About us
"Because your body is precious."
Jolanda Hoefnagel
Jolanda Hoefnagel
Jolanda Hoefnagel, the STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer in the Netherlands and owner of K’dans, the training center for STOTT PILATES. With her background as a Physical Education teacher and an inexhaustible interest in the human musculoskeletal system, she gives creative expression to her profession and is proud of the STOTT PILATES community trained at K’dans.
MELTmethod® level 5 cert. MovNAT® and MovNAT® medical cert., Rehab specialist, Franklin Method® trainer Pelvic, Hands, Neck, Hip, Leg & Foot Fascia, Total BARRE IT, Fascial Movement IT, HALO
“It is like learning a new language, and I would like to do my part to teach students the tricks of the trade, provide insights and empower the students..“
Guest teachers training modulesSTOTT PILATES®:
London (GB)
Pilates was part of her own rehabilitation journey. In 2000, after years of teaching aerobics and dance, she discovered STOTT PILATES® and was inspired to continue her training in the method and share it with others.
Since 2016, she has been a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer, specializing in STOTT PILATES®, ZENGA, and since 2024 also in Fascial Movement, and is a welcome guest Instructor Trainer at K’dans.
Portland (USA)
Melanie Byford-Young was first introduced to Pilates while working in a physical therapy outpatient clinic and has since become an innovator in the field of Therapeutic Pilates. She specializes in developing programs for the recovery from complex injuries and works with a wide range of rehabilitation clients.
In 2001, Melanie co-founded Pacific NW Pilates in Portland, Oregon, and began teaching STOTT PILATES® courses and workshops. Over the past eighteen years, she has developed a series of training and education curricula, including the STOTT PILATES® Rehabilitation training.
She is the owner of Melanie Byford Young Education, an online and live platform that offers workshops, case studies, and Q&As to deepen the skills and knowledge of (Pilates) teachers worldwide, a Master of IT for ISP, and relevant workshops at K’dans.
London (GB)/ Brasil
Saulo Ouverney is a STOTT PILATES® Lead Instructor Trainer with 17 years of experience in the Pilates method and holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education.
Saulo has a passion for biomechanics, exercise physiology, and ensuring his client's body functions optimally. In addition to STOTT PILATES®, Saulo also teaches GYROTONIC®, Fascial Movement, Total Barre®, and Halo Training®, and we are happy to welcome him as a guest IT at K’dans.
He currently runs his successful studio, SOLE Pilates, in Oxfordshire.
Ottowa (Canada)
Michele, a lifelong athlete and California native, obtained her first STOTT PILATES® certification in 2005, became a Merrithew® Instructor Trainer in 2009, and has been a Lead Instructor Trainer (IT) since 2018.
In 2010, Michele founded CorSano Pilates™ in Ottawa, Canada: a boutique studio and Merrithew Host Center where she teaches individuals seeking tailored training to improve injuries and optimize posture, as well as (professional) athletes looking to improve their performance.
As 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. She visits K’dans annually for this purpose.
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT); Fascial Movement IT, HALO IT, Level 5 MELT® Method Instructor; Oov™ Instructor; Nutritious Movement™ Restorative Agent Exercise Specialist; Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist; BA, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Training Coordinator
The first point of contact when registering is Ayleen. She can talk to you about the training modules. Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about our courses? Contact us by clicking on the button.
Yvette takes care of all administrative matters for the training programs. If you have a question about your invoice or any other administrative issue, she will assist you.
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