STOTT PILATES® Academy Professional Development Courses
Breast Cancer for Rehab | Bone Health for Osteoporosis | Fascial Movement Courses
Deepen your expertise and enhance your teaching skills with professional development courses
As the mind-body and fitness landscape continues to evolve, the need for specialized and up-to-date skills is more important than ever. STOTT PILATES Academy Professional Development Courses empower movement professionals — from Pilates instructors to rehabilitation experts — to remain at the forefront of industry trends and expand their knowledge base. These intensive courses dive into high-level concepts and technical skills to reinforce knowledge development in areas such as advanced teaching techniques, anatomy, special populations and business skills.
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STOTT PILATES® Programming Protocols for Breast Cancer Rehab Course
Duration | 6 hours
Format | Live Online
Schedule | Sat 25 + Sun 26 July 2026 | 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Price | NZ$ 780 (incl GST + course manual NZ$85)
The goal of this course is to provide the most up-to-date theoretical information regarding breast cancer and its associated side effects, and to equip movement practitioners with specific STOTT PILATES® Academy programming protocols for supporting patients through all phases of their cancer journey.
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STOTT PILATES® Bone Health and Exercise for Osteoporosis Course
Duration | 12 hours
Format | Live Online
Schedule | Tues 27 - Thurs 29 October 2026 | 12.00pm-4.30pm
Price | NZ$ 1450 (incl GST + course manual NZ$85)
Grounded in the latest research on bone physiology, biomechanics and exercise science, this course bridges theory and practice. Participants will engage in hands-on learning through functional assessments, case-based programming, and movement strategies tailored to clients’ individual risk profiles.
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Merrithew® Fascial Movement Foundation Course
Duration | 16 hours
Format | Live Online
Schedule | Tuesday 06 - Friday 09 October 2026 | 12.00pm - 4.30pm
Price | NZ$ 1735 (incl GST & course manual NZ$85)
Fascia, the most ubiquitous connective tissue in the body, is creating a buzz in the fitness industry. The importance of this multifaceted network is mind-blowing. This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness, therapeutic movement and rehabilitation, and provides insight as to how movement affects and is affected by fascia.
Meet New Zealand’s STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer
Sharon Currie is a highly respected STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer with over 32 years of experience in the fitness, Pilates, and rehabilitation industries. Based in New Zealand, Sharon is passionate about educating and empowering new and current movement professionals through world-class instructor training.
With a background in dance and fitness and a deep understanding of functional movement, Sharon brings a strong anatomical focus to her teaching. She is certified across the full STOTT PILATES® repertoire, including Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, Injuries and Special Populations, Rehab programming, along with Breast Cancer Rehab, Bone Health for Osteoporsis, Fascial Movement and Total Barre courses and workshops.
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 precision with real-world application to ensure her students feel confident and capable from day one.
Whether Sharon’s leading an intensive course, delivering a specialty workshop, guest speaking in wellness forums or mentoring instructors through advanced repertoire, Sharon creates a positive and professional learning environment that inspires lasting success.
Testimonials
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“Great introduction of the joint function model throughout the workshop. Not just a toolkit of extra information, was also good to review theory of rehab”
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“Appreciated cuing tips and set up positions. Loved labels of muscles that prepare movement, control movement and create movement. Loved integration summaries of muscles classifications”
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"Sharon is amazing, super approachable, knowledgeable, patient and full of energy. I have never experienced learning from a teacher with the stamina to be consistent. Have loved the learning!"
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