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Emma Hardisty

Emma Hardisty

General Manager, Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Emma is the general manager at our Botany studio. She began her career as a professional dancer and choreographer before becoming a physiotherapist. She began doing Pilates to manage her own back injuries and was so impressed she became an instructor! Emma and her husband moved to New Zealand from the UK in 2005 where she has since become a master Pilates instructor and physiotherapy mentor. She loves shopping and spending time with her husband and their puppy Nanuk.

 

Deirdre Gough

Deirdre Gough

Assistant Manager, Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Deirdre is the assistant manager at Botany and is our original Irish physiotherapist. She has a particular interest in both musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy and believes that Pilates can play a pivotal role in the effective rehabilitation of both. Outside of physiotherapy, Deirdre enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and both watching and playing a variety of sports.

 

Brad Barron

Brad Barron

Pilates Instructor

Brad is a qualified personal trainer and Pilates instructor. He believes Pilates is the best form of strength training, especially for the abdominal core and glutes. Brad is currently undertaking a Bachelor of sports and recreation at AUT, majoring in outdoor education. He has previously represented New Zealand as a junior distance runner and enjoys all elements of the outdoors, especially snowboarding. He also plays guitar.

 

Adrian Haughey

Adrian Haughey

Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Adrian is a recent addition to the Botany team from Ireland. A graduate from The University of Ulster in Belfast he gained experience in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with several sports teams before emmigrating. He has attended a number of courses, including an extensive Thai massage course whilst in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2009. Outside of work, Adrian enjoys playing for his local Auckland Gaelic football team St. Patrick’s and soccer team Bohemian Celtic, as well as travelling, socialising with friends and is also a keen cricketer.

 

Charlie Connolly

Charlie Connolly

Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Charlie joined the Botany team in November 2009 after graduating from the University of Ulster, Belfast. Since graduating he gained experience working in a private physio clinic as well as working with 2 sports teams. He has completed several advanced courses in sports injury rehab and massage as well as completing a tradiational Thai massage course in Chiang Mai, Thailand before moving to Auckland. His main interests are in musculoskeletal physio in combination with pilates for the most effective injury management and prevention. Outside of work he enjoys playing soccer and Gaelic football as well as socialising as much as possible.

 

Ritika Bhargava

Ritika Bhargava

Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Ritika is a qualified physiotherapy graduate from AUT. She believes in quality hands on assessment and treatment in a caring, friendly and professional manner to the highest standard possible. She likes to provide education and self management techniques and assist clients to be proactive in their treatment. She thinks pilates and physio is a great combination! Outside of work she enjoys dancing, travelling and shopping.

 

Amy Nield

Amy Nield

Pilates Instructor

Amy is a pilates instructor and a qualified Secondary School teacher. She has experienced the benefits of pilates as a client at Peak for the last two years. Amy is also a competitive aerobics coach and loves that she can transfer the principles of pilates to the sport. Amy is also interested in running and snowboarding. She loves to create a challenging class and watch her clients achieve thier goals.

 

Kim Annan

Kim Annan

Pilates Instructor

Kim is a pilates instructor who has been with Peak for a year. She particularly enjoys teaching group Pilates. Outside of work, Kim keeps herself busy studying for a fine arts degree and has a passion for snowboarding.

 

Jessie McGrath

Jessie McGrath

Receptionist

Jessie is our receptionist here at Botany and has recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland. Outside of work, Jessie is kept busy with irish dancing, which she has been doing for 12 years. She also loves spending time with her friends!