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Merrithew Mindful Movement Symposium

STOTT PILATES®
Instructor Trainer Experience

September 11-13, 2026

Renaissance Shanghai
Zhongshan Park Hotel

Instructor Trainer (IT) Experience

Step into a dedicated experience created exclusively for STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainers (ITs).

The IT Experience is an event within an event. This curated three-day program is built specifically for you as an educator, providing the time and space to engage with the curriculum through the educator lens, while also experiencing everything the Symposium has to offer.

What’s Included in the 3-Day IT Experience

Continuing Education Credits
Earn 2.0 CECs through the full 3-day IT Experience.

Qualification Opportunities
Access qualification opportunities where applicable.

IT Lounge
Enjoy a dedicated space to connect, recharge, and exchange ideas with fellow ITs throughout the event.

Keynote Access
Attend the symposium keynote alongside the broader attendee community.

Friday Welcome Reception
Continue the conversation after Activation Day with a dedicated networking reception for ITs.

Friday – Instructor Trainer (IT) Activation Day

An Educator Development Experience

In this focused environment, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, explore programming through an educator’s lens, and engage directly with the team behind the content.

Follow a specialized IT schedule featuring workshops that qualify you to teach materials to students while supporting deeper discussion, teaching development, alignment, and educator-level exploration.

Saturday & Sunday – In-Event Experience

Continue your experience by observing Symposium workshops from an educator’s perspective.

During registration, you’ll be able to select the workshops you’d like to observe based on availability. These observations offer insight into both the programming itself and how it is taught to participants, and count toward your qualification to teach the featured workshop content to students.

Take part in roundtable discussions and contribute your perspective to the broader Symposium conversation.

IT Experience Overview

  • Friday follows a shared schedule for all Instructor Trainers
  • Saturday and Sunday workshop observations are selected during registration and are subject to availability and capacity limits.
  • The full experience includes 2.0 CECs, qualification opportunities, IT-only learning sessions, keynote access, entry to the IT lounge, Friday welcome reception, peer networking, and educator-focused discussion.

What's New This Year

Get ready for an exciting Symposium experience featuring a new PD course, new workshops, roundtable discussions, and an inspiring special presentation.

22 Sessions Based on the Latest Research

Each session builds on the last, with clear progressions and practical application.

New Professional Development Course

Foundation Workshop

6 New Workshops

Location

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
1018 Changning Road, Changning District, Shanghai
China 200042

Explore Shanghai

Pair your Symposium with everything the city has to offer.

  • Zhongshan Park – Start your morning or reset between sessions in one of Shanghai’s most loved urban parks
  • Cloud Nine Mall – A convenient go-to for everything from quick bites to relaxed dinners, all within walking distance
  • Jing’an Temple – A striking blend of tradition and modern city life, offering a moment of stillness in the middle of Shanghai
  • Nanjing West Road – A high-energy stretch of premium shopping, cafés, and design-forward retail
  • The Bund – Take in panoramic skyline views along the waterfront, especially at sunset, when the city fully comes to life
  • Yu Garden – Wander through classical Chinese gardens, local markets, and historic architecture

Schedule

Friday sessions are pre-selected. Choose one workshop for each session timeslot on Saturday and Sunday. 

  STOTT PILATES®     ZEN•GA®

Fri, Sept 11

8:00 AM–11:00 AM
8:00 AM–11:00 AM
STOTT PILATES®

11:00 AM–1:00 PM
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®

2:00 PM–4:00 PM
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®

4:30 PM–6:30 PM
4:30 PM–6:30 PM
STOTT PILATES®
Sat, Sept 12

8:30 AM–9:30 AM
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Special Presentation

10:00 AM–1:00 PM
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®

10:00 AM–12:00 PM
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®

1:30 PM–3:30 PM
1:30 PM–3:30 PM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®

4:00 PM–6:00 PM
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®
ZEN•GA®
Sun, Sept 13

8:30 AM–10:30 AM
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®

11:00 AM–1:00 PM
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®

2:00 PM–4:00 PM
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®

Pricing

Registration dates

Early Registration May 19–Jul 9
Regular Registration Jul 10–On-site

Instructor Trainer

  Early Registration
(USD)
Regular Registration
(USD)
Symposium
Instructor Trainer (IT) Experience

You will be registered for pre-selected workshops on Friday, September 11, and workshops of your choice on Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, OR the PD Course during those dates, based on availability.

