INSTRUCTORS
The main instructors at Markham Pilates have a minimum of 5 years of training and teaching experience.
They have also completed instructor training courses and workshops offered by the Korean association, allowing them to provide personalized guidance even in group classes.
Meet The Experts
Jina was a high school judo representative and went on to major in golf, bodybuilding, and swimming at university.
She currently holds a 4th-degree black belt in judo and certifications as a bodybuilding and swimming instructor.
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With over 10 awards in judo competitions and 3 awards in bodybuilding competitions, Jina now serves as the president of the International Park Pilates Association. Leveraging her extensive experience across various fields of physical education, she has completed numerous specialized workshops, including anatomy, physiology, and pre/postnatal care.
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As a sports psychology major, Jina supports her clients in maintaining a healthy mental state during her sessions.
She offers a wide range of programs, including rehabilitation, pre/postnatal care, golf motion care, posture correction, and athlete training. Drawing on her vast experience and expertise, she is committed to promoting the health and well-being of her clients.
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Rather than focusing solely on classical or modern Pilates, Jina tailors programs to suit each client’s unique goals and needs, ensuring optimal results.
Jina Park (Director)
Areum Kim
Areum is a certified Pilates instructor and exercise prescription specialist from Korea.
She holds the Medi & Cal Pilates Certification, which encompasses anatomy, mat, reformer, chair, barrel, and Cadillac Pilates.
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With advanced training in disc injury management and fascial line anatomy, Areum brings a high level of expertise to rehabilitation-focused instruction.
She is also a certified specialist in prenatal and postnatal exercise, as well as postural alignment correction, enabling her to deliver safe and highly effective programs across a range of physical needs.
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Areum is particularly known for her expertise in postural correction, with extensive hands-on experience working with clients with scoliosis and structural imbalances.
As an exercise prescription specialist, she designs fully customized programs tailored to each individual’s condition and goals, and excels in improving range of motion (ROM) and functional movement patterns.
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Her sessions combine accurate physical assessments with refined, detail-oriented instruction, making them ideal for those seeking rehabilitation, postural realignment, or prenatal and postnatal care.
More than just a workout, Areum’s classes guide clients toward deep, lasting transformation—restoring balance, mobility, and confidence in their bodies.
Kimberly Kim
Kimberly Kim is a certified instructor holding the International Park Pilates Certification, which includes anatomy, mat, reformer, chair, barrel, and Cadillac Pilates.
Fluent in both Korean and English, she creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Her classes are known for their dynamic and energetic atmosphere, combining a variety of movement variations with high-intensity, cardio-based training.
With over 10 years of Pilates training experience, Kimberly specializes in foundational core strengthening.
She emphasizes precise and controlled movements to help clients build stability and develop a strong, centered body.
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She has also completed workshops in posture assessment and alignment correction, allowing her to deliver tailored programs based on each individual’s posture and movement patterns.
Her deep understanding of body mechanics enables her to provide highly personalized and effective guidance.
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Kimberly’s classes are praised for their attention to detail and refined teaching style, making them an excellent choice for beginners and anyone seeking safe, structured, and effective Pilates training.
Amy Su is a certified Pilates instructor through the International Park Pilates Association, with qualifications in anatomy, mat, reformer, chair, barrel, and Cadillac Pilates.
She has also completed specialized workshops in posture assessment and alignment correction, allowing her to analyze each client’s body in detail and deliver highly customized programs.
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Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Amy is able to connect seamlessly with a diverse range of clients.
Her teaching style is known for being gentle, precise, and highly attentive—earning the trust of many students.
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Focusing on postural alignment and core stability, Amy offers well-structured sessions ideal not only for beginners, but also for anyone seeking to improve their posture and movement quality.