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.
Patricia Liao
The Orange Room Wellness Center
Shanghai, China
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, Mat & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
RYT; Master Stretch of BodyCode System® ; ZEN•GA Qualified Instructor; Total Barre® Qualified Instructor; ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Bio
As a Taiwanese-American expatriate who has lived in China for over 20 years, Patricia has developed a unique perspective on wellness that she hopes to share with the community. Patricia started practicing yoga in 2000, hoping to ease the chronic pain she suffered. Ever since she discovered the benefits that come from a balance of yoga and Pilates, she has been working to combine the two. She co-founded The Orange Room in 2006 with the vision of promoting wellness in the Shanghai community. The Orange Room later became the first host center for Merrithew® education in China. Patricia became a STOTT PILATES® Instructor in 2012, and an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew, specializing in STOTT PILATES® Mat and Reformer in 2015. While today her main duties revolve around the management of The Orange Room, her passion remains promoting Pilates education across China.
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Patricia Tyler
BodyFit Studio
Cairo, Egypt
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork and Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
ACE, AFFA, Mad Dogg Athletics, TRX, Yogafit
Bio
Originally from South Africa, Patricia is the owner of the BodyFit Studio in Cairo, Egypt, the country's first dedicated Pilates Studio. With an extensive background in sports and fitness, dating back to 1983, she started teaching the STOTT PILATES® method in 2005, and went on to complete Full Certification in Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, together with Injuries and Special Populations in 2010. In 2012 she became Egypt's first Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES. She now teaches courses, presents workshops and examines students for certification. Patricia also has certifications in Personal Training (ACE), Group Fitness (AFFA), Spinning (Mad Dogg Athletics), Yogafit and TRX group Suspension Training systems. With a passion for teaching, Patricia is always keen to share her knowledge with students and clients alike.
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Patrick Przyborowski
Over Fifty Fitness
Dayton, Ohio, United States
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels; Halo® Training; CORE™
Additional credentials and designations
BS, MFA, ACE, FMS
Bio
Patrick Przyborowski began teaching Pilates in Ohio in 2003, shortly after which he met his first STOTT PILATES® Instructors and was so wowed by them that he started his training anew in 2004. In 2008 he opened his own Pilates and personal training studio in Dayton, Ohio. Patrick became a fully certified STOTT PILATES Instructor in 2010, and in 2012 became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES. In 2013, Patrick’s studio became a Hosting center for Merrithew courses and workshops, and in 2016 it was named the Merrithew Community of Excellence award winner. Patrick has a Bachelor's degree in Communication, and a Master’s degree in writing. His additional credentials include ACE CPT, and FMS Level 1 and 2.
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Paulina Vazquez
Floating
Houston, Texas, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP; Total Barre® ,
Additional credentials and designations
BFA in Dance, Gyrotonic and PMA
Bio
Paulina first became certified as a STOTT PILATES® Instructor in 2004 and later became a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES and Total Barre®. Prior to her career in the fitness industry, Paulina was a dancer, having graduated with a degree in Dance Kinesiology at the National Dance School of Mexico. Paulina has been teaching the STOTT PILATES method for over a decade both nationally and internationally. She has taught and presented at numerous venues throughout North and South America, the Caribbean and Asia. She enjoys teaching group and personal classes, as well as working with clients with injuries and special requirements.
Pilar Cepeda Molina
Floating
Madrid, Spain
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, Rehab; Halo® Training
Additional credentials and designations
Physiotherapist, Total Barre® Qualified, ZEN∙GA® Equipment Qualified
Bio
Pilar started her practice as a physiotherapist in the neurological field, then transferred to the sports field. She specializes in Obstetric & Gynecologist Therapy as well as Myofascial Techniques. Pilar shares her enthusiasm in the Pilates Method teaching courses internationally in several University Masters programs. She received her Full Certification in the STOTT PILATES® method in 2006 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2007 and the STOTT PILATES Rehab program in 2014. She was granted Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer in 2018.