Instructor Trainer bios

Nadja began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2002 became a certified Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® in 2004.

Nanthini Palan is a qualified Physiotherapist and STOTT PILATES^® Rehab Instructor Trainer who is passionate about enabling individuals to move in a safe and efficient way in their everyday lives. She recognises that physical injuries are a common, if not inevitable occurrence and feels fortunate that she can play a key role in helping people regain functional independence through an integrated approach of rehabilitation and Pilates.

As an educator, Nanthini's primary goal is to share knowledge, nurture aspiring instructors, and inspire the growth of the Rehab and Pilates industries both locally and internationally. Her teaching style is focused on enriching the lives of her students, and she ensures that each session is a transformative learning experience.

Nasim has been passionate about movement and the arts since childhood. She participated in sports such as volleyball, badminton, aerobics, and dance, while also practicing Persian calligraphy. In her early twenties, she discovered Mat Pilates and was immediately impressed by its effectiveness—especially in improving posture issues developed from long hours of calligraphy.

Inspired by these results, Nasim pursued Pilates professionally. She became a certified Mat instructor in Iran in 2009 and opened her own studio in 2010. She later taught workshops and courses across the country. In 2017, she began Reformer training and completed her STOTT PILATES^® certifications in Dubai. Today, she works as a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor at Real Pilates in Dubai.

Nasim is a native Persian speaker and is fluent in English.

Natasha has always had a passion for sports, health, and fitness. She enjoys dancing and various types of workouts including Pilates, fitness, aerobics, running, step, badminton, and others. To transfer her passion of a healthy lifestyle to others, Natasha began her STOTT PILATES^® training in 2010 and started teaching when she was 18 years old, before earning her Full Certification in 2012. Her young age enabled her to create a youthful and exciting ambience that motivates others as well. She completed her portfolio by studying ZEN•GA^® and CORE^™, and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2013.

Nate is a certified Lead Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES^®, specializing in comprehensive instructor education since 2010. With a strong background in anatomy, movement science, and personalized coaching, Nate has trained hundreds of instructors to become confident and competent professionals. Nate’s teaching style is precise, methodical, and deeply rooted in the mind-body connection, with a mission to empower every learner to apply what they have learned effectively.