Instructor Trainer bios

Vita's journey in Pilates began through her own need for rehabilitation. After diligently studying the STOTT PILATES^® professional courses, she developed a deeper appreciation and understanding of its scientific nature and how it could impact the reshaping of her mental outlook. In 2020, Vita became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, and she became a Certified Instructor Trainer in Matwork & Reformer in 2022.

Her enthusiasm for teaching and guidance is contagious, enabling hundreds of students - ranging from athletes to dancers to those recovering from illness - to better understand their bodies. She now operates a dedicated Pilates studio in Shenyang, China to spread internationally-recognized high-quality Pilates practices.

Vivian is a well-known fitness professional in the Philippines. She has taught aerobics and personal training for more than 40 years. Vivian won the Ms. Philippines title in Body Building in 1988, and was a television fitness program host in the 1980s. She became a Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES^® in 2003 and is passionate about teaching students across Asia and Hawaii. Vivian is also a Level 3 Franklin Method Movement Educator. She takes a special interest in mentoring prospective Instructor Trainers and enjoys sharing business knowledge she has gained from owning a Merrithew Licensed Training Center since 2004. Vivian graduated "Cum Laude" with a Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Physical Education from The University of Santo Tomas, and also holds a Masters of Arts degree in Physical Education from Centro Escolar University. She is an ACE GOLD Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Vivian considers herself to be a lifelong student, and loves to integrate FUN as she shares what she has learned with others. It is from passion that Vivian has learned to be the first IT that has earned all 9 Specialty Tracks that Merrithew has offered to its STOTT PILATES Graduates.

Wataru’s background as a physical therapist is a complement to his work as a STOTT PILATES^® instructor. He is a Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer who also trains a range of clientele – from domestic injuries to elite athletes. Wataru travels extensively, helping certify Merrithew Instructors around the world and in the Asia-Pacific region in particular. He is the President and Founder of Bcube LTC in Osaka, Japan where he is recognized as a leading expert.

Wayne Seeto is a Merrithew^® Master Instructor Trainer known for his expertise in STOTT PILATES^®, STOTT PILATES Rehab and Halo^® Training. With a career spanning over two decades, Wayne has been an invaluable member of Merrithew's programming, education and presenting team.

His journey in the world of fitness, Pilates and rehabilitation began in his native Australia, where he completed his Personal Training certification and earned a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Queensland. Furthering his pursuit of excellence, he obtained a Master of Science (Physiotherapy) at McMaster University in Canada.

Since 2003, Wayne has been an integral part of the Merrithew Corporate Training Center in Toronto, contributing to developing the STOTT PILATES, STOTT PILATES Rehab and Halo Training education curriculum. As a senior editor, he has overseen the creation of numerous Merrithew teaching manuals, ensuring the highest standards of instruction. Wayne’s passion for Pilates education has taken him across the globe, where he has represented Merrithew at symposia and industry trade events in North America, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. He’s also featured as an instructor in several Merrithew DVD titles.

Wayne's teaching style is characterized by his passion for precision and functional movement. He approaches STOTT PILATES with a keen focus on form and function, making each movement count. His specialization is in rehabilitation, using Pilates as a powerful tool for injury prevention and recovery.

In addition to his role at Merrithew, Wayne is a physiotherapist at a sports medicine private practice clinic in Toronto. He utilizes STOTT PILATES Rehab as a powerful tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation, helping athletes and individuals regain their strength and mobility.

Outside of his professional life, Wayne leads an active lifestyle. He often explores different cities and cultures during his travels while teaching courses for Merrithew. His free time is usually spent hanging out with his rescue dog, Lucas, an energetic Potcake breed from the Dominican Republic. His adventures with Lucas remind him of the importance of balance and vitality in life — values he eagerly shares with his clients and students.

Wei Vern has always harboured an intense passion for movement and sports which led her to ultimately pursuing a degree in Physiotherapy with MAHSA University, under the programme of Anglia Ruskin, United Kingdom.

She has constantly engaged herself throughout her tertiary studies with various clinical placements to gain a diverse experience in her clinical practice. This further enhanced her interest in movements being integrated as a functional system.

Wei Vern then kick-started her STOTT PILATES^® training upon joining Pilatique Pilates & Physiotherapy studio in Malaysia in 2018. An ardent believer in active rehabilitation and holistic wellness, she has been helping clients achieve their goals to be pain free through incorporating STOTT&njbsp;PILATES into her treatment approach.

This fueled her further to complete her full certification in 2021 and eventually becoming a Merrithew^® Instructor Tra­iner specializing in Matwork & Reformer in 2022.