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MEET OUR TEAM

Dedication. Expertise. Passion. 

At Sum Pilates, our instructors bring diverse backgrounds in Pilates, movement, rehabilitation-focused exercise, fitness, and corrective training. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized instruction that helps each client move with greater strength, confidence, and awareness.

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Master Instructor

Sumi

  • Fully Certified in STOTT Pilates and Classical Pilates

  • Over 14 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • Over 25 years of athletic experience, including sprinting and soccer

  • Master’s Degree in Sports Rehabilitation, Sungshin Women’s University

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports, Sungshin Women’s University

  • Former Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sports Studies in South Korea

  • Member of the Korean Society of Sport Psychology (KSSP)

  • Certified Yoga Instructor with teaching experience in school and university settings

  • STOTT Pilates Certified in Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates

  • Certified Scoliosis Pilates Instructor

  • Certified Kids Pilates & Yoga Instructor

  • Certified in Rehabilitation Sports Massage & Sports Taping

  • Completed the STOTT Pilates New York Symposium

  • Instructor Trainer for the Sum Pilates Instructor Certification Course

  • Author of Teaching Pilates in English and Instructor Trainer for the related online course

  • Languages: Korean & English

About Sumi

With an extensive background in sports, movement, and Pilates education, Sumi combines classical Pilates principles with modern, rehabilitation-focused movement. Her teaching emphasizes precise movement, individualized programming, postural awareness, and long-term movement quality.

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certified pilates Instructor

Won

 

  • Specializes in rehabilitation-focused Pilates and postural alignment

  • Over 6 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • MPA Pilates Fully Certified Instructor

  • Fully Certified Classical Pilates Instructor (Brett Howard)

  • Completed MPA Pilates Posture Analysis

  • Certified in the 100 Solution O/X Leg Correction Method

    • Bow-leg & knock-knee corrective training

  • Completed the Core Balance Fit Movement Corrective Specialist Course

  • Completed the Join Pilates Rehabilitation Pilates Master Course, including:

    • Lumbar spine & pelvis

    • Hip, knee, ankle & foot

    • Neck & thoracic spine

    • Shoulder, elbow & wrist

  • Certified in Mintlion Prenatal Pilates

  • Certified in Mintlion Postnatal Pilates

  • Languages: Korean & English

About Won

Won combines movement-focused classical Pilates with modern, rehabilitation-focused training. Her sessions emphasize alignment, control, strength, and thoughtful movement tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.

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certified pilates Instructor

Yena

  • Specializes in postural alignment and rehabilitation-focused Pilates

  • Over 4 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • Re:on Pilates Fully Certified Instructor

  • Completed Re:on Functional Anatomy

  • Completed coursework in Kinesiology

  • Completed Posture Analysis Training

  • Certified in Prenatal Pilates

  • Certified in Postnatal Pilates

  • Certified Kids Pilates Instructor

  • Certified in Shoulder Rehabilitation Pilates

  • Certified RTS (Rehabilitation Training Specialist)

  • Completed training in Hip & Pelvic Rehabilitation Pilates

  • Completed Power Plate Exercise Application Training

  • Completed rehabilitation-focused training for the wrist, elbow, and foot

  • Languages: Korean & English

About Yena

Yena brings a warm and detail-oriented approach to every session. Her background in functional anatomy, postural analysis, and rehabilitation-focused exercise allows her to create thoughtful programs designed around each client’s movement patterns, goals, and individual needs.

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certified pilates Instructor

JiJi 

  • Specializes in rehabilitation-focused Pilates and body conditioning

  • Over 4 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • STOTT Pilates Fully Certified Instructor

  • Certified in Parkinson’s 4 Pilates

  • Completed TRX Suspension Training Course (STC)

  • TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 1 – Body-Swing Connection

  • Certified in Mom’s Body Care Course (CHP)

  • Certified in Neuro Pilates Prenatal

  • Certified in Neuro Pilates Postnatal

  • Certified in the MELT Method & Roller

  • Certified in SPINEFITTER

  • Completed CoreAlign Gait Training

  • Certified in Alexander Technique for Pilates

  • Certified in Schroth Pilates for Scoliosis

  • Certified in Redbalance Center-Balance

  • Languages: Korean & English

About JiJi

Whether your goal is improving overall conditioning, supporting prenatal or postnatal movement, enhancing your golf performance, or simply moving with greater confidence, JiJi brings a broad range of specialized training to her sessions. Her classes are energetic, attentive, and tailored to the individual.

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certified pilates Instructor

elham

  • Over 10 years of experience in fitness coaching

  • Over 5 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

  • ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • National Pilates Teaching Certification – Levels 1, 2 & 3

  • Certified in TRX Training

  • Certified Nutritionist

  • Strength & Conditioning Specialist

  • Exercise Recovery & Transitional Specialist

  • Languages: Persian, English & Turkish

About Elham

Elham combines Pilates, fitness, corrective exercise, and wellness-focused coaching to create supportive and engaging sessions. Her positive energy and broad training background make her a great choice for clients looking to improve strength, movement quality, and overall well-being.

Sessions are available in Persian, Turkish, and English.

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• بیش از ۱۰ سال تجربه در مربیگری تناسب اندام 

 بیش از ۵ سال تجربه به عنوان مربی پیلاتس • مدرک مربی شخصی از ISSA

• متخصص تمرینات اصلاحی از ISSA

• مدرک آموزش پیلاتس ملی سطح ۱، ۲ و ۳ • مدرک تمرینات TRX از Quality Assessment LIA

• متخصص تغذیه تایید شده • متخصص قدرت و استقامت

• متخصص بازیابی و انتقال تمرینات

مسلط به زبان‌های فارسی، انگلیسی و ترکی

• اگر به دنبال مربی‌ای هستید که نه تنها به شما در حفظ سلامت جسمانی بلکه در بهبود سلامت روان و تغذیه نیز کمک کند، اکیداً مربی الهام را توصیه می‌کنم. انرژی مثبت و تخصص او زندگی شما را متحول خواهد کرد. کلاس‌های او به زبان‌های فارسی، ترکی و انگلیسی در دسترس است!

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certified pilates Instructor

haley zhang

  • Specializes in movement and body conditioning

  • Over 4 years of experience as a Pilates instructor

  • Balanced Body Fully Certified Pilates Instructor

  • Certified GYROKINESIS® Instructor

  • Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor

  • Certified Archway Instructor

  • Certified Jumping-Stretching Board Instructor

  • Certified Leg Extension Unit Instructor

  • Certified Gyrotoner Instructor

  • Certified in Cardiovascular Breathing

  • Completed Applications for Runners

  • Languages: English & Chinese

About Haley

With comprehensive Pilates training through Balanced Body and an extensive background in the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods, Haley brings a dynamic understanding of movement to her classes. Her sessions focus on mobility, coordination, strength, and efficient movement in a supportive and personalized environment.

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Customer Service

& Administrative Support

RAINCE

Raince supports our members with bookings, inquiries, and day-to-day studio administration, helping make every visit to Sum Pilates as smooth and welcoming as possible.

She is happy to assist clients in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, so please feel free to communicate in whichever language you’re most comfortable with.

And she’s learning a little Korean too — starting with 안녕하세요! 😊

Have a question or need assistance? Raince is always happy to help.

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