Instructor Trainer bios

The Merrithew^™ 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.

Takayuki Akatsuka

BCube

Osaka, Japan

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IT qualifications
Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, CORE

Bio

Takayuki boasts more than eight years of solid professional experience in the fitness industry. He has shown exceptional client relationship-building skills, proven by his becoming the No.1 Instructor in Japan. A personal trainer since 2000, Takayuki became a STOTT PILATES^® Certified Instructor in 2004 and became a Merrithew™ Instructor Trainer specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2009. He went on to become an IT for CORE™ Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training™ in 2013. He prides himself on having had professional dancers and athletes as his clients throughout his career.

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