Donna is a Polestar trained Reformer Pilates instructor and a second-year Osteopathy student at ARA. She started her Pilates journey four years ago after dealing with repeated shoulder and lower back injuries from snowboarding. Through her recovery, she discovered just how powerful Pilates and osteopathy can be for healing, rebuilding strength and improving overall wellbeing, which inspired her to go on and complete her Polestar Pilates training in 2024.

Originally from China, Donna visited Christchurch on a holiday and decided to make it home. She moved here with her family eight years ago and has loved being part of the local community ever since. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hitting the slopes and exploring local parks with her family.