Lead Instructor Trainers
The designation of Lead Instructor Trainer is awarded to an individual who inspires others through leadership and the Merrithew® Community of Excellence philosophy. These Pilates Lead Instructor trainers have a strong sense of team and demonstrated commitment to ensuring consistency and continual growth across Merrithew branded programs. A Lead IT has recognized experience teaching both teachers-in-training as well as private and group clients, and has been empowered with educating our worldwide network of instructors in valuable repertoire and curriculum additions.
Chau Pham-Kid
Pilates South Texas
Houston, Texas, USA
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels, ISP, SPX Mat & Reformer
Additional credentials and designations
BS, MS Engineering; ACE® Personal Trainer; TPI Level 1 Certified; Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT); MELT METHOD® Instructor, Level 1; TRX® Suspension Training® Qualified Instructor
Bio
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.
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