Build an extraordinary career with us.
Whether you want to become an instructor or you're a seasoned professional learn how we can take you to new heights. Confident, vibrant and on the leading edge.
Build an extraordinary career with us.
Whether you want to become an instructor or you're a seasoned professional learn how we can take you to new heights. Confident, vibrant and on the leading edge.
Ready to become an instructor?
Let's get right to it. Here's how.
Ready to become an instructor?
Let's get right to it.
Here's how.
01
ENJOY LEARNING
Start with either mat or reformer training. These are our foundational courses and the entry point into the STOTT PILATES program.
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02
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Master the repertoire in your body, practice teaching and observe STOTT PILATES instructors putting the repertoire to work teaching sessions and classes. You'll have access to the studio if needed.
03
DESIGN YOUR REWARDING CAREER
After taking the IMP or IR course, test out or continue learning by taking the corresponding advanced course, any of the remaining intensives, or workshops. After certifying, our specialty tracks allow you to design a satisfying and rewarding career.
01
ENJOY LEARNING
Start with either mat or reformer training. These are our foundational courses and the entry point into the STOTT PILATES program.
- or -
02
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Master the repertoire in your body, practice teaching and observe STOTT PILATES instructors putting the repertoire to work teaching sessions and classes. You'll have access to the studio if needed.
03
DESIGN YOUR REWARDING CAREER
After taking the IMP or IR course, test out or continue learning by taking the corresponding advanced course, any of the remaining intensives, or workshops. After certifying, our specialty tracks allow you to design a satisfying and rewarding career.
The STOTT PILATES Curriculum
Forge your path.
Start the STOTT PILATES program with either the Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) or the Intensive Reformer (IR) course. Both cover essential and intermediate repertoire, the STOTT PILATES Basic Principles, Postural Analysis and other foundational topics. After completing either take any of the other intensives or the corresponding advanced course.
Start here.
Or here.
Intensive Mat Plus
IMP
Intensive Reformer
IR
Intensive Cadillac
ICAD
Intensive Chair
ICHR
Intensive Barrels
IBRL
Intensive Cadillac, Chair and Barrels
ICAD, ICHR, IBRL
Anatomy and Advanced Topics
Dive Deep.
The Functional Anatomy (FA) course is available to students at any point in the program. It has no prerequisites and can even be taken before beginning the intensives. It is available to any fitness, yoga or movement professionals. While not required for certification, the course provides beneficial background allowing students to deepen their understanding of the STOTT PILATES repertoire and sets the stage for the Injuries and Special Populations course.
The Injuries and Special Populations (ISP) course is available exclusively to students in the STOTT PILATES program. Students must take either the Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) or the Intensive Reformer (IR) course prior to taking the ISP course.
Functional Anatomy
FA
Injuries and Special Populations
ISP
Functional Anatomy
FA
Injuries and Special Populations
ISP
The STOTT PILATES Program
Start with a strong foundation.
At DFX Pilates we've chosen the STOTT PILATES program over all others because it is rooted in the classical work of Joseph H. Pilates and is advanced with cutting edge science. It's safe, super effective and the modern approach to the method. It's the foundation of everything we do. Here's why.
Basic Principles
STOTT PILATES Basic Principles are the key to unlocking your two most important skills, an eye for movement and cueing.
Classical Repertoire
Learn the full repertoire of classical exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates. All broken down into logical layers.
Cutting Edge Science
Bring your clients seriously effective programs, incorporating the latest in Exercise Science, Physical Therapy and Kinesiology.
Work with any Clients
Meet clients where they are. Learn to regress exercises so they can master the movement details and then take them to new heights.
Cutting Edge Science
Bring your clients seriously effective programs, incorporating the latest in Exercise Science, Physical Therapy and Kinesiology.
Postural Analysis
Gain deep insights into the transformative power of the repertoire while sharpening your eye for movement even more.
Exceptional Course Materials
With the most thorough and detailed manuals and DVDs in the industry, be confident in knowing every nuance of the repertoire.
Work with any Clients
Meet clients where they are. Learn to regress exercises so they can master the movement details and then take them to new heights.
The home of STOTT PILATES in Sacramento.
DFX Pilates is a Merrithew Licensed Training Center.
2020 Coursework Schedule
Master this key piece of repertoire.
Intensive Reformer (IR)
July 11 - Aug 30
The STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer (IR) course is our level 1 reformer training and is a great place for new students to start. Learn the intricate details of the classical Pilates reformer repertoire and how it applies to posture, alignment and overall strength and flexibility. The course includes a ton of very useful modifications to strengthen the right places and make the pilates reformer repertoire even more effective.
Dates, Times and Fees
Dates:
July 11, 12
July 25, 26
Aug 8, 9
Aug 22, 23
Aug 29, 30
Times:
Saturdays 10:30-4:00
Sundays 9:00-2:30
Course Fee: $1,500
Materials: $232+tax
Required Hours:
Class Time: 50 hrs
Physical Review: 40 hrs
Practice Teaching: 25 hrs
Observation: 10 hrs
Email or call us at 916-397-2373 to begin registration or to ask us anything.
Begin a new, rewarding career.
Master the Matwork.
