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Upcoming Course Dates
Gain the knowledge, skill and confidence to develop effective programs for a range of clients -- from fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes to post-rehabilitation patients. Our training and certification programs are designed with your experience levels and goals in mind. Courses carefully detail the logic behind each exercise, then reinforce it through observation, practice teaching and instructor feedback. Taught by STOTT PILATES certified Instructor Trainers, the solid training you gain through our hands-on approach and attention to detail ensure the success of your clients, career and business.
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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 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 
To confirm course times online please click here.
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.
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus
level 1, 40 hours
spring 2010 in Ann Arbor
Apr 23-25 | May 14-16 | June 4-5
spring 2010
April 30-May 2 | May 21-23 | June 26-27
spring 2010 at Wayne State University
May 3-5 | May 10-14
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IR Intensive Reformer
level 1, 50 hours
summer 2010 in Ann Arbor
June 11-13 | July 16-17 | July 23-25 | Aug 6-7
summer 2010
May 14-16 | June 5-6 | June 25-27 | July 10-11
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
level 1, 50 hours
summer 2010
TBD
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ISP Injuries & Special Populations
24 hours, with instructor Kim Dunleavy, MS, MOMT, PT, OCS
spring 2010
Apr 16-17 | May 7-8
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ICAD Intensive Cadillac
level 1, 25 hours
summer 2010
TBD
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ICHR Intensive Stability Chair
level 1, 15 hours
spring 2010
Apr 9-11
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IBRL Intensive Barrels
level 1, 10 hours
spring 2010
May 7-8
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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.
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GM Group SPX Mat-Plus
level 1, 40 hours
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winter 2010
TBD
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GR Group SPX Reformer
level 1, 50 hours
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winter 2010
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.
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XMG Crossover from IMP to Group Matwork Training
level 1, 6 hours
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winter 2010
TBD
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XRG Crossover from IR to Group Reformer Training
level 1, 6 hours
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winter 2010
TBD
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Graduate Courses
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AM Advanced Matwork
level 2, 6 hours
summer 2010
Aug 27
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AR Advanced Reformer
level 2, 18 hours
spring 2010
June 11, 12, 18
summer 2010
in Ann Arbor April 30-May 2
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
Chair & Barrels -- level 2, 12 hours
summer 2010
May 27 | June 3, 4
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ACAD Advanced Cadillac
level 2, 6 hours
spring 2010
May 27
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ACHR Advanced Stability Chair
level 2, 3 hours
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spring 2010
June 3
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ABRL Advanced Barrels
level 2, 3 hours
summer 2010
June 4
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Anatomy
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Equilibrium offers a 26-hour anatomy course and a 6-hour anatomy workshop. Our anatomy courses covers 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 6 continuing educaton credits.
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Anatomy is offered three times a year and taught
by Amy Kubo-Slowik, a STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer
and licensed physical therapist.
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FAW Functional Anatomy Review Workshop
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2 days 6 hours instruction
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spring 2010
Sept 9, 16
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
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A continuation of the Anatomy Workshop, the Functional Anatomy Course introduces you to the muscles, plus origins, insertions & 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.
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FAC Functional Anatomy Course
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6 days 26 hours instruction
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winter 2010
Sept 9, 16, 24 | Oct 1, 15, 2, 28
Thursdays 6pm-9pm; Fridays 3:30-9pm
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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.
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RMR1 Lumbar & Shoulder Girdle Stabilization:
Matwork & Rehab Reformer [new]
24 hours
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summer 2010
Aug 12-15
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RMR2 Peripheral Joint Mobility:
Matwork & Rehab Reformer [new]
24 hours
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summer 2010
TBD
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RCCB1 Lumbar & Shoulder Girdle Stabilization:
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [new]
24 hours
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spring 2010
May 20-23
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RCCB2 Peripheral Joint Mobility:
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [new]
24 hours
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summer 2010
July 30-Aug 1
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Comprehensive Program
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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 one hundred 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.
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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 ten hours per week in the studio completing required hours of Observation, Physical Review, Practice Teaching, and Apprenticeship.
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Hosted Courses are held at
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Dayton, Ohio
Trilogy Movement Studio
Fountain Square Shopping Center
3137 Far Hills Ave. Dayton OH 45429
Contact Natalie Peppel 937-299-6852
nmpeppel@yahoo.com
or Nancy Hodari at equilibrium 248-723-6500
nancy@equilibriumstudio.com
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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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Perrysburg, Ohio
Essence Mind Body Studio
580 Craig Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Brand new, state-of-the-art facility equipped with all new
STOTT PILATES equipment
Contact Diana Spiess 419-873-6463
diana@essencembs.com
or Nancy Hodari at equilibrium 248-723-6500
nancy@equilibriumstudio.com
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Detroit, Michigan
Wayne State University
Maggie Allesse Department of Dance
In the heart of Detroit's University Cultural Center amongst renowned museums, galleries and theatres. University students can earn college credit for Independent Study.
Contact Jamila Youmans at equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Holland, Michigan
Core Philosophy Studio [www.corephilosophystudio.com]
591 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Contact Jenny Galvin 616-796-5177
or equilibrium at 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
Counterpoint Pilates [www.counterpointpilates.com]
303 N. Rose St. Suite 230
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Contact Elizabeth Schmidt 269-567-4222
or equilibrium at 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Traverse City, Michigan
990 Pine Ridge Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact Jamila Youmans at equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Book Today!
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A written & 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)
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Space is limited. To register or for costs and additional information regarding these courses including fees, hours and scholarship opportunities Nancy Hodari at Equilibrium 248-723-6500, fax 248-723-6550 or email info@equilibriumstudio.com
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
for required (and optional) course materials, click here.
PREREQUISITES
The intensive courses above are recommended for certified fitness instructors, personal trainers, and other fitness & health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and enhance their business. Applicants must have, at least three years experience teaching fitness, dance or movement, familiarity with the works of Joseph Pilates, formal anatomy training and a working knowledge of muscle origins, insertions and functions, in order to attend the course.
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NEW AND UNIQUE AT EQUILIBRIUM
expanded apprenticeship program For the first time students enrolled in Intensive Courses have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship at Equilibrium. The benefit of the apprenticeship is that it provides the real-life teaching experience necessary to pass the examination. The studio will provide, to a limited number of Intensive trainees, the invaluable experience of working with everyone from world-class athletes to the injured and handicapped.
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on-site training Equilibrium Studio can provide instructor training at your studio or club. Please call Nancy Hodari 248-723-6500 for rates and information.
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