Meet the Team.

Katherine began her career in movement with dance training at age four. In her early teens Kat trained at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet school and the school of Alberta Ballet. In 2015, she danced with Lamondance contemporary company in North Vancouver; and then for two seasons with Decidedly Jazz Dancework’s Professional Training Program in Calgary. She has become captivated by the art of dance across many genres, and will find a love for any style that connects her to music. Kat combined her love for movement and dance with anatomy to find Pilates. After finishing her Functional Anatomy and Intensive Mat course in Calgary, she moved back to Vancouver to complete her full STOTT PILATES training. After completing her certification, Kat was hired to work for Vancouver's only STOTT PILATES Education Centre. Since then, she has completed a number of additional courses and workshops to further her Pilates and anatomy knowledge. Kat opened Trainor Movement Co, Vancouver's only STOTT PILATES Education Centre, in 2021. She is passionate about mentoring student instructors through the "Ivy League" of Pilates education. Kat is working towards her specialisations in post-rehabilitative conditioning, Pilates for ageing adults, and pre/post-natal Pilates. As a Pilates instructor she strives to help people reach their full physical potential. As someone with a hypermobility disorder, she endeavours to have her studio be a place where people of any ability level feel comfortable practising Pilates. When not in the studio, Kat can be found cuddling her basset hound Rosie, or dancing in her living room. ​ STOTT PILATES certificate with specialties in: Pilates for hEDS and other hypermobility disorders Pilates for people with disabilities Pilates for people with POTS Flexion free exercise Shoulder complex stability and exercise Functional anatomy Pelvic Floor exercise - Franklin Method Postural training & optimization Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, and small props Mini-Stability ball workout Pilates for Dancers Pilates for Golfers Pilates for ageing adults Post-rehabilitation training for injuries & special populations Kat is available for group sessions and privates Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at TMCo.

Niloo comes with an extensive background of 8 years of work as a physiotherapist in her country (Iran). Having a master’s degree in physiotherapy and certifications in advanced manual therapy and personal training (from Iran), she is already in the registration process with CAPR to obtain eligibility to practice as a PT in Canada. Since the registration process is pretty lengthy, Niloo opted for STOTT Pilates to fulfill her passion for helping people improving their pains and optimizing their movement. She believes that the STOTT method has amazing therapeutic impacts both mentally and physically for people who commit themselves to its principles and repertoire. When not working (she is a recovering workaholic ;)), Niloo enjoys exploring trekking routes (currently in the process of discovering the ones around Vancouver), mountaineering, dancing, and painting watercolor. Niloo’s motto is: ” one step at a time, and you’ll see yourself on the summit! “ Niloo is available for group sessions and privates Mondays and Wednesdays at TMCo.

Caitlin began her career in Pilates in Vancouver in 2005, under the tutelage of Master Trainer, Marta Hernandez. Caitlin completed her Mat Pilates certification the same year, and started her comprehensive training and apprenticeship immediately after, completing her exams with PhysicalMind Institute in England in 2007. In 2006 Caitlin left Vancouver for Paris, France, and began teaching Pilates full-time. While living in Paris, Caitlin also completed a Yoga Teacher Training program, and was able to study briefly under Pilates Elder, Mary Bowen, as well as other Master trainers in methods such as Gyrotonic, yoga, Feldenkrais, and of course Pilates. Caitlin then spent a few years teaching in the birth place of Pilates: New York City. This gave her the opportunity to work with numerous teachers of various lineages, focusing especially on Classical Pilates with many Ramona trained instructors. After NYC, Caitlin moved to Argentina, where she was able to teach English language classes to other non-spanish-speaking immigrants, while also attempting to learn the language! After Argentina, it was on to Sydney, Australia. In Sydney Caitlin worked at a number of Pilates studios, one of which was a STOTT PILATES training studio where she was able to go further into her Pilates studies with multiple certificate courses. Caitlin is a mother to two young boys. After almost 16 years teaching Pilates, Caitlin still considers herself a life-long learner, and looks forward to continuously broaden her knowledge of the body and the method. She recently returned back to Vancouver, and is thrilled to be living and working in East Van. Certified Pilates Instructor with Specialties in: Pre-natal Pilates Pilates for Osteoporosis Pilates for Athletic Conditioning Functional Anatomy Xtend Barre Yoga tune-up Body Rolling MELT method BA in psychology from UBC 16 years teaching experience Caitlin is available Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays for group classes and private sessions at TMCo

Steph is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® instructor with a passion for helping others—a passion that truly shines through her teaching. Her classes are fun and accessible. You'll leave her sessions feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped to move your body mindfully, healthfully and with ease. You may even find yourself carrying this practice outside of the studio and within your everyday life. Steph comes from a high level background in tennis. They got into Pilates to rehabilitate a chronic injury that was preventing them from playing and competing. Pilates allowed them to re-access the sport they are most passionate about. They found success in the methodology, and are eager to share their training and expertise with you. Their hope is that it allows you to achieve your movement goals, as Pilates did for them. Steph specializes in performance training for athletes, injury prevention for all bodies, surgery rehabilitation, as well as pre and post natal Pilates for all birthing humans. ​ Steph is our STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, who leads the IMP and IR Education in studio.

Catherine came to Pilates following her career as a dance artist and arts administrator. It has been a natural transition to take her love of movement and the details of the human body and relay those to her clients through Pilates. Catherine is a fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor having completed her training at Full Circle Studio in Vancouver. She has also completed training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy which provides tools for dealing with chronic pain. Her goal as an instructor is to help others connect to their bodies and find more range and ease of motion to take into daily life. Catherine earned her BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) in 2005, followed by her MFA in Choreography from York University in 2013. Her graduate degree research focused around using contemporary choreography as a tool for social change. Catherine is a Co-Founder of Project: Humanity – an arts/theatre organization that uses the arts to raise social awareness with a strong emphasis on community service. She ran the company with her partners for eight years in Toronto before stepping back when she moved to Vancouver. Catherine has over 15 years of teaching experience in a variety of forms and environments. She has taught dance in studios and schools; theatre and improvisation in the youth shelter system; group fitness in gyms and community centres; and leadership and creativity in business settings. Catherine returned from Toronto to Vancouver where she grew up, and lives in East Van with her husband and two young sons. Catherine is available for group sessions and privates Thursdays and Fridays at TMCo.