Meet Our Team

At My Pilates Studio, our instructors are the heart of everything we do.  Each member of our team brings deep expertise, thoughtful cueing, and a genuine love for helping clients feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to their bodies. 

Lena Zerbinopoulos

Founder; Instructor

Background:  I love working one-on-one, helping students move with strength and real body awareness. My training is broad and ever-evolving. I draw from multiple certification programs, workshops, and PT-informed continuing education — a commitment to learning that's grounded in classical methodology with contemporary programming.

Before helping people move better, I spent two decades in accounting, helping small businesses thrive. In 2016, a diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome brought me to Pilates — and what began as a path to stability became a lifelong practice and a calling to create a space where all bodies are welcome.

Teaching Style: I blend classical Pilates with contemporary programming, heavy in repetition and a focus on making classes accessible for all levels, especially populations that typically don't have access to classes — like those with chronic conditions.

Favorite Pilates Exercises: Pike on the chair. Pulling straps on the reformer. Mermaids on the mat.

Outside of MPS: I live in Wakefield with my husband, Mark and am a proud mother of two adult sons. When I'm not in the studio or buried in spreadsheets — which, let's be honest, is rare — you'll find me at (or dreaming of being at) the ocean, or watching true crime documentaries.

Tory Packhem

Lead Instructor

Background: I fell in love with teaching Pilates in 2021 in NYC, and in 2025 I moved to Boston to bring that love (and a few NYC vibes) to a new community.

Training & Certifications:

Equinox Comprehensive Pilates Certification
Equinox Mat Pilates Certification

Teaching Style: I blend classical Pilates with contemporary, athletic programming, creating challenging yet accessible classes for all levels.

Favorite Pilates Exercise: Teaser

Outside of MPS: You can find me listening to Taylor Swift and enjoying the Rhode Island coast with my husband, Jack.

Kim Valentine

Lead Instructor

Training & Certifications:

A Level 2 Comprehensively Certified STOTT Pilates® instructor with over eight years of experience teaching movement. She has dedicated hundreds of hours training on the Pilates apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and Barrels) through her STOTT Pilates education. Her mission is for all students to leave class with a stronger understanding of their body.

Teaching Style: Mostly classical with an emphasis on safe, sustainable and functional movement.

Favorite Pilates Exercise: Short Spine on the Reformer. Control Balance on the Mat. Swan Dive on the Chair.

Outside of MPS: I’m either drinking coffee, cooking or at the beach in Rhode Island in summer.

Cindy Heyer

Master Instructor

Background: I found my passion for teaching Pilates in 2017 while living in Columbus, OH.  I completely changed course from working a corporate job in analytics to teaching Pilates full time.

Training & Certifications: Power Pilates comprehensive certification. Boston body Pilates master training program certification.

Teaching Style: Grounded in form, alignment, and intention with focus of meeting each body exactly where they are.

Favorite Pilates Exercise:  Knee stretch series

Outside of MPS: Exploring Boston and strength training



Eva Harari

Instructor

Background:

I am a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor originally from Miami Beach, Florida, and have been based in Boston since 2021. I have been teaching for nearly three years and love to connect with my clients every day. I was first introduced to Pilates at the age of 12, but it wasn’t until I was diagnosed with PCOS that my daily practice became a powerful tool for healing. 

Training & Certifications:

Nomi Pilates Comprehensive Pilates Certification 

Nomi Pilates Mat Pilates Certification 

Teaching Style: 

My teaching is deeply rooted in classical methodology, with the occasional integration of contemporary exercises. I strive to bring positive energy and intention to every session, using clear but imaginative cueing to help clients develop body awareness, control, and confidence in their movement.

Favorite Pilates Exercise: 

Short Spine Massage 

Outside of MPS:
I am a writer and grad student in creative writing, so you can mostly find me working on my manuscript and reading! I also love going on the longest walks possible with my friends and collecting 9 different iced beverages as we go.