Diane Smalley

Diane attended Furman University in South Carolina, where she was a collegiate diver.  She graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine.   After graduation she worked as an Athletic Trainer at the U.S. Naval Academy, and then moved to Virginia Beach to work at USAA as a Corporate Fitness Coordinator for 11 years.  Diane received her Pilates Teacher Certification in 2006 after completing the 600 hour training program through the Pilates Certifying Center at TRDance.  In 2009, Diane opened Performance Pilates.  She has been coaching Age Group and High School Diving for 20 years for Public Schools and Norfolk Academy.   She has produced several State Champions who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.  Diane is a strong motivator and is committed to helping her clients improve their health, well-being and with injury recovery through the Pilates Method.  She is currently continuing her education in biomechanics by studying Postural Restoration through the Postural Restoration Institute.  Diane is an avid cyclist and has completed three marathons.  In her free time, Diane enjoys spending her free time with family, friends and her Border Collie, Charlie.

Krista Zomar

Krista Zomar began studying the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning in 1996 as a ballet student in Seattle, WA.  She continued to practice Pilates throughout her professional dance career, first at the Nashville Ballet, and later at the Virginia Ballet Theater and Todd Rosenlieb Dance.  In 2006, Krista received her teacher certification after completing the 600 hour training program through the Pilates Certifying Center at TRDance.  In addition to teaching at Performance Pilates, Krista is a faculty member at TRDance Center and The Governor’s School for the Arts where she teaches Pilates, ballet and movement techniques.  Krista is dedicated to helping improve the health and well-being of her clients through the Pilates Method.