MEET OUR FOUNDER

KIRI GRACE BARADI DESBOROUGH

PILATES INSTRUCTOR, YOGA TEACHER, PERSONAL TRAINER, BALLET BARRE TEACHER, CONTEMPORARY + CLASSICALLY TRAINED DANCER, REIKI + ZEN THAI SHIATSU TEACHER.

As a Teacher, Educator, Business Owner and Impassioned Wellness Advocate, Kiri has always had a fascination with Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics and with an extensive wealth of knowledge in multiple movement modalities.

Kiri facilitates retreats globally with a burning passion to share her signature Functional Medicine and Organic Movement & Mobility offerings with the world. Creating unique Wellness experiences to empower and inspire.

Kiri has extensive education and experience in the health and fitness industry. This unique experience and passion for wellness led to the curation of Grace - By Kiri, an online platform offering monthly access to an extensive library of movement + wellness practices, and a space to access Kiri’s expertise on an individual level, either through virtual one on one movement sessions or in-person at one of her upcoming retreats.

CREATING GRACE IN MOVEMENT AND IN LIFE

MINDFUL MOVEMENT | WELLNESS RETREATS 

PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH

Often described as “Not your average trainer“, Kiri is not only unique in her expertise, but in her approach. Always real and authentically herself, working with Kiri will be a professional yet fun experience featuring laughter, connection and expert guidance.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kiri's commitment to total wellbeing is demonstrated by her personal achievements. Undertaking multiple physical challenges in support of worthy causes, Kiri is wholeheartedly dedicated to helping others.

In 2021, Kiri successfully hiked the length of New Zealand to raise funds for Mental Health Awareness. Starting at the very bottom of the South Island and making her way to Cape Reinga, after 4 months and 3,000KM, Kiri completed the well known ‘Te Araroa’ hike.

Recently, Kiri also completed a world-first hike across Indonesia’s Sumba Island, from coast to coast, in support of The Sumba Foundation.

With a strong passion for complete wellbeing, Kiri’s personal journey and empathetic nature fuels her fire to support others on their journey to wellness. Her love for connection and acceptance of others shines through her work and is felt by each and every one of her clients at Grace.

GRACE BY KIRI: AN AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE  

NOT YOUR AVERAGE TRAINER