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Sarah Fuchs
Owner / Pilates Instructor
Adv Dip of the Pilates Method - Pilates ITC
Dip Professional Pilates Instruction - Polestar Pilates
Personal Trainer
Sarah is originally from Sydney Australia, and grew up as an alpine skier/snowboarder and dancer. She started her fitness career in 2003 as a Professional Ski Instructor in North America, the perfect foundation for a future career in the Fitness/Pilates Industry that followed. In 2006 entering the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer, Sarah's special interest was improving the quality of life of her clients through intelligent movement practices, meaning function and efficiency over punishing the body. In particular aiding those with limitations continue to do the things they enjoyed or find healing and recovery. This special interest opened a gateway to the world of Pilates. In 2007 Sarah completed a Fitness Pilates Certificate IV through Fitness Australia. In 2010 Sarah studied the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (Comprehensive Studio/Rehab Certification) through Polestar Pilates Education Australia. Working in a physiotherapist owned, boutique equipment-based Pilates Studio on the beautiful northern beaches of Sydney, Sarah was able to grow in aspects of Clinical Pilates and Functional Fitness. In 2016 after 2 years of further study, Sarah completed the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method through Pilates ITC and moved to Queenstown New Zealand with her kiwi husband and daughter to start a new exciting life.
Sarah is now a mother of 2 daughters, has been in Queenstown for 8 years and enjoys her thriving home-based Pilates Studio in balance with the incredible surroundings and activities Queenstown offers.
Special interests and experience include:
Neurological conditions, Fascia, Tensegrity, Pre-Post Natal, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Hypermobility Spectrum/EDS, Scoliosis, Frozen Shoulder, Replacement Surgeries, Musculosketal pain and injury.
Patricia A Kirchoff - Cover Teacher.
BA PhysEd
Pilates Certificate - PhysicalMind Institute
Comprehensive Pilates Studio/Rehab Certification - Polestar Pilates
Dance teacher
Dancer at heart (officially started when I was 5yrs old, continuing till today, and it is safe to say that my goal in life is to keep supple, strong and fit to dance whenever I want, for the rest of my life!!). Mum of two beautiful children and a 3yr old black lab cross. Love being surrounded by Nature, exploring different tracks around the area. Also, for the last 5 years I have been exploring and learning about meditation.
From a childhood filled with dance, my journey with movement continued through university in Brazil, where I graduated as a BPhEd in 2005. I've worked as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Dance Teacher.
Completed my first Pilates training, through PhysicalMind Institute in 2005.
Traveled to New Zealand, for a different life experience. Had great opportunities, worked at a couple of Health and Fitness Centres in the Queenstown area. In 2008 I completed the Comprehensive Polestar Pilates Studio Course and became a Mentor for Polestar Pilates, in 2009.
In 2012, my husband and I decided to open VitalWellness Ltd., a Personal Training and Pilates Company. We successfully ran the business for 8 years. End of 2019 I decided to take a step back from the studio, focus on my personal wellbeing, the wellbeing of our family along with helping our other family business (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy), teaching a couple of Pilates Mat Classes as well as running some projects like movement sessions for kids at Te Atamira.
I absolutely love to share my knowledge and passion for movement and continue to learn everyday with students, clients and movement practitioners alike. It is a real joy to inspire people to move more and use movement as a tool for better health, watching the ripple effect on their lifestyle.
Look forward to meeting and helping you to continue your Pilates practice when Sarah is away.