Instructor Trainer bios

Before entering the fitness industry, Jibo worked as a flight attendant. While working in this high-stress profession, he realized the importance of maintaining one’s health and decided to pursue a career in the health and wellness industry.

With a keen interest in sports since childhood, Jibo pursued his ACE certification, and was then introduced to STOTT PILATES^® in 2017 in the hopes of solving his shoulder, neck pain and spinal imbalance. Since then, Jibo’s physical problems have significantly improved, and he has promoted the benefits of Pilates to many people in need as an instructor. By continuously learning and gaining more experience, Jibo became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2019. Having benefited from learning and practicing STOTT PILATES, Jibo hopes to introduce this holistic exercise system to more professionals to help a wider range of people. In February 2023, Jibo became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer. Jibo loves to explore the science of human movement and is adept at breaking down complex ideas to make them more accessible, helping his clients live healthier lives by better understanding themselves.

With over 30 years experience training fitness professionals, Jill describes herself as a ‘teacher’s teacher’. She has been an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES^® since 2000, and has presented workshops and conducted courses in Europe and the US. Jill's IT status, dedication and experience has enabled her to now teach courses and workshops as a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®. Her experience in the fitness industry includes program development for the training of group fitness instructors, personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and Kettlebell instructors and she created and was the lead educator for one of the first ACE accredited training programs for group fitness and personal trainers in the US

Jill is also an ACE certified Personal Trainer, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Rowing Coach Level 2, and holds other certifications in Spinning, Yoga, Kettlebells and FMS.

Jinju Han is a seasoned fitness professional with over five years of experience in various physical disciplines, including dance, aerobics, yoga, and physical therapy. Her journey as a Pilates instructor began while managing a Pilates center. She holds a degree in Japanese language and literature, combining linguistic prowess with Pilates expertise. In 2015, she completed the STOTT PILATES^® course, becoming a Level 1 instructor in 2016. For nine years, she has guided and inspired clients, receiving consistent positive feedback. Currently a Pilates instructor at TRNT Trinity Pilates Center since December 2019, Jinju's dedication led her to become a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer in 2023, with aspirations to further her expertise and inspire future Pilates instructors.

Jitka has been a fitness and Pilates Instructor for over 20 years. She has lived and worked in cities all around the world, including Toronto, Sydney, Phoenix and Tel Aviv. She began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2005, and became a Certified Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® in 2011. That same year she returned to the Czech Republic, where she currently works teaching for Merrithew in her studio Pilates Point in Brno. Her main interests are lumbo-pelvic stability, core research and helping clients live pain-free, healthy lives.

Joana received her STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Certification at the Toronto Corporate Training Center in 2001 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2002. Joana is a certified yoga teacher and the founder of BodyRoots Fitness Studio in New York City. Previously the head of the Pilates program at an elite fitness club in NYC and with over 13 years of experience, Joana now offers personally tailored, one-on-one training in her private downtown Manhattan loft space. A proud former Lululemon Althetica brand ambassador, Joana has been featured in several STOTT PILATES professional fitness DVDs, Pilates Style magazine, Shape magazine, The New York Times and has trained high profile clients in NYC including Jimmy Fallon and Edie Falco.