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.