Instructor Trainer bios

Xuanzi Lin, a graduate of the English major from Ocean University, began practicing yoga in 2013 and found that regular exercises could have positive effects and help to recover postpartum depression. She subsequently explored various exercises, such as Yoga, Fitness, and Pilates.

Eventually, she found that STOTT PILATES^® provided an extremely clear framework for self-practicing. Besides that, it is also the most effective and safe way to help the clients. Since 2019, she has interpreted more than 50 STOTT PILATES courses. Before being a STOTT PILATES IT, she had extensive practical experience of teaching both private and group classes as an Pilates instructor in three different languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

Judy discovered Pilates through her own injury-recovery journey, which shaped her mission to help others achieve sustainable wellness by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. With her STOTT PILATES^® certifications, she focuses on teaching students to understand their bodies, recognize movement patterns, and activate the right muscles to build functional, long-term stability.

Her belief that every body carries its own story led her to co-found Triangle Pilates Studios in Taiwan—a professional space dedicated to thoughtful, client-centered practice. This philosophy also guides her work as a mentor. Judy emphasizes the “why” behind each movement, teaching aspiring instructors how to observe, adapt, and present the method with clarity and intention.

Judy is committed to integrating Pilates principles into daily life and promoting mindful movement across Taiwan and Asia, fostering a community where clients and instructors grow stronger, more aware, and deeply connected to their bodies.

Ya-Cyuan Chen’s interest in Pilates stems from receiving orthopedic physical therapy after an ankle injury in high school. The success in her recovery inspired her to obtain her license in physical therapy in 2007; and it was not long after she began exploring mind and body exercises such as yoga and Pilates.

The mat exercises from Merrithew^®'s STOTT PILATES^® program convinced Ya-Cyuan Chen of the benefits of Pilates, and she completed her certification in STOTT PILATES and STOTT PILATES Rehab in 2011/2012.

In 2015, she co-founded Triangle Pilates Studio in Kaohsiung to inspire others in moving well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She also teaches at Merrithew Licensed Training Center, Alignment Fitness Studio.

After two years of teaching Pilates and Yoga, Yoyo reached a plateau and began exploring new methods to sharpen her skills. In 2019, she started training in STOTT PILATES^® and was immediately drawn to its structured, evidence-based approach. By 2021, she had become a certified instructor, and in 2022, she founded her own Pilates studio.

Beyond Pilates, Yoyo enjoys tennis, swimming and comprehensive strength training. She believes her Pilates practice has made it easier to learn and excel in other sports by improving her physical control, strength and agility.

Passionate about teaching, Yoyo continues to develop her skills and share the STOTT PILATES method with both clients and fellow instructors, helping more people experience what she calls “the best mind-body workout for modern life”.

YeJung Kim discovered STOTT PILATES^® in 2013 and was captivated by its systematic and logical approach that benefits both the body and mind. Driven by her passion for Pilates, she became a Merrithew^® Trained Instructor in 2015 and a Certified Instructor in 2017.

Upon relocating to Daejeon, South Korea, YeJung established the first fully equipped Merrithew studio, aiming to introduce Pilates and its benefits to her community. She later joined the Merrithew Host Training Center (HTC) to further promote the expertise of STOTT PILATES. In 2023, she advanced to become an Instructor Trainer, enabling her to deliver even greater value to her students and clients.