FOUNDER / LEAD INSTRUCTOR

ENERGETIC, FUN, EMPOWERING

Founder of SHINE Movement Pilates. Her Pilates journey began in 2012 after a knee injury from running led her to discover the healing and strengthening benefits of the practice.

In 2023, during her pregnancy, Pilates became an essential tool in supporting her pelvic floor health and postpartum recovery. She created SHINE Movement to help individuals move with purpose and shine with confidence—no matter where they are in their journey.

MARKETING DIRECTOR/MAT INSTRUCTOR/STUDIO ASSOCIATE

DEDICATED, MINDFUL, ATTENTIVE

Iana is a Mat & Reformer Pilates instructor in training, currently leading social media, marketing strategy, and customer experience at the studio.

With a background in corporate marketing and client experience, she relocated from Copenhagen to NYC for a new chapter in her life. She believes that mindful movement is essential for long-term health, which inspired her to pursue a new career path. Dedicated to creating seamless and supportive client experiences.

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

ENERGETIC, PURPOSEFUL, PLAYFUL

Cara is a longtime lover of movement and Pilates, committed to exploring the mind-body connection in every aspect of her life. She believes movement should be enjoyable, and strives to encourage this through Pilates and more.

Her Pilates journey began in the heart of NYC and has since taken her around the world, inspiring purposeful and mindful movement with a joyful flair. Outside of the studio, you’ll find Cara engaging with her community, hosting Trivia Nights around NYC, or dog-watching at McCarren Park.

INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER TRAINER

FLUID, ENERGIZING, GROUNDED

Claire Louise Goldes is a Brooklyn-based dancer, choreographer, and certified Pilates instructor, trained through Studio du Corps/The Pilates Center of Orange County under Diane Diefenderfer. Since moving to NYC, she has taught a variety of Pilates formats including privates, group classes, and prenatal sessions—both in-home and in-studio.

Rooted in her dance and somatic background, Claire’s teaching invites clients to move with intention, deepen body awareness, and align breath with movement. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a passion for creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels supported, connected, and empowered to shine.

INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER TRAINER

ENERGETIC, CREATIVE, DYNAMIC

An LA girl at heart, she now lives in Ridgewood with her husband and cat. When she’s not teaching fun, challenging Pilates classes, she’s likely writing songs or spending time with friends.

Her movement roots are in gymnastics, dance, and surfing, anything that makes her feel like she’s flying, she naturally loves.

After fourteen years of teaching, she remains fascinated by the art of control that Pilates offers. She sees it as the perfect medium to combine strength, alignment, and flexibility through the dynamic flows she loves to create.

INSTRUCTOR

DYNAMIC, HOLISTIC, TRANSFORMATIVE

Surelee’s path to becoming a Pilates instructor has been unconventional, beginning in television acting before moving into runway and commercial modeling.

After becoming a mother of two, she developed a deep interest in health and wellness, transforming her personal journey into a professional calling. Now a certified yoga and Pilates instructor, she blends classical Pilates with strength training, HIIT, and yoga, emphasizing a holistic mind-body approach in every session.

INSTRUCTOR

CALM, DIRECT, ATTUNED

Alison is a model by day, pilates instructor by weekend.

Pilates transformed her relationship with her body, teaching her to value what it does rather than what it looks like.

She designs flows that are challenging yet accessible, with a focus on breath and intentional movement. Her classes leave you feeling stronger, more grounded, and at home in your body. 

INSTRUCTOR

THOUGHTFUL, ENCOURAGING, PLAYFUL

Meagan is a lifelong lover of movement, she grew up dancing and spent several years teaching group fitness before pursuing a creative career in New York City.

Her love for movement eventually brought her back to the studio, where she developed an even deeper appreciation for Pilates and its ability to build strength, body awareness, and confidence that carries into everyday life.

Meagan's classes are thoughtful, encouraging, and playful, blending intentional movement with a healthy challenge. Above all, her goal is for every student to walk out feeling a little better than when they walked in, both physically and mentally!

