistic Nutritionist, & Medical Herbalist who embodies her ‘work’ as a way of life. Joining us from Raglan, Emma has spent the last 2 years practicing in a Dispensary and Natural Health Clinic. She has a background in health-related workshop and retreat facilitation, group fitness instructing, and is soon to qualify in Sports & Therapeutic Massage. A love for nourishing food and lifestyle choices + fascination in the inner workings of the mind!

Rochelle Price - Wayfinder Sessions

I am passionate about wellness, change and learning. With twenty years experience in education, health and wellbeing I found myself complimenting my academic awareness with guidance from my tupuna (ancestors) to explore my wairuatanga (spirituality). I now combine energy healing with brain function as the “Wayfinder“, in honour of our tupuna who navigated their people to new possibilities via the unknown through their connection with atua (spritual guides), the environment and holistic wellbeing

UNIVERSAL WELLBEING PHILOSOPHY

ReDefined's Universal WellBeing Philosophy is based on the POWER 9 BLUE ZONES research - scientific evidence as to why certain populations of the world live the longest

OUR CUSTOM BUILT SPACE IS LOCATED AT

58 ASHLEY PLACE IN PAPAMOA

Architecturally inspired and thought-provoking, every square metre of our space has been meticulously thought out and designed to create an offering that welcomes you, inspires you, and allows you to find your tribe within our local community.

ReDefined offers 40 car parks, plus a healthy eating food truck that will be open to the public, offering seasonal, fresh, clean and wholesome eating initiatives!