About Boost
Kia ora and welcome to Boost Reformer Pilates, your local reformer studio in the heart of Bethlehem, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Classes at Boost are small; with only six people per class our instructors can focus on quality workouts and provide extra support to those who may need it. Our class style is Pilates inspired focusing on a full body workout that challenges both your body and your mind. Our classes are suitable for people of all fitness levels
Boost’s goal is to be welcoming and supportive, our instructors encouraging clients to work to the best of their ability and helping them with any goals they have. We love to laugh at Boost so come with an open mind and a pair of grip socks (available for purchase in studio). We hope to see you at one of our classes soon.
Continue below to learn more about our owners/operators and our superstar instructor team!
Our Story
Meet Mitch & Becky; owners and operators of Boost Reformer Pilates.
We both grew up in Tauranga and now own our home in Gate Pa; a short drive from our studio location in Bethlehem. We live there with our cat Abbey and are not far from our families and friends, of whom we spend a lot of time with.
In April 2022, we got engaged in Cape Reinga and have been together for 10 years. We got married in November 2025. One of our goals has always been to own a business and we feel extremely lucky to call Boost our own.
Outside of Pilates, we enjoy kayaking, road trips, socialising, and going out for nice dinners together.
Thanks for being here and supporting our business. We hope to meet you soon.
Meet Our Instructors
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Becky Thomas
Owner/Head Instructor
Before owning Boost, Becky worked as an early childhood teacher for 9 years. During her time teaching, she joined reformer pilates as a form of exercise; then loved it so much she became an instructor through Reform Fitness in 2022.
Becky's favourite Reformer Pilates movement a lunge as it's so versatile and can be adjusted for any fitness level.
The highlight of instructing for Becky is when clients recognise and voice their achievements and growing strength.
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Mitch Thomas
Owner
Mitch works in sales for a local furniture company.
Mitch helps behind the scenes with Boost. You might see Mitch attending classes at Boost during the week.
He enjoys his time in the studio getting to know our wonderful clients and growing his strength using the Reformer.
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Georgia Howard
Instructor
Georgia grew up in Rotorua and spent her years as a dancer before completing her training in Beauty Therapy. Outside of teaching Pilates, she works in a local Tauranga beauty salon.
Georgia completed her Reformer Pilates training in Auckland with Reform Fitness in 2025.
Her favourite movement are anything using core and inner thighs.
Pilates makes Georgia feel a part of a community, challenging herself and others to reach personal goals and growing strong relationship with exercise and people.
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Rachael Ferguson
Instructor
Rachael is a mum, wife and lifelong fitness lover. She has a background in Early Childhood education. Outside of the studio, Rachael enjoys gardening and watching a good tv series.
Rachael trained as a Reformer Pilates instructor with Reform Fitness in 2025.
Any exercise that works the legs is Rachael’s favourite. She loves feeling the burn in her glutes and quads- the connection is immediate and it always feels rewarding.
As a new instructor, beginning this journey feels like a highlight itself. I love watching people surprise themselves with what they can do, that most of self-belief is so powerful to see.
