Head Office Presenters

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.        

Based out of the Merrithew Health & Fitness™ head office in Toronto, Sally is the Project Specialist for Education. She is a Master Instructor Trainer, who has travelled extensively as a presenter around the globe, applying her expertise to demonstrating the Merrithew Health & Fitness methodology and programming in both STOTT PILATES® and CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training. She graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario with a degree in Physical and Health Education, and is certified as an Ace Personal Trainer as well as a Certified Fitness Consultant in association with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists. With over 15 years experience in the fitness industry, Sally has coached elite athletes from a variety of disciplines perfecting their game while reducing their likelihood of injury.

As a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor Trainer, Jennifer brings her abundant energy to the Corporate Training Center in Toronto. A highly-regarded instructor, she teaches courses, examines students for certification and presents workshops in Canada and internationally. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, and is also a graduate from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Jennifer continues to work as a professional dancer and choreographer in conjunction with her Pilates career, and has performed across Canada with numerous dance and theatre companies.

As Program Director of Education and Master Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES®, Stefania Della Pia oversees the growth of the Instructor Trainer program and global implementation of training and certification programs. In addition to teaching Pilates for the past decade, she has represented the company internationally in more than 14 countries on 5 continents as a presenter, trainer and examiner. Stefania is certified as an ACE Personal Trainer and a Can-Fit Pro Personal Trainer Specialist.

Communications Director, Education for Merrithew Health & Fitness™, Laureen is an integral member of a dynamic team responsible for the global development and implementation of training and certification programs. Her spirited approach to teaching has made Laureen a vibrant international presenter, trainer and examiner. An NSCA certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, she began teaching Pilates in 1995 and is now a Merrithew Health & Fitness Master Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES® and CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training. Laureen is a featured performer and associate producer of many Merrithew Health & Fitness DVDs, the associate editor of numerous teaching manuals and author of articles in several industry publications. Laureen studied Dance and Physical Education at York University in Toronto where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Sarah Jarvis began teaching aerobics and weight training classes while finishing her degree in Business Administration at the University of Windsor. She started teaching fitness classes, working in sales and managing a club, and 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. Sarah completed her STOTT PILATES Full Certification in 2004 and began working at the STOTT PILATES Corporate Training Center in Toronto, joining the STOTT PILATES Education team as Programming Coordinator. As an Instructor Trainer and presenter for STOTT PILATES, Sarah continues to witness the impact that the program has made all over the world.

Wayne Seeto is a Merrithew Health & Fitness™ (MH&F) Master Instructor Trainer and an integral member of our internal programming/education and presenting team specializing in STOTT PILATES®, STOTT PILATES Rehab and ZEN•GA™ Mindful Movement brands.  Wayne has been based at the MH&F Corporate Training Center in Toronto for 10 years and is a recognized leader in his field.   This high-energy Australian native received his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, Australia and his Masters of Science (Physiotherapy) at McMaster University, Canada.  Wayne has presented on behalf of Merrithew Health & Fitness throughout North America and Europe at their Symposiums and industry trade events, and is featured in several of MH&F's new DVD releases.

Carol Tricoche plays an instrumental role identifying new sales perspectives, sales strategies and driving business growth by working with customer facilities, as well as STOTT PILATES® business partners; Distributors and Licensed Training Centers. Prior to joining the Company, Carol spent five years as the Group Exercise/Pilates Director at the Claremont Club in California where she pioneered a successful Pilates program which continues to thrive today. During her time there, she gained invaluable experience and expertise in implementing Pilates programs from the ground up. She has 17 years experience in the health and fitness industry and is also the former Owner/Operator of Make It Happen Health and Fitness Personal Training Studio in Covina, California. Carol is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor and is a sought-after presenter at top fitness events around the globe.