Instructor Trainers

Kelley discovered Pilates in 2004. She was recovering from a back & shoulder injury and was searching for an alternative form of movement to heal her body. Kelley was inspired by the positive changes she felt in her own body and knew she wanted to become an instructor to help others. In 2006 she became a fully certified instructor and in 2009 started her Instructor Trainer journey with Merrithew^®.

Kelley’s passion for Pilates has always been strong, however, for the past 20 years she has only been able to dedicate a portion of her time to her Pilates career, as she was working full-time as a police officer. In 2024 Kelley retired from policing and is now dedicating her time and energy to promote Pilates and specifically the Merrithew brands in the province of Saskatchewan.

Kelley’s love for learning is evident. She returned to university as a part-time student in 2014 and in 2025 convocated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Kelly's background in dance and her passion for movement led her to commit herself to a career in health and wellness. Drawn to the philosophy of the STOTT PILATES^® method, Kelly began her training in 2001. She became a Certified Instructor in 2004 and an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®, specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2004, CORE^™, Athletic Conditioning Performance Training^™ in 2013 and Total Barre^® in 2015. She was the Professional Training Director at the SweatShop Health Club (LTC) in St. Paul, Minnesota for 15 years, and is now with Fluid Motion Maui with intentions to help Merrithew grow in Hawaii.

Kelly Rodriguez grew up practicing competitive gymnastics and dance, and developed a passion for understanding the human body. Her passion led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in dance from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She earned her ACSM Personal Trainer certification in 2012, but wanted to continue to advance her career. She received her Full Level 1 STOTT PILATES^® Certification at the Marshall Eklund Fitness and Pilates Studio in San Diego in 2016. She is now a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES.

Kelly Sconza has been teaching the STOTT PILATES^® method since 2006, and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2010 and Total Barre^® in 2013. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Theatre from Manhattanville College, 2006. She has a deep kinesthetic understanding of the body and the ways it can move because of her many years of modern dance training. Kelly is a challenging and energetic instructor who prides herself in helping clients to reach their individual potential, while understanding their personal needs and goals.

Kelsey Mercer brings over 25 years of experience in the fitness and movement education industry, with more than 10,000 hours of hands-on training, teaching, and program development. She began her STOTT PILATES^® journey in 2003 and became an Instructor Trainer in 2023.

Grounded in a strong academic foundation and extensive real-world experience, Kelsey specializes in evaluation and programming for pain management, injury recovery, and optimal performance. Her teaching is distinguished by a clear, anatomy-driven approach that empowers students and clients to understand how the body functions, considering individual fitness levels, injuries, age, and lifestyle.

Kelsey brings a variety of STOTT PILATES specialist designations as well as other trainings, certifications and experience into her teaching. Kelsey is also currently training as a craniosacral fascial therapist and enjoys bringing the variety of education and experience of working with thousands of bodies to the educational platform.

Khing is a native Thai who has been living in Indonesia since the mid-1990s. With a background in the College of Fine Arts in Bangkok, she started a career in the hotel industry. While in Indonesia, she discovered her passion for Pilates and earned her STOTT PILATES^® Instructor certification in 2006. Two years later, she became an Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES^® while also being involved with the Merrithew^® Licensed Training Center in Jakarta.

Khing is deeply passionate about teaching clients at all levels to improve their health and well-being. She enjoys helping students gain a better understanding of Pilates and continuously seeks new knowledge to enhance her education.

Currently, Khing is running her own studio in Jakarta and also teaches courses to students from various nationalities across Asian countries.

Kim first received her certification as an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES^® Rehab in 2007 and is now a Lead Instructor Trainer specializing in Injuries & Special Populations and Rehabilitation. An American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Kim has Masters Degrees in Manual/Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy, as well as a PhD in Instructional Technology. Kim is also an Associate Professor at Wayne State University's Department of Physical Therapy, an international presenter and has been published on Physical Therapy topics. With extensive experience in applying the STOTT PILATES principles to clients with injuries and impairments, Kim uses the method with clients at Equilibrium as well as providing evaluation and consultation for acute performing arts and sports injuries.

Kim earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, performed and trained as a dancer. Her background blends movement expertise, business experience, and a strong passion for helping people feel and perform at their best.

As the company expanded beyond Head Office during her training, Kim was invited to become both an LTC and an IT. Already inspired by the STOTT PILATES^® method, she saw an exciting opportunity to help grow the community in Eastern Canada. With an established day spa and multiple fitness programs, she had the space and vision to create the first fully equipped Pilates studio in Atlantic Canada.

After 28 years with Merrithew, she remains deeply connected to its community of instructors and studio owners, whose dedication continually motivates her. As she moves into the next phase of her career, she aims to give back by supporting both emerging and established professionals with the knowledge and perspective gained over decades in mindful movement education.

Her current areas of interest include breathwork and mindfulness in motion, a rapidly growing field in which she believes Merrithew is uniquely positioned to lead.

Kim is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer and a Post Rehabilitation Specialist. To her young daughter, Kim helps people move better. She is honored to work with people recovering from injuries or post-operative patients and those with postural challenges such as Scoliosis. Her extensive training includes all Pilates apparatus, STOTT PILATES^® Injuries and Special Populations (ISP), therapeutic Pilates, Fascial Movement Foundation Course, Anatomy Training courses, ZEN•GA^®, and other movement modalities. In addition to STOTT PILATES^®, Kim is a Pink Ribbon Program Certified Instructor, TRX Suspension Training and Rip Training Instructor, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Prior to her Pilates journey, she earned an MBA and BGS from the University of Michigan (U-M) and worked for advertising agencies. When not teaching clients, courses, or taking continuing education classes, Kim enjoys cycling, racing sailboats, cheering U-M football, and raising her young daughter and Labrador retriever with her husband.

Kimberlee has been studying and teaching the STOTT PILATES^® method since 2002, and in 2007 went on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®, specializing in STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer. Kimberlee's passion is teaching and she holds a Master's in Education from Lesley University. In 2006 she started a successful Pilates program at LifeBridge Health and Fitness in Baltimore, MD, where she currently teaches full-time. In 2008, LBHF became a Licensed Training Center satellite affiliated with Northeast Pilates. Kimberlee is also a Total Barre^® and ZEN•GA^® Instructor and teaches Mad Dogg Spinning, TRX^®, and Yoga.