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STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training Courses
Pilates Center of Omaha is Nebraska's STOTT PILATES® training facility with courses led by Lead Instructor Trainer and Licensed Physical Therapist, Ashlee Richardson, PT, DPT.
STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. Lindsay and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent over two decades refining the acclaimed STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and line of equipment. The refined method resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation—making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. STOTT PILATES® is recognized as The Professional’s Choice by studios, fitness facilities, fitness professionals and the consumer market worldwide.
**Students registering for these courses must have completed the STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat Plus or Intensive Reformer. The Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course has been structured into three separate modules, to give you maximum flexibility. Courses may be enrolled in seperately however, completion of all three modules is required to be eligible for certification.
Intensive Barrels
Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. Please email ashlee@pilatescenterofomaha.com for questions!
Details
What you will learn:
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel
- Exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential and Intermediate Barrel repertoire
- To understand movement essence and exercise goals
- How to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension, to target core and peripheral muscle groups, and to adapt exercises to specific body types
- How to incorporate the barrels into a full-body workout and program for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- To develop effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Requirements of certification:
- 10 hours of instruction and supervised teaching (these 50 hours will be completed during the course)
- Minimum of 5 hours of observation (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 10 hours of physical review (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 5 hours of practice teaching (outside of course logged hours)
Total: 30 hours
Observation, Practice Teaching, and Physical Review:
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES facility. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.
Observation (5 Hours)
Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.
Physical review (10 hours)
Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.
Practice teaching ( 5 hours)
Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.
Continuing education credits:
STOTT PILATES 1.0
*Fall 2025 Dates/Times:
- Saturday September 13th 12:00 - 5:30 PM
- Sunday September 14th 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
A half hour break is scheduled for each day.
*Attendance is required for all posted dates and times for a total of 10 hours of instruction. If time is missed, it must be made up at an additional cost.
Please contact 402-932-7581 for scheduling and private instruction options.
| Intensive Barrels Investment | $485 | PURCHASE > |
| Intensive Cadillac, Chair and Barrel (Save 10%) | $2,097 | PURCHASE > |
| Course Materials* | Barrels Course Manuals | Can Be Found HERE |
| *(The Complete Arc Barrel, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector manuals are required. Course materials are to be purchased prior to the first day of the course. Manuals may be found at other retailers other than those listed here.) |
Complete Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Package | Can Be Found HERE |
Intensive Cadillac
Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac/Trapeze Table. Please email ashlee@pilatescenterofomaha.com for questions!
Details
What you will learn:
- A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire
- To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment
- To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
- The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications
- Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients
Requirements of certification:
- 25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching (these 50 hours will be completed during the course)
- Minimum of 10 hours of observation (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 15 hours of physical review (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching (outside of course logged hours)
Total: 60 hours
Observation, Practice Teaching, and Physical Review:
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES facility. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.
Observation (10 Hours)
Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.
Physical review (15 hours)
Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.
Practice teaching ( 10 hours)
Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.
Continuing education credits:
STOTT PILATES 2.5
2026 Dates TBD: (Please note, course meets on all posted dates and times below. Missed hours must be made up privately at an additional cost)
Times: Fridays/Saturday 12:00 - 5:30 PM and Sundays 8:00 - 1:30 PM
A half hour break is scheduled for each day.
Please contact 402-932-7581 for scheduling and private instruction options.
| Intensive Cadillac Investment | $1,150 | PURCHASE > |
| Intensive Cadillac, Chair and Barrel (Save 10%) | $2,097 | PURCHASE > |
| Course Materials* | Cadillac Course Manuals | Can Be Found HERE |
| *(The Complete Arc Barrel, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector manuals are required. Course materials are to be purchased prior to the first day of the course. Manuals may be found at other retailers other than those listed here.) |
Complete Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Package | Can Be Found HERE |
Intensive Chair
Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Stability Chair repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. Please email ashlee@pilatescenterofomaha.com for questions!
Details
What you will learn:
- Functional exercises to develop core strength against spring resistance in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, prone and side-lying
- How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to Essential and Intermediate-level Stability Chair exercises
- Better understanding of movement essence and exercise goals, proper execution and muscle activation
- How to improve core stability, increase peripheral strength and enhance mobility on one piece of equipment
- How the split-pedal option transforms exercises by challenging bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal strength and stability
- ues and corrections for safety and effectiveness
Requirements of certification:
- 15 hours of instruction and supervised teaching (these 50 hours will be completed during the course)
- Minimum of 5 hours of observation (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 10 hours of physical review (outside of course logged hours)
- Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching (outside of course logged hours)
Total: 40 hours
Observation, Practice Teaching, and Physical Review:
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES facility. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.
Observation (5 Hours)
Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.
Physical review (10 hours)
Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.
Practice teaching ( 10 hours)
Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.
Continuing education credits:
STOTT PILATES 1.5
Spring 2026 Dates TBD: (Please note, course meets on all posted dates below. Missed hours must be made up privately at an additional cost)
Times: Fridays and Saturdays will meet from 12:00 - 5:30 PM; Sundays will meet from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
A half hour break is scheduled for each day.
Please contact 402-932-7581 for scheduling and private instruction options.
| Intensive Chair Investment | $695 | PURCHASE > |
| Intensive Cadillac, Chair and Barrel | $2,097 | PURCHASE > |
| Course Materials* | Chair Manual | Can Be Found HERE |
| *(The Complete Stability Chair Manual is required. Course materials are to be purchased prior to the first day of the course. Manuals may be found at other retailers other than those listed here.) |
Complete Cadillac, Chair, Barrel Course Materials | Can Be Found HERE |
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