Meet Studio Owner, Dana Greenbaum
Dana Greenbaum is a Certified Third Generation Traditional Pilates Instructor, TRX Trainer, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Mentor. Dana began practicing Pilates in 2006 as a way to relieve shoulder, neck, back pain and stress.
Finding the Pilates System to be physically and mentally transformative, Dana resolved to make Pilates a lifelong profession. She completed an intensive apprenticeship under Romana protégé and Master Trainer Penelope Wyer-Barrow and, in May 2011, successfully graduated from a rigorous 700-hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. Her training culminated in more than 1,000 hours of physical practice, observation, teaching, and examination.
A native of Atlanta, Dana spent twelve years living in the Pacific North West and has taught in some of Portland, Oregon’s top Pilates Studios. Dana opened her own successful, small community Pilates Studio in 2019 before relocating to Tennessee.
Continuing her commitment to professional growth, Dana completed Mejo Wiggin’s renowned Classical Syllabus & Beyond the Syllabus Graduate Courses. These highly selective, advanced programs are designed for comprehensively trained teachers seeking a deeper understanding of the Classical Pilates Method.
Dana is also an Alumna in Good Standing of, Kathi Ross Nash’s Professional Pilates Advanced Teacher Training Program. This demanding year-long Mentorship further explores the Pilates System through Kathi’s trademarked Red Thread Method. Dana continues to train and pursue educational opportunities in order to sharpen her teaching skills and ability to effectively apply the Pilates Method.
Throughout her career, Dana has worked with a diverse range of clients, including competitive ski racers, mountain bikers, ultra-runners, NBA players, pre- and post-natal mothers, teenagers, seniors, and individuals living with movement disorders. With a desire to share her knowledge and help others feel their best, Dana brings a caring and compassionate energy to her work.
Meet Studio Administrator, Sandy Wheeler
Sandy is Central Star Pilates Studio Administrator Extraordinaire and Certified Pilates Mat Teacher. Her first introduction to Pilates began in 2009 as rehabilitation after going through Cancer treatment. After retiring from a 35-year career in IT Project Management in both State Government and Private Sector Companies, Sandy became a student at Central Star Pilates in January of 2024. Sandy’s enthusiasm for Pilates prompted her to enroll in Peak Pilates Mat Certification Program and In January of 2026, Sandy became a Certified Peak Pilates Mat Teacher.
'““I love Pilates, and was able to get into the best shape of my life for the next 10 years. Unfortunately, family, school and work got in the way until I retired. Getting back into Pilates was a promise I made to myself. My favorite Pilates move, although there are many, is probably the Short Spinal Massage on the Reformer. I have made many wonderful friends since coming to CSP and am looking forward to not only exercising with my friends, but also teaching them in Mat classes”! ~ Sandy W.
