Missoni Lanza
Lead Instructor
With over a decade of experience guiding individuals out of pain and improving performance goals for professional tennis players, golfers, and polo players, Missoni Lanza is a master in her field. She is sought-out for her sharp eye, deep understanding of the human body, and transformative results for her clients. She integrates the Pilates Method, Madeline Black Method, Fascial Release techniques, and other movement modalities to expertly guide you on your unique pathway to improved body awareness and movement. Her mission is to provide you with the tools to connect you to your body’s natural intelligence and help you develop a sustainable practice to obtain optimal health and well-being.
Jessie Smith
Principal Instructor
Jessie is a certified comprehensive Pilates Instructor. She began her fitness career after 10 years of being an avid Kung Fu practitioner and competitor. After graduating from college, she began teaching women's self defense and fitness classes in Olympia WA. Her classes grew in popularity and after 5 years, she moved to Seattle to continue her fitness career.
After a few years of teaching aerobics, martial arts and bootcamps, Jessie started teaching reformer Pilates classes. She quickly fell in love with Pilates and began her training in various styles, and finished her comprehensive training in New Mexico. After 5 years of travelling to a few states, and teaching popular reformer classes, she decided to come back to Washington and continue sharing her love for Pilates.
At Aya Pilates, we’ve built a dynamic team of Pilates and Movement experts to help expand your practice.
Melissa Brooks
Instructor
As a lifelong movement enthusiast, Pilates resonated with me from the very first class I took. It made sense in my body. For years, I was running, riding, swimming and doing various strength training exercises and getting injured all the time. Pilates helped me resolve those injuries and maintain the needed functional stability to continue doing everything I love. I've been a teacher for decades, first as a music teacher, running my own piano studio and then transitioning to Pilates teacher. I love teaching people movement that will keep them functional and mobile the rest of their lives.
Celine Li
Instructor
My name is Qing Li, also known as Celine. I started my wellness journey in Shanghai with yoga, where I discovered profound benefits of a dedicated practice. Today, over a decade later, my practice journey has evolved to encompass dynamic elements such as resistance training, High-intensity interval training (HIIT), and other various forms of cross-training workouts. It also motivated me to complete 500hr Pilates instructor certification. My goal is to inspire people to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle. In 2021, I came to the Pilates world and fell in love with it. Now, here I am, join me and let's practice together. I am also happy to share dietary, health, and other lifestyle solutions with you.
Marcela Corona-Garcia
Instructor
I grew up in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco Mexico. Twenty-three years ago, I went to my first Pilates class with my best friend, and we both fell in love with Pilates. My body had never felt so good! I knew that Pilates was going to be part of my life!
I moved to Seattle twenty years ago and in my search for Pilates, I went through many different studios. As a mother of 3 girls, I was very lucky to find a Studio that at the time was wonderful to me during my pregnancy. I took private classes to the last week before my due date. I felt so strong and full of energy!
Like many mothers, however I was so busy, working full time and raising 3 little ones. I had to take a break from Pilates and my body was not super happy. My husband enrolled me back into Pilates and I never looked back!
During Covid, my husband said maybe it is time to do what makes you happy! I started my teacher training and loved it! I have been teaching for 3 years and it has been incredible, working with amazing women and men, challenging them and seeing them getting stronger and confident!
I am so exited to work at Aya Pilates and to get to know you!
When I am not teaching Pilates, I love to cook, to walk, and to spend time with my Family that I love so much and my dog Ollie!
Our team at Aya Pilates is committed to building a community and creating a space where clients feel seen and valued, promoting a lifestyle of vitality, relaxation and balance.
Anna Nobles-Fisher
Instructor
Anna's pilates practice emphasizes healing through movement. She was first introduced to Pilates 10 years ago, during her rehabilitation from a pelvic and sacral fracture. This experience shaped her teaching style into one that is centered around moving intentionally, with gentle and effective techniques.
Her approach is all about fostering strength, flexibility, and mindfulness through tailored sessions that suit each individual's needs. Whether you're living with the symptoms of an old injury like she was, seeking core strength, or simply aiming to enhance your overall well-being, She is here to guide you through your Pilates journey with assurance and a commitment to your health.
Paria Ghanbari
Instructor
Paria started her experience with Pilates after obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering and realizing how Pilates can improve body function, relieve pain, and prevent injury.
In 2013, she became a certified instructor with multiple advanced certifications including; STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations, and Level 1&2 :STOTT PILATES® Matwork , Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels and Rehabilitation Specialist. Paria has also received advanced training in TRX® Suspension Training and ACE Personal trainer as well.
She is excited to introduce others to mindful exercises and determined to help people to reach out their goals .Outside work, she enjoys spending time with family and exploring the world with her son, cooking, reading and keep learning to become a better version herself .
Jenni Simmons
Instructor
Jeni has been teaching Pilates for the last 22 years. Certified through Authentic Pilates she learned from one of the original Pilates practitioners in New York City. Prior to the pandemic she owned her own studio. More recently, she has been teaching Pilates and Yoga on cruises.
She is very passionate about Pilates. Pilates is such a safe way to strengthen your core and help with all over body awareness. She brings energy and a high level of detail to every class.
She is a mother of three, flight attendant, love people and traveling the world. She looks forward to seeing you in her class!
Christina Ovalle
Instructor
Pilates has been one of the best things to happen to me and I want to share that joy with others. Having back issues in my early 20's, I walked through life with a lot of pain, until I found Pilates. It reduced my pain, made me feel strong and challenged me mentally and physically.
I specialize in helping folks who are new to Pilates gain confidence in their movement & improve their strength.
Emi Jeong
Instructor
Discover the joy in movement! My mission is to make Pilates enjoyable and to help you feel great in both body and mind.