Instructor Trainer bios

Silvia’s interest in Pilates began while she was teaching yoga and noticed a number of her clients who were injured and required a level of rehabilitation she couldn’t offer at the time. In order to increase her understanding of anatomy and offer exercises that could improve the lives of her students, she moved to Seattle, U.S.A. and began her education at at LTC Bodycenter Studios of Merrithew^®. In 2010, Silvia became a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor. Five years later, she opened the first and only hosting center in Busan, South Korea. She now runs another VIA Pilates hosting center in Daegu, as well.

Silvia is proud and respectful of Merrithew’s teaching method and philosophy. Helping people in pain find relief and better balance has been the greatest joy of her life. In 2021, she became an Instructor Trainer, and now guides her students toward a better understanding of STOTT PILATES. She looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm and passion with many more clients and students both now and into the future.

Silvia began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2008 and received her Full Certification in 2009. She became a certified Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® in 2014.

Stacee’s comprehensive knowledge of the human body and healing has strongly influenced her role as a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology, has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011, is a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher and is trained in iRest Yoga Nidra. She began her Pilates Training in 2007 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew specializing in STOTT PILATES^® in 2009, and ZEN•GA^® Mat and Equipment in 2013. Stacee enjoys working with a range of clients but feels especially drawn toward exploring root causes for those struggling with injuries. Her teachings integrate her trust in the innate healing qualities of the body and empowering the connection between the mind and body. She enjoys blending many healing practices and prioritizes a calm, creative, and playful environment.

Stefania joined Merrithew^® in 1998, and has played an integral role in developing Merrithew education, providing strategic direction for both the Education Programming department and Corporate Training Center as well as the Merrithew flagship studio in Toronto.

Stefania and her team identify, develop and execute strategies that have sustained an innovative leadership and mentoring program for Merrithew Instructor Trainers, Certified Instructors and students that has grown tenfold to include tens of thousands worldwide. Stefania oversees the ongoing evolution and global implementation of Certification and Qualification programs, as well as the expansion of the Continuing Education Program and developing and maintaining relationships with third party accreditation bodies for Merrithew branded fitness programs.

As a Merrithew Master Instructor Trainer, Stefania is recognized throughout the industry as an exceptional leader, educator, consultant and contributor. She has presented on behalf of Merrithew at fitness facilities, industry trade events and Merrithew Mindful Movement Symposia in 14 countries on five continents worldwide.

A professional ballet dancer for more than 12 years, Stephanie was introduced to the STOTT PILATES^® method during her rehabilitation from a back injury. After retiring from the stage in 2001, Stephanie worked as a ballet instructor and an administrator in the Classical Ballet Training Program at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Her desire to give the students in the program the valuable benefit of Pilates prompted her to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. In 2003 she founded Pilates Movement Studio and later became a Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES and Total Barre^®.