Kia ora koutou katoa!
Hélène Legeay (Sole proprietor)
Originally from France and so grateful that New Zealand has been my home since 2018. I come from a dance background and this took me to join a dance company for almost 5 years when an injury took away my dreams to pursue my career on stage. I then joined the French Navy as an air traffic controller for 17 years before deciding to move here.
I got into massage because I find observing a body in movement and working with the human body fascinating. I enjoy facilitating my clients’ recovery and witnessing them regain full function and quality of life. Also, I want to enhance athletes’ performance as well as educate them about taking better care of themselves so they can have long lasting sustainable careers.
I obtained the bachelors’ degree of therapeutic and sports massage (BTSM) in 2020 awarded with top research and top student. I gained a certificate as Pilates mat instructor in 2022 with a focus in rehabilitation.
I love what I do, I love the people I get to work with, and I am all about doing my part in helping people in any way I can.
I am a member of Massage Aotearoa New Zealand (MANZ) since 2020 and part of the governance - Te Rōpū Kaitiaki since 2024.
HL Movement and Massage is for people who train hard and recover smart.
THE MISSION - Te Whāinga
We empower active bodies to move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free through precision Pilates and results-driven massage therapy. We don’t do fluff. Every session is intentional, functional, and tailored to help you move with confidence and purpose.
THE VALUES - Tikanga
We Raise the Professional Standard
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and competence.
We are honest, ethical, trustworthy, and operate with integrity — always.
You can expect expert care, clear communication, and a space where you feel respected and safe.
We Lead with Curiosity
We believe knowledge is transformative.
We support clients through every phase of their health journey — from dependence and resistance, to learning, independence, and empowered interdependence.
We ask questions, seek better solutions, and continually grow so that you can too.
We Pursue Excellence
Excellence isn’t just about good results — it’s about consistent, intentional action.
From client outcomes to session design, Google reviews to financial systems, every part of what we do is grounded in research and crafted for impact.
Every Pilates class. Every hands-on session. Every time.
