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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-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.
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus
level 1, 40 hours
summer 2008
June 20-22 | July 11-13 | Aug 1-2
summer 2008 in Traverse City
Aug 18-25
fall 2008
Sept 12-14 | Oct 3-5 | Nov 7-8
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IR Intensive Reformer
level 1. 50 hours
summer 2008
July 25-27 | Aug 15-16 | Sept 5-7 | Sept 26-27
fall 2008
Oct 10-12 | Oct 24-25 | Nov 14-16 | Dec 12-13
summer 2008 in Ann Arbor
June 20-22 | July 12-13 | July 25-27 | Aug 2-3
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
level 1, 50 hours
spring-summer 2008
May 16-18 | June 27- 28 | July 18-20 | Aug 1-2
fall 2008
Oct 3-5 | Oct 18-19 | Nov 7-9 | Dec 5-6
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ISP Injuries & Special Populations
24 hours, with instructor Kim Dunleavy, MS, MOMT, PT, OCS
fall 2008
Nov 1-2 | Dec 5-7
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ICAD Intensive Cadillac [new]
level 1
fall 2008
Oct 3-5 | Oct 18-19
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ICHR Intensive Stability Chair [new]
level 1
fall 2008
Nov 7-9
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IBRL Intensive Barrels [new]
level 1
winter 2008
Dec 5-6
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Crossover from Private to Group Training
Designed for instructors having 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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summer 2008
June 21
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XRG Crossover from IR to Group Reformer Training
level 1, 6 hours
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fall 2008
TBD
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Graduate Courses
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AM Advanced Matwork
level 2, 6 hours instruction
summer 2008
Aug 17
winter 2008
Dec 7
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AR Advanced Reformer
level 2, 18 hours
spring 2008
May 16 | May 30 | June 14
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
Chair & Barrels
level 2, 12 hours
summer 2008
July 11 | July 17
winter 2008
Feb 21 | Feb 29
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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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summer 2008
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June 5 | June 12
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summer 2008
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Aug 7 | Aug 14
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fall 2008
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Nov 6 | Nov 13
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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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summer 2008
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June 5, 12, 27 | July 18, 25 | Aug 8
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summer 2008
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Aug 7, 14, 21 | Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2, 16
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fall 2008
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Nov 6, Nov 13, + 4 days TBD
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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 2008
Aug 21-24
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RCCB1 Lumbar & Shoulder Girdle Stabilization:
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [new]
24 hours
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fall 2008
Oct 9-12
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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 937-299-6846
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 Molly Melamed 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 Molly Melamed at equilibrium 248-723-6500
training@equilibriumstudio.com
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Contact Elisa Dely, 269-387-0410; fax 269-387-0455
elisa.dely@wmich.edu
or Nancy Hodari at equilibrium 248-723-6500
nancy@equilibriumstudio.com
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Traverse City, Michigan
Yoga for Health Education
1200 W Eleventh Street, # 106,
Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact Nicola Conraths-Lange, Logokineses Co., 734-276-4956
nicola@logokinesis.com
or Molly Melamed 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.
EARN ACE CREDITS
STOTT PILATES is recognized by the American Council on Exercise* as a Continuing Education Specialist. Earn 3.0 ACE CECs for Matwork course. Earn 5.2 CECs for Reformer course
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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scholarship opportunity: for Full Level 2 Certification 100%of your training paid PLUS earn money while working and studying at Equilibrium for one year. Applications currently being accepted.
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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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