Instructor Trainers
The members of our esteemed team of Pilates Instructor Trainers are accomplished and internationally sought-after educators known for their comprehensive knowledge, dedication and professionalism. Each hold full certification in the STOTT PILATES® method and have achieved additional designations to complement their training.
A diverse group, they come from varied backgrounds including physical therapy, exercise science, athletic therapy, dance, and group and personal fitness training to name a few. Every member of the team strives to uphold the highest standards of training that have been developed worldwide.
Jennifer Yellin-Snyder
Inspire Health
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Bio
Carrying over 10 years as a certified Yoga Instructor and a life-long love for dance, Jennifer had always been interested in Pilates. In fact, she studied other methods before finding STOTT PILATES® and finding herself impressed by the thoroughness of the education—the instruction on anatomy and programming unlike anything she experienced before.
After she completed her STOTT PILATES Level 2 Certified Instructor training in 2016, she continued to hone her knowledge as she worked in dynamic environments, where she had the opportunity to work with all ages and conditions of body, pre and post-surgery. It wasn’t much longer afterwards that she decided to complete her Instructor Trainer certification in 2018. Now, trusting she has been well prepared by excellent mentors among the Merrithew® International team, she feels excited to share her knowledge and inspire a new group of up-and-coming instructors.
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Jenny Carr
Intermountain Pilates Training Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP; ZEN•GA®; Total Barre®; CORE™; Merrithew® Fascial Movement
Additional credentials and designations
Bachelor of Science degree
Bio
Jenny Carr has taken her years of business experience and is now the owner of Intermountain Pilates Training Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, which she opened in 2008. The center is now a Licensed Training Center offering STOTT PILATES® courses and workshops. Jenny is a fully certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES, Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels and Injuries and Special Populations, ZEN•GA®, CORE™ Total Barre®, and Merrithew Fascial Movement. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah, which included studies in human and exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, biology, and physics. She has taught dance for over 15 years and loves every aspect of teaching. Her true passion is educating people in all aspects of their body, movement, anatomy, and biomechanics. In her free time she enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking.
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Jerome Acosta
Floating
San Diego, California, United States
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Bio
Jerome earned his full STOTT PILATES® Instructor certification in 2007, and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2009. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. After graduation, Jerome moved to San Diego to begin a career in fitness facilities management. Four years later he was inspired to open his own personal training business and continues learning new ways to facilitate Mindful Movement.
Jessica Loncar
Floating
Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Rehab
Additional credentials and designations
MS, PT, OCS, Cert. MDT
Bio
After graduating from Tulane University and receiving her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999, Jessica began practicing physical therapy in Atlanta. Jessica's interest in Pilates was ignited after attending a mat course for healthcare professionals in 2002. After incorporating Pilates exercises into her practice and seeing tremendous results with her clients, she pursued certification, and became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor in 2008. In early 2009, she became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES Rehab. Currently, Jessica instructs clients with a wide range of abilities, connecting with them by using her technical knowledge and training to appropriately challenge them in the pursuit of their goals. She specializes in acute and chronic spine conditions, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, sports medicine, orthopedic manual therapy and post operative rehabilitation. Jessica is also a credentialed McKenzie Institute® Therapist.
Jessica Howard
Floating
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP; Total Barre®
Additional credentials and designations
ACE CPT
Bio
Jessica began her training in the STOTT PILATES® method in 2001, and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® in 2004. She is now a Lead IT specializing in STOTT PILATES and Total Barre®. Jessica currently lives in Florida and is trained to teach courses and workshops in Matwork, Reformer, CCB and Injuries & Special Populations. An ACE certified Personal Trainer, she has a passion for her profession which is reflected in everything she does.
Jessica Lauw
Floating
Pondok Indah, Jakarta, Indonesia
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Bio
Jessica began her training with STOTT PILATES® in 2007 and is now a STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer Instructor Trainer. She specializes in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer and is also a Qualified Instructor for CORE™ and ZEN•GA®.
Jessica Sabrina Ortiz Sainz
Floating
London, UK
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Mat & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
Sports Massage and Remedial Therapy diploma (L.S.S.M.), Certified Strength and Conditioning Couch, Group Fitness and Garuda Instructor
Bio
Originally from Mexico City, Jessica has lived in London, UK for the past 20 years. Having studied dance from an early age, Jessica turned to Pilates as a method of rehabilitating injuries. Realizing the potential for Pilates and her desire to keep movement as a part of her lifestyle, Jessica chose to make the method her career in 2005, becoming a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor. In August 2016, Jessica went a step further and became a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES. Jessica teaches at her own company, Body Harmony and at London's premier health club KX GYMUK. Jessica has worked in the fitness industry for the past 12 years, and enjoys working with clients from different backgrounds. She takes great satisfaction from helping people improve their lifestyle with a holistic approach.
Jia Lee
Pilates The Fit
Seoul, South Korea
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Mat & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
Physical Therapist, Manual Therapist (MT) of DGMSM, Modern Pilates International Unit 1-3, NASM-CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist), PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Level 1, 2
Bio
Jia Lee majored in physical therapy and has worked in the fields of movement and rehabilitation. While searching for pain management exercise methods for her neck and back, she encountered Pilates and became instantly engrossed as she experienced its positive effects, eventually overcoming the traumas she had developed from her pain. While working at Pilates The Fit in Seoul, Jia was introduced to the STOTT PILATES® education system, a method that interested her because of its structure, detail and precision. She decided to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor. She later became an Instructor Trainer to help as many people as possible achieve healthier, pain-free lives through this mindful exercise method. By applying the physiological knowledge she’s gained as a physical therapist, she hopes to promote the benefits of Pilates to many students and bring positive changes to their lives.
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Jibo Zhang
Floating IT
Nanjing, China
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
ACE-CPT, Halo® Qualified Instructor, STOTT PILATES® Pre- and Post-Natal Specialist, AIK Kettlebell Levels 1&2, SPS method Level 1
Bio
Before entering the fitness industry, Jibo worked as a flight attendant. While working in this high-stress profession, he realized the importance of maintaining one’s health and decided to pursue a career in the health and wellness industry.
With a keen interest in sports since childhood, Jibo pursued his ACE certification, and was then introduced to STOTT PILATES® in 2017 in the hopes of solving his shoulder, neck pain and spinal imbalance. Since then, Jibo’s physical problems have significantly improved, and he has promoted the benefits of Pilates to many people in need as an instructor. By continuously learning and gaining more experience, Jibo became a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2019. Having benefited from learning and practicing STOTT PILATES, Jibo hopes to introduce this holistic exercise system to more professionals to help a wider range of people. In February 2023, Jibo became a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES Matwork and Reformer. Jibo loves to explore the science of human movement and is adept at breaking down complex ideas to make them more accessible, helping his clients live healthier lives by better understanding themselves.
Jill Winegar
Floating
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP;CORE™;Total Barre®
Additional credentials and designations
ACE certified Personal Trainer, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Rowing Coach Level 2, and holds other certifications in Spinning, Yoga, Kettlebells and FMS
Bio
With over 30 years experience training fitness professionals, Jill describes herself as a ‘teacher’s teacher’. She has been an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES® since 2000, and has presented workshops and conducted courses in Europe and the US. Jill's IT status, dedication and experience has enabled her to now teach courses and workshops as a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew®. Her experience in the fitness industry includes program development for the training of group fitness instructors, personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and Kettlebell instructors and she created and was the lead educator for one of the first ACE accredited training programs for group fitness and personal trainers in the US
Jill is also an ACE certified Personal Trainer, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Rowing Coach Level 2, and holds other certifications in Spinning, Yoga, Kettlebells and FMS.