Instructor Trainers

Sarah is the founder of The Studio, a fully-equipped Pilates, dance and fitness studio in Cairo, Egypt. Her interest in movement blossomed at a very young age while learning ballet and gymnastics. She took up dance professionally and joined the Cairo Modern Dance Theater at the Cairo Opera House. Sarah's desire to understand the mechanics of movement sparked an expansive journey of learning. She pursued multiple certifications, including different Pilates methods, personal training, group fitness and spinning. Sarah delved into the world of STOTT PILATES^® in 2010 with a passion and vigor that allowed her to rapidly complete her courses in succession and become Fully Certified. In 2016, she successfully completed her Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer Course specializing in STOTT PILATES. She also became a CORE^™ and Total Barre^® Qualified Instructor.

Sarah Jarvis joined the Merrithew^® team in 2004 after completing her Full Certification in STOTT PILATES^®. She is now a Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer and specializes in ZEN•GA^®, Halo^® Training and Total Barre^®. With a background in aerobics and fitness, Sarah brings a dynamic approach to her Pilates teaching. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Windsor and is Can-Fit-Pro certified.

Sarah has extensive experience working with various demographics, including individuals with injuries and those with lifelong conditions where movement is crucial for maintaining quality of life. She is particularly passionate about empowering active aging clients. Since becoming certified, she has continually expanded her knowledge through specialized courses and workshops on the fascial system and anatomy, as well as seminars on specific injuries and programming with leading experts in physiotherapy and kinesiology.

“Pilates, for me, has always been about getting people into their bodies. Many people go through their workouts with poor or no activation and little understanding of how their muscles work. It’s my job to help them activate, provide well-balanced workouts, assist in injury prevention and improve posture and overall strength."

In addition to teaching clients, Sarah mentors internationally trained instructors and has represented Merrithew for over a decade, presenting across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Outside of Pilates, Sarah enjoys spinning, HIIT training, traveling, savoring great food and wine, and meeting wonderful people.

Saulo Ouverney holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education.

As a teenager, Saulo was a gymnast and competed in sports aerobics for eight years. After graduating university he taught fitness classes and private strength training, bringing the mental training he used to have as an athlete to his clients.

In 2006 he was introduced to the Pilates Method and it became his passion. By 2007 he was running his own Pilates studio.

In 2009, he discovered STOTT PILATES^®. He decided to leave his job and move to São Paulo to pursue it. In 2013 he became an IT and Merrithew^® Lead Instructor Trainer in 2017.

Saulo had a great experience living for a year and a half in the Middle East teaching Pilates, GYROTONIC^® and Total Barre^®. In 2016, Saulo audited many STOTT PILATES courses at the Corporate Training Center in Toronto.

Saulo is passionate about Merrithew programs, biomechanics and exercise physiology. As he continues along his chosen career path, he is always searching for the latest news and innovations to keep himself up-to-date on the latest in mindfulness and fitness.

Scilla began her training with STOTT PILATES^® in 2010 at our Licensed Training Center in Italy. She continued on to receive her full certification in 2012 and shortly after began pursuing her STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer designation. She now teaches at the same studio she first trained at, Pilates Italia.

After graduating with a degree in dance, Sehee’s interest in movement naturally led her to Pilates. She began her career as a STOTT PILATES^® instructor and went on to present at major conferences such as IDEA Korea, serve as a BOSU^® Master Trainer and lecture at Yonsei University’s health seminars. She also designed performance enhancement and rehabilitation programs for LPGA and KBL athletes, honing her expertise in sports conditioning.

As the long-time director of Minjoo Pilates, Merrithew^® Host Training Centers in Gwanghwamun and Pangyo, South Korea, Sehee has had the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of Instructor Trainers and learn from their unique approaches.

Motivated by the impact of quality education and meaningful student interaction, she became a Merrithew Instructor Trainer to share the method more widely and help shape the next generation of instructors.

Seongjun (Jaden) is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer. He holds qualifications such as PMA-NCPT, TPI Level 2, and BOSU^® Master, showcasing his diverse fitness expertise. Seongjun's journey began as a personal trainer, leading him to become a dedicated Pilates instructor with a focus on STOTT PILATES Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels techniques. He and his wife, an education director, jointly run a Pilates studio, providing a systematic and specialized approach to fitness.

Erin's interest in STOTT PILATES^® was inspired by her experience of managing an autoimmune disease since childhood. Her dedication led her to achieve full certification, and she furthered her career as a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer. Additionally, she co-taught courses at Merrithew's Corporate Training Center in Toronto, Ont. Currently, Erin serves as the education director of PILATES THE FIT, located in Seoul, which is a Merrithew host site in South Korea.

Her expertise extends beyond being a movement professional, as she specializes in athlete conditioning and rehabilitative conditioning for LPGA & KLPGA players and national athletes. Through her deep passion for Pilates and her firsthand understanding of its benefits, Erin has positively impacted the lives of many individuals in both Canada and Korea. Her guidance has helped people lead healthier and more active lifestyles.

Shane received a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts in 1995 and has spent many years performing and teaching modern dance in the US and internationally. She became a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor in 2002 and an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2004. In 2008 she received her certification as a Duggan French Approach Practitioner (DFA) of Somatic Pattern Recognition. Shane brings a strong background in movement education, anatomy and kinesiology to her teaching.

Sharon's journey began as a professional dancer and choreographer, before she fell in love with Pilates. She earned her full STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2005 in Toronto, Canada, and her love for teaching and sharing her expertise inspired her to become a Certified Instructor Trainer in 2011.

After taking a hiatus from teaching in 2015, Sharon reignited her commitment to Pilates and successfully reinstated her qualifications as an Instructor Trainer. Today, she proudly runs Simetri Pilates Studio in Singapore, where she continues to inspire and mentor others in their Pilates journeys.

Sharon received her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2009 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2012. Sharon’s interest in movement began with dance, and over time evolved into a career in health and fitness. After completing a bachelor and post graduate diploma in commerce, Sharon’s professional career specialized in sports product/apparel design and manufacture. Sharon is now the owner of Core Pilates Studio in Auckland New Zealand, where she teaches and trains instructors in the STOTT PILATES method from Australia and New Zealand. She has a wealth of experience training clients with post-rehab needs and athletic conditioning.