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.
Scilla Zizifo
Pilates Italia
Milan, Italy
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels; Total Barre®; Halo® Training
Bio
Scilla began her training with STOTT PILATES® in 2010 at our Licensed Training Center in Italy. She continued on to receive her full certification in 2012 and shortly after began pursuing her STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer designation. She now teaches at the same studio she first trained at, Pilates Italia.
See where I teach
Seong Jun (Jaden) An
Lee Ji Won Pilates
Incheon, South Korea
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Bio
Seongjun (Jaden) is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer. He holds qualifications such as PMA-NCPT, TPI Level 2, and BOSU® Master, showcasing his diverse fitness expertise. Seongjun's journey began as a personal trainer, leading him to become a dedicated Pilates instructor with a focus on STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer techniques. He and his wife, an education director, jointly run a Pilates studio, providing a systematic and specialized approach to fitness.
See where I teach
Seoyeon Erin Her
PILATES THE FIT
Seoul, Korea
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels, ISP
Additional credentials and designations
Trained in Merrithew Fascial Movement, ZEN-GA, Total Barre, & Halo; MELT Hand & Foot instructor; TPI Golf Fitness Lv2 instructor ;The Center's Pre/Postnatal exercise specialist; SFG Kettlebell course, SISSEL® SPINERFITTER Master Trainer
Bio
Erin's interest in STOTT PILATES® was inspired by her experience of managing an autoimmune disease since childhood. Her dedication led her to achieve full certification, and she furthered her career as a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer. Additionally, she co-taught courses at Merrithew's Corporate Training Center in Toronto, Ont. Currently, Erin serves as the education director of PILATES THE FIT, located in Seoul, which is a Merrithew host site in South Korea.
Her expertise extends beyond being a movement professional, as she specializes in athlete conditioning and rehabilitative conditioning for LPGA & KLPGA players and national athletes. Through her deep passion for Pilates and her firsthand understanding of its benefits, Erin has positively impacted the lives of many individuals in both Canada and Korea. Her guidance has helped people lead healthier and more active lifestyles.
See where I teach
Shane Belau
Bodycenter Instructor Training Studio
Seattle, Washington, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer; ZEN•GA®
Additional credentials and designations
BFA, LMP, ACE Certified
Bio
Shane received a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts in 1995 and has spent many years performing and teaching modern dance in the US and internationally. She became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor in 2002 and an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2004. In 2008 she received her certification as a Duggan French Approach Practitioner (DFA) of Somatic Pattern Recognition. Shane brings a strong background in movement education, anatomy and kinesiology to her teaching.
See where I teach
Sharon Currie
Core Pilates Studio
Auckland, New Zealand
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels, ISP; Total Barre®; Merrithew® Fascial Movement
Additional credentials and designations
B.Com.
Bio
Sharon received her STOTT PILATES® certification in 2009 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2012. Sharon’s interest in movement began with dance, and over time evolved into a career in health and fitness. After completing a bachelor and post graduate diploma in commerce, Sharon’s professional career specialized in sports product/apparel design and manufacture. Sharon is now the owner of Core Pilates Studio in Auckland New Zealand, where she teaches and trains instructors in the STOTT PILATES method from Australia and New Zealand. She has a wealth of experience training clients with post-rehab needs and athletic conditioning.