Meet Team Garden

I’m a movement specialist with advanced academic training and international experience in dance, physical education, and rehabilitation. I hold a Master’s in Physical Education from Ewha Womans University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Dance. My global background includes ballet education in the U.S., exchange studies in Russia, and multiple certifications in Pilates, rehabilitation, and sports psychology.

Over the years, I’ve helped clients enhance posture, mobility, and functional strength across various age groups and physical conditions. As a former university teaching assistant and founder of Barbie Dance Studio in Korea, I bring both academic depth and real-world experience.

Now based in Canada, I’m advancing my clinical expertise through the Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) program. My goal is to integrate evidence-based knowledge with mindful movement to deliver a holistic and therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional Pilates.

Sia Son began her career as a physical therapist in Korea, where she gained first-hand experience of how essential exercise is for recovery and prevention. Inspired by this experience, she developed a passion for exercise-focused Pilates and now works as a dedicated Pilates instructor. She carefully guides clients to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, ensuring safe practice for prenatal and postnatal clients as well. Understanding that exercise is hard to maintain if it isn’t enjoyable, Sia designs classes that are engaging and immersive, helping participants make fitness a natural part of their daily routine. Her goal is not just to teach movements, but to use her clinical experience as a physical therapist to create Pilates sequences that help clients better understand their bodies while building both health and confidence

​We are honored to welcome Kay Lee, Director of NAME Pilates & Academy in Korea, as our special guest instructor.

Kay is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor with deep expertise in Pilates education, rehabilitation, and pre- and postnatal training. She holds a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology and Human Engineering Therapy from Yonsei University Graduate School, where she cultivated a deep understanding of the mind-body connection.

She is also a Merrithew™ Certified Pre & Postnatal Specialist, having completed both the theory and practical components of the Merrithew™ Pre & Postnatal Mat program. In addition, she is a certified instructor through the KPEE International Lifelong Education Institute and currently serves as a Master Education Instructor at NAME Pilates & Academy.

With years of experience as both an educator and studio director, Kay brings a refined, evidence-based, and holistic approach to movement — blending science and art to guide clients toward physical alignment, functional strength, and inner balance.

I worked as a licensed physical therapist in Korea and am currently active as a Pilates instructor. With years of experience in rehabilitation therapy at hospitals, I have developed a deep understanding of human movement. I now apply that expertise to help clients improve posture, manage pain, and enhance both flexibility and strength through Pilates.

To me, Pilates is more than just exercise — it’s a journey toward understanding your body and building a healthier life. My goal is to guide each individual toward safe and effective movement tailored to their body, and to make each session an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

​Drawing on my experience as a physical therapist, I strive to understand each client’s needs and guide them toward the most effective Pilates experience. I truly hope that everyone who works with me can feel healthier and live better.

Let’s move together and have fun on your journey to a stronger, more balanced body! 

I discovered Pilates while searching for relief from chronic neck pain I had been dealing with for years. As I continued to practice, the pain gradually improved, and I realized that Pilates was more than just exercise—it was a powerful tool that helped transform and heal my body.

That personal experience inspired me to pursue instructor training, and since then, I’ve been dedicated to helping others experience the same life-changing benefits of Pilates.

Even after becoming a certified instructor, I’ve continued learning through workshops focused on rehabilitation and postural correction. Seeing my clients’ pain gradually improve brings me deep fulfillment—because I truly understand what they’re going through.

I’m still on my own journey of healing and alignment. For me, Pilates is a lifelong practice of self-care, awareness, and growth. I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Bella Kim began her movement journey through yoga, where she discovered how much she enjoys helping people feel deeply connected to their bodies. Later, after experiencing a back injury, she found Pilates—a practice that completely transformed her understanding of alignment, strength, and mindful movement. This personal experience brings depth to her teaching, allowing her to guide clients with genuine empathy and a strong emphasis on safety and effectiveness.

Bella brings a background in athletics, intuitive body awareness, and continuous education in Pilates. She has completed numerous workshops in small equipment—including the ball, BOSU, circle ring, and foam roller—as well as specialized training in prenatal, kids, and senior Pilates. These qualifications enable her to support clients across different abilities, life stages, and movement goals.

Known for her clear cueing, uplifting energy, and warm, encouraging presence, Bella pays close attention to alignment and movement patterns. She offers personalized modifications and progressive variations so each client can move confidently and successfully.

Bella’s goal is to create a space where clients feel supported, motivated, and genuinely cared for. She hopes Pilates becomes a meaningful part of each person’s life—something that helps them feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected to themselves every day.
 

Haery Hannah Kim brings a lifelong dedication to movement, rooted in her background in dance and enriched through years of hands-on experience in health and fitness. She earned her Bachelor of Kinesiology in Sport Science from Konkuk University in South Korea, a program renowned for its integrative focus on biomechanics, performance, and human movement science.

Haery is a certified NASM Personal Trainer, and has cultivated a strong foundation in strength training, rehabilitation-based movement, and Pilates instruction. She holds a KEPA Pilates certification from Korea and is currently advancing her international education by completing the STOTT Pilates certification, immersing herself in diverse methodologies from multiple global Pilates associations.

Her teaching philosophy is grounded in anatomical precision and functional movement, enabling her to tailor sessions for clients of all levels — from beginners to athletes. Through her expertise in both Pilates and barre, Haery aspires to empower individuals to experience transformative change in their bodies and to guide them toward a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

Dedicated to continuous professional growth, Haery combines science-based training with an empathetic, client-centered approach to movement education.