Making life better, one re:ab class at a time

I’ve recently made a discovery that is set to change the shape of my body for the better, and for once I’m not talking about the latest tightening-smoothing-warming-overpriced body wrap to hit the market! Nestled in the heart of Grey Lynn, Auckland, it’s a boutique health and wellbeing centre called re:ab on Selbourne. The centre offers all those who enter through its doors a one-stop shop for a plethora of health and wellbeing needs, including pilates, physiotherapy, massage, yoga, podiatry, Breathing Works and training. A beautifully serene space (pictured) that was once home to an old picture theatre, it is the brainchild of re:ab owner Kirsty Wilkinson, who saw a gap in the market for a place that offered her clients not only physiotherapy and pilates but also other health and wellbeing services. To say that many people are time poor is an understatement, and when it comes to health and wellbeing they tend to run from one place to the next fulfilling appointments... not really conducive to a quiet mind! At re:ab they can see their physio, do a class, have a massage and a consultation on breathing all in the one place, which is a godsend, really. The new premises have been purpose built and there is an immediate feeling of something special and unique when walking in - bright natural sunlight fills the two storey space, with a high studded ceiling with scalloped roof a beautifully vintage touch in an otherwise super modern environment. The studio space – where I’ve been taking pilates reformer classes – is spacious and serene, whilst upstairs a number of private consultation rooms surround the studio floor. The centre has opened with re:ab (pilates and physiotherapy), Kirsty Gregg Studio, Breathing Works, and Revival Massage Therapy. Over time the space will also include a nutritionist, skin care and beauty therapy, podiatrist, yoga classes and a sports medicine doctor. As well as pilates classes I’ve been hitting a re:ab boot camp two mornings a week, which was tough to begin with (I love my sleep) but destined to become an addiction. I’m feeling stronger and possibly trimmer, and loving the fact that I’ve got my exercise fix over by 7:15 am a few mornings a week! This regime – combined with my twice weekly yoga sessions – has set me on a path to fitness that can only mean good things for the future. Love it!