
STOTT PILATES® Fall Conference
Online Only
Here is our schedule for our Summer Workshop Conference, our first workshops of the year! These are ALL online and will be taught by Lead IT Mary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida and IT Caterina Senecal.
Important Workshop Information – Please Read Before Signing Up!
- Online Only: All workshops are live trainings & conducted entirely online throughout this training weekend.
- Check Equipment: Ensure you have the necessary props and equipment before enrolling. You can check this on Merrithews website.
- Credit Bundle Details: The workshop credit bundle applies only to 2-hour workshops & expires 6 months from purchase.
- Booking Reminder: Purchasing workshop credits does not automatically enroll you. Please remember to book your spot after purchasing the credit!
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Current Specials
- Early Course Registration Special
Sign up and pay in full for any STOTT PILATES course at least 5 weeks prior to the course start date and get your required course materials free.
How do I enroll?
ONLINE Saturday October 4th
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9:00 am to 11:00 amCaterina Senecal
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11:30 am to 1:30 pmCaterina Senecal
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2:00 pm to 5:00 pmCaterina Senecal
ONLINE Sunday October 5th
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9:00 am to 11:00 amMary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
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11:30 am to 1:30 pmMary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
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2:00 pm to 4:00 pmMary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
Meet The Trainers
Mary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
Mary Jo has worked in the fitness industry for over 30 years, building a strong reputation as a leader in health, fitness, and wellness. She inspires clients to upgrade their lives, break through roadblocks, and reach their ultimate goals.
As a Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES® and a core member of the LiveMetta Pilates Team, Mary Jo leads instructor training courses and workshops while also creating personalized health and wellness plans. Her expertise spans Pilates, Gyrotonic, weight training, nutrition, and life coaching.
She is certified through Merrithew Health & Fitness and NPCP, and also holds certifications as a Human Potential Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology.
Her mission is to guide people toward optimal health, movement, and fitness so they can live with more energy, happiness, and motivation while realizing their full potential with kindness and compassion.
Jamie Casey
Jamie is one of our most dynamic instructors and her passion for fitness is obvious. Her classes are packed with devout followers and she brings endless amounts of energy to every class she teaches. Jamie has numerous certifications and specializes in many styles of fitness including: STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, CORE™ Instructor, Certified TRX Instructor, Certified TaeBo Instructor, Certified ACE Instructor and Certified AFAA Instructor. Besides motivating clients and helping them achieve their fitness goals, Jamie is also a Mat and Reformer STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer, helping future pilates instructors achieve their goal of teaching. She has over 26 years of experience in the fitness industry and has created and presented fitness programs for 24 Hour Fitness and FTP fitness in Japan.
Caterina Senecal
Caterina began her STOTT PILATES® education in 2005, received her full certification in 2011 and became an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2013. She was introduced to the STOTT PILATES method during her years as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Caterina is devoted to helping people find a pain-free way to stay healthy and active.
Eden
Eden believes Pilates is the foundation that connects all forms of movement in fitness and life. Since beginning her career in 1991 as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and fitness manager, she has gained extensive experience across many facets of Pilates. She values the path of fitness and the transformative journey Pilates continues to offer.
Certifications: STOTT PILATES® Full Certification, Matwork & Reformer Instructor Trainer, Injuries and Special Populations; CHOPRA Yoga 200HR; AFAA Mat Science; PHYSICALMIND Institute; ACE Personal Trainer, and more.
Michelle
Michelle is a dynamic, engaging instructor whose passion & enthusiasm for movement & the Pilates method is infectious. A former professional dancer, Michelle studied ballet at Utah Valley University before going on to perform with various contemporary ballet companies across the San Francisco Bay Area. She first discovered Pilates as a method of cross training and injury prevention, and after her first class she was hooked. Prompting her to pursue her full STOTT PILATES® certification in 2016 & in 2022 she was elevated to the role of STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels. She is thrilled to be a part of the LiveMetta education team and is honored to play a role in mentoring the next generation of aspiring instructors. When not in the studio you'll find Michelle out running her favorite trails, seeking out the best coffee shops, making friends with every dog she meets & spending quality time with her family.
