Instructor Trainers

Mary Jo is a Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor and Instructor Trainer who loves to share her passion for fitness and health. A native of Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Mary Jo studied Sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Adult Fitness from Adelphi University. She is also certified through the American Council of Exercise as a Personal Trainer, and has completed certifications in TRX Suspension Training, Indoor Cycling, Water Aerobics, CPR and First Aid, Functional Fitness, and Professional Communication. Mary Jo is currently studying for certification as a Small Business Fitness Owner. Clients love her creativity, balance and support.

Mia has been involved in the Health and Fitness Industry since 1989, working as a Certified BCRPA Personal Trainer, Fitness leader and Manager of several facilities. Since 2001, she has been a Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor and in 2005 became an Instructor Trainer. Mia brings a well rounded approach to her teaching as she practices Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki and also works part time as a Chiropractic Assistant.

Michael is co-owner and CEO of the STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center in Denmark and travels regularly to other locations to teach and present the method. A professional ballet and modern dancer in the early 1990’s, Michael has been using Pilates as a part of his training regime for many years. He is a qualified physical education teacher who has now streamlined his focus to share his knowledge of the STOTT PILATES method with instructors all over the world.

A native Californian and graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, Michele began teaching the STOTT PILATES® method in 2005 when she left her marketing career to pursue her passion for Pilates full time. She became an Instructor Trainer in 2009, and taught in the Netherlands prior to relocating to Ottawa, Canada in 2010. Michele is also a PMA Certified Instructor and on-going student of anatomy, biomechanics and injuries. Known for her enthusiasm and inspirational teaching, Michele’s lessons are infused with her experience and education in other Mind-body techniques including The Feldenkrais Method, Yoga, and The Franklin Method.

Michelle obtained her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2006 and became an Instructor Trainer in 2009.  She is also a licensed massage therapist and has been a certified yoga instructor for more than 12 years. Michelle enjoys working privately with clients, drawing from her diverse background to help them develop strength and find efficient movement and that best fits their lifestyle and limitations.  She frequently works with special client populations recovering from knee or hip replacements and spinal cord injuries and thrives on finding the right exercise solution for their needs.