Instructor Trainer bios

Jessica began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2007 and is now a STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer Instructor Trainer. She specializes in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer and is also a Qualified Instructor for CORE^™ and ZEN•GA^®.

Originally from Mexico City, Jessica has lived in London, UK for the past 20 years. Having studied dance from an early age, Jessica turned to Pilates as a method of rehabilitating injuries. Realizing the potential for Pilates and her desire to keep movement as a part of her lifestyle, Jessica chose to make the method her career in 2005, becoming a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor. In August 2016, Jessica went a step further and became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES. Jessica teaches at her own company, Body Harmony and at London's premier health club KX GYMUK. Jessica has worked in the fitness industry for the past 12 years, and enjoys working with clients from different backgrounds. She takes great satisfaction from helping people improve their lifestyle with a holistic approach.

Born in Brazil, Jessica has always been drawn to movement, finding joy in dance and sports from a young age. In 2009, she discovered Pilates, and it quickly became her true calling. The immediate improvements in her posture and strength were remarkable, igniting a deep passion that has only continued to grow.

Her journey led her to ongoing learning, and today, she is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of Pilates with clients and students. Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Jessica connects effortlessly with a diverse community of movers. Beyond Pilates, her love for movement extends to other disciplines; she is also a Personal Trainer, a 500-hour Yoga Teacher, and an instructor for Barre and TRX. Her goal is to inspire others to experience the profound benefits of mindful movement.

Jia Lee majored in physical therapy and has worked in the fields of movement and rehabilitation. While searching for pain management exercise methods for her neck and back, she encountered Pilates and became instantly engrossed as she experienced its positive effects, eventually overcoming the traumas she had developed from her pain. While working at Pilates The Fit in Seoul, Jia was introduced to the STOTT PILATES^® education system, a method that interested her because of its structure, detail and precision. She decided to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. She later became an Instructor Trainer to help as many people as possible achieve healthier, pain-free lives through this mindful exercise method. By applying the physiological knowledge she’s gained as a physical therapist, she hopes to promote the benefits of Pilates to many students and bring positive changes to their lives.

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.