Instructor Trainers

Cate Vallone is a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in Total Barre^®, ZEN•GA^®, Halo^® Training and STOTT PILATES^®. She has been teaching Pilates and somatic education in clinical and studio settings for 20 years, with a focus in post-rehabilitation and athletic conditioning. She currently owns two Pilates studios in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area. Cate received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Movement Education from Boston University in 1999 and Master of Arts degree in Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology from The Graduate Institute in 2022. In addition to her Pilates education, Cate has been trained in Craniosacral Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Body-Mind Centering and Continuum Movement.

Caterina began her STOTT PILATES^® education in 2005, received her full certification in 2011 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2013. She was introduced to the STOTT PILATES method during her years as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Caterina is devoted to helping people find a pain-free way to stay healthy and active.

Catherine received her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2006 and became a certified Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® in 2011. She specialized in training in STOTT PILATES Matwork & Reformer, and Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels.

Cathy decided to become a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor in 2009 when she discovered the remarkable benefits of Pilates in alleviating years of serious back pain. Her passion for teaching Pilates is recognized in the measurable results achieved by her clients, including in their postural realignment and restoration of body mobility.

To further expand her career in Pilates, Cathy became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer in 2017. She has also studied the Franklin Method and NeuroKinetic Therapy to further enhance her knowledge of optimal body movement.

CC’s experience and practice in the fitness industry has spanned over 20 years. She began as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer in 1992, teaching at various gyms and at UMass Amherst while attending school there. After graduating with a BFA, CC continued to gravitate towards fitness as a career. After becoming a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor, CC became a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2001 and Total Barre^® in 2013. She is a valuable member of the esteemed Merrithew programming and presenting team. CC opened her first fitness and Pilates studio in Boston in 1999 and in 2005 opened a STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center in Connecticut. She is now the proud owner/operator of 4 studios in the greater Boston, MA and Hartford CT areas. CC is NSCA certified and always strives to create results-driven workouts that are safe, effective, and fun.

Raised in London, Charlotte earned a B.Ed (Hons) in Physical Education, teaching in leading international schools across Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy. Alongside her PE career, she gained multiple Exercise to Music qualifications, delivering classes worldwide. Her passion for the arts led her to complete an MA in Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London, after which she became Head of Expressive Arts at Dartford Grammar School for Boys and served as an Edexcel Senior Examiner for A Level Drama.

Charlotte began her Pilates journey in 2009 at London Central YMCA, inspired by the rehabilitative potential of STOTT PILATES^®. Over the next four years, she completed advanced certifications in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, and Injuries & Special Populations, culminating in her Instructor Trainer qualification at STOTT PILATES^® Headquarters in Toronto in 2013.

Since 2014, Charlotte has trained instructors in Mat and Reformer Intensive Courses at London YMCA, expanding in 2021 to include Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels instruction at both London YMCA and Seabreeze Pilates in Hastings. She is known for her mentorship and leadership in instructor education across the UK and internationally.

Currently based in London, Charlotte teaches at Ludgate Clinic, specializing in Pilates for neurological conditions with additional training from Parkinson’s UK. She is preparing to deliver STOTT PILATES education internationally beginning in 2026.

Chase earned his B.S. in Kinesiology in early 2012 with a focus on Fitness from California State University, Long Beach. He began at John Garey Fitness & Pilates as a certified personal trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and since has earned accreditation through Johnny G Krankcycle, TRX Suspension Training, and the Spinning/SpinPOWER program. Most recently, Chase earned the prestigious title of CORE^™ Instructor Trainer through Merrithew^®, enabling him to train and certify other instructors. The combination of these certifications, along with years of experience in both traditional and corporate fitness settings, promotes a perfect blend of science, fun, creativity, and motivation in each class. Expect to be challenged and inspired each time you embark upon a workout with Chase.

Chau earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The primary focus of her studies was ‘human factors’, the practical application of optimizing performance and movement, concepts that she incorporates into her instruction today.

Chau became a Merrithew^® Instructor Trainer in 2006, and was then awarded the additional designation of Lead Instructor Trainer in 2014. Chau has instructed STOTT PILATES^® certification courses in North America, South America and Europe. She is the owner and education/program director of Pilates South Texas, the exclusive Merrithew Licensed Training Center in Texas.

In addition to her many credentials listed above, she is also a GYROTONIC^® & GYROKINESIS^® Instructor and is qualified in YOGA for LIFE^® and Muscle Activation Techniques^™ Jumpstart Upper Extremities, Lower Extremities and Spine and Trunk.

Cherie obtained her BFA in Dance from University of North Carolina School for the Arts and began teaching Pilates in Toronto at the Merrithew^® Corporate Training Center in 1993 after training under Moira Merrithew. She became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew specializing in STOTT PILATES^® in 1998, and has instructed at the following LTC's: Equilibrium - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Bodycenter - Seattle, Washington; Full Circle Studio - Vancouver, BC and currently Inspire Health - Atlanta, GA.

Cheryl is a physical therapist and fitness enthusiast with over 20 years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1996 and was first introduced to Pilates while working as a PT. Quickly realizing the benefits to the rehab population, she pursued her STOTT PILATES^® certification in 2000 and is now a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew^®, teaching STOTT PILATES and STOTT PILATES Rehab. She is the owner of Symmetry Pilates Center in New Hampshire where she teaches classes as well as works one on one with clients. Cheryl is an avid runner and triathlete and is a two-time IRONMAN finisher completing Ironman Lake Placid (2011) and Ironman Coeur D’Alene (2013). A lifelong athlete, Cheryl enjoys educating and motivating others to reach their personal fitness goals – knowledge is power.