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Instructor Trainers

The STOTT PILATES® Faculty, or members of our esteemed team of Instructor Trainers, is made up of highly qualified and internationally sought-after educators who are known for their dedication, professionalism and attention to detail. All of our faculty members hold full certification in the STOTT PILATES method and have achieved additional designations to complement their training. A diverse group, they come from various 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.

Carolyn Geerling-Goryl

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

IT qualifications
Matwork, Reformer

Bio

Carolyn Geerling-Goryl first experienced Pilates, while living in California, and fell in love. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Exercise Science, she has worked in the fitness industry in many capacities including as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Carolyn is a fully certified instructor and is an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew™ specializing in STOTT PILATES®. She is also the Michigan Professional Affiliate Coordinator for AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and believes that Pilates is so appropriate and valuable to every body from the athlete to the injured, from the fitness enthusiast to the overweight client, from 18 to 80! She has enjoyed bring her personal training background and group fitness experience to individual clients as well as into her Cardiolates, Group Reformer and Matwork classes! 

Carolyn Stuart

Carolyn Stuart

C2 Pilates Training Center
Avon, Connecticut, USA

IT qualifications
Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, Total Barre

Bio
Carolyn first trained with STOTT PILATES® in 1999 and followed the path to become a fully certified Instructor in 2007. A few months after, she became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew™. She currently teaches at C2 Pilates Training Center, a Merrithew Licensed Training Center.

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Cate Vallone

C2 Pilates Training Center
Avon, Connecticut, USA

IT qualifications
Matwork & Reformer; Cadillac, Chair, Barrels; ISP; SPX; Total Barre™; ZEN•GA® Mat and Equipment; Halo® Training

Additional credentials and designations
BS, Human Movement Education, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

Bio
Cate Vallone is an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew™, specializing in Total Barre™, ZEN•GA®, and Halo® and is a Lead Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES®. She has been teaching Pilates and somatic education in clinical and studio settings for more than 15 years, with a focus in post-rehabilitation and athletic conditioning. She currently owns two Pilates studios in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut Area. Cate graduated from Boston University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Movement Education. In addition to her Pilates education, Cate has been trained in Craniosacral Therapy, Kinesiotaping, and Continuum Movement.

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Caterina Senecal

Intermountain Pilates Training Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

IT qualifications
Matwork & Reformer

Bio

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.

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Catherine Sanhueza Maldonado

Floating
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile

IT qualifications
Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels

Bio

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