Meet the Team
Here to help you feel nice.
Our Founders
Bonnie
Shannon
Bonnie
co-founder / instructor
she/her
I’ve been teaching movement since 2009, back when yoga pants were still finding their way into everyday wardrobes. Yoga was my first love, and over the years my curiosity about how bodies move has naturally expanded into Garuda, True Movement Method, and Pilates. I’m drawn to movement that feels balanced, intelligent, and actually useful in real life.
I’m a wife and a mom to two incredible daughters who are everything to me. They keep me grounded and constantly remind me why staying strong, mobile, and connected to our bodies matters. I love moving my body, feeling good in my body, and supporting practices that are holistic, sustainable, and supportive as we age.
Opening a studio was always a quiet dream of mine. Somehow, unexpectedly, all the pieces fell into place and here I am. My goal is to help people move better, feel better, and leave class feeling more at home in their bodies.
Shannon
co-founder / instructor
she/her
I’m a co-owner of Nice Time Pilates and a co-founder of Canadian Pilates Certification (CPC). I bring a deep respect for movement, education, and thoughtful study into both my teaching and leadership.
My path into Pilates began through my own experience with back pain, which led me to seek a practice rooted in precision, awareness, and connection. With 20 years of teaching experience, a personal practice spanning more than 25 years, and a lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for intelligent, embodied learning and intentional movement.
I’m a comprehensively trained Pilates teacher across all apparatus and mat, and my education includes 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, certifications through Balanced Body and Garuda, and ongoing professional development through workshops and advanced trainings.
As both a teacher and teacher-trainer, I’ve worked with a wide range of bodies and movement backgrounds. This experience allows me to adapt classes thoughtfully while maintaining clarity and purpose. In my classes, you can expect whole-body integration and mindful movement, with a strong focus on alignment and understanding why each movement matters.
My classes are engaging and specific, designed to help you feel the work more deeply and create a practice that’s safe, connected, challenging, and ultimately feel-good.
Maya
Maya
co-founder / instructor
she/her
Hey, I’m Maya — co-founder of Nice Time Pilates and a newer teacher who’s mildly obsessed with Pilates (in a normal way). I’ve completed my mat and reformer certifications and I’m currently working toward comprehensive training.
I herniated three discs in my lumbar spine, found Pilates, and it helped me feel strong and like myself again. When I keep up with it, I feel great. When I don’t… my body reminds me.
My classes aren’t about chasing the burn or proving anything. We’re here for smart, technique-forward movement: strong core, supported spine, better posture, and that “ohhh my body likes this” feeling. Keeping things welcoming, inclusive, and not intimidating really matters to me.
Expect feel-good flows, clear options, and a supportive vibe with zero weird pressure. The goal is simple: you leave feeling better than when you came in. Maybe even a little taller.
Our Instructors
Andrea
Ava
Camille
Hannah
Camille
Instructor
she/her
With a lifelong background in dance, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and flamenco, I bring a deep understanding of movement, proper technique, and body awareness to every class. Holding certifications in both Reformer and Mat Pilates, and having trained and performed from a young age with over a decade of teaching dance, fitness, Barre, PBT, and stretch and strength classes, my approach is rooted in both artistry and intelligent conditioning.
My classes are designed to flow seamlessly, enhancing coordination, strength, posture, and mobility while encouraging a strong yet supple body. I place emphasis on moving with intention, developing efficient movement patterns, and feeling truly connected to your body.
Drawing on experience across multiple movement disciplines, I offer expertly guided sessions in a friendly, welcoming environment where students of all levels feel supported, challenged, and inspired to move well with confidence.
Hannah
Instructor
she/her
I am a personal trainer of nearly 20 years, with over 25 years of lived experience in my own health and fitness journey. I’ve spent the past two decades working closely with women, helping them build strong, resilient bodies while also healing their relationship with movement, food, and themselves.
With certifications in strength training, Pilates and Reformer Pilates, holistic nutrition, mindset coaching, and pre- and postnatal fitness, I specialize in training the female body in a way that is intelligent, supportive, and empowering. My signature style blends breath-led Pilates with functional strength training—aligning the body from the inside out so clients feel strong, connected, and confident in how they move.
My approach is rooted in my core philosophy: Fit Mind. Fit Body. Fit Life. Expect classes that emphasize breathwork, alignment, and intentional flow, paired with strength that challenges you without disconnecting you from your body. My goal is simple and powerful—to help women feel strong, capable, and at home in their bodies, both in and beyond the studio.
Kat
Instructor
she/her
If you’ve ever felt out of place, like you’re not enough, or maybe a little much for the world—welcome home! Whether you’re seeking confidence and safety in your body or looking to optimize how you perform and move through life, these classes are for you.
