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Intensive Courses
Designed for individuals with strong anatomy training, minimum of three years teaching experience required and familiarity with this method of exercise certification awarded upon successful completion of a written and practical exam. The exam my be taken within six months of completion of course(s) taught by STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor Trainers.
Intensive courses are offered a minimum of four times a year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. All courses meet on weekends (Fri. 3:30pm-9pm; Sat. 1pm-6:30pm; Sun. 9am-2:30pm), unless noted with this icon
Every spring we offer the IMP course during the weekdays in the beautiful dance studios of the Maggie Allesee Department of Dance at Wayne State University. Courses are also offered in Traverse City during the summer months.
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NEW: We now offer the Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer course in Ann Arbor. Space is limited.
Note: Although the majority of hours can be completed at The Movement Center in Ann Arbor, there will be required hours at Equilibrium.
IMP Intensive Mat-Plus
Level 1, 40 hours
2012
February 10-12, March 2-4, March 24-25
IMP1 Intensive Mat-Plus Module 1
Level 1, 25 hours
February 10-12, March 2-3
IR Intensive Reformer
Level 1, 50 hours
February 3-5, Feb 25-26, Mar 9-11, Mar 31-April 1
IMP Intensive Mat-Plus in Ann Arbor
Level 1, 40 hours
Nov 4-6, Nov 18-20, Jan 6-7
IR Intensive Reformer in Ann Arbor
Level 1, 50 hours
Jan 13-15, Jan 27-28, Feb 10-12, Feb 24-25
ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
Level 1, 50 hours
Winter 2012
February 10-12, March 3-4, April 27-29, May 11-12
ICAD Intensive Cadillac
Level 1, 25 hours
Winter 2012
February 10-12, March 3-4
ICHR Intensive Stability Chair
Level 1, 15 hours
Spring 2012
April 27-29
IBRL Intensive Barrels
Level 1, 10 hours
Spring 2012
May 11-12
ISP Injuries & Special Populations
24 hours, with instructor Kim Dunleavy, Ph.D, PT, MOMT, DCS
Spring 2012
April 20-21 | May 11-12
Group SPX Training Program
This course is designed specifically for trainers who teach in a group environment. Taught in two modules, instructors learn necessary skills to conduct safe Essential and Intermediate level group Matwork classes with energy and effective cueing techniques. Instructors are eligible to take the certification exam once they have successfully completed both modules 1 & 2.
GM Group SPX Mat-Plus
Level 1, 40 hours
TBD
GR Group SPX Reformer
Level 1, 50 hours
TBD
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Crossover from Private to Group Training
Designed for instructors who have completed Intensive or Comprehensive Matwork or Reformer courses, these courses hone your instruction skills to teach Pilates safely in a group environment while keeping classes upbeat and motivating. Learn to conduct an orientation class and leave with pre-designed Essential through Intermediate level group class workouts covering a variety of intensity levels.
After successful completion, students are eligible to take the Group SPX exam tests group training knowledge and skills.
XMG Crossover from IMP to Group Matwork Training
Level 1, 6 hours
TBD
XRG Crossover from IR to Group Reformer Training
Level 1, 6 hours
TBD
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Graduate Courses
AM Advanced Matwork
Level 2, 6 hours
Winter 2012
January 27
AR Advanced Reformer
Level 2, 18 hours
Summer 2012
June 8-10
ACCB Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
Level 2, 12 hours
Winter 2012
March 23-25
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Anatomy
Equilibrium offers a 26-hour anatomy course and a 6-hour anatomy workshop. Our anatomy courses cover the pertinent material required for STOTT PILATES certification. This course is mandatory for Comprehensive students and open to a limited number of students wanting to fulfill their anatomy prerequisite for intensive courses. The 6-hour anatomy workshop is valuable to take as part of a review process in anticipation of taking your certification exam and can also be taken to earn six continuing education credits.
A continuation of the Anatomy Workshop, the Functional Anatomy Course introduces you to the muscles, plus origins, insertions and actions that are required knowledge for the STOTT PILATES certification exam. Analyze the muscular emphases of STOTT PILATES exercises and develop your postural analysis skills.
Anatomy is offered three times a year and taught by Amy Kubo-Slowik, a STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer and licensed physical therapist.
