Pilates Room Studios - Carlsbad

Merilee, originally from Seattle, WA, moved to San Diego after graduating from Seattle University with a degree in Marketing. After years of gazing down at the computer, stress and fatigue she started to develop lower back issues. A friend took her to a Pilates class and she was hooked instantly. Her pain started disappearing and soon it was gone completely. Pilates had changed Merilee’s life, and she knew that she had to use the energy she got from her new practice to help other people suffering as well.

Merilee has been working as an instructor at the Pilates Room since January of 2017. In January 2019, she received STOTT Pilates Recognition of Certification for Matwork & Reformer.  She currently taking the required continuing education courses annually to maintain this certification.

Lindsey started practicing Pilates in 1997 to treat a postural condition and to improve body awareness. She is a PMA certified instructor, and completed 450 hours of comprehensive Pilates teacher training through Mira Costa College in Oceanside. Her favorite thing about teaching Pilates is helping clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. When Lindsey isn't practicing Pilates, she enjoys hiking and cycling.

Whitney started her love for movement and fitness at a very
young age. She began ballet at the age of 3 and has been dancing
for over 20 years. She was involved in competitive dance for over 5
years where she studied jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, swing, modern,
and hip-hop in San Diego. During this time she taught both dance
and cheerleading to girls ages 4-13. In 2007 she was named Head
Dance Coach for Charter High School in Escondido, California. The
following year, Whitney was invited to join an elite Hip-Hop
Company based in San Diego. In college, Whitney had the opportunity
to travel to Chicago and study jazz and lyrical dance at the
Giordano Dance studio. During this time Whitney moved to
Philadelphia and started to taking Pilates at a private studio. It
was there she was asked by the owner if she had any interest in
teaching and of course she said YES!
Whitney's certifications include Mat 1, Mat 2, Reformer 1,
Reformer 2, Reformer 3 and Chair. All training was completed
through Balanced Body University in NY, NJ and CA.
Whitney looks forward to continually growing as a teacher and
believes that mindful movement can truly change people’s lives.