Learn about the Trainor Movement Co. Emerging Instructor Scholarship, including eligibility, application requirements, and scholarship benefits for Pilates instructor trainees. Emerging Instructor Scholarship Making pilates education more accessible. Awarded annually to a student who demonstrates dedication to their Pilates practice, and commitment to learning. Apply now Emerging instructor scholarship deadline: September 16, 2026 2026 Emerging Instructor Scholarship Recipient Mandy Yang We are thrilled to announce Mandy (Chien-Hui) Yang as the recipient of the 2026 Trainor Movement Co. Instructor Scholarship! Originally from Taiwan and now based in Vancouver, Mandy is a former healthcare professional, mother of three active teenagers, distance runner, basketball player, and passionate mover. After 20 years in clinical nursing and healthcare operations, she is now embarking on an exciting new chapter as a Pilates instructor. Mandy first discovered Pilates after moving to Vancouver, initially using it to build strength and support her running. After completing her STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) and Intensive Reformer (IR) training at TMC this year, she quickly fell in love with the way Pilates combines strength, body awareness, and purposeful movement. Mandy is now working toward her Full Comprehensive Certification, with a particular interest in working with youth athletes, runners, and cyclists. She hopes to make Pilates more approachable within the Vancouver community through workshops, collaborations, and programming for active populations. We selected Mandy for her unique combination of healthcare experience, athletic background, curiosity, and commitment to learning. As well as her vision for bringing Pilates into the wider Vancouver community. We were especially excited by her ideas for connecting Pilates with local athletes, runners, families, and community groups, while bringing those connections and experiences back to TMC. We look forward to supporting Mandy’s continued education and seeing how her ideas grow within and beyond the studio. Congratulations, Mandy! We are so happy to have you as part of Trainor Movement Co. Scholarship Awards Complimentary Studio Access Recipient will receive three group classes, three self-guided sessions, and three equipment rentals each month for the six months after being selected. Two Complimentary CEC Workshops Recipient will receive complimentary access to any two workshops of their choice at Trainor Movement Co. Recipient may choose from any of the provided CEC workshops between 2026–2028. Recognition and Recommendation Recipient will receive recognition through the Trainor Movement Co community of teachers and students; and a letter of recommendation from the studio owner. Being recognized as the selected student is a resume-worthy accomplishment. How to Apply Application deadline is September 15th, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Scholarship recipient will be notified by the end of day October 1st, 2026. The following must be included in the application: *Applicant must be currently enrolled in an education course at Trainor Movement Co. or have completed an education course with Trainor Movement Co. in the last 5 years. 1. Scholarship Letter Submit a formal letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee. Your letter should include: Your Pilates journey and what inspired you to become an instructor Your professional goals within the Pilates industry How you intend to use your training to impact your clients and community Why you believe you should be selected as the scholarship recipient How receiving this scholarship would support your continued growth and development as an instructor 2. Resume or Professional Biography Submit a current resume or professional bio outlining relevant education, work experience, volunteer experience, movement background, and certifications. Applicants may also include one letter of recommendation (optional). Applicants are expected to submit an original scholarship letter written in their own voice. Excessive reliance on AI-generated content may negatively impact an application's evaluation. Applications must be sent to education@trainormovement.com with the subject line: First Name, Last Name - Scholarship Application