FAW Functional Anatomy Review Workshop
2 days, 6 hours instruction
Winter 2012
January 20, 27
Fridays 6pm-9pm
FAC Functional Anatomy Course
26 hours instruction
Winter 2012
January 20, 27; February 3, 4, 17, 18; March 16, 17, 30, 31
Fridays 6pm-8:30pm, Saturdays 1-3:30pm
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Rehabilitation Program
The STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation program is specifically designed for licensed physical or occupational therapists, chiropractors and doctors of sports medicine. Four courses demonstrate how to integrate modified Matwork and equipment based STOTT PILATES exercises appropriately into therapeutic conditioning.
RMR1 Lumbar & Shoulder Girdle Stabilization: Matwork & Rehab Reformer 24 hours
Winter 2012
January 28-29 and February 18-19
RMR2 Peripheral Joint Mobility: Matwork & Rehab Reformer 24 hours
Winter 2012
TBD
RCCB1 Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Cadillac, Chair and Barrels 24 hours
2012
TBD
RCCB2 Peripheral Joint Mobility: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels 16 hours
2012
TBD
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Comprehensive Program
Comprehensive courses provide the functional anatomy education and practical skills required to develop effective and motivating Mat and equipment-based fitness and post-rehab programs. The entire Comprehensive program is conducted over nine months, requiring a commitment of approximately 15 hours per week and a total of 100 hours apprenticeship. Comprehensive trainees are required to meet with Nancy Hodari, Education Director, in order to review requirements for this course and to select course dates.
CMR Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer
CMR students begin training in winter, summer, spring, or fall with our Anatomy course. Continue by attending Mat training followed by Reformer training with the Intensive students, therefore, start dates are selected from the Intensive Training calendar. In addition to weekend course hours, CMR trainees spend five to 10 hours per week in the studio completing required hours of Observation, Physical Review, Practice Teaching and Apprenticeship.
All of our STOTT PILATES training courses are held throughout the year at our satellite training studio, The Movement Center, in Ann Arbor, MI
In addition to STOTT PILATES training, The Movement Center offers Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis teacher training. Both the Gyrotonic and the Gyrokinesis teacher training consist of the following steps. First, take a few private sessions or classes to become familiar with the system and movement. Then begin your Pre-Training, a 24-28 hour course (usually over two consecutive weekends, but may also be done in six consecutive days) working with the movement for your own body. Within three months of completing Pre-Training begin your Foundation course (teacher training course) consisting of 60 hours (usually over 12 days) of further exploration and presentation of the material to clients, including verbal cueing and hands-on assisting. This is followed by a year of teaching as an apprentice, during which you will train with a master trainer for another 30 hours to refine and clarify your teaching techniques before attending a final three-day certification course for final certification.
For more information on the teacher training program at Gyrotonic Ann Arbor & The Movement Center, or on the certification process, visit this site.
Ann Arbor, MI
The Movement Center
116 West Washington Loft B,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact Aimee McDonald Anderson, 734-239-4172
aimeemcdonald@sbcglobal.net | info@movement-center.com
or Jamila Youmans at Equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Hosted courses are held at:
Southfield, MI
Franklin Athletic Club
29350 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48034
Contact Renee Stein 248-352-8000 ext. 273
Or Jamila Youmans at Equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University
Maggie Allesse Department of Dance
In the heart of Detroit’s University Cultural Center amongst renowned museums, galleries and theaters. University students can earn college credit for Independent Study.
Contact Jamila Youmans at Equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
Traverse City, MI
Contact Jamila Youmans at Equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
Please contact Equilibrium if you would like to host a STOTT PILATES training course at your studio.
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Book Your Exam Today
A written and practical exam is required for certification.
Certification is only awarded after successful completion of course and corresponding written and practical exams. Exams must be taken within six months of completing course(s).
We offer 6 exam dates a year and you can sign up now for the date of your choice. Custom exam dates are also available if your schedule does not allow you to attend on one of our posted dates.
Space is limited. To register or for costs and custom exam information please contact Jamila Youmans at Equilibrium 248-723-6500, fax 248-723-6550 or email training@equilibriumstudio.com.
