Continuing Education Program
Register online for Continuing Education Workshops here
For questions, contact Kristi Quinn at (206) 633-4800 ext 2 or kristi@bodycenterstudios.com
The following workshops are open to Pilates Instructors of any background as well as other movement practitioners. Payment must be made in advance to reserve your space. We are ACE (American Council on Exercise) providers and BOC (Board of Certification) providers.
| Cervical Spine Workshop Date: May 4th, 5:00-9:00 Instructor: Ellen Roth, PT Fee: $125 CECs: .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Learn the details about the cervical core muscles and how to properly engage these deep muscles. This delicate area of the spine has incredible range of motion and can be injured easily. We will also look at how shoulder girdle alignment and muscular balance affects the cervical spine |
| STOTT PILATES Crossover from Intensive Mat to Group Mat Date: May 5th, 12:00-7:00 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $225 .6 STOTT PILATES CECs | This course is designed for instructors who have completed our Intensive or Comprehensive Mat-Plus training. Enhance your group instruction skills enabling you to teach group matwork safely while keeping classes upbeat and motivating. Learn to conduct an orientation class designed specifically for clients entering group matwork classes. Instructors will leave with ten pre-designed Essential through Intermediate workouts ready to teach in a group environment. These incorporate small equipment (Flex-Band exercisers, Fitness Circle resistance rings and Toning Balls) and cover a variety of intensity levels. Following this course, students are eligible to take the Matwork exam of the Group SPX stream that tests group training knowledge and skills. |
| STOTT PILATES Crossover from Intensive Reformer to Group Refomrer Date: May 6th, 12:00-7:00 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $225 .6 STOTT PILATES CECs | This course is designed for instructors who have completed our Intensive Reformer training. Enhance your group instruction skills enabling you to safely teach a small group reformer session while keeping the class upbeat and motivating. You will also learn an orientation class designed specifically for clients who are entering group reformer classes. Instructors will leave ready to teach twelve pre-designed Essential through Intermediate workouts in a group environment as well as a number of plyometric exercises performed on the jumpboard. Following this course, instructors are eligible to take the Reformer exam of the the Group SPX stream that tests group training knowlegde and skills. |
| Lumbar Spine Workshop Date: May 19th, 11-4:00 Instructor: Ellen Roth, PT Fee: $150 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Deepen your understanding of the alignment of the pelvis and its relationship to the lumbar spine. Exploring anatomy and movement patterns, we will discuss common dysfunction in everyday movement and how this can affect STOTT PILATES exercises. During the lab portion of the class, you will practice applying your new skills of observation and cueing to teaching Pilates exercises. |
| STOTT PILATES Core Stability Barre™ Training with Reformer & Cardio-Tramp™ Rebounder Date: June 22nd, 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | The Merrithew Health & Fitness™ team has created this exclusive program designed to develop stamina and control along with cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Experience how this program presents elements of dance and flexibility training with the solid foundations of STOTT PILATES in a workout like none other. The Cardio-Tramp™ Rebounder serves as the sturdy barre support as well as a resilient platform for rebounding work. Learn how this all-in-one workout can provide challenge and novelty to any private or group training session. |
| STOTT PILATES Essential BOSU®*
Pilates-inspired training using the BOSU®* balance trainer Date: July 20th, 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Shane Belau Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Expands Pilates repertoire by linking Essential-level exercises with the versatile BOSU®* Balance Trainer. Flat on one side and domed on the other, the unstable nature of the BOSU®* Balance Trainer makes it an ideal tool for establishing and reinforcing balance, stability and proprioception while gaining core strength. Exercises performed in standing, kneeling, seated, supine and prone positions, enhance stability, strength, balance, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. |
| STOTT PILATES Conditioning Towel Workshop for Strength & Mobility Date: August 10th, 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Michelle Gantz Fee $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECS | Discover how a simple tool such as a towel can transform regular Matwork into an invigorating and energizing core training workout. This simple Pilates-based routine, created by the programming team at Merrithew Health & Fitness™, uses the support and resistance of a Conditioning Towel to maintain form and make the exercises even more effective. The towel functions to help increase range of motion around the joints and allows muscles to lengthen effectively. This is ideal for those who are less flexible. Scapular and shoulder stability are highlighted while core strength and stability are built, enabling better performance in all other physical activities. A wonderful full-body workout, these moves can be done anywhere, and is ideal for travel or at-home practice. |
