Instructor Trainer bios

Gail received her full certification as a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor in 2004 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2008. She is a Gold Certified Pilates Instructor with the Pilates Method Alliance and is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. She has complemented her Pilates training with Yoga teaching training courses. In addition to her fitness credentials, Gail holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Santa Clara University in California.

Gayle became a fully certified STOTT PILATES^® instructor in 2000 then went on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2003. Gayle holds a B. A. in dance from Michigan State University and performed professionally as a leading dancer with Harbinger Dance Company for 12 years. She enjoys mentoring Pilates students enrolled in Equilibrium’s comprehensive training program: helping them to determine the best ways to make Pilates effective for themselves and their future clients. She is very passionate about helping her clients stay active throughout their lives. Gayle is a Breast Cancer Post-Rehab Specialist, certified through the Pink Ribbon Program. She is trained in the Gyrotonic Expansion System, TRX Suspension System and TRX Rip Training. She is also a MELT Hand and Foot Instructor.

Georgia comes from a classical and contemporary dance background. A dance-related injury in 2002 introduced her to STOTT PILATES^® as part of her recovery. The results had a profound effect on her. A year later, she completed the Matwork course, and began her journey toward becoming a full-time instructor. By 2011, Georgia had become a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor. 

Working as a full-time instructor for the past 16 years, Georgia’s eye for detail and deep understanding of Pilates has empowered her clients to better understand their bodies. Her love for biomechanics and continued education has now led Georgia to become an Instructor Trainer, with a strong desire to pass on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of instructors.

When she is not teaching courses, Georgia runs a boutique studio just outside of Melbourne, offering both studio and private sessions.

Gidget began her career in movement while performing in musical theater. Her love of dance gave way to a passion for fitness. She was a personal trainer for many years before she turned to the more mindful movements of yoga and Pilates. She opened her Pilates studio in the Dallas area in 2003. From 2012 to early 2018, she owned the Merrithew^® Licensed Training Center in the Dallas area. In 2016, Gidget was designated a Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer. This has been the honor of her career. She considers teaching and educating her gift to give, and actively mentors students both during and after they complete their education programs.

Gigi is one-half of the heartbeat of Gigi’s Pilates Studio & Personal Training. A Des Moines native and fitness expert with more than 18 years’ experience, Gigi’s passion for fitness began early when she earned her Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Iowa State University. Since then she’s added certifications as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and the International Sports Conditioning Association (ISCA). Gigi also is an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES^® and is a certified breast cancer exercise specialist with the Pink Ribbon Program.