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
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
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
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
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.