Marina’s journey into wellness has been shaped by passion, purpose, and a deep belief in the body’s ability to heal.

Originally from Brazil, Marina has called New Zealand home since 2014, moving to Papamoa with her two beautiful boys, Samuel and Valentin, embracing community, connection, and the coastal lifestyle that reflects their values around family and balance.

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For the past seven years, Marina has worked as a Massage Therapist, Energy Healer, and Yoga Teacher, dedicating her life to helping people reconnect with their bodies and restore harmony within. Before stepping fully into the wellness world, she spent eleven years as a Chef. That chapter of her life nurtured her creativity, discipline, and appreciation for nourishment, which she now brings into her holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

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Her love for yoga began as a personal practice. What started as a way to find grounding and strength soon became a calling. Yoga gave her space to breathe, to reconnect, and to understand the deeper relationship between movement, energy, and self awareness. That passion led her to pursue formal qualifications under ReDefined and Sam, refining her teaching skills within an environment that values science, structure, and intentional movement.

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Marina’s classes are grounded in breath, presence, and intelligent sequencing. She believes yoga is more than flexibility. It is strength. It is nervous system regulation. It is resilience. It is a pathway to feeling deeply connected to yourself.

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Her dedication to growth has not stopped there. Marina is currently working toward becoming a Master Reformer Instructor, expanding her expertise within Pilates and continuing to elevate the standard of movement within the MindBody space. Her commitment to refining her craft reflects both discipline and humility. She is constantly learning, evolving, and striving to deliver the highest quality experience to every member who steps into her class.

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Now stepping into her new leadership role as Head of MindBody and Yoga, Marina is proudly taking over from Bruna and doing an exceptional job guiding this space into its next chapter. She brings warmth, professionalism, creativity, and strong leadership to the studio. Under her direction, the MindBody offering continues to grow in both depth and impact, blending Yoga, Pilates, and therapeutic recovery into one cohesive and empowering experience.

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Beyond the studio, Marina is deeply passionate about energy healing, crystals, essential oils, and the power of nature. She loves being outdoors and living a life that reflects balance and intention. Her holistic perspective aligns beautifully with the ReDefined Universal Wellbeing Philosophy, where movement, down shifting, purpose, and community all work together to support longevity and happiness.​