In 1988, Lindsay and Moira Merrithew opened their first studio in Toronto, Canada. Recognizing a growing market demand for Pilates and a scarcity of suppliers, Mr. Merrithew, president and chief executive officer, focused on building and diversifying the business. Ms. Merrithew, executive director of education, certified as an instructor at the original Pilates studio in New York and began training clients. Together they realized that Pilates had to be more than an exercise regimen reserved for a privileged few, so the entrepreneurs set out to demystify the method and make it available to a wider audience.

Lindsay G. Merrithew has been the driving force behind the growth of MERRITHEW™, and its premium brands STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™, CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™ and Total Barre™. He has been at the forefront of equipment design and manufacturing since the beginning and continues to lead its innovative product development today. To date, he has also executive produced over 170 fitness DVDs for the professional and consumer markets.

Along with a team of business and practitioner experts, Mr. Merrithew has created a vertical approach to their business, wherein clients and professionals benefit from strict attention to detail at every level – from equipment components to programming and every piece of collateral support material.

Mr. Merrithew is a past member of Ontario's prestigious Innovators Alliance and is regularly consulted by the trade and business media. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Performing Arts in New York City.

Moira Merrithew, together with Lindsay G. Merrithew, have spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their ‘mindful exercise’ programs. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES and all branded programming, training and certification programs. In addition to overseeing the creation of the curricula and support materials for the company’s Education & Certification programs, Moira is a content creator and featured performer in their extensive DVD series.

Building on the Merrithews' initial foundation and standard of excellence, the MERRITHEW™ faculty and staff have worked diligently to establish high-quality, high-precision curriculum, equipment and experience that is renowned across the industry and around the world. For over 25 years, their premier Pilates brand, STOTT PILATES®, has grown exponentially across the globe and has diversified its offerings across a full range of related components. The Merrithews' ability to work together in tandem has been a key factor in the company's success to date.