STOTT PILATES® New Zealand 2026 Equipment Training
Cadillac | Stability Chair | Barrels | Injuries & Special Populations Courses
Level up your Pilates expertise with specialised equipment training
Once you’ve built a foundation in STOTT PILATES® Matwork and/or Reformer, expand your skills across the full studio. Learn to confidently use the Cadillac, Stability Chair, and Barrels, alongside the Injuries & Special Populations programming course.
This modular Auckland series helps you diversify your programming, challenge clients in new ways, and deliver more impactful sessions.
Choose individual courses or complete the full pathway to earn your globally recognised STOTT PILATES® Full Certification.
At a Glance:
Location: Be Pilates @ Auckland, Genesis Fitness, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
Courses & Dates:
Injuries & Special Populations | 14-17 Oct
Cadillac Courses | 01-06 Nov
Stability Chair Courses | 09-12 Nov
Barrels Courses | 12-14 Nov
Format: Small training groups at a state of the art sports complex complete with parking and accommodation options
Trainer: Experienced STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer, Sharon Currie
Pre-requisite: Completion of STOTT PILATES® Matwork Level 1 and/or Reformer Level 1 Course/s
What You Will Learn:
Injuries & Special Populations Course:
Work confidently with a wider range of clients. Learn how to spot imbalances, modify exercises, and support common injuries and conditions—so your sessions stay safe, effective, and tailored to the person in front of you.
Across the Cadillac, Chair and Barrels courses you will learn how to:
Teach Essential, Intermediate and Advanced exercises on each piece of equipment
Use springs, bars and support surfaces to enhance torso stability, strength, mobility and balance
Layer exercises and build complete programs that meet a range of conditioning goals
Observe alignment, give clear verbal and tactile cueing and progress or regress safely
Modify sequences for different body types, postural patterns and common conditions
Integrate equipment work with your existing Matwork and Reformer programming
You will leave with a much larger programming toolbox, and the confidence to design purposeful, flowing sessions using any combination of studio equipment.
Who This Training Is For
This specialised Pilates equipment training is designed for instructors who:
Have already completed STOTT PILATES® Matwork and/or Reformer Level 1
Are ready to expand into full studio equipment and advance their career
Want to build more creative, challenging programs for private and small group clients
Enjoy an immersive learning environment where they can ask questions, refine technique and practice teaching in real time
If you are already teaching Matwork and/or Reformer and want to expand your expertise with specialising programming skills on the Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, this course series is your next professional development step.
Pilates Equipment Courses
Cadillac Level 1 (ICAD)
Develop the skills to teach Essential and Intermediate exercises on the Cadillac / Trapeze Table. Learn how to:
Use the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, leg springs and arm springs
Create full body programs that improve strength, mobility and control
Use Cadillac as both a stand-alone workout and a complement to Matwork and Reformer
Cadillac Level 2 (ACAD)
Build on your Level 1 foundation with more challenging sequences and progressions. You will:
Explore Advanced exercises and integrated movement patterns
Refine cueing, rhythm and flow for higher level clients
Learn to program for athletes and well conditioned clients who need more challenge
Chair Level 1 (ICHR)
Learn how to use the Stability Chair to deliver compact, powerful workouts that challenge balance, strength and control. You will:
Teach Essential and Intermediate exercises on the Chair
Use the Chair effectively for small studio and in-home training
Explore ways to support clients who need more assistance, as well as those who need more intensity
Chair Level 2 (ACHR)
Advance your Chair teaching skills with more complex sequences and progressions. You will:
Learn Advanced Chair exercises and transitions
Work on smooth choreography, intelligent loading and safe challenge
Build programming ideas for sport-specific and high performance clients
Barrels Level 1 (IBRL)
Discover how to use the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel to:
Improve spinal articulation, mobility and core strength
Support clients with postural imbalances and tight hips or shoulders
Add variety and decompression to regular Matwork and Reformer sessions
Barrels Level 2 (ABRL)
Expand your Barrels repertoire with more demanding work. You will:
Explore Advanced Barrel exercises and creative progressions
Learn to adapt these tools for different bodies and abilities
Integrate Barrel work into full studio programming for both challenge and support
Your Learning Experience
Training in Auckland gives you:
A metro-style environment that supports focus, learning and enjoyment
Small groups so you receive individual attention and detailed technique correction
Hands-on support from an experienced Instructor Trainer who is invested in your growth
Connection with like-minded instructors from around New Zealand and beyond
Clear next steps so you understand how to log hours and prepare for certification after the course
This is more than a course. It is dedicated time to step out of your regular schedule, refine your craft and reconnect with why you started teaching.
