At Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP), we provide aspiring instructors with the knowledge, practical experience, and expert guidance needed to succeed in STOTT PILATES® education. To support students in building a strong foundation, we offer interactive anatomy education and opportunities to refine movement and integrate course material. Our programs emphasize a hands-on, supportive learning environment to help students gain confidence and deepen their understanding as they progress toward certification.

Program Options at PNWP include:

• Pacific Northwest Pilates' Anatomy for Movement Professionals
• Pilates Immersion Package for PNWP Students —COMING SOON!

These options are Ideal for aspiring and current Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, personal trainers, and movement professionals looking to strengthen their anatomy knowledge, gain personalized movement experience, and meet the prerequisites for our STOTT PILATES® courses.

Learn More

Overview
Designed for individuals with a foundation in anatomy and movement—the STOTT PILATES® Intensive Program offers a structured, modular approach to Pilates education. Covering Levels 1, 2, and Injuries & Special Populations, this program provides a comprehensive, science-based approach to the Pilates method, integrating modern exercise principles and rehabilitation techniques for a highly effective and contemporary practice.

The intensive STOTT PILATES® course training at Pacific Northwest Pilates is overseen by a dedicated and highly skilled team of six women with diverse backgrounds and many years of experience teaching both clients and students in training. PNWP Instructor Trainers leverage their combined knowledge to provide students with a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of Pilates, blending diverse teaching approaches and practical experience.

STOTT PILATES® Program Options at PNWP include:

• Intensive Mat-Plus™ (IMP)
• Advanced Mat (AM)
• Intensive Reformer (IR)
• Advanced Reformer (AR)
• Intensive Cadillac (ICAD)
• Intensive Chair (ICHR)
• Intensive Barrels (IBRL)
• Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)
• Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)

After completing courses and passing the exam, you’ll earn your STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor title and certificate, giving you the credentials to teach the method.

Learn More

Overview
Designed for licensed healthcare professionals, the STOTT PILATES® Rehabilitation Program provides a structured, movement-based approach to neuromuscular re-education. This modular program teaches practitioners how to integrate modified STOTT PILATES exercises into rehabilitation and injury prevention practices. Participants will learn to assess movement strategies, apply neuromotor training principles, and use cueing techniques to enhance patient engagement in recovery.

The program at Pacific Northwest Pilates is exceptional because Melanie Byford-Young, co-owner of PNWP, was a primary collaborator and co-editor of the STOTT PILATES® Rehabilitation Program. In 2007, she played a key role in its redevelopment, contributing to the new instructor curriculum, training materials, and DVDs, in which she also appears. Known for her passion and generosity in sharing knowledge, she brings invaluable expertise to the courses.

Rehabilitation Program Options

• Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Matwork (RM1)
• Peripheral Joint Stabilization: Matwork (RM2)
• Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Reformer (RR1)
• Peripheral Joint Stabilization: Reformer (RR2)
• Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (RCCB1)
• Peripheral Joint Stabilization: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (RCCB2)

After completing courses and passing the exam, participants earn the STOTT PILATES® Rehabilitation Instructor designation, equipping them with the expertise to integrate Pilates into clinical and therapeutic settings.

Learn More

Overview
At Pacific Northwest Pilates, we offer three specialized Merrithew® courses that explore the role of fascia in movement, blending the latest research with practical application. These courses provide movement professionals with a deeper understanding of fascial health and how to optimize it for improved mobility, resilience, and performance.

Fascia Focused Program Options

• Fascial Movement Foundation Course, Level 1
• ZEN•GA® Instructor Foundation Course, Mat
• ZEN•GA® Instructor Foundation Course, Equipment

These courses are ideal for Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, personal trainers, movement therapists, and other fitness professionals. Upon completion, participants can integrate these techniques into their existing qualifications. No examination is required.

Learn More

Overview
Pacific Northwest Pilates offers a diverse range of workshops for movement professionals looking to expand their skills, refine their teaching, and specialize in key areas. Our STOTT PILATES® and ZEN•GA® workshops provide practical, research-based training, while Merrithew® Specialty Tracks allow instructors to customize their education and attract new clients. Workshops earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and offer valuable insights for Pilates instructors, personal trainers, and movement specialists.

Workshop & Specialty Track Offerings

• STOTT PILATES® Workshops – Explore over 150 workshop options covering fundamental principles, rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, and special populations.
• ZEN•GA® Workshops – Integrate breath, fascia, and fluid movement into your teaching with mat and equipment-based mindful movement techniques.
• Merrithew® Specialty Tracks – Choose from nine focus areas to deepen your expertise at your own pace, including:
  • Active for Life
  • Athletic Conditioning
  • Dance
  • Golf Conditioning
  • Group Equipment
  • Group Matwork
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Pre- & Post-Natal
  • Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning

Who This Is For
Designed for Pilates instructors, personal trainers, and movement professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, earn CECs, and specialize in specific areas of study.

No application is required—simply register online via Mindbody or contact us for assistance.

See Schedule & Register