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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.

Mary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
LiveMetta Pilates
Long Beach, California, USA

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork and Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, ISP; ZEN•GA®, Total Barre®

Additional credentials and designations
ACE, PMA, Gyrotonic Certified, Gyrokinesis Certified, Bachelors of Science / Microbiology

Bio

Mary Jo has had a long history in the fitness industry, beginning in 1993 as an Aerobics Instructor. She first received her certification as a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor in 2002, and quickly moved on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing ZEN•GA® in 2013, Total Barre® in 2013 and is a Lead IT in STOTT PILATES®. Since becoming certified, Mary Jo has taught courses throughout the Unites States, and internationally as well. In addition to her STOTT PILATES® Certification, Mary Jo is also a certified White Lotus Yoga Instructor and a Mad Dogg® Spinning Instructor. She specializes in creating workouts for all fitness levels and helping each of her clients to reach their fitness goals.

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Matilda Ljung Lundqvist
Stockholm Pilates Center
Stockholm, Sweden

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer

Bio

Matilda has been working as a Pilates instructor for over 14 years. She became a fully Certified Instructor in 2004 at the Merrithew® training center in Toronto, and went on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew specializing in STOTT PILATES® in 2011, joining three others in Sweden. Besides her education in Pilates she is a trained classical dancer from The Royal Swedish School of Ballet and freelanced as a dancer before critically injuring her neck on stage. "The best part about my work is that I get to work with both people and training" says Matilda.

Matteo Margiotta
Villa Pilates Bologna
Bologna, Italy

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer

Bio

Matteo Margiotta was initially introduced to the STOTT PILATES® method in 2004 during his rehabilitation from football-related injuries. Developing a deep passion for Pilates, he pursued full certification as a STOTT PILATES Instructor in 2008. Motivated by the exceptional results he witnessed, he subsequently embarked on a career at a Licensed Training Center in Milan, Italy, before ultimately establishing his own Pilates studio, Villa Pilates, in Bologna.

Currently, Matteo dedicates his expertise to working with athletes, focusing on injury prevention and facilitating muscle recovery following competitions. In addition to his instructing role, Matteo actively participates in sport management programs with Bologna's University and the Football National League. He consistently endeavors to introduce the Pilates method as an innovative approach within these contexts.

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Megumi Nakagawa
LIEN Academy
Fukuoka, Japan

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer

Additional credentials and designations
Halo® , Total Barre®, ZEN∙GA® Mat and Merrithew® Fascial Movement trained

Bio

Megumi Nakagawa is a dedicated STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer based in Fukuoka, Japan. Fully Certified in STOTT PILATES, Megumi is also trained in in Halo® Training Part 1, ZEN•GA® Mat, Total Barre® , and Merrithew® Fascial Movement. As the driving force behind Fukuoka Prefecture, she has nurtured a vibrant Pilates community, shaping a new wave of instructors through an emphasis on communication and accessible learning.

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Melanie Byford-Young
Pacific Northwest Pilates
Portland, Oregon, USA

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP, Rehab; Halo® Training; Merrithew® Fascial Movement

Additional credentials and designations
PT

Bio

Melanie graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and is a Merrithew® Pilates Master Instructor Trainer for the STOTT PILATES® Rehab Program. Specializing in orthopedics and manual therapy, she spent the next 10 years working as a physiotherapist at a private practice. In 1999, she became an IT teaching the full repertoire for STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, as well as Injuries & Special Populations. Melanie is one of few instructors in the United States instructing the STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation Series. Utilizing Pilates for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, brings her the most joy in her career.

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