Our Instructors
The team teaching reformer Pilates at Aria Pilates in downtown Kirkland, WA.
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Maria Gomez
Owner & Instructor
Hi, I'm Maria, founder of Aria Pilates. A few years ago, my husband and I moved from Miami to the Pacific Northwest to start a new chapter. Originally from Venezuela, I found myself rebuilding my life in a new place and searching for a purpose that truly...
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Leila Khayampour
Instructor
Hi, I’m Leila. I started Pilates over 10 years ago with mat, and somewhere along the way… I completely fell in love with it. That passion led me to get certified in mat Pilates (Merrithew) and reformer (Balanced Body), and now I get to do what I love: teach.
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Paria Ghanbari
Instructor
Hi, I’m Paria! My Pilates journey began in 2008 as a client, and what started as a love for the practice eventually became a career I’m truly passionate about. I became a certified Pilates instructor in 2016 and a Rehabilitation Specialist in 2018.
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Retty Zhao
Instructor
Retty is a certified Pilates instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist serving the Seattle area. A former Chinese National Level II Athlete, she brings extensive knowledge of movement, body mechanics, and physical...
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Sheena Orozco
Instructor
Hi, I’m Sheena! I’m a fitness professional with over 20 years of experience, teaching a wide range of modalities including Pilates, yoga, strength training, barre, and dance. I hold an AA degree as a Fitness Specialist, a 240-hour Pilates certification, and a...