Vancouver's ONLY STOTT PILATES education centre. Enhance your knowledge and expertise and increase your client base with a contemporary Pilates repertoire. Courses and workshops are led by experienced Instructor Trainers who can mentor you on your education path. STOTT PILATES training is the Ivy League of Pilates education. Pilates Education Build a career on a method known as the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. Learn from experienced Instructor Trainers who mentor you from prerequisites to certification and beyond. Apply now Read the certification guide Courses Enhance your knowledge and expertise and increase your client base with a contemporary Pilates repertoire. You’ll be taught by experienced Instructor Trainers who can mentor you on your education path. Our training has often been called the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. It’s a reputation that we are proud of and a philosophy and method you can build a career on. Explore courses Workshops Our introductory and continuing education workshops supplement your current training and are not limited to STOTT PILATES Certified Instructors. Workshops are continually updated with the latest information to meet the changing needs of our instructors. They cover everything from the Fundamentals, Sport and Athletic Conditioning, to Rehabilitation and Special Populations. Workshops Why STOTT PILATES®? It's the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. STOTT PILATES® incorporates the latest research in exercise science, fascial movement, biomechanics, functional fitness and core-integrated bodyweight training. Internationally Recognized With nearly 300 training centres around the world, keeping your knowledge fresh and up to date, which is crucial in today’s fast-changing fitness industry, has never been easier or more accessible. Your education and certification are recognized across the globe, giving you more opportunity than any other certification program. Specialty Tracks Certified Instructors can set themselves apart by becoming a specialist in the field of their choice. With eight Specialty Tracks to choose from, Instructors can earn Continuing Education Credits while gaining access to a new client base and broadening skill sets. Instructors can choose from: Active for Life Athletic Conditioning Dance Golf Conditioning Group Equipment Group Matwork Interdisciplinary Post-rehabilitation Conditioning Pre- & Post-Natal Exams & Certifications Students can certify in Matwork, or Reformer, or Full Certification including Cadillac, Stability Chair, and Barrels. Merrithew also offers over 150 STOTT PILATES workshops to choose from for continuing education. STOTT PILATES® training is rigorous and consistent, with extensive screening of both Certified Instructors and Instructor Trainers in both written and practical exams. Course Materials One of the reasons for STOTT PILATES’ continued reputation of training excellence is the extensive catalogue of technical manuals in the STOTT PILATES library. STOTT PILATES has been meticulously crafted based on the very latest in biomechanical research and cutting-edge thinking on health and fitness. Exercises and anatomical information is clearly laid out in text and images, and STOTT PILATES manuals provide an excellent resource to return to throughout your fitness career. Accreditation STOTT PILATES is recognized by a host of high-level industry bodies all over the world, including The Register of Exercise Professionals, ACE, and canfitpro. Certified Instructors can earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) across all of Merrithew’s branded programming, including ZEN•GA®, CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training , Total Barre and Halo Training, maximizing training and development Serve Every Body STOTT PILATES provides varying levels of movement — essential, intermediate and advanced — to meet the exercise needs of all clients, from post-rehab to elite athlete. Students learn modifications to progress and regress clients appropriately to achieve and maintain fitness goals, and to use top-quality, user-friendly small props and equipment to properly position clients for effective exercise. Photography © Merrithew International Inc. *Trademark or registered trademark of Merrithew International Inc., used under license Not sure where to start? Our education coordinator can help you plan your path, from prerequisites to certification Get in touch Sign-up for our Student Newsletter Be the first to get info on new courses and workshops. Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

< Back Zoe Kim (she/her) Burnaby, BC, Canada Certification Full Level 1, Total Barre®, GYROTONIC® Location Burnaby, BC, Canada Teaching Locations https://www.inspinepilates.com/ Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Matwork STOTT PILATES® Reformer STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair & Barrels STOTT PILATES® Advanced Matwork STOTT PILATES® Advanced Reformer STOTT PILATES® Advanced Cadillac, Stability Chair, and Barrels STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations (ISP) Total Barre ® GYROTONIC® Instructor Bio Zoe is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor with approximately eight years of teaching experience. She completed her STOTT PILATES training where she developed a strong foundation in movement education and client-centered instruction. She currently teaches both Pilates and GYROTONIC®, working with clients of various ages and abilities. Her approach focuses on improving posture, building strength, enhancing body awareness, and helping clients move with greater ease and confidence through personalized, functional movement. https://www.gravitygyrotonic.com/

< Back Nadia Zimina (she/her) Vancouver, BC, Canada Certification Full Level 1 Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Teaching Locations http://www.trainormovement.com Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels STOTT PILATES® Matwork STOTT PILATES® Reformer Instructor Bio Nadia is a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor with a diverse background in ballroom, burlesque-inspired heels, and aerobics. After falling in love with the practice in 2020, she transitioned her passion into a career. Movement has always been the cornerstone of Nadia’s life. Through Pilates, she gained a deeper understanding of her body, standing taller and moving with greater intention. Fascinated by the synergy between physical and mental intelligence, she is constantly driven to further her study of the method. Nadia’s goal is to help you find joy, challenge, and lasting strength. She believes that a personalized approach, tailored to your individual goals, is the ultimate key to success. When she isn’t in the studio, you’ll find Nadia walking her Shiba Inu, Kiwi, or contemplating her next travel adventure.

