Instructor Trainer bios

Yu-Chen Huang was born and raised in Taiwan. She graduated from National Taiwan College with a Master of Physical Education in Dance Theory before going on tour with Ku & Dance group. She learned about STOTT PILATES^® in 2012, after looking for a way to reduce the chances of injury from long-term high-intensity training. The benefits she realized through the method inspired her to share STOTT PILATES with more people. She was honored to become a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2015. She is currently working at the Merrithew Licensed Training Center in Taiwan, the National Yi-Lan University and St. Mary’s Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management as a certified instructor/ lecturer and also provides professional coaching at government facilities and private sports centers.

Elaine's journey began with a background in dance education and occupational therapy. In 2013, she discovered Pilates, reigniting her love for bodily movement. This newfound passion led her to pursue comprehensive STOTT PILATES^® training and education in 2015. She returned to her hometown of Chiayi City and established NOUS STUDIO, the city's premier fully equipped STOTT PILATES facility.

Today, as a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor Trainer, Elaine is dedicated to sharing the scientific training and mind-body healing of STOTT PILATES within her community.

Yujung got introduced to various types of mind-body movement methods, including dance and the Stanislavsky Technique while in university, majoring in film and theatre in Korea. Her interest in mind-body movement led her to become a yoga instructor after a trip to India in 2008. Yujung lived and worked as a yoga instructor in New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and so on for almost 10 years, continuously learning and sharing various mindful movement practices with people.

Yujung discovered Reformer Pilates workouts while in Melbourne and decided to enroll in a Pilates course. Yujung enrolled in STOTT PILATES^® Education courses at the Merrithew^® Corporate Training Center in Toronto. Credited as one of the best choices ever made, Yujung became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2018 and an Instructor Trainer in 2021.

Since her return to Korea in 2019, Yujung has been teaching Pilates and interpreting STOTT PILATES courses at Trinity Pilates, a Merrithew Host Training Center in Seoul.

Yulong (Aaron) Chen is a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor with over 8 years of experience. He brings over his expertise as a Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES on Mat and Reformer. Aaron studied Physical Education and later started working as a fitness instructor. Unfortunately, Aaron suffered from an injury in his lower back during his weight training. However, Aaron did not give up and choose to embrace Rehabilitative Pilates to help him heal and regain his strength and mobility. 

Aaron was fascinated by the power of STOTT PILATES and was deeply impressed by the clear logic and the philosophy of the practice. This determination led him to stay at Yulan Pilates for further studies where he met STOTT PILATES instructors from all over the world. With the passage of time, Aaron’s determination grew even stronger which led him to qualify as a STOTT PILATES instructor himself. Turning his passion into a profession, Aaron now enjoys spreading the joy of mindful movement and the healing benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible. 

Zoey graduated from China Medical University with a degree in physical therapy, and started her practice as a physiotherapist in 2009. She started training in STOTT PILATES^® in 2014, and applied the method to solve problems of chronic pain and movement dysfunction in her clients. Her training makes people physically and mentally strong and confident. The benefits she realized through STOTT PILATES inspired her to complete Full Certification in 2016. She became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2017. She continues to share her enthusiasm for STOTT PILATES and work to improve people’s health.