WE ARE PROUD TO BE A STOTT PILATES® HOSTING CENTRE

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What is STOTT PILATES®?

Merrithew™, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is the parent company of STOTT PILATES®. Lindsay Merrithew and Moira Merrithew co-founded the company in 1988.

Through constant research and development, Joseph Pilates' traditional pilates methods were modernised and methodized, and safe and effective pilates including rehabilitation were created. They have dedicated themselves for over 30 years to improving people's lives all over the world through responsible exercise techniques and innovative fitness brands.

STOTT PILATES®' method offers the highest level of Pilates education and media to a wide range of people, from enthusiastic sports enthusiasts to elite athletes, postpartum customers, rehabilitation and fitness professionals, and is used in studios all over the world.

Why choose Thousand Pilates 

ThousandPilates is a STOTT PILATES® hosting centre Markham, ON, Canada. As a hosting centre, we are dedicated to elevating the standard of excellence through Merrithew’s quality education and training. We continuously diversify our educational offerings with a wide range of programs designed to help individuals of all ages and abilities achieve a healthy lifestyle through high-quality instructor training courses. 

In addition, we offer free practice space for students enrolled in our courses and provide assistance with course content and exam questions to support their learning journey.

How do I start STOTT PILATES® instructor courses?

Admission requirements:

• Minimum of 30 hours participation in Pilates classes/workouts
• STOTT PILATES® Functional Anatomy course or
• University or college level anatomy or physiology course (minimum of 20–25 hours of in-class instruction)
• Online courses may also be accepted if they meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum of 20–25 hours of learning
  • Include homework assignments
  • Include tests and/or a final examination
     

Registration policies

To confirm registration in a STOTT PILATES® course, a 20% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is due at time of enrollment. Final payment is due four (4) weeks before course begins. To confirm registration in any ZEN•GA®, CORE™, Total Barre®, Merrithew® and Halo® Training Foundation Course or any workshop, full payment is due at the time of enrollment. Failure to submit full payment may result in forfeiting your spot in the course/workshop.

Students enrolling in any course bundles (course fee consisting of more than one course, i.e. Intensive Mat-Plus and Reformer) must register in all courses at time of enrollment, and courses must be completed within 6 months of the first course taken; or 12 months for Full Comprehensive and Full Intensive course bundles.

STOTT PILATES® examinations are to be scheduled and paid for within six months of the last course end date. Exams can be cancelled or re-scheduled once with a $100.00 (+ tax) exam change fee. In the event of a second cancellation or re-scheduling of the exams, the student must pay the full exam fee will be charged again.

Please be advised, we reserve the right to cancel courses and workshops up to 3 weeks prior to the scheduled start date if sufficient enrollment has not been met. In this event, students will have the option of enrolling into the next available course/workshop or receiving a full refund.

All fees for Foundation Courses and workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event that your enrollment needs to be changed/transferred, please contact the Toronto Education Advisors.

Link to register: 

https://www.merrithew.com/instructor-training/find-a-studio/ontario-markham

Course Contact Information

• For all student inquiries, please direct them to CTCOrganized@merrithew.com.