Premier Pilates St. Louis is proud to be a
Merrithew® Host Training Center
for the STOTT PILATES® Method
The STOTT PILATES® education method is known to be unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality.
Enhance your knowledge and expertise and increase your client base with a contemporary Pilates repertoire. You’ll be taught by experienced STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainers who can mentor you on your education path. The STOTT PILATES® training has often been called the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. It’s a reputation that we are proud of and a philosophy and method you can build a career on.
2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
INTENSIVE REFORMER (IR) — 2nd Edition— $2,265
Perfect for fitness and movement professionals, this immersive course unfolds over 10 days. You’ll learn to design and lead Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire for private and group settings—empowering you to motivate and transform clients of all backgrounds. Gain the skills, confidence, and expertise needed to create life-changing Pilates programs. (While IR can be taken before IMP, we recommend completing IMP first.)
Jul 14 - Aug 2, 2026
(50 hours)
Sessions
1. Tue, Jul 14, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
2. Wed, Jul 15, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
3. Thu, Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
4. Fri, Jul 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
5. Tue, Jul 28, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
6. Wed, Jul 29, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7. Thu, Jul 30, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
8. Fri, Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
9. Sat, Aug 01, 2026 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
10. Sun, Aug 02, 2026 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Admission Requirements:
Pilates Experience
Minimum 30 hours of participation in Pilates classes or workouts.
Basic Knowledge of Anatomy
Must understand functional anatomy, including muscle attachments, actions, and basic biomechanics.
Highly Recommended: STOTT PILATES® Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals for Movement ProfessionalsS
ADVANCED REFORMER — $975
Ideal for instructors looking to deepen their Reformer expertise with high-intensity, advanced exercises.
Prerequisite
Completion of Intensive Reformer (IR) or Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer (CMR)
Aug 28 - Aug 30, 2026
(18 hours)
Sessions
1. Fri, Aug 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2. Sat, Aug 29, 2026 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3. Sun, Aug 30, 2026 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates and times are subject to change.
Certification Exams
Students who are ready to test for certification are encouraged to contact Tonya at Tonya@premierpilatesstlouis.com to schedule their individual exam times. Dates & times will be limited, so advanced scheduling is advised.
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Contact Tonya at Tonya@premierpilatesstlouis.com to register!