Choose Your Pilates Equipment Training Pathway
Select the equipment courses that best match your experience and goals or combine multiple modules for the full Auckland training experience. Our team will help you choose the right pathway, talk through accommodation options, and recommend local activities so you can make the most of your Pilates training getaway.
Course Hours & Certification Pathway
After completing your chosen courses, you will be able to:
Market your new skills as a STOTT PILATES® trained instructor on that equipment.
Travel the world with internationally recognised training.
Start building your post course observation, physical practice and practice teaching hours at home or in your studio (at no additional cost).
Progress toward your official Merrithew certification exam when you are ready.
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STOTT PILATES® CADILLAC COURSES
25 hr Level 1 Course (5 days) + 6hr Level 2 Course (1 day)
01-05 + 06 Nov 2026
$2299 Level 1 | $749 Level 2 (save $308 on bundle) + course materials
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STOTT PILATES® STABILITY CHAIR COURSES
15hr Level 1 Course (3 days) + 3hr Level 2 Course (1/2 day)
09-11 + 12 Nov 2026
$1399 Level 1 | $549 Level 2 (save $198 on bundle) + course materials
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STOTT PILATES® BARRELS COURSES
10hr Level 1 Course (2 days) + 3hr Level 2 Course (1/2 day)
Thurs 12 - Fri 13 + Sat 14 Nov
$1099 Level 1 | $549 Level 2 (save $163 on bundle price) + course materials
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STOTT PILATES® INJURIES & SPECIAL POPULATIONS COURSE
24hr Course (4 days)
Wed 14 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
$2700 + course materials. All pricing includes GST
Train With One of New Zealand’s Most Respected STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainers
Sharon Currie brings over 32 years of movement, rehabilitation, and Pilates expertise to your Pilates training experience.
Sharon Currie is a highly respected STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer with more than three decades of experience across the fitness, Pilates, and rehabilitation industries. Based in New Zealand, Sharon is deeply passionate about educating and empowering both new and experienced movement professionals through world-class training.
With a foundation in dance and fitness and a strong understanding of functional movement, Sharon brings anatomical clarity and precision to her teaching. She is fully certified across the complete STOTT PILATES® repertoire — Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, Injuries and Special Populations, Rehab Programming, Fascial Movement, and Total Barre.
As an Instructor Trainer with Merrithew™, Sharon is known for her supportive, clear, and motivating teaching style. She has trained thousands of instructors across New Zealand and Australia, combining technical excellence with real-world application to ensure every student feels confident, capable, and inspired from day one.
Whether she is leading an intensive course, teaching advanced repertoire, delivering specialty workshops, or mentoring instructors through their certification journey, Sharon creates a positive, professional learning environment that fosters lasting success.
Testimonials from Instructors who have attended the STOTT PILATES® Equipment Courses in New Zealand.
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“What an awesome experience! The Cadillac course really opened my eyes to what we can offer our clients. Not only that, I feel this training has refreshed my approach to teaching in general. I would totally recommend this course - thank you!”
Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, Queenstown, February 2026
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“Another amazing training experience with Be Pilates. Both Lee and Sharon work so hard to go above and beyond to help make the course more accessible for everyone. Travelling around the country, taking extra gear, recommending accommodation and just all-round good vibes.”
Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Stability Chair Course, Queenstown, February 2026
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“The advanced barrels course is short but with lots of great exercises to learn. Definitely recommend doing this course. It will challenge you in the best way.”
Attended Advanced Barrels Course, Queenstown, February 2026
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