Diane Smalley/Instructor & Owner
Diane opened Performance Pilates in 2009 as a natural and passionate continuation of her path into fitness and exercise as a career. Diane graduated from Furman University with a degree in Sports Science and Athletic Training where she was a competitive gymnast and diver. After graduation she worked as an Athletic Trainer at the US Naval Academy before moving to Virginia Beach and becoming a Fitness Specialist at USAA. She discovered Pilates in 1998 which began her journey to teach the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. She received her Classical Pilates teaching certification in 2006 after completing 800 hours in a comprehensive apprenticeship. She continues her education by attending workshops and seminars in Pilates, Postural Restoration and Functional Movement. A lifelong athlete, coach, fitness expert and movement specialist, Diane has dedicated herself to helping men, women and adolescents of all ages achieve their individual goals through “The Work”. She tailors each client’s workout to support their individual and specific needs. A strong motivator, Diane is enthusiastically committed to helping her clients improve their strength and conditioning and assist them with any injury recovery. Diane is a fitness enthusiast and loves setting new goals for herself as well. She has run marathons, participated is long distance cycling events and climbed Mt Kilamanjaro. She also loves spending time with friends, family and her beautiful mixed breed Collie, Josie……..named after Joseph Pilates!
Diane opened Performance Pilates in 2009 as a natural and passionate continuation of her path into fitness and exercise as a career. Diane graduated from Furman University with a degree in Sports Science and Athletic Training where she was a competitive gymnast and diver. After graduation she worked as an Athletic Trainer at the US Naval Academy before moving to Virginia Beach and becoming a Fitness Specialist at USAA. She discovered Pilates in 1998 which began her journey to teach the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. She received her Classical Pilates teaching certification in 2006 after completing 800 hours in a comprehensive apprenticeship. She continues her education by attending workshops and seminars in Pilates, Postural Restoration and Functional Movement. A lifelong athlete, coach, fitness expert and movement specialist, Diane has dedicated herself to helping men, women and adolescents of all ages achieve their individual goals through “The Work”. She tailors each client’s workout to support their individual and specific needs. A strong motivator, Diane is enthusiastically committed to helping her clients improve their strength and conditioning and assist them with any injury recovery. Diane is a fitness enthusiast and loves setting new goals for herself as well. She has run marathons, participated is long distance cycling events and climbed Mt Kilamanjaro. She also loves spending time with friends, family and her beautiful mixed breed Collie, Josie……..named after Joseph Pilates!
