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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.

Priscilla Swee
Birr Pilates
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer

Additional credentials and designations
NPCP, RedCord Active

Bio

Priscilla Swee first turned to STOTT PILATES® as a way to recover from severe back pain after the birth of her first child. This transformative experience not only restored her strength but also inspired her to pursue a second career as a Pilates instructor.

With over a decade of experience teaching Pilates and RedCord Active, Priscilla furthered her training to become a STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer. Now, as the founder of her own studios in Vietnam, Priscilla is committed to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of Pilates professionals, sharing her extensive expertise and deep passion for mindful movement.

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Rachel Gleason
Over Fifty Fitness
Dayton, Ohio, United States

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP, Mat & Reformer

Additional credentials and designations
Physical therapist

Bio

Rachel Gleason is a physical therapist and professor at the University of Cincinnati's DPT program. Over the last several years, Rachel has completed her Full Certification with Merrithew® becoming an Instructor Trainer in 2020 specializing in STOTT PILATES®. Rachel is an IT for Over Fifty Fitness, where she offers courses and workshops. She also teaches Merrithew courses at the University of Cincinnati.

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Rachel Whorton
Pointe Ahead Pilates
Edinburgh, Scotland

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork and Reformer

Additional credentials and designations
BA

Bio

Rachel originally trained as a classical ballet dancer and worked in the profession from the age of nine. She started Pilates at the age of 14 as part of her rehabilitation for a prolapsed disc. After undergoing two back operations in 1996 and 2010, Pilates has enabled her to regain strength and control. It was only natural that she would end up becoming a Pilates instructor after understanding how beneficial this way of working is. Following her second back operation she became a personal trainer, a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor and then a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer. She has worked with many clients from all backgrounds and abilities, helping them achieve strength, control and flexibility. She thrives training clients and instructors to reach levels that they never thought possible. Her enthusiasm and dedication has helped many people improve their fitness and take control of their own health.

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Rebecca (Bec) Andrews
Pilates Utopia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer; Total Barre®

Additional credentials and designations
Anatomy Trains 1&2, Anatomy Trains Slings Essential, Slings in Motion, TRX, Full Teaching Diploma C.S.T.D (Dancing)

Bio

Bec has over 30 years of experience in the dancing industry, specializing in theatrical dance and acrobatics. After a career change and five children later, Bec completed the STOTT PILATES® Full Certification. She has been teaching the STOTT PILATES method for five years now, along with Total Barre®, ZEN•GA®, and CORE.

Bec has always been passionate about teaching others, so becoming a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer was a natural next step. She is impressed by the STOTT PILATES method as it develops strength, flexibility, and mobility, all while allowing people to have fun. She is fascinated by fascial movement and will continue to broaden her knowledge in this field.

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Rebecca Beckler
Floating
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer; Total Barre®; CORE™

Additional credentials and designations
BA, ACE, AFAA

Bio

Rebecca has been working in the health and fitness industry since 2000 and has her BA in Adult Fitness from Marshall University in West Virginia. She has been an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES® since 2010 followed by CORE and Total Barre® since 2013. She is also a certified ACE Personal Trainer and an AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor. Rebecca is the proud owner of Be Buff Pilates, a boutique Pilates studio that incorporates Pilates and Functional Training.