I’m Kat, a Pilates instructor and the most imperfect perfectionist you’ll meet. My life—in and outside the studio—is rooted in discipline, with deep respect for the “why” behind the “what.” Grace and flexibility create the real magic, and moments of connection, play, or intuition often lead to breakthroughs.
Expect effective, intentional classes where we push athletic limits and refine technique together, always offering space to pull back and recenter when needed. Think classical Pilates with an updated, relaxed approach. I’ll meet you where you are and leave you feeling stronger, more knowledgeable, and capable—mind, body, and soul.
Kristie
Instructor
she/her
I’m a fully comprehensive Pilates instructor who believes Pilates is for every body and every stage of life. My classes are upbeat, welcoming, and purposeful—designed to challenge you while still feeling supportive, positive, and fun.
I’m passionate about helping people grow stronger, move better, and feel more confident in their bodies. Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or deepening an advanced practice, I love meeting you where you are and guiding you toward your personal goals with intention and encouragement. I believe you can work hard and enjoy the process—and that movement should leave you feeling accomplished, energized, and smiling.
When I’m not in the studio, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, staying active, laughing often, and soaking up quality family time. My positive energy and genuine love for teaching shine through in every class, creating a space where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and empowered to move.
Melissa
Sarah
Melissa
Instructor
she/her
Hi! I’m Melissa, Pilates nerd, former gymnast, and a big believer in functional, mindful movement. I found Pilates in 2011 and never looked back, eventually becoming a comprehensively certified Mat and Equipment instructor (PMA-recognized).
I love helping clients build strength, mobility, and mindfulness as they work toward their fitness and well-being goals. My classes are thoughtful, athletic, and totally accessible.
Expect fun, feel-good flows, clear modifications, smart progressions, and warm, encouraging vibes. I’m fiercely committed to inclusive fitness—Pilates really is for everyone and every body. My goal is for you to leave class feeling longer, stronger, and more connected and confident in your movement.
Sarah
Instructor
she/her
I’m Sarah, a Reformer and Mat Pilates instructor with a background in nursing and a deep belief in intentional movement. My approach to Pilates goes beyond the studio—I focus on building strength, mobility, and body awareness that supports you in your everyday life.
I create classes that are thoughtful, accessible, and challenging in the best way, helping you move with more confidence, ease, and resilience both in and out of the studio. Whether you’re new to Pilates or deepening your practice, my goal is to help you feel connected to your body and empowered through movement.
Tara
Woo
Tara
Instructor
she/her
I'm a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher with over 20 years of experience in the movement and fitness industry. My journey into Pilates began after a gymnastics injury led me to seek a smarter, more supportive way to strengthen my body. What started as rehabilitation quickly became a passion as I experienced how powerful and transformative Pilates could be.
I hold a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and completed my Pilates Equipment and Mat Certification at Body Harmonics in Toronto in 2002. I have continued to study with leading teachers around the world and hold additional certifications in Yoga, Essentrics, Barre, TRX, Pelvic Floor Pilates, Post-Natal Pilates, and therapeutic movement.
My teaching style blends clear instruction, thoughtful sequencing, and a strong mind–body focus to help clients move better and feel stronger.
Woo
Instructor
she/her
Hi, my name is Woo! (like woo-hoo!) I’m an apprentice Reformer instructor at Nice Time Pilates, and I bring a calm, positive energy into every class. I’m passionate about mindful movement and believe Pilates is not just about building strength, but about creating a deeper connection between the body and mind.
In my classes, you can expect intentional, flowing movement with a focus on breath, alignment, and feeling good in your body. My goal is to create a supportive, uplifting space where everyone feels welcomed, encouraged, and confident moving at their own pace.
Ava
Instructor
she/her
I’m Ava, a certified Pilates instructor with a background in dance and multiple certifications, bringing a strong, athletic approach to intentional movement. My classes are designed to build strength, stability, and control, with an emphasis on understanding how and why the body is working in each exercise.
My teaching style is energetic yet grounded, combining powerful sequencing with clear, concise cueing. You can expect challenging, full-body classes that prioritize alignment and form, leaving you feeling strong, capable, and connected.
Andrea
Mat Instructor
she/her
With 20 years of teaching experience, I bring a multifaceted understanding of movement, anatomy, and body awareness to my classes. Ever the curious mover, I have completed certifications in Mat Pilates, Somatic Exercise, and Yamuna Body Rolling, and I am also a 2200-hour Registered Massage Therapist and a former professional dancer. This unique combination of expertise allows me to guide students toward a deeper sense of strength, mobility, and embodied ease.
My teaching style pays homage to the classical work that Joseph Pilates created, reimagined through a contemporary lens that reflects our modern-day bodies and lifestyles, with a heavy emphasis on exploration and play. You can expect a vibrant class that is challenging, invigorating, and most importantly, fun.
Kat
Kristie