Meet Our Instructors
The teachers at Ning Pilates are very passionate about Pilates and are dedicated to studying each movement and its teaching methods. They have all completed 600+ hours of classical Pilates training and have accumulated over 200+ hours of teaching experience. We welcome everyone to come and take classes with their favorite teachers!
Founder/ Instructor
Michelle （English Chinese）
Michelle, the founder of Ning Pilates, began her classical Pilates journey when took her first class in 2016. She had been immediately impressed by how the practice promoted physical wellness and introduced her to have an awareness of her body.
With the purpose of sharing her love for Classical Pilates with more people, Michelle rigorously trained for more than 600 hours to complete her 3rd Generation Classical Pilates certification. To add on to her experience, she is also trained in Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates to help new mothers readjust to their changing body.
Michelle has the ability to assess different bodies and provide appropriate exercises to help clients at all levels achieve their goals and take care of their body. Her classes often focus on the alignment of asanas and the precision of each movement. She is keen to apply hands-on instruction to effectively support clients’ postures and guide them toward a more healthy and balanced body through Joseph Pilates sequences.
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Jenny (English korean)
Jenny became fascinated with physical fitness after receiving a lesson from a personal trainer at a gym. Since then, she has tried several exercises; weightlifting, yoga, Zumba, etc.
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She gravitated towards Pilates because it was a challenging workout that helps improve core strength and flexibility.From her past experience as an office worker and in the service industry, she is familiar with the stress daily life can place on the body.
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She believes that Pilates helps to strengthen body and mind. Her goal is to help others improve their health just like her inspiration, actress Hanee Lee, who taught her that beauty should be on the inside as well as the outside.
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Nicole (English Chinese)
Chuyi began to practice pilates in 2018, and has been practicing off and on for 6years. She became a mother during the epidemic. Postpartum depression and physical pain made her decide to get her Pilates certification. Chuyi is amazed by how classical pilates positively impacted her mind and transformed her body. She was inspired to help others absorbing positive energy through practicing classical pilates.
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Jae (English Korean)
Jae is fully certified Pilates Instructor from international classical Pilates studio, Power Pilates, in New York Midtown. She trained and taught for many years alongside New York’s master instructors, and continuously learn from her worldwide community of Romana’s Pilates mentors. Jae had years of experience working with juniors, seniors, athletic performers, injured and pregnant clients to build a “mind-body-spirit” connection that translates into client’s daily and ultimately long healthy life.
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Irina (English Korean)
With a foundation in fashion and modeling, Irina unwavering passion for beauty, wellness, and ongoing studies in holistic nutrition infuse every Pilates session with purpose.
Sessions with Irina focus on both building physical strength and achieving aesthetic goals, offering a carefully crafted path for your fitness journey.
She is certified through Equinox's comprehensive Pilates program, and shared the joy of Pilates over 1000+ private sessions. Join me in the warm and welcoming pursuit of health, wellness, and the precision of Pilates.
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Luna (English Korean)
Luna is a PMA - NCPT certified pilates instructor, aerialist, and pole dancer who is originally from Korea. She is certified Comprehensive Teacher Training Course by Power Pilates ,Balanced Body. she is continuously learning from various fields to provide personalized sessions tailored to the individual needs of various clients. Shortly after committing to Pilates, she noticed changes in her body. Posture has been improving, It helped her relieve pain from old injuries, perform better at other sports . Then she was determined to spread Pilates widely so that people could improve their bodies like her. Luna has an extensive background in fitness and uses her knowledge to create a fun and inclusive environment in the studio. She loves helping clients discover the benefits of Pilates, including building strength, creating full body alignment, managing pain and injury, and improving mental well-being.
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Sarah （English）
Sarah is a maker, a mover, and a New Yorker through and through. Her love of Pilates began when she was young, doing VHS tapes of mat classes with her mom. Since then she has cultivated her passion for her personal practice into teaching, completing her 600 Hour Comprehensive Immersion at Core Pilates NYC, and teaching both in person and online in fun costumes (more on that later!).
With her 2 degrees in art and design from New York University, she loves to infuse a creative perspective on the classical exercises that is both Pilates principle-focused and fun. When she’s not in the studio experimenting on the Wunda Chair, catch her at TheLaserGirls Studio, designing and creating 3D printed props and armor for comic con- she’s a proud geek!
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Melissa（English）　
Melissa loves pilates because it is a full body workout that is fun, challenging, and supports everyday functional movement.
She enjoys building postural alignment and body awareness to become more centered as a whole. Pilates is a lifestyle and with consistency builds strength, stability, mobility, and flexibility throughout. What she loves the most about Pilates is becoming centered, present, feeling the movement, deep in not just your core, but the core of your being.
She would love to help people reach their personal goals and simply, feel amazing everyday!
Melissa has her Mat and Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Core Pilates NYC. She is an avid lover of continual education, running, hiking, biking, and playing time in the mountains.
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Duffy（English Chinese）　
Duffy Du began her Pilates journey while working at a contemporary art museum in Beijing, China. The demands of a sedentary work lifestyle led to shoulder pain, prompting a friend to introduce her to Pilates as a potential remedy. The practice quickly became an integral part of her routine, offering relief and rejuvenation. After moving to New York City, Duffy was drawn to the historical roots of Pilates, which originated in the city during the time of Joseph Pilates. Through the Real Pilates Teacher Training Program, she pursued a professional study of the method to deepen her understanding and expertise.
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With a background in the contemporary art world and a major in anthropology, Duffy views Pilates as more than just an exercise; it's a holistic approach to healing both the body and mind. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in precision, aligning with the Classical Pilates method, and she strives to help others experience the transformative power of this practice.