The Aligne Team
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Hannah Gibbs - Founder
Hannah is an internationally certified Pilates instructor and founder of Aligne Studio, with experience training alongside world-class studios and mentors. She blends classical and contemporary Pilates to deliver precise, challenging, and supportive reformer classes focused on building strength, control, and confidence.
Specialising in pre and postnatal Pilates, Hannah is passionate about guiding clients through every stage of life with intention and care. Her classes focus on alignment, breath, and mindful movement, helping clients feel strong, connected, and balanced.
Inspired by her experience living and working internationally, Hannah brings a global perspective to her teaching and values community just as much as movement. Aligne Studio is her vision of an elevated, wellness-forward space where Pilates becomes a ritual, and clients feel a true sense of connection and belonging.
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Cat Fawcett-Cornes - Instructor
Cat is a Pilates instructor with a background in classical ballet and dance, including full-time training at the National Ballet School. She completed her Pilates training through Barre Body Australia, Suna Pilates, and Reform Pilates in New Zealand, and continues to stay up to date with ongoing training and professional development.
Cat’s classes focus on building strength, mobility and stability through controlled, full body movement. She brings a supportive, balanced and fun approach to her classes, helping clients move well, enjoy the process, and feel stronger in their everyday lives.
When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her surfing, at the dance studio, or spending time with her family.
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Amy Finnigan - Instructor
Amy is a holistic health coach and personal trainer with over 10 years of experience helping people move, feel, and live better.
She completed her Reformer Pilates training two years ago and is known for delivering a spicy, dynamic class with a thoughtfully structured flow.
Amy’s teaching style centres around the mind–muscle connection, with clear cueing that helps clients move with strength, awareness, and control.
Her classes are designed to challenge the body while building confidence, leaving clients feeling stronger, more connected, and energised.
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Esther Kim - Instructor
Esther is a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor who brings a thoughtful, flowing style to every class. Her sessions combine seamless transitions with carefully layered stability challenges designed to leave you feeling strong, connected, and just the right amount of shake.
Drawn to Pilates for the way it cultivates strength, control, and lasting energy, Esther has a particular love for deep core work and intelligent movement that builds both resilience and awareness.
Outside the studio, Esther works as a veterinary nurse - so don’t be surprised if conversation turns to your pets between classes.
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Sofia Sallee - Instructor
Sofia is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with over 500 hours of education across all Pilates apparatus. Originally from Southern California and now based in Auckland, she brings a thoughtful and energetic approach to every class.
With a background in Human Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, and classical ballet, Sofia has a deep appreciation for intelligent movement and proper technique. Her classes focus on building strength, confidence, and body awareness while creating an experience that feels both challenging and supportive.
Having experienced the benefits of Pilates in her own health and wellness journey, Sofia is passionate about helping others feel strong, capable, and connected in their bodies.