MUSE PILATES Instructors

Owner

Power Pilates Comprehensively Certified Instructor

Nina’s Pilates career evolved from her fitness certification at the University of Arizona.  She taught fitness for many years while establishing her dual career as an Attorney in both California and Arizona. 

Nina was drawn to the intelligent, dynamic and results-oriented aspects of Pilates.  Seeking to deepen her knowledge of Classical Pilates methodology, she completed the elite Power Pilates NYC Comprehensive training program – the gold standard in the industry.  Her training included over 600 hours of apprentice teaching, rigorous testing, training in kinesiology, and working with special cases.  She is certified to teach all levels on all apparatus. 

Nina built her own studio, Muse Pilates, with a desire to inspire others.  Her clientele includes athletes, doctors, celebrities, dancers, equestrians,  figure skaters, golfers, people recovering from injury, cancer warriors and fitness colleagues.  She works primarily with dancers and professional athletes (NFL, MLB, PGA and others), including off season programs.  Her studio is fully-equipped with top quality Gratz apparatus, including longer reformers for taller clients and athletes.  

She continually gains expertise and enhances her skill set, traveling  internationally to study with experts in the industry.  Her teachers have included Sonje Mayo, Chris Robinson, Brooke Siler, Brett Howard, Jerome Weinberg, Joel Crosby, Peter Fiasca, Jeroen Vancoillie, Gloria Gasperi, and Noam Gagnon.  Her continuing education areas of focus include working with men, injury prevention and conditioning for athletes, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, pre and post natal, neck and shoulder injuries, knee and hip injuries, back injuries, and advanced classical progressions. 

Nina helps clients achieve well-being and maximize their potential.  She gives a customized experience to each client based on needs and goals, ensuring that proper connections are made in the body.  She tracks progress and refines, gradually building upon the client’s repertoire.  She enjoys building relationships with clients and watching them succeed.   

Power Pilates Comprehensively Certified Instructor

Renee Smith is thrilled to be working with Nina Smith and Muse Pilates.  Renee completed her 600 hour comprehensive training program with Nina at Power Pilates in NYC.  Her love of movement began in the Philadelphia area while studying ballet with Linda Radomile and later performing in the Brandywine Ballet Company.  She moved to NYC to obtain her BFA from Marymount Manhattan College, while also taking classes with The Joffrey School and on scholarship with Merce Cunningham.  After performing with various dance companies she received her first mat certification and began teaching pilates for Ballet Academy East and Emblem Health Care.  She is happy to now teach on all apparatus, and to students from all walks of life, helping her clients experience how “movement heals.” 

Power Pilates Comprehensively Certified Instructor

Originally from Italy, Linda Bombelli began her career as a professional modern dancer in Milan, later on moving to New York City to refine her artistry.  She performed and became current Faculty member at the prestigious Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance.  After a lower back injury and several muscle dysfunctions throughout the years, she discovered Pilates as part of her rehabilitation and cross-training.  She instantly fell in love and was able to enhance her dancing through her Pilates practice.  She was finally able to condition and strengthen her body in the most unique way possible; and work toward reconnecting to her Center from the inside out.  As a result, her approach to teaching dance and simply living life shifted tremendously, driving her to begin her journey as a Power Pilates instructor in 2019.  She graduated from the Power Pilates 600 hour Comprehensive Training Program, both in New York City and Verona (Italy).  As a firm believer in the mind and body connection, Linda feels privileged to be encouraging her clients’ personal achievements and improve their health through the Pilates’ Method.  During her training, she met Nina Smith and she’s very excited to be part of her team at Muse Pilates!

Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor

Shayna is a certified Comprehensive pilates instructor certified through Basi Pilates Academy.  She grew up as an athlete doing dance, gymnastics, and competitive cheerleading.  Fitness and health have always been a priority as she navigated different ways the muscles and joints are used throughout the sports she participated in.  Shayna started training in Pilates in 2023, and after falling in love with the principles of movement in Pilates, she decided she wanted to become an instructor and help others work on their body awareness and become better versions of themselves. 

Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor

Janie Goode is a fully certified comprehensive classical Pilates instructor through Peak Pilates, with a deep passion for helping others connect with their bodies through intentional, joyful movement. With over five years of experience in the fitness industry, including her background as a certified cycle instructor, Janie brings energy, compassion, and a lifelong love of teaching to every session.

Her journey into Pilates began when her father-in-law, inspired by his own rehabilitation success after shoulder surgery, invited her to a class. That first experience was transformational. Pilates challenged her in all the right ways, physically and mentally, without leaving her feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. It sparked a deep connection and a new purpose: to share the power of movement with others.

A former elementary school teacher, Janie’s approach to Pilates is rooted in education, curiosity, and growth. She believes that movement should be fun, approachable, and enriching, never intimidating. Her teaching style emphasizes building strength, confidence, and body awareness in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Janie continues to expand her knowledge and practice so she can better support each client’s individual journey; encouraging everyone to move with purpose, joy, and self-belief.