Instructor Trainers

Adriana Rotella is a certified Lead STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist, and studio owner based in the Greater Toronto Area. With extensive experience in both movement and nutrition, she integrates Pilates and holistic wellness into her work with clients of all backgrounds.

Adriana has traveled globally to educate future Pilates instructors, teaching in Asia, Europe, and Africa, and has been featured in Merrithew^® DVDs and Merrithew Connect. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to the method continually inspire her students and clients to pursue personal growth and technical mastery.

In addition to working with professional athletes, rehabilitation clients, and general populations, Adriana provides integrated wellness guidance rooted in her nutrition certification. A valued member of the Merrithew Head Office education team, she has trained under several Master Instructor Trainers, including Moira Merrithew. Her natural passion for movement and healthy living is reflected in over two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industries.

Burcu was born in Turkey in 1981 and has been involved in sports all her life. She played semi-professional tennis in junior leagues and as well as varsity basketball. After graduating from Robert College, she went on to study at Syracuse University, receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2003 from the School of Arts and Sciences in fashion design. After suffering a ski accident in her senior year of college, she started Pilates as a method of rehabilitation. This treatment turned into a passion over time.Although she started working as a junior designer at an international fashion label, her passion for Pilates only got stronger. She dabbled in various Pilates programs but became convinced that the STOTT PILATES^® system was far more innovative and the most scientific program she had experienced. Her decision led her to submerge herself fully in the method and permanently movement back to Istanbul where she founded her studio, Hero House Pilates. In 2013, she became one of only two Pilates Instructor Trainers for Merrithew^®, specializing in STOTT PILATES in Turkey. She enjoys teaching Pilates to clients and training new instructors in her studio.

Agung Wibisono is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer delivering evidence-informed, methodologically rigorous movement education for instructors and studios in Indonesia. His work focuses on clarity of teaching, safety in application, and the translation of functional anatomy into effective, real-world practice.

His multidisciplinary background spans Pilates, fitness, movement, and manual therapy, including NASM NCCA-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Anatomy Trains Structural Essentials, muscle manipulation, myofascial decompression, and muscular activation. This integrated foundation informs a precise, analytical approach to movement and instruction.

As an Instructor Trainer, Agung develops instructors who cue clearly, analyze movement accurately, and teach sustainably—supporting long-term client health, confidence, and functional independence.

Agung speaks English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Alyson, or Aly, carries a long history of combining movement with art. Growing up, she pursued a variety of artistic and athletic endeavors including dance, gymnastics and swimming. Throughout this journey, Aly was exposed to Pilates as a way of enhancing her performance and taking care of her body.

Aly was first introduced to the STOTT PILATES^® method while she was earning her BFA in Dance at Florida State University. Upon graduating, Aly moved back to the Tampa Bay area where she began teaching, choreographing and performing in the local dance community. During this time, she became interested in deepening her knowledge of body mechanics and conditioning to further assist her students and to enhance her own dancing. This led her to enrolling in her first STOTT PILATES certification course. Her appreciation and enthusiasm for the training soon developed into an interest in becoming a full-time STOTT PILATES instructor.

To this day, Aly remains in Tampa and teaches at Pilates Movement Studio, where she is now part of the education team as a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer.

Alyssa Jones is the founder of Alyssa Jones Pilates in Pacific Grove, CA. Founded in 2015, Alyssa has developed a successful Private Pilates business catering to golfers, dancers and Pilates enthusiasts. With over 21 years in the business, Alyssa has been able to combine her love of movement and helping others. As an Instructor Trainer, she has trained hundreds of students from around the world sharing her knowledge of the STOTT Pilates repertoire and her personal experiences in the field. Alyssa has a unique way of helping her clients find the links that have been missing in their body’s movement patterns, teaching them how to become the versions of themselves they always hoped to achieve. She is encouraging, motivational and her clients trust her impeccable eye.

Alyssa was first introduced to STOTT PILATES^® while undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for a dance-related hip injury. When she didn’t improve with post-op therapy, Alyssa sought out a physical therapist who specialized in treating dancers who was also a Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor. Pilates was an integral part of her successful rehabilitation, and she was able to dance again. Pilates helped Alyssa gain the strength to maintain proper pelvic and spinal alignment and taught her how to work properly and avoid further straining of her hip flexors.

Alyssa attended the University of South Florida where she received a B.A. in Dance Studies with a concentration in Exercise Science and a B.S. in Biology. Upon completion of her degrees, Alyssa became a Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor in 2013 and became a Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer in 2016. Alyssa enjoys incorporating her experience with injury prevention and her passion for STOTT PILATES to create fun and challenging workouts for her clients as well as passing her knowledge and experience on to aspiring Instructors.

With ten years of experience as a competitive dancer and professional model, Amanda knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It was through dance she was introduced to Pilates and Merrithew^®, and in 2008 she completed the STOTT PILATES^® certification to begin her career teaching in Texas.

It was not long after that Amanda’s love, dedication and passion for educating others about Pilates and body awareness prompted her to become a Merrithew Instructor Trainer in 2017.

Currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts, Amanda is living her dream of helping others meet their personal health and fitness goals. As a firm believer in the mind, body and soul connection, she feels privileged to be bringing her clients the latest information on health and wellness.

Amanda discovered Pilates through physical therapy following multiple knee surgeries due to a skiing accident. However, this twist of fate led her to discover her passion, earning her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2005. With nearly two decades of experience, Amanda has mastered the art of seamlessly blending the fitness and healing aspects of Pilates in her training. Her expertise extends from joint replacements to spinal injuries, alongside everyday minor ailments. Yet, amidst her therapeutic work, she leads dynamic classes focused on overall fitness.

As a Lead Instructor Trainer, Amanda cherishes opportunities to share her knowledge internationally, having taught instructors in Istanbul, Seoul and the United States. In 2016, she founded Conscious Education, dedicated to offering STOTT PILATES instructor courses, exams and education workshops in Denver. In 2024, she co-founded Conscious Pilates with Jacqui Pilkington, establishing a fully equipped STOTT PILATES studio.

Amanda first became STOTT PILATES^® Certified in 2004 and in 2005, moved on to become a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®, specializing in STOTT PILATES. She has an extensive background as a fitness instructor, and likes to combine her STOTT PILATES teaching with her successful personal training and sports massage business.

Amanda’s extensive Pilates education and teaching experience began in 1992. In 2000, after years of continuous studies and teaching in health clubs, she discovered STOTT PILATES^® and became inspired to further her education in the method. Amanda completed her certifications in Toronto, Canada, becoming an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES and currently works as a floating IT. She originally opened BodyMind Design, a Licensed Training Center (LTC), offering classes and private sessions to the public as well as professional education to instructors. The studio continues to offer STOTT PILATES training as well as other brands from Merrithew including ZEN•GA^® Mindful Movement and CORE^™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training, as well as methodologies of the C.H.E.K. Institute, TRX Suspension Training, and techniques from the Anatomy Trains system. Amanda has recently chosen to operate a more intimate studio offering private and semi-private sessions. Belief in the STOTT PILATES method, devotion to her education, and commitment to teaching with integrity, are the foundations of her success.