OFFICIAL STOTT PILATES
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CENTRE
Intensive Instructor Programs
Overview
The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Program (Level 1) is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, or who have completed the Functional Anatomy course and meet the Pilates class requirements. The focus is on expanding student’s current knowledge while delivering complete instruction in STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles and Essential and Intermediate exercises in a fast-paced format.
This option is ideal for those who are unable to devote the amount of time required in our Comprehensive program due to work and/or scheduling issues.
OTTAWA - INTENSIVE PROGRAM COURSES
- Intensive Reformer Plus (Ottawa, ON, Starts Sept 6th, 2025)
- Intensive Reformer Plus (Ottawa, ON, Starts Nov 1st, 2025)
- Intensive Mat-Plus (Ottawa, ON, Starts Jan 9th, 2026)
OTTAWA - PILATES INSTRUCTOR COURSES
Fees & Registration
Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition
COURSE DATES
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
REGISTRATION FEES
$2645.00
20% Downpayment Due upon Registration
Price in CAD and does not include applicable taxes
Space is limited to 12 registrations
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
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The What, How and Why of the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles and how to apply them to all exercises
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A complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis, movement sequencing of Essential and Intermediate exercises
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Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs
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Static Postural Analysis and assessment to aid in program creation
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Exercise layering related to effective program design
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Workout composition for personal and group training
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Effective communication, observational skills, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
- Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel variations
- Effective communication and observational skills
- Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- 63 exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
- 40 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
- Minimum of 10 hours of observation
- Minimum of 30 hours of physical review
- Minimum of 15 hours of practice teaching
- Total: 95 hours
Meghan
Blanchard
PILATES COURSE COORDINATOR
Meghan is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor, and a mom to 3 beautiful little girls. With over 15 years of clinical experience – including training in STOTT Pilates mat and reformer methods – Meghan has a passion for educating and empowering women to understand their pelvic floor and feel their best. Her mission is to support her clients, with kindness and compassion, and provide an elevated pelvic health experience in a safe and professional environment. Meghan takes a whole person approach – incorporating all aspects that may be contributing to your symptoms. Meghan’s approach is simple and effective, as she focuses on providing you with answers and guidance to meet your individual goals, to move better and be symptom free doing what you love.
