Instructor Trainer bios

Jaqueline is a Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES^® and ZEN•GA^®. She is the owner and director of Studio Flow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jaqueline is a professional dancer specializing in contemporary and brazilian ballroom dance. She also studied Biology at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada and Physiotherapy in Brazil. She is Cirque Du Soleil’s movement coach for the shows Corteo and Amaluna and is currently in an Europe tour teaching Pilates at dance congresses.

A Licensed Massage Therapist, Jayme was introduced to the STOTT PILATES^® method in 1998 by a client. The following year, she started on her education path and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2006. The same year, her studio, Pilates Training Center Hawaii became what is still the only STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center in the Hawaiian Islands. Jayme prides herself on her ability to create an atmosphere of encouragement and motivation for students and clients alike with her enthusiastic presence and attention to detail.

Jean is a former modern dancer and dance educator with an M.S. in Dance and Kinesiology. She has been an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES^® since 2000 and has taught Pilates in physical therapy clinics, health clubs and private studios since 1998. Complementary to this, Jean has obtained her ACE certification in personal training as well as her MELT Method certification. She has studied extensively with Australian physiotherapist Greta Von Gavel and feels privileged to have been able to travel around the world delivering STOTT PILATES education. Jean became certified in Core Align in 2016.

Rachel studied Science of Body Movements and Performance as well as Business Management at Ewha Woan’s University in Korea. She began working at a Pilates studio in Seoul after translating a Pilates manual into Korean and immediately saw its potential growth in the market. Soon after, she was running three studios in Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. She realized a goal of running her own studio after opening the Pilates Asia Co., Ltd in Thailand. In 2013 she became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in all STOTT PILATES^® equipment and techniques. Rachel embraces the logical side of Pilates and how it keeps her focused.

Jeff's passion for weight training in college inspired him to pursue a career in fitness. However, during his preparation for a bodybuilding competition, he realized his physique was unbalanced and suffered a severe left shoulder injury due to intense training. Consequently, he decided against participating in the competition. He was introduced to STOTT PILATES^® in 2018 and after his first lesson, he was surprised by a significant reduction in his left shoulder pain after just one session. Impressed by the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES, Jeff embarked on an instructor training journey in 2019. Within 15 days of attending his first training, he passed the exam and received his first certification. Since then, Jeff has dedicated himself to teaching STOTT PILATES^®, aiding numerous clients in improving their posture and resolving pain issues. His hard work culminated in 2023 when he became a certified Merrithew Instructor Trainer, specializing in STOTT PILATES Mat and Reformer.

Jeff is extremely passionate about sharing scientific training insights. He admires the systematic approach of STOTT PILATES in understanding the human body. This modern, scientifically-informed training method not only improves exercise and physical condition but also enhances overall life quality. Jeff firmly believes that the modifications and programming methods of STOTT PILATES can guide anyone, regardless of physical condition, on a safe and effective journey toward health.