[10] Lindsay received his business degree from Dalhousie University and then went on train as an actor at The Juilliard School in the drama department, Group 14.

[10][9][13] The two of them moved back to Toronto in 1987, and in 1988 they opened a Pilates studio in their apartment and worked other jobs to make ends meet.

[15][16] Many Stott Pilates courses and workshops are part of the Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programme, and many of them are also recognized by outside organizations, including the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

[23][24][25] The Stott Pilates method focuses on optimizing neuromuscular performance by emphasizing core stability and balancing muscle strength with flexibility.

It incorporates five biomechanical principles: proper breathing to enhance oxygenation and muscle support; pelvic placement to stabilize the pelvis and lumbar spine; rib cage alignment to maintain proper thoracic positioning; scapular movement and stabilization to prevent neck and shoulder strain; and correct head and cervical spine positioning to avoid tension.

[26][27] Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Merrithew International Inc. provides a curriculum of education and certification programs that includes Stott Pilates, the company’s premier brand, Zenga, Core, and Total Barre, among others.

The primary audience for these programs are personal trainers and fitness instructors who want to be able to provide more in-depth Pilates instruction to their students.