Instructor Trainer bios
The members of our esteemed team of Pilates Instructor Trainers are accomplished and internationally sought-after educators known for their comprehensive knowledge, dedication and professionalism. Each hold full certification in the STOTT PILATES® method and have achieved additional designations to complement their training.
A diverse group, they come from varied backgrounds including physical therapy, exercise science, athletic therapy, dance, and group and personal fitness training to name a few. Every member of the team strives to uphold the highest standards of training that have been developed worldwide.
Kimberlee Strome
Floating
Floating, Tennessee, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
MEd., Mad Dogg, TRX, Yoga Certification
Bio
Kimberlee has been studying and teaching the STOTT PILATES® method since 2002, and in 2007 went on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew®, specializing in STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer. Kimberlee's passion is teaching and she holds a Master's in Education from Lesley University. In 2006 she started a successful Pilates program at LifeBridge Health and Fitness in Baltimore, MD, where she currently teaches full-time. In 2008, LBHF became a Licensed Training Center satellite affiliated with Northeast Pilates. Kimberlee is also a Total Barre® and ZEN•GA® Instructor and teaches Mad Dogg Spinning, TRX®, and Yoga.
Kris Brown
Intermountain Pilates Training Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
CORE™ Qualified Instructor, Total Barre® Qualified Instructor, TRX Suspension
Bio
Kris Brown started her Pilates journey in 2011 when she successfully completed and certified in the Comprehensive Pilates Program with Balanced Body. After moving to Utah in 2014, she found her passion for STOTT PILATES® where she continued her education and became a fully certified instructor. Her diverse skill set extends beyond Pilates, encompassing specialized training in Injuries and Special Populations, Merrithew Fascial Movement, CORE™ Athletic Conditioning, Total Barre®and TRX Suspension.
A dedicated learner, Kris is well-versed in Anatomy, Postural Biomechanics, and Injury Rehabilitation. Kris's passion for Pilates and ongoing commitment to learning have propelled her into the role of STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, specializing in Mat and Reformer. She is driven by a strong desire to share her knowledge and experiences with the upcoming generation of instructors.
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Kristi Quinn
Bodycenter Instructor Training Studio
Seattle, Washington, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP; CORE™; Total Barre®; ZEN•GA®; Merrithew® Fascial Movement; Halo® Training
Additional credentials and designations
MA
Bio
Kristi received her MA in Dance at American University in Washington, D.C. in 1997, with core competencies in teaching, kinesiology, and choreography. She has danced professionally throughout the U.S. and across Europe before becoming an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® and a Lead IT for STOTT PILATES® in 2002. Kristi realizes her passion for training new Pilates Instructors at Bodycenter Studios, her studio and a Licensed Training Center for the STOTT PILATES method in Seattle, Washington.
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Krisztian Melykuti
Floating
Budapest, Hungary
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP; CORE™; Merrithew® Fascial Movement; Halo® Training; Total Barre®
Additional credentials and designations
Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer, GYROTONIC®, TRX, TRX- Rip Trainer
Bio
Krisztián comes from a background as a ballet dancer and became a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer in 2006. Since then he graduated at Semmelweis University Faculty of Health Sciences as a physiotherapist. He also qualified as a personal trainer at the Hungarian University of Physical Education. At his studio in Budapest, Hungary, he teaches the STOTT PILATES® program as well as GYROTONIC®, TRX, TRX- Rip Training, and trains a variety of clients including dancers, athletes and agile recreational clients. As a physiotherapist, Krisztián works with patients who have neurological, rheumatological and orthopedical problems and rehabilitates trauma injuries. In 2020, he became a Merrithew Lead IT.
Kyung Weon Lee
With Pilates
Seoul, South Korea
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
PMA NCPT, TRX
Bio
Kyung completed the STOTT PILATES® course in 2013, marking the beginning of her journey as a Level 1 instructor at WITH PILATES. Delighted by the positive feedback she received from both clients and students, Kyung's passion for Pilates grew stronger. In 2023, she became an Instructor Trainer, and now guides her students toward a deeper understanding of STOTT PILATES.
With boundless enthusiasm, Kyung looks forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise with more clients and students.
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