Laiza Lima is a Classical Pilates instructor, physiotherapist, Romana’s Pilates Teacher Trainer, and Studio Director of Pilates Unlimited Studio in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally from Brazil, Laiza began her career working in one of the country’s leading orthopedic and sports injury clinics, where she developed a deep appreciation for movement as a tool for healing, strength, and long-term wellness.

She first discovered Pilates in 2002, earning her initial certification in Brazil before relocating to New Zealand in 2006. Shortly after arriving, she joined Pilates Unlimited, one of the country’s pioneering Classical Pilates studios and a leading Romana’s Pilates training center. What began as a teaching opportunity quickly evolved into a lifelong commitment to the authentic Pilates method and the community surrounding it.

Dedicated to preserving the original work of Joseph Pilates as taught through Romana Kryzanowska, Laiza completed the rigorous Romana’s Pilates teacher training program in 2009, becoming one of the first fully certified Romana’s Pilates instructors in New Zealand. In 2013, she achieved Level IV recognition, enabling her to mentor apprentices and guide future generations of instructors through their certification journey. In 2021, she assumed leadership of the Romana’s Pilates Training Centre in Auckland, further expanding her impact as an educator and mentor within the international Classical Pilates community.

Laiza’s approach to teaching is shaped by both her extensive Pilates training and her background in physiotherapy. She is passionate about helping clients and teachers understand not only how the exercises work, but why they work. Her expertise spans everything from injury rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery to advanced movement education, always with a focus on helping people move with greater strength, confidence, and awareness.

Her connection to Pilates Unlimited now spans nearly two decades. After years of teaching and managing the studio, Laiza returned to take ownership of the business and has since guided its continued growth as both a thriving Pilates community and an internationally respected teacher training center. Today, she also leads Scoop Pilates Studios, supporting a network of clients, teachers, and apprentices across New Zealand.

Known for her warmth, expertise, and commitment to lifelong learning, Laiza remains deeply inspired by the transformative power of Classical Pilates. She is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the method while helping people experience the lasting physical and personal benefits that have made this work such an important part of her own life.