Instructors

Jacqueline Hinton

Studio Owner & Lead Instructor

Jacqueline Hinton is the heart and soul behind Good Body Pilates, Inc. a Latina-owned boutique studio in Santa Monica where movement meets community. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jackie works with everyone from dancers and athletes to busy adults helping them build strength, find balance, and connect deeply with their bodies.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie started her journey in dance, earning a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin before moving to L.A. to work in film, TV, and stage. In 2006, she became certified through the PhysicalMind Institute under Maria Leone at Bodyline LA, one of the first Pilates education programs in the U.S., PhysicalMind blends classical Pilates foundations with modern movement science, and that approach still guides how Jackie teaches today.

Jackie’s style is all about meeting people where they are, guiding them with clarity and kindness while challenging them to grow stronger and move better. Whether it’s a private session, a duet, or a small group class, Jackie creates a space where clients feel supported and motivated.

On top of running the studio, Jackie is also the CEO and founder of Good Citizen, the first Pilates lifestyle brand to bring personal Pilates loops to the market, a true innovator in the space. She’s been featured in British Vogue, Pilates Style Magazine, Pilates Anytime, and Voyage LA, but what she really cares about is helping her clients feel empowered every time they move.

Whether it’s a private session, a duet, or a small group class, Jackie creates a space where clients feel supported, seen, and challenged in all the right ways. If you’re looking for a Pilates experience that’s welcoming, expert, and genuinely transformative, Good Body Pilates is the place to be.

Jackie and her husband are longtime Santa Monica residents and part of the local wellness community.

Availability Update:
Jackie’s schedule is currently full and she is not accepting new clients at this time. New clients are encouraged to book with one of our highly trained instructors, all of whom are comprehensively trained and teach in the traditional Pilates method.

Frances P.

Studio Instructor

Meet Frances, one of our most experienced and beloved instructors here at Good Body Pilates. With nearly 20 years in the Pilates world, Frances brings a deep well of knowledge, intuition, and care to every session she teaches. She has a true gift for working with all ages and body types, and she creates a space where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Originally from England, Frances started her career as a nurse at Guy’s Hospital in London. Her passion for helping others has always been at the core of everything she does. What was supposed to be a six-week trip to the U.S. turned into a life-changing move and over the years she’s worn many hats, from stylist to location scout to commercial producer.

Frances found Pilates during her first pregnancy and quickly experienced how it strengthened her pelvic floor and supported her body through labor and recovery. After her second daughter was born, she loved it so much she got a Reformer for home and never looked back.

She was certified through BASI (Body Arts and Science International) in 2006 under the mentorship of Rael Isacowitz, and she’s continued her education ever since deepening her knowledge of injury recovery, joint health, scoliosis, and more.

Frances’s sessions are smart, thoughtful, and often filled with a bit of humor. She meets you exactly where you are and helps you reconnect to your strength, one movement at a time.

Meet Lisa, a passionate guide, an inspiring educator, and a rising star in the Pilates world.

Lisa’s journey into Pilates began as a personal quest to navigate joint issues that arose after years of ballet, volleyball, and tennis. What started as a way to support her physical health during college quickly became something deeper, a practice that offered strength, stability, and grounding during life’s most challenging moments, including her mother’s battle with cancer.

Now, Lisa brings that same sense of purpose and resilience to every client she teaches. Whether she’s leading a group class or working one-on-one, Lisa is known for her upbeat energy, approachable teaching style, and the genuine care she shows each person who walks into the studio.

With a degree in math education and a master’s in education policy, Lisa is a natural teacher. She has a gift for making movement make sense, breaking down Pilates principles in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and tailored to each individual. Her goal? To help you feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to your body.

Outside the studio, Lisa continues to grow her practice and deepen her knowledge, staying curious and inspired. For Lisa, Pilates isn’t just exercise, it’s a lifelong journey of discovery and transformation.

Come take a class with Lisa and experience the joy, clarity, and care she brings to every session.

Sarah is a STOTT Pilates certified instructor with a thoughtful, science-minded approach to movement and a genuine passion for helping people feel better in their bodies. Born and raised in Yuma, Arizona, Sarah originally built her career in the Food & Agriculture industry before an unexpected (and perfectly timed) introduction to Pilates after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo during the height of the global pandemic.

It was through Pilates that Sarah discovered a leg length discrepancy finally shedding light on the chronic lower back pain she had experienced since her teenage years. Experiencing firsthand how targeted, intentional movement could create real change in her body sparked a deep curiosity about anatomy, alignment, and rehabilitation, and ultimately inspired her to share the benefits of Pilates with others.

Sarah brings a calm, encouraging presence to her teaching and is especially passionate about understanding how the body moves, adapts, and heals. Her eagerness to learn has her looking toward a future in physical therapy, with a five-year goal of earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She hopes to blend her Pilates background with clinical knowledge to create inclusive, supportive programs that benefit clients both physically and mentally.

When she’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find Sarah soaking up the sunshine, longboarding, rollerblading, hiking, or simply enjoying time by the beach. Her love for movement, curiosity about the body, and grounded energy make her a wonderful guide for clients at every stage of their Pilates journey.

Meet Jordan, a Pilates instructor and lifelong mover originally from Fort Worth, Texas, now happily calling Los Angeles home. With a strong dance background and an infectious energy, Jordan brings both precision and play into every class.

She earned her BA in Dance with a Theatre Arts minor from Loyola Marymount University, graduating summa cum laude, and has spent years moving through hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary dance. Translation: she knows bodies, rhythm, and how to make movement feel good.

Jordan is Set Method Pilates certified and teaches privates, duets and group reformer classes at Good Body Pilates. Her classes are thoughtful, upbeat, and detail-driven, expect smart sequencing, clear cues, and just the right amount of challenge (with encouragement always included).

When she’s not in the studio, Jordan also teaches dance to young kids, which means she brings patience, creativity, and a little bit of fun into everything she does. Her goal is for clients to leave class feeling stronger, more connected, and genuinely happy they showed up.

Sue’s love for Pilates began in 2019 while living in New York City, when she took a reformer class on a whim and quickly fell in love with the mind-body connection. It was something she hadn’t felt since her rock-climbing days in the early aughts. After the pandemic and a move to Los Angeles, Sue decided to turn that passion into a career.

Sue is comprehensively certified through the Sheppard Method Pilates. Drawing from her 20+ years as a video editor, she brings a sharp eye for detail, rhythm, and flow into her teaching. Her classes focus on building strength, improving alignment, and helping clients create a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies, always with a sense of ease and approachability. Expect clear cueing, thoughtful sequencing, and maybe even a silly joke or two along the way.

Outside the studio, Sue loves cooking, taking long walks with her husband and their dog Max, and balancing out all that Pilates zen by catching her favorite bands live.

Commitment to AB5 Compliance and Employee Well-Being

At Good Body Pilates Studio, we are proud to fully comply with California's AB5 law, ensuring that all of our instructors and staff are classified as employees, not independent contractors. This means that our team receives the benefits and protections they deserve, such as:

• Fair wages and compensation for their work

• Paid sick leave and other benefits as required by law

• Workplace protections that promote a healthy, supportive environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to foster growth

We believe that taking care of our employees allows them to take better care of you, our clients. Our commitment to creating a positive, professional work environment for our instructors means you’ll always receive high-quality, dedicated service from a team that feels valued and supported.