Moira Merrithew
Executive Director, Education
Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of The Merrithew Health & Fitness Group, Lindsay G. Merrithew, has spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their brands STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™ and CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research.
PJ O'Clair
Master Instructor Trainer
PJ O'Clair is the owner of clubXcel and of Northeast Pilates, one of the largest STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Centers in the United States. In addition to serving as general manager of ClubXcel, PJ is a Merrithew Health & Fitness™ Master Instructor Trainer and an integral member of their internal programming/education team, representing ZEN●GA™ Mindful movement and STOTT PILATES programs. PJ has presented on behalf of MH&F on an international level in more than 14 countries and throughout the USA, and has starred in over 60 of MH&F’s DVDs. She is a Senior Master instructor for TRX and the recipient of the prestigious IDEA "Program Director of the Year" award for 2008. PJ is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide – and has written numerous articles for industry publications.
John Garey
Master Instructor Trainer
As a Master Instructor Trainer for Merrithew Health & Fitness™, John is an integral part of the programming team specializing in STOTT PILATES® and CORE™ and has starred in over 60 Fitness and Pilates DVDs, mostly for MH&F. John is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA, a Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise, and earned his MS in Physical Education from New York University. A STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor since 2001, John is an accomplished Pilates and Fitness Presenter currently representing Merrithew Health & Fitness and has presented workshops and lectures in more than 14 countries internationally and throughout the USA. He has contributed to and appeared in many international publications, including Men’s Fitness, Shape, ePregnancy, Pilates Style and the LA Times. John is the President and Founder of John Garey Fitness & Pilates and serves as their Executive Program Director.
Kim Kraushar
Master Instructor Trainer
Kim has built an impressive reputation as an expert and leader in the health and wellness industry. She is a Merrithew Health & Fitness™ Master Instructor Trainer and an integral member of their Programming/Education team, representing STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™ Mindful Movement and Stability Barre™ programming. Kim is the proud owner of one of the first STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Centers in Canada. She presents on behalf of MH&F throughout North America and internationally at conferences and trade events, and is featured in several of MH&F's new DVD releases. Kim studied at York University where she received her B.F.A. in Dance/B.Ed. and completed her B.Sc. Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. She is also a Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor Trainer, and Certified Franklin Method Instructor.