Shelly
Shelly is a STOTT Pilates Instructor Trainer and has been doing Pilates since before it was cool, practicing along with VHS tapes in the living room. She is a born and raised LA native and resides in West LA where she has her own private Pilates studio with a focus on working with clientele requiring specific rehabilitative needs. She is currently an aerialist and has a life-long history of interest in fitness and exercise. She grew up being a competitive gymnast and held a career as a ballet dancer, so Pilates has always been and continues to be an integral part of her life as a way to support her body. Her curiosity in injury management and general physiology led her to earn a B.S. in Kinesiology, specializing in pre-physical therapy, along with a minor in dance from Humboldt State University. Shelly is very passionate about learning and continually expands her knowledge of human movement to teach Pilates in an accessible way. She believes that having fun is an essential component of the learning process and always brings this concept to her classes and courses she teaches. When she’s not teaching you’ll find her at home reading, playing video games, or learning new arts and crafts with her German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois sitting beside her.
John Garey
Creator of John Garey TV
Merrithew™ Ambassador & Continuing Education Provider
Master Instructor Trainer Emeritus for Merrithew™
John Garey is the creator of John Garey TV. He is also the Founder of John Garey Fitness & Pilates. John is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA and earned his MS in Physical Education from New York University.
As a Merrithew™ Ambassador & Continuing Education Provider and Former Master Instructor Trainer for Merrithew™, John is an integral part of the programming team specializing in their premiere brand, STOTT PILATES®. John is also certified by the Pilates Method Alliance, as well as a Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise.
John has starred in hundreds of Fitness and Pilates videos. He is an International Pilates and Fitness Presenter, teaching instructors in more than 15 countries and counting, and throughout the USA. He has contributed to and appeared in many international publications, including Pilates Style Magazine, Men's Fitness, Shape, GQ, and the LA Times.
Workshop Pricing:
- 2-Hour Online Workshops: $105 (.2 CECs)
- 3-Hour Online Workshops: $160 (.3 CECs)
- 4-Hour Online Workshops: $215 (.4 CECs)
- We also have a 3 pack of 2 hour workshops for $300.
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS: No transfers or refunds. For more information, call the Education Hotline at (562) 512-6005.
Pilates Teacher Training & Continued Education
Whether you want to achieve STOTT PILATES® Certification, to improve your technique by taking a targeted Pilates teacher training course, are interested in learning advanced Pilates methods or are seeking continuing education credits (CECs) to maintain certification, you have come to the right place!
LiveMetta Pilates is the only STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Orange County and provides an extensive range of year-round Pilates teacher training courses.
Led by some of the most experienced instructors in the area, courses and workshops at LiveMetta Pilates Education offer high-quality instruction to help you become the very best Pilates instructor possible.
Pilates Teacher Training
LiveMetta Pilates Education offers all you need to become a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, Fitness Trainer, Pilates Instructor, expand your Pilates and fitness knowledge, earn CECs, and so much more. Our comprehensive range of teacher training programs are well organized and intense to ensure you are as successful as possible.
STOTT PILATES teacher training programs include full certification courses, workshops, intensive sessions, and targeted programs to help you study, learn, and prepare for certification.
STOTT PILATES courses include:
- Mat Courses – Advanced Mat and Intensive Mat Plus
- Reformer Courses – Intensive Reformer and Advanced Reformer
- Cadillac Courses – Intensive Cadillac and Advanced Cadillac
- Chair Courses – Intensive Chair and Advanced Chair
- Barrels Courses – Intensive Barrels and Advanced Barrels (includes Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Small Barrel)
- Injuries & Special Populations Courses (a must for any Pilates Teacher)
In addition to Pilates teacher training, we offer teacher training for CORE™, ZEN·GA™, TOTAL BARRE™, Fitness Trampoline, Cycling, TRX Suspension Training®, and much more.
Courses provide solid foundational knowledge and skills plus expert and friendly instruction. You can expect to feel empowered, inspired, and mentored at every Pilates teacher training course from LiveMetta Pilates Education!
Our Pilates teacher training courses are held at our Long Beach headquarters studio as well as our Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Newport Beach, and Claremont, California hosting locations. Learn more about STOTT PILATES Certification, Pilates teacher training, and how to get started at LiveMetta Pilates Education!