Ally Cohen
Founder & Senior Instructor
Ally began her yoga journey at the tender age of 9 years old. From student to guide, it was a long and twisting journey. In 2009, she returned to study at the University of Hawai’i and discovered Pilates as a course. This took her on the next pathway. Finally, she arrived in Aotearoa NZ and began her study of Pilates and Yoga more seriously. Becoming a BASI Comprehensive Pilates Teacher has been a significant achievement. Ally is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring challenges to the studio.
Meet Our Team
Discover the friendly, expert Pilates and yoga instructors at Uptown Pilates. Our Auckland-based team is dedicated to guiding you through every alignment and breath with precision and care.
Charlie Logan
InstructorÂ
Charlie teaches Pilates Yoga, bringing a rich background in classical ballet and cross-disciplinary training. Her passion lies in mindful movement and empowering others to feel strong, balanced, and at ease in their bodies.
She brings a warm energy to her classes and enjoys helping people build strength, improve mobility, and feel more confident in how they move. Charlie’s aim is to make fitness approachable, encouraging a sense of connection both within the body and in the room.
Jeneen Harris
Pilates Specialist
Jeneen began practicing Pilates in 2015, and has been an addict ever since. After years of being the client, Jeneen began her teaching in 2022 with a qualification in Mat repertoire with BASI, as well as Comprehensive Global (BASI), covering multiple Pilates equipment, including Cadillac/ Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair and Reformer, and a course in Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies in 2025 (BASI), she loves teaching and sharing her passion for Pilates with anyone willing to give it a try.  One of her favourite things about it is that Pilates offers something for every-body, at every stage of life.
Nat Emerson
Instructor
Pilates has been a part of Nat’s routine since 2019. She began with online classes at home, which gradually evolved into attending group sessions at various studios. Wanting to deepen her practice and share its benefits with others, Nat started on the BASI Comprehensive Programme Teacher Training in 2024 to become a certified instructor. Pilates has been a transformative journey for her, offering a wealth of physical and mental benefits, but most notably, it has enhanced her mind-body awareness in ways she never could have imagined.
Marcel Kalma
Yoga Lead
Marcel has been teaching Yoga and art for nearly 2 decades. An accomplished artist and yogi, Marcel brings a gentle and knowing presence to his yoga sessions. The artworks that adorn our walls at Uptown Pilates and Yoga are pieces by Marcel. His consistent flows in his sessions are strong and flexible. Learn more, feel more and be more in one of his Yoga sessions. Winter workshops offered include an Introduction to Abstract Art, held at Uptown Pilates and Yoga in July. Artwork reminds the yogi in us all to stay present, breathe and go with the flow.
TracyÂ
instructorÂ
Tracey had always been passionate about sports, but like many, the older she got, the more injuries seemed to follow. This led her to explore Pilates about 10 years ago, and she quickly fell in love with the reformer. What truly inspired her to embrace Pilates, however, was her mother. She has been practising Pilates twice a week for years and swears by its benefits, claiming it’s the key to staying active and moving freely. A few years ago, Tracey had a ski accident that resulted in knee injuries. After consulting with doctors, she was told there wasn’t much they could do. They said she could continue playing sports, but it would depend on her pain threshold. Determined not to give up skiing and other outdoor activities she loved, she decided to take control of her recovery. She then embarked on a BASI Pilates course, and this is where her true journey began—both to fix herself and, perhaps, help others along the way. Through Pilates, Tracey has found not only healing but also a new passion. She is excited to share this transformative journey with others and help them improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being.
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