Lead Instructor Trainers

Sarah Jarvis joined the Merrithew Health & FitnessÔ team in 2004 after completing her Full Certification in STOTT PILATES^Ò and is now a Lead Instructor Trainer and Programming Coordinator in the Education department.  Sarah is also an Instructor Trainer specializing in ZEN•GA™  Mindful Movement. Sarah began teaching aerobics and weight training classes while finishing her degree in Business Administration at the University of Windsor. While working in sales and managing a club, she soon discovered STOTT PILATES® exercise. Intrigued by the method and the ability to strengthen and refocus the mind and body, she made the transition from the high-impact training world. As an Instructor Trainer and presenter for Merrithew Health & FitnessÔ, Sarah continues to witness the impact this program has made all over the world.

With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Tara brings a dynamic style of teaching to her STOTT PILATES^® instruction and is known for her precision, patience and guidance when training students. Tara graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1999 with a BSC in Fitness Management, and has worked at a variety of elite facilities throughout the United States. Tara became STOTT PILATES Certified in 2002, before becoming a Certified Instructor Trainer in 2003. In 2006 she moved to New York City to help pioneer and oversee the STOTT PILATES Corporate Training Center where she works training and examining students in the New York area.  Tara is the proud owner of a Pilates and Yoga studio in Cold Spring, NY and is an experienced ACE Personal Trainer and Mad Dogg Spinning^® Instructor.

Tim became an Instructor Trainer in 2007 and moved to Brazil shortly thereafter to train instructors in the STOTT PILATES^® method Pilates Studio Fit; a Licensed Training Center in Sao Paulo. He moved back to the United States in 2011 and now is pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuromuscular Physiology with an emphasis on Low Back Pain Research.  Tim is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, a Full Body Active Release Techniques Provider, and an Active Isolated Stretching Therapist. In addition to his schoolwork and training Pilates instructors, Tim acts as the massage therapist for the University of Texas Women's Diving and Swim teams, is a USA Cycling certified coach, and coaches individuals for triathlons.  

Having taught teaching aerobics, personal training, and body building for more than 30 years, Vivian is a well known fitness professional in the Philippines. She became an Instructor Trainer for the STOTT PILATES® method in 2003 and is passionate about teaching students across Asia. She takes a special interest in mentoring prospective Instructor Trainers and enjoys sharing her business knowledge from her years as a Licensed Training Center owner. Vivian holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physical Education and also holds a Masters of Arts degree major in Physical Education. She is an ACE GOLD Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Group Fitness Instructor, and earned the prestigious title of Ms. Philippines in Body Building in 1988. With her years of training, skills and experience, Vivian considers herself to be a never-ending student, and loves to share what she has learned with others.