Intensive Mat Plus (IMP)
Sept 26 - Nov 8
The STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) course is our level 1 mat training and is a great place for new students to start. Learn the intricate details of the classical Pilates matwork and how it applies to posture, alignment and overall strength and flexibility. The course includes a ton of very useful modifications to strengthen the right places and make the pilates matwork even more effective.
Dates, Times and Fees
Dates:
Sept 26, 27
Oct 10, 11
Oct 24, 25
Nov 7, 8
Times:
Saturdays 10:30-4:00
Sundays 9:00-2:30
Course Fee: $1,050 before Aug 26, $1,150 after
Materials: $207+tax
Required Hours:
Class Time: 40 hrs
Physical Review: 25 hrs
Practice Teaching: 15 hrs
Observation: 10 hrs
Email or call us at 916-397-2373 to begin registration or to ask us anything.
Begin a new, rewarding career.
Already an Instructor?
Explore the possibilities to grow your career.
One of the richest aspects of the STOTT PILATES program is Continuing Education. With more than 150 workshops there are countless opportunities to develop your niche, set yourself apart and keep yourself and your clients inspired. It's open to all Pilates professionals. We don't think you'll find a program with more to offer. See for yourself.
STOTT PILATES Continuing Education
Keep your career flying high.
Open to Everyone
No matter what program you are trained in, be it Classical or Contemporary, join us for Continuing Education.
Keep it Fresh
We hold a Spring and a Fall Conference every year, weekends full of refreshing material. Recharge your practice twice a year.
Variety
With over 150 workshops over 9 Specialty Tracks, there's endless opportunity to take your career to new heights.
Functional Anatomy
The Functional Anatomy course is open to any professionals and has no prerequisites. It's a powerful learning experience that we open up to everyone.
STOTT PILATES Continuing Education
Keep your career flying high.
Open to Everyone
No matter what program you are trained in, be it Classical or Contemporary, join us for Continuing Education.
Keep it Fresh
We hold a Spring and a Fall Conference every year, weekends full of refreshing material. Recharge your practice twice a year.
Variety
With over 150 workshops over 9 Specialty Tracks, there's endless opportunity to take your career to new heights.
Functional Anatomy
The Functional Anatomy course is open to any professionals and has no prerequisites. It's a powerful learning experience that we open up to everyone.
The STOTT PILATES Specialty Tracks
Pick a color. Any color.
With over 150 workshops in 9 Specialty Tracks, the STOTT PILATES program provides endless opportunities to follow your passion, grow and set yourself apart. Once certified, STOTT PILATES Instructors can earn a specialist designation by taking 8 workshops in any of the Specialty Tracks. By the way, feel free to pick more than one color. Endless variety so you can make your career yours.
Post-Rehabilitation
Learn to work with clients with common injuries and special conditions.
Group Equipment
Teach stimulating equipment sessions to a variety of levels.
Active for Life
Specialized programming for the active aging population.
Athletic Conditioning
Work with athletes to improve power and agility with modified repertoire.
Pre & Post Natal
Address a moms changing body before and after birth.
Dance
Help dancers build strength, stability, balance and flexibility.
Interdisciplinary
Incorporate the latest fascial and exercise science.
Golf Conditioning
Learn to boost performance on the green.
Group Matwork
Teach inspiring mat classes to a wide variety of clients.
Post-Rehabilitation
Learn to work with clients with common injuries and special conditions.
Group Equipment
Teach stimulating equipment sessions to a variety of levels.
Athletic Conditioning
Work with athletes to improve power and agility with modified repertoire.
Active for Life
Specialized programming for the active aging population.
Pre & Post Natal
Address a moms changing body before and after birth.
Dance
Help dancers build strength, stability, balance and flexibility.
Interdisciplinary
Incorporate the latest fascial and exercise science.
Golf Conditioning
Learn to boost performance on the green.
Group Matwork
Teach inspiring mat classes to a wide variety of clients.
For the first time ever.
The Postural Analysis Workshop
We are very excited to offer the STOTT PILATES Postural Analysis Workshop for the first time ever. This workshops is normally 2 hours but we believe that the material deserves more so we're adding bonus hours and are expanding it to 6. This is one of the more challenging topics in our curriculum and this is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in it for an entire day. It is our intention that you leave the day competent and confident with postural analysis and effective exercise choices.
Preparing for your exam?
Get an entire day to immerse yourself in this topic in a relaxing way. A great opportunity to ask any questions you have and check this challenging topic off your list.
Experienced Instructors
Sharpen your eye for alignment and posture and gain deep insights into how the repertoire relates to posture.
Dates, Times and Fees
Saturday, March 14 | 10:30-5:00 | $195 | STOTT PILATES CECs: 0.2
Inspiration coming your way.
Stay right there, on the edge of your seat.
We're planning two great weekends of inspiring workshops. Rejuvenate your teaching twice a year with new material. The programming team at STOTT PILATES is always turning out new workshop titles based on the latest findings in Exercises Science, Physical Therapy and Kinesiology. One thing's for sure, they'll offer creative and fun ways to bring real benefits to your clients. Save the dates and join our email list to say in the loop.
DFX Pilates Spring Conference
April 25, 26
DFX Pilates Fall Conference
November 14, 15
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