Instructor Trainers

After completing her studies in London, England at a college for ballet, Melody began her career working internationally as a dancer and dance instructor. On retiring from dance in 2000 her natural inclination was to continue working in an industry that involved physical awareness. This took her through personal training as well as group fitness accreditation. Feeling there were too many gaps in her education and an interest in injury prevention, she qualified in Pilates at the University of Las Vegas. A desire to expand her repertoire led her to the STOTT PILATES^® method where she found a qualifying body that approached training with a comprehensive and intelligent approach. She is now happily an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES Mat and Reformer.

Meredith has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry teaching fitness classes, personal training, developing workshops and programs for special populations, coordinating group fitness and aquatics programs, delivering physical therapy services and managing a large medically-based wellness facility. When working with clients and patients, Meredith employs a unique combination of traditional physical therapy with fascial training, Pilates and structural integration techniques.

Meredith has been a Pilates Instructor since 2000 and worked with Merrithew Master Instructor Trainer PJ O'Clair to develop the Fascial Movement Foundation Course.

Meredith is now a Lead Instructor Trainer in Fascial Movement as well as Halo^® Training. She owns two studios in New Hampshire, USA, Brookline Bodyworks and Bodyworks at Depot Square.

Since 1989, Mia has served has a personal trainer, fitness leader and manager of several facilities in health and fitness—she even competed in the Body Max Building Classic in 1997. It was not until she suffered injuries from a car accident when she discovered Pilates, and she immediately fell in love with its rehabilitative benefits.

In 2001 Mia became a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor; and as a result of her hard work she was then invited to become an Instructor Trainer in 2005. Recently, she completed courses in ZEN•GA^® and Total Barre^®, and has also studied and practiced other modalities such as Thai Yoga Massage, Yoga Fusion and Reiki. Mia has rehabilitated herself back to health from several injuries including an ACL repair, carpal tunnel syndrome and other setbacks, which has allowed her to gain greater understanding of the body and share her knowledge with others to help them in their personal healing experience.

Michael is an Instructor for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES^®. He travels regularly to teach and present to students and instructors. A professional ballet and modern dancer in the early 1990’s, Michael has been using Pilates as a part of his training regime for many years. He is a qualified physical education teacher who has now streamlined his focus to share his knowledge of the STOTT PILATES method with instructors all over the world.

Michaela's fitness career has taken her all over the world. She was a dancer in her native home of Germany before becoming certified as an ACE Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer while spending time in the United States. Michaela completed her STOTT PILATES^® Certification in New York and in the U.K. and went on to become a Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer. Michaela also specializes in the complete STOTT PILATES Repertoire, including all Matwork and Equipment levels, as well as Total Barre^®, ZEN•GA^®, Fascial Movement, and Halo^® Training. In 2002, Michaela founded Pilatesbody, the first Merrithew Licensed Training Center in Munich, Germany. She is also the author of best selling books about Pilates.

Michel was first acquainted with the STOTT PILATES^®️ method while undergoing rehabilitation for his running-related injuries.

He became a fully STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor in 2017, and went on to become an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®️ specializing in STOTT PILATES Mat and Reformer in 2023 and Cadillac, Chair & Barrels in 2025.

Combining his knowledge of the Pilates method with other techniques in his arsenal, Michel aims to use movement as a tool to help everyone move better—from injured clients and older adults to advanced athletes.

A lifelong athlete and native Californian, Michele started classical Pilates training in the ‘90’s to supplement her training and love of running marathons as well as providing a counter-balance to her first career as a pharmaceutical industry marketing executive. A move to The Netherlands combined with motherhood prompted Michele to focus on fitness and Pilates; she earned her first STOTT PILATES^® Certification in 2005, became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer in 2009, and since 2018 is a Lead Instructor Trainer.

In 2010 Michele established CorSano Pilates^™ in Ottawa, Canada, her boutique studio and Merrithew Host Center serving a varied client base. She teaches individuals who seek customized training to help overcome injuries, poor alignment and compensatory movement patterns, as well as professional and amateur athletes who seek to improve their performance.

As a Floating Lead IT for Merrithew, Michele loves the challenges and excitement of teaching assignments abroad— mentoring instructors from other countries and sharing her knowledge and years of experience.

Michelle DiMeo is a STOTT PILATES^® fully Certified Instructor and Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer with extensive experience teaching Pilates and movement internationally. She completed her full STOTT PILATES certification in 2016 at the SweatShop Health Club Licensed Training center in Minnesota and became an Instructor Trainer in 2018, completing her training at the Merrithew corporate training center in Toronto.

Originally from the U.S. and now based in Frankfurt, Germany, Michelle teaches Pilates through private sessions and group classes, while also working professionally as a contemporary dance artist, researcher, and educator. She holds an MA in Contemporary Dance Education and is currently pursuing a Master of Advanced Studies in Dance Science to further develop evidence-based approaches to movement training.

Michelle discovered Pilates during her years as a contemporary ballet dancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. What started as cross-training to support her dancing quickly evolved into a true passion, inspiring her to complete her full STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2016. Her dedication to the method led her to advance her career, becoming an Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2022.

Known for her infectious energy and her ability to craft classes that are equal parts fun, intelligent, and deeply rooted in the Pilates principles, Michelle empowers clients to move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process along the way. She is the creator and founder of the Real Good Pilates app—an online platform offering on-demand classes and educational resources for Pilates lovers and instructors around the world. As an Instructor Trainer, Michelle teaches STOTT PILATES courses throughout Southern California and beyond, and serves as a lead instructor with LiveMetta Pilates.

Michelle Gantz obtained her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2006 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2009. She received her massage therapy license in 1994 and yoga instructor certification in 1999 and practiced both for 3 decades before focusing entirely on Pilates. Both were pivotal and foundational to her love of anatomy and bodies in motion. In 2014 she took a 3-week cadaver dissection course with Gil Headly to delve deeper into her anatomy studies.

Michelle draws from her extensive background to engage with both clients and students of Merrithew courses and help them increase their mind body awareness. She enjoys helping people find efficient movement and develop strength that best fits their lifestyle and limitations and thrives on finding the right exercise solution for their needs.