Instructor Trainer bios

Dot became certified as a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor in 2003, and in 2009 she became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor in 2004, and is currently working on her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In 2001 Dot received her certification as a Yoga Teacher by the Sivanada Yoga Group, and has acted as both the instructor and owner of The Yoga Centre in Windsor since that time. She brings over 10 years of experience in teaching movement, and keeps her programming interesting and up to date by taking a variety of continuing education workshops.

Eden is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer for Matwork and Reformer and has worked at John Garey Fitness & Pilates in many roles for the past 10 years. Eden is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been in the fitness industry for 20 years.

While completing her Journalism degree in Australia, Elisha found Pilates and fell in love! She spent her college breaks taking multiple classes and she eventually studied to become a Fully Certified STOTT PILATES^® Instructor as well as a Cert IV Personal Trainer. The STOTT PILATES method of exercise and contemporary approach to mind-body fitness peaked Elisha’s interest and so in 2012, she was accepted into the STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer Program at the headquarters in Toronto. Currently an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES, and CORE^™, she continues to attend a variety of courses and workshops to make sure her knowledge is always up-to-date.

Beth Posa is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer and owner of New Strength Pilates in Missouri City, Texas. Her education and experiences spans many modalities including: Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, American Red Cross, Advanced level Melt Method Instructor Certified in all components of MELT, Restorative Exercise Specialist, Healthy Foot Practitioner and Rossiter Practitioner Certification. She continues to work in helping others find pain relief by combining various modalities from her education; seeing many with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis prompted her to become a peer educator for American Bone Health. Currently, she is training in Craniosacral Therapy and Neurokinetic Therapy.

Elizabeth Ulseth was first introduced to STOTT PILATES^® in 2003 as a method of cross-training for dance and skating. After her first few classes, she was hooked! Fitness has always blended with Elizabeth’s passion for movement of all kinds, from high level athletic performance to regaining strength after injuries and physiotherapy.

After earning a B.S. in Dance from MNSU, Mankato in 2011, Elizabeth knew that Pilates was the next step of her career. She began the STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat-Plus^™ and Intensive Reformer courses at the SweatShop in 2011; became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2016 and a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer in 2017. Elizabeth encourages clients to tune into their bodies to move effectively and efficiently. She’ll help you maximize your potential and meet your goals in a safe and intelligent way.