Instructor Trainers

In 2005, Tresa left a 20-year paralegal career to become a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. After completing her courses at The Sweatshop in St. Paul, she began teaching classes and working privately with clients there. In 2010, Tresa became an Instructor Trainer and remains at The Sweatshop now teaching students in addition to her client base. Her dynamic personality and keen sense of humor bring enthusiasm to the educational setting and make her an approachable mentor and information source. In addition to Pilates, Tresa is a TRX Suspension System, Russian Kettlebell and CrossFit enthusiast.

Vichael is the proud co-owner of VIM Pilates Studio, the STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center in Hong Kong. He started teaching the STOTT PILATES method in 2006 and became an Instructor Trainer in 2010. Ambitious and passionate about teaching, Vichael completed three IT courses in less than two years and was awarded Instructor Trainer Rookie of the Year in 2012.

He thrives on teaching both clients and students, and his passion is sustained by watching their Pilates practice improve over time.  Vichael is currently pursuing a Master Degree in Sports Medicine and Health Science.  

Yoko graduated from Yokohama National University with a degree in Health & Physical Education and has been a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer since 2007. She currently teaches courses and workshops at the Licensed Training Center in Tokyo, Body Mode.  Yoko has a passion for aerobics and has over 20 years experience teaching instructor courses, has competed in national and international competitions, and currently acts as a judge at such events in Japan. Yoko particularly enjoys working with the aging population, integrating post-rehabilitation techniques and coaching and conditioning athletes to help them achieve success.