Misty Moon Nickel is an internationally recognized Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Ayurvedic Specialist, and Professional Ayurvedic Chef, with over 25 years of experience in the healing arts. As a Licensed Health Professional, she is dedicated to guiding clients through a transformative health journey, informed by a lifelong, global pursuit of knowledge.

Misty’s career began in Seattle as a professional dancer and a teacher of movement, dance, and yoga. Her passion for integrating movement with holistic healing led her to found Bria Pilates in Downtown Seattle, an award-winning center that successfully integrated Pilates, Physical Therapy, and Organic Spa. She is the creator and lead instructor of a comprehensive 500-hour Pilates Teacher Certification Program as well as an organic skin care line. Her expertise was nationally recognized, leading to her being named “Seattle’s Best Pilates Instructor” by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine and “Seattle’s Best Massage Therapist” by Allure Magazine.

She specializes in one-on-one, equipment-based Pilates sessions, uniquely individualized and infused with expertise in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and somatic therapy. These sessions skillfully blend precision movement, hands-on therapeutic insight, and nervous system regulation. Drawing on her diverse background, Misty creates intelligent, intuitive sessions that foster profound physical transformation, supporting strength, mobility, a deeper sense of ease, alignment, and embodied well-being.

Misty is also a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Certified Herbalist maintaining affiliations with The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Misty’s one-on-one Health Coaching is dedicated to restoring optimal health using a functional medicine approach. She provides compassionate and persistent coaching, offering effective techniques to re-establish mind-body balance. This is achieved by aligning with the elements and rhythms of nature through personalized guidance on diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies.

Now based in Northern California, Misty remains committed to the ever-evolving science of movement, health, and wellness. Her work is guided by the belief that when we heal our community, we heal ourselves. Living a healthy and conscious life is the path to greater fulfillment, ease and joy for us all.