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.
Michele Carini
Floating
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
IT qualifications
STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, ISP, Matwork, Reformer; Halo® Training
Additional credentials and designations
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT); Level 5 MELT® Method Instructor; Oov™ Instructor; Nutritious Movement™ Restorative Exercise Specialist; Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist; BA, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bio
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 (IT) specializing in STOTT PILATES, Halo® Training and Merrithew Fascial Movement.
In 2010 Michele established CorSano Pilates™ in Ottawa, Canada, her boutique studio and Merrithew Host Center serving a large and 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. CorSano Pilates Online also offers private and group classes for all levels.
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.
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