Is STOTT PILATES associated with Pilates Inc. of New York?
Moira Merrithew is the co-founder of STOTT PILATES. She trained extensively in Mr. Joseph Pilates method at his Studio in New York City under Romana Kryzanowska. She then went on to work with sports medicine professionals to further develop the technique to make it safer and more effective by incorporating modern biomechanical principles and spinal rehabilitation principles. Her approach preserves the essence of Mr. Pilates teachings but enhances them with contemporary knowledge about the body and how it functions. As adapted by Ms. Stott, the system of mind-body exercise, known as STOTT PILATES, involves more initial pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization exercises than were present in the original method. As well, the anatomically-based concepts of “neutral” spine and pelvis are incorporated to help restore the natural curves of the spine a departure from the original technique and other forms of fitness that incorporate a “pelvic tilt” to flatten the back. STOTT has an affiliated