| Shoulder Girdle Alignment and Function Workshop Date: September 28th, 5:00-9:00 Instructor: Ellen Roth, PT Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Learn the specifics of scapula alignment and movement in analysis, as well as application of STOTT PILATES™ Mat and Reformer exercises. You will learn the correct placement and movement patterns of these floating bones and how to identify dysfunction. Find modifications and cues to help encourage correct stabilization and motion. |
| September 29th and 30th- Two Day Specialty Track Weekend of Workshops Each workshop is $125/sign up for all 6 and receive 10% off .2 STOTT PILATES CECs for each workshop-work towards your Specialty Designation! | Saturday the 29th: 12-2 Athletic Conditioning on the Cardio-Tramp with Michelle Gantz In this workshop, participants will learn innovative new programming on the STOTT PILATES Reformer and Cardio-Tramp. The workout, designed to stimulate both cardiovascular and muscular effectiveness is ideal for both the recreational and professional athlete. Discover how to combine progressive plyometric intervals, varying both in length and intensity, with muscular strength and endurance moves on the vertical mini trampoline. The routine features non-traditional Pilates exercises that use the incredible diversity of the Reformer to effectively train both concentric and eccentric muscular ability. 2-4 Jumpboard Interval Training Level 2 with Michelle Gantz Give your clients and classes something to jump about with this pumped up workout on the Reformer. Increase intensity and challenge coordination and cardiovascular fitness using more complex jumpboard intervals while ensuring safety and proper technique. Incorporate strengthening exercises for upper and lower body as well as the all-important core. Designed for intermediate to advanced level clients or groups, this plyometric workout will deliver all-over fitness while easily motivating and maintaining interest. 4:30-6:30 Athletic Conditioning with the Stability Cushions with Shane Belau Discover a new and intensive core training workout featuring the Stability Cushions. Controlling instability with a pair of cushioned disks requires activation of the stabilizing muscles of the torso, shoulders and hips. Exercises are designed to illicit greater proprioceptive awareness and recruit the deep support systems of the whole body while developing greater co-ordination and control. Discover a new facet to Matwork programs that increase body awareness and core stability in movements that bridge the gap between simple core training routines and functional movement patterns necessary in athletic conditioning. |
| Sunday the 30th: 12-2 Pre-natal Reformer with Kristi Quinn Any trainer will realize the benefits of taking Moms-to-be from traditional Matwork variations to select exercise modifications on the Reformer. Using current exercise guidelines provided by the ACOG and bearing in mind common anatomical and physiological changes, appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations will be explored using the Reformer in innovative and beneficial ways. Workout safety and effectiveness remain paramount and the client’s risk factors pre-pregnancy fitness level, health concerns and fitness goals will all be taken in to account when creating new and ongoing programs. 2-4 Pre-natal Cadillac with Kristi Quinn Moms-to-be require special movement considerations and exercise modifications. The multi-dimensional Cadillac Trapeze Table helps bring this special population from traditional Matwork variations to appropriate exercise adaptations using the push-thru bar, roll-down bar, arm and leg springs. Drawing on the latest medical information and ACOG guidelines, exercises keep anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations in mind. Workouts are concentrated on second trimester concerns with appropriate positioning and resistance components discussed. 4:30-6:30 Post-Natal Pilates with Toning Balls with Kristi Quinn Most women will be able to return to exercise four to six weeks after a regular birth or when they get clearance from their physician. Many of the exercises they may have been performing during the second and third trimester of pregnancy will be suitable now, but other exercises can be added to focus on reactivating and stabilizing the pelvic floor, transverses abdominis and obliques as well as developing lumbo-pelvic stability. This gentle but effective workout will incorporate Toning Balls™ to get moms back on the right track. |
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| Pilates for Functional & Structural Asymmetry Date: October 5th, 5:30-8:30 Instructors: Nancy Brose and Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Short side, long side, rotations, spiral curves all make it more challenging to function. Whether dealing with structural scoliosis or some other functional asymmetrical pattern in the body, Pilates provides a welcome relief and can in some cases help bring greater balance. Come learn about the differences and learn how to apply Pilates to help you or your client achieve greater balance. |
