STOTT PILATES® instructor training, hosted inside a physiotherapist-led clinics in the City of London and Bromley.
Explore the certification pathway, intensive courses and 2026–27 dates at our two London venues.
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London venues - City of London & Bromley
55–60 hrs
Intensive Reformer
40–48 hrs
Intensive Mat-Plus
Physico is a multidisciplinary physiotherapy, osteopathy and rehabilitation clinic recognised by major private medical insurers, and trusted by orthopaedic consultants and sports doctors. You train in a working rehabilitation environment.
We host official STOTT PILATES® courses as a Merrithew Academy Partner, taught by Merrithew-certified Instructor Trainers to the international curriculum.
Courses run in our own reformer studios at Physico in the City of London (Liverpool Street) and Physico in Bromley (Shortlands), with the same equipment our clinicians use with clients.
Taught sessions with a Merrithew Instructor Trainer at one of our studios. See the proposed schedule for each course’s dates and daily hours.
Complete the required observation, physical review and practice teaching hours after the course.
A written and a practical assessment, usually taken within six months of finishing your course.
Merrithew awards the internationally recognised STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor certificate.
Who the courses are for
Physiotherapists, osteopaths and sports therapists, existing Pilates and fitness instructors, dancers, and career changers who meet the entry requirements.
40–48 scheduled hours
The foundation of the method: the full mat repertoire, plus work with small equipment, cueing and programme design for a broad range of clients.
£1,775
55–60 scheduled hours
The complete reformer repertoire, from essential to advanced, with emphasis on safe progression, modifications and teaching technique.
£1,995
Enquire to confirm availability and joining details!
Course & venue
Dates
Teaching hours
A minimum of 30 hours of Pilates as a client, and a working knowledge of functional anatomy: major muscles and their actions, the skeleton, joint and spinal movement, and planes of motion. Applicants must be 18 or over and able to take part fully in all physical elements of the course.
Once you hold a foundation qualification, continue your education with courses that reflect our clinical specialism. See the proposed schedule for Advanced Matwork and Advanced Reformer; other dates are to be announced.
Using matwork safely and effectively with clients recovering from injury.
Applying the reformