Injuries and Special Populations (ISP)

Injuries & Special Populations

The STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations (ISP) course equips you with the skills required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. This 24-hour course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement and is conducted over 4-6 days.

Rehab Program

The Rehabilitation program is specifically for licensed health care professionals wishing to integrate modified STOTT PILATES® exercises for injury prevention and rehabilitation into their practices. Therapists learn a systematic movement based approach to neuromuscular re-education and are taught to observe and understand optimal and non-optimal movement strategies, and how these strategies correlate with pain and pathology.

Specialty Tracks

Focus your education and acquire new clients

Set yourself apart by becoming a STOTT PILATES® Specialist in the field of your choice. Choose any of our eight Specialty Tracks, complete the required workshops and gain access to a whole new client-base.

Scheduled Workshops

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IF you are new to Equilibrium Studio and want information on courses, enrollment, a 30-minute FREE consultation, or want to learn about the best program for you please provide us with your contact details.

CEC Requirements

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Certification Exam

There are many reasons to take your exam now:

you have worked so hard and this is how you show what you have learned
increase your earning potential – the best places to teach require that you are certified
you will be seen by others, both clients and colleagues as more professional once you are certified
success – we worked together to help you be the best instructor you can be and we strongly believe that becoming certified is key to reaching that goal

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Anatomy Workshop and Course

The 30 hour Functional Anatomy course is part of the Comprehensive Program, and fully prepares students for that program. Additionally it can serve as a refresher or for anyone needing to fulfill the anatomy prerequisite for the Intensive course. The anatomy course is broken into 2 modules, the 6-hour anatomy workshops and 24-hour anatomy course.

Comprehensive Mat & Reformer CMR

The STOTT PILATES® Comprehensive Program (Level 1) teaches the STOTT PILATES® principles and Essential and Intermediate exercises in a time frame that allows you to assimilate and apply the material at a slower pace. This “ground up” approach is intended for those with no prior teaching experience and little or no training in functional anatomy and/or movement as well as limited exposure to Pilates.

Advanced CCB

The Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels course has been structured into three separate modules to allow you to choose which element to take, and when (they will likely be scheduled consecutively). Completion of all three modules below is required to be eligible for certification.

Advanced Reformer

Learn to use the various Reformer components and accessories to intensify reformer repertoire and provide a stimulating workout for athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients. Held over 3 days this 18 hour advanced course teaches 70 exercises in the repertoire that require greater strength, stability and flexibility.