| Hip Function and Alignment Workshop Date: October 26th, 5:00-9:00 Instructor: Ellen Roth, PT Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Learn the specifics of the hip as well as up to date information about the Psoas muscle. Reveiw the anatomy, proper range of motion and movement patterns. We will look at several STOTT PILATES Mat and Reformer exercises to apply the information. Deepen your understanding of the hip with this invaluable workshop. |
| STOTT PILATES Core Stability Barre™ Training Level 1 October 20th, 6:00-8:00 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | The Merrithew Health & Fitness™ team brings you this fun and exciting new workout that focuses on building strength and stability as well as improving balance and flexibility with unique exercises derived from the best of the dance world. Learn how the elements of dance are combined with the fundamentals of STOTT PILATES® resulting in a fluid, flowing routine that challenges the strength and stamina of the entire body. Small props are incorporated along with the exclusively designed Core Stability Barre™ to create a workout that will bring out the dancer in everyone. |
| STOTT PILATES Core Stability Barre™ Training Level 2 Date: October 21, 6:00-8:00 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECS | This unique and highly effective workout, created by the Merrithew Health & Fitness™ team, offers sound biomechanical principles alongside current concepts in functional fitness and dance training while incorporating the Foam Roller™, Mini Stability Ball™ and Toning Balls™. Using the support of the exclusively engineered Core Stability Barre™ Trainer, this workout will continue building strength and stability as well as improving balance and flexibility. Bring out the dancer in yourself and your clients with this series of fluid exercises that combine the best of the dance world with the foundations of STOTT PILATES®. |
| Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease Date: November 3rd, 1:00-5:00 Instructors: Nancy Brose and Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Osteoporosis is on the rise in all developed countries-at this point in time 1 in every 3 women and 1 in every 5 men over 50 is expected to develop the condition. Over the last 20 years research confirms that load bearing exercise can reverse or prevent Osteoporosis. Pilates has been identified as an exercise regimes that reverses Osteoporosis. Pilates clients have seen their bone density numbers increase and reduced fracture risk. With results like this you can't afford not to be educated about Pilates for Osteoporosis. When you are done with this class, you will not only understand what Osteoporosis is, you will understand current diagnostic techniques, benefits and dangers of treatments, how to approach training a client with Osteoporosis and how to think through modifying an exercise to make it safe for clients that are at risk. Recommended and contraindicated STOTT PILATES reformer and mat exercises will be reviewed. |
| Osteoporosis and Pilates: Increased Complexity Level 2 Date: November 3rd, 5:30-8:30 Instructors: Nancy Brose and Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 for take both workshops for $225 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | Take your Osteoporosis training up a notch. For those of you who have taken level 1 Pilates and Osteorporosis and want more. This class will cover CCB exercises, a review of the latest research and how to apply the principles to design safe client workouts. Pre-requisite: Pilates for Osteoporosis level 1 (or equivalent). |
| Athletic Conditioning on the Stability Chair™ Date: November 10th, 6:00-8:00 Instructor: Michelle Gantz Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | The Stability Chair™ can be an ultra-effective, compact piece of equipment for specially designed athletic conditioning workouts. Learn a variety of exercises that can benefit any level of athlete by retraining imbalanced muscles and building on the strength and agility of the whole body. This well-rounded workout provides functional movements against spring resistance in a variety of positions that train core stability while working bilaterally, unilaterally or reciprocally with the limbs to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life. |
| STOTT PILATES® Pilates with the Medicine Ball Date: Decebmer 7th, 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Kristi Quinn Fee: $125 .2 STOTT PILATES CECs | The medicine ball is a staple in any traditional fitness routine. Now, learn how you can use this simple prop to add the elements of intensity and challenge to your Pilates workout. This innovative program created by the Merrithew Health & Fitness™ team, takes tried and true STOTT PILATES® Matwork moves and mixes them up with the portable weight of the medicine ball – resulting in unique variations and dynamic combinations sure to give a boost to any fitness routine. |
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