INSTRUCTOR/FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

DYNAMIC, CALM, BALANCED

Kelsey began her Pilates journey in 2018, after experiencing persistent back pain from desk work and having scoliosis. She discovered that a Pilates practice not only improved posture and energy, but offered a rewarding form of movement for the body and mind.

She began her Comprehensive Pilates teacher training with BASI to connect deeper with the method, and to help bring it to others. She especially values how Pilates can meet every body exactly where they are, while helping to improve body awareness that translates outside of the studio.

INSTRUCTOR

DYNAMIC, MOTIVATING, INTENTIONAL

Pilates instructor based in New York City. With a background in design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), she began her career in corporate fashion. However, long hours at a desk worsened her chronic neck and back pain—ultimately leading her to discover Pilates.

After just one class, she was hooked. A year into her practice, Jennifer made the decision to deepen her connection to the discipline by beginning teacher training.

INSTRUCTOR

CALM, INTENTIONAL, FUNCTIONAL

Lucia is a professional contemporary dancer and certified Pilates instructor from Pilates Habitat since 2023.

Her instruction emphasizes a calm, intentional connection to the body with a functional and anatomically grounded approach to movement. Attentive to each client's unique needs, Lucia creates a supportive environment that safely challenges students to deepen their mind-body awareness, build strength, and move with greater confidence.

MAT INSTRUCTOR/FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

INTENTIONAL, GROUNDED, EMPOWERING

Mika Eppstein is a New York City-based Pilates instructor and dancer. Drawn to movement as a way to feel more connected, grounded, and confident in her body, Mika brings a warm and personal approach to her teaching.

She is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students feel comfortable challenging themselves, listening to their bodies, and leaving class feeling stronger and more connected. She is also currently completing her Reformer Pilates training with SHINE!

MAT INSTRUCTOR

EMPOWERING, INTENTIONAL, SUPPORTIVE

Sarah is a Mat & Reformer Pilates Instructor in Training with a passion for helping people build strength, confidence, and a deeper connection with their bodies. Her approach is rooted in intentional control, mindful movement, and embracing challenges that encourage growth.

She strives to create a supportive environment where clients can discover what their bodies are capable of while leaving each class feeling stronger, empowered, and inspired.

MAT INSTRUCTOR/FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

STRONG, CALM, EMPOWERING

Ashleigh is a journalist and writer with a lifelong connection to movement, having grown up as a dancer and athlete. Her passion for health and wellness has evolved into a practice rooted in strength, mobility, and confidence.

After years of working in fitness and taking Pilates classes, she’s excited to share what she’s learned with others. Her goal is to create an empowering practice where students feel stronger, more capable, and connected to their bodies.

INSTRUCTOR

EMPOWERING, MINDFUL, SUPPORTIVE

A certified Pilates instructor and mind-body therapist, Avital believes that Pilates is not just about strengthening the body, improving posture, and enhancing coordination—it’s an opportunity to connect with the body on a deeper level, to understand it better, and to feel more comfortable and confident within it.

In her classes, she focuses on building physical strength and awareness while creating a supportive environment where everyone can feel good in their body and develop a sense of balance and well-being.

INSTRUCTOR

INTENTIONAL, CLASSICAL, SUPPORTIVE

Maggie is a Pilates purist with over a decade of practice. Her path began while she was recovering from chronic back pain, an experience that sparked a deep interest in anatomy, process, and full body strength. She trained in the classical lineage under Sarita Allen, a second generation teacher and Kathy Grant apprentice, then completed her certification through I D Pilates in 2025.

Outside the studio, Maggie is an Emmy nominated television producer with experience at CNN, HBO, Apple, and DreamCrew. Her work in storytelling and production informs her thoughtful, detail driven approach as a teacher.

FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE/APPRENTICES

BALANCED, INTENTIONAL, GROUNDED

Born and raised in NYC, Joey discovered Pilates after being diagnosed with scoliosis and quickly experienced its ability to improve posture and restore balance in the body. Inspired by its impact, she is currently completing BASI’s Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, where she is deepening her understanding of the method and preparing to guide others through mindful movement.

Outside the studio, Joey enjoys discovering new restaurants, reading, and strength training, and believes in bringing intentional movement into everyday life