Instructor Trainer (IT) Experience

You will be registered for pre-selected workshops on Friday, September 11, and workshops of your choice on Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, OR the PD Course during those dates, based on availability.

$655.00 $770.00

Please bring your own mat to the event or reserve one in advance

Presenters

Wayne Seeto

Wayne Seeto
Director, Education Programming
Master Instructor Trainer

Wayne Seeto is the Director of Education Programming and a Merrithew® Master Instructor Trainer with over 20 years of experience in Pilates, movement, and rehabilitation education. A registered physiotherapist and leading expert in STOTT PILATES®, STOTT PILATES Rehab, and Halo® Training, Wayne applies his clinical and instructional expertise to advance evidence-based, functional movement education. As part of Merrithew’s leadership team, he shapes the evolution of education products and resources to uphold the company’s hallmark of quality, innovation, and excellence in movement education.

PJ O’Clair

PJ O’Clair
Master Instructor Trainer

PJ O’Clair is an internationally recognized, award-winning leader in health, fitness, and mindful movement. A Merrithew® Master Instructor Trainer. She specializes in STOTT PILATES®, Fascial Movement, and Zenga. PJ has been a respected educator and innovator in the industry since the 1980s.

PJ has developed and published numerous fitness and therapeutic programs spanning Pilates for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, fascia and movement, and athletic performance for cyclists. She has also authored textbook chapters on movement and cancer, including breast cancer rehabilitation, contributing to professional and academic resources within the field. PJ has appeared in more than 80 fitness DVDs and digital platforms and is widely known for her ability to bridge evidence-informed movement science with practical, empowering instruction.

In addition to training clients and professionals worldwide, PJ is deeply rooted in her North Shore community, where she has coached generations of individuals and families. She is an ACE Certified professional and a TRX® Senior Master Instructor and a regular guest instructor at the #1 Wellness Resort Canyon Ranch.

Driven, passionate, and committed to lifelong wellness, PJ continues to inspire both consumers and professionals through education, movement, and mentorship. Outside of work, she and her husband are avid cyclists and active participants in charitable events.

Kim Kraushar

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® Master Instructor Trainer and an integral member of the education programming team, representing STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA®, CORE, Halo® Training and Total Barre® programming. Kim is the proud owner of one of the first Merrithew Licensed Training Centers in Canada.

She presents on behalf of Merrithew throughout North America and internationally at conferences and trade events, and is featured in several new Merrithew video releases. Kim studied at York University where she received her BFA in Dance/BEd and completed her BSc Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. She is also a Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Instructor Trainer and a Certified Franklin Method Instructor.

Amy Van Dooremalen

Amy Van Dooremalen
Lead Instructor Trainer

Amy was introduced to Pilates while completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree as a Dance major at York University in Toronto. After pursuing a career in modern dance she turned to Pilates for her next challenge. In 2004, she became a STOTT PILATES® Fully Certified Instructor and was invited to work at the Corporate Training Centre in Toronto. Amy moved to Asia in 2008 where she spent 10 years in Singapore and now resides in Saigon, Vietnam. She continues to represent Merrithew® as a Floating Lead Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES, Total Barre® and Halo® Training. She has traveled extensively worldwide teaching courses and presenting at international fitness conferences such as FILEX in Melbourne/Sydney, Australia, China Fit in Beijing, FIBO in Shanghai, the Yonion Yoga Festival in Xiamen, China and the online World Wellness Weekend. Amy has also been featured on Channel News Asia AM Live “Fighting Fit” series, was a visiting Fitness Specialist at the prestigious Amanoi Resort in Vietnam, and has worked with the artists of Cirque du Soleil’s Totem. Amy currently is enjoying her role in Saigon as the Director of Education at CHI Pilates, where she teaches both clients and courses to students who are pursuing a career in the Pilates industry.