< Back Meagan Chhokar Surrey, BC, Canada Certification Reformer Level 1 Location Surrey, BC, Canada Teaching Locations https://www.londiepilates.com/schedule Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Reformer Instructor Bio Meagan is a certified STOTT Pilates Reformer instructor with a deep passion for understanding how movement can heal the body. Her background includes nervous-system-aware movement, and she currently teaches both mat and reformer while completing somatic training so she can weave that work into every class she leads. In her classes, anatomy is always part of the conversation. She loves helping clients understand what's happening in their bodies as they move, and even more, why it matters once they leave the studio. Mobilizing the spine, building real core strength, and learning to notice what's happening within aren't just things practiced on the reformer; they're what help her clients move, feel, and live better every single day. Her goal is to make Pilates accessible, meaningful, and something you carry with you long after class ends. When she's not teaching, you'll most likely find her cuddled up with her puppy, Astro, who is single-handedly her favourite thing in the entire world. Otherwise, she's out trying new food spots. She'll never say no to a good steak, fresh sushi, or a well-made margarita. Her ideal day off? Take a Pilates class, spend quality time with her dog, and go somewhere for a nice dinner!

< Back Jane Lee (she/her) Coquitlam, BC, Canada Certification Full Level 1 Location Coquitlam, BC, Canada Teaching Locations http://N/A Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels STOTT PILATES® Matwork STOTT PILATES® Reformer Instructor Bio Jane is a fully certified instructor with a background of 5 years of strength training and 4 years of Pilates practice. Pilates has helped her become stronger, confident, and connected to her body. She hopes to share that experience with her clients as it transformed her fitness journey.

< Back Haun Kim (she/her) Vancouver, BC, Canada Certification Full Level 1 Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Teaching Locations http://breezepilates.ca Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Matwork STOTT PILATES® Reformer STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, Chair & Barrels STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations (ISP) Instructor Bio Haun is not a Pilates instructor that "fixes bodies". Instead, she guides people toward helping their bodies move more efficiently on their own. Driven by curiosity about human movement and careful observation, Haun works with each client to discover the movement strategies that suit them best, creating sessions where we can learn and grow together.

< Back Alexei Geronimo (he/him) Vancouver, BC, Canada Certification Reformer Level 1 Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Teaching Locations https://allmethodstudio.com/ Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Reformer STOTT PILATES® Matwork (Nov 2026) Instructor Bio Alexei Geronimo is a certified STOTT PILATES Reformer instructor, and is in the process of completing his full comprehensive certification. He is also a certified yoga teacher. Alongside Pilates, Alexei brings over 15 years of experience as a professional dancer, choreographer, adjudicator, and performer in the film, television, and live entertainment industries. Movement has always been a part of Alexei’s journey, where it has supported him throughout his dance career. Alexei has been teaching movement for more than eight years, and loves creating classes that challenge students while making them feel supported, capable, and inspired. Whether he's leading a Pilates class or coaching movement, his goal is always the same: to create an engaging environment where clients feel connected to their bodies, motivated to grow, and excited to come back. He also enjoys creating movement content and engaging with the fitness and dance community through Instagram (@alexei_geronimo).

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< Back Kate Fast (she/her) Vancouver, BC, Canada Certification Full Level 1 & 2 Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Teaching Locations https://www.corecommunity.ca/schedule Courses Completed STOTT PILATES Matwork STOTT PILATES Reformer STOTT PILATES Cadillac STOTT PILATES Stability Chair STOTT PILATES Barrels Injuries & Special Populations STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer STOTT PILATES Advanced Cadillac SOTT PILATES Advanced Stability Chair STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Instructor Bio Kate has always been passionate about fitness and nutrition and when a back injury started compromising her strength workouts she turned to Pilates and Garuda. She fell in love with both methods becoming a Garuda instructor teaching matwork, apparatus and barre. The results were bodies that could move without pain while increasing strength and flexibility! This led to taking her full STOTT PILATES certification in Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver including mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair and barrels. She brings enthusiasm and fun to her clients challenging them to reach their full potential of movement and strength! Kate is a mom of four who loves to hike, backpack, paddle board, ski, run and travel with her husband (and kids when they’ll join!).

< Back Sarah Emerson (she/her) Mission, BC, Canada Certification Reformer Level 1 Location Mission, BC, Canada Teaching Locations https://thefitnesslab.ca/house-of-pilates/ Courses Completed STOTT PILATES® Reformer Instructor Bio Sarah is a certified Pilates instructor and certified holistic nutritionist with a passion for the connection between movement, nutrition and our mental well-being. With over 15 years experience with Pilates through private lessons, she eventually decided to deepen her practice through instructor training and now loves sharing Pilates with others.