Xi Zhang

Xi Zhang
Instructor Trainer

Zhang Xi's passion for sports, exercise and movement led him to pursue a Bachelor’s of Education in Sports Training with a focus on the analytical method and technology of special exercises.

After graduating, he devoted himself to finding a more scientific and effective method of movement. He soon discovered STOTT PILATES® and was impressed by its well-rounded, incredibly detailed and thorough curriculum. Studying the method helped him develop a new way of thinking about exercise and movement. He became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2017.

Zhang became a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer in 2021 specializing in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer.

He looks forward to sharing his knowledge, passion and experience with other people who wish to develop a career in mindful movement.

Meet the Team

Details coming soon!

Event Marketing Team

Meghan Gogan Diesveld

Meghan Gogan
Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Kristen Gill

Kristen Gill
Director, Event Marketing & Strategic Partnerships

Sales Team

Steve Humphreys

Steve Humphreys
Account Director, Central & Western USA

Education Team

Rabiah Pervaiz

Rabiah Pervaiz
Senior Manager, Education Services

Natascha Haberkorn

Natascha Haberkorn
Digital Education Programming and Symposium Specialist

Demo equipment

Details coming soon

Product Regular price (USD) Event price (USD)
V2 Max Plus Reformer Bundle with High Precision Gearbar $8,529.00 $6,823.20
Vinyasa Triangle - V2 Max/Rehab V2 Max $425.00 $318.75
Jumpboard · V2 Max/Rehab V2 Max $470.00 $352.50
Reformer Box $365.00 $273.75
Fuzzy Footstrap Cover $95.00 $71.25
Fuzzy Hanging Straps Deluxe (pair) $650.00 $487.50

Contact equipment@merrithew.com or call 1.800.910.0001 ext.264 for more information.

Travel

Hotels in the area

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West
307 West 37th Street (West 37th Street & 8th Avenue)
New York, New York, USA, 10018

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South
326 West 37th Street, New York City, NY, 10018, US

Homewood Suites by Hilton New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South
312 West 37th Street, New York, New York, 10018, USA

Airport Access to Venue

The Baryshnikov Arts Center is centrally located in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible from New York City’s major airports:

LaGuardia (LGA) – 17 km | 30 minutes by taxi
Teterboro (TEB) – 21 km | 30 minutes by taxi (domestic/private)
Newark (EWR) – 23 km | 35 minutes by taxi
John F. Kennedy (JFK) – 27 km | 40 minutes by taxi

Career Planning

Attending Merrithew® Mindful Movement Symposiums provides you with the perfect opportunity to turn your passion into your profession with Merrithew Education. Advance your career and earn highly sought after Specialty Tracks designations and third-party accreditations by taking specific workshops and courses at this year’s Symposium in London, UK.

Specialty Tracks

Sharpen your expertise by becoming a Merrithew Specialist in the field of your choice. At this year’s Mindful Movement Symposium – UK, complete the sessions listed below to progress toward earning a Specialist designation:

A current STOTT PILATES® Certification at any level is required to be recognized as a “Specialist” in any track. A total of eight workshops within each track must be completed to receive the “Specialist” Designation.

Athletic Conditioning Specialty Track:

  • STOTT PILATES® Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power on the Mat
  • STOTT PILATES® Functional Flow: Integrating Soft Kettlebell with Matwork
  • Dynamic Transfer: Complex and Contrast-based Training with the Halo® Trainer
  • STOTT PILATES® Pickleball Performance Training on V2 Max Plus Reformer
  • STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the V2 Max Plus Reformer, Level 1
  • STOTT PILATES® Bodyweight Training

Golf Conditioning Specialty Track:

  • Halo® Training: Building Intensive Interval Programs
  • STOTT PILATES® Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power on the Mat
  • Dynamic Transfer: Complex and Contrast-based Training with the Halo® Trainer

Group Equipment Specialty Track:

  • STOTT PILATES® Pickleball Performance Training on V2 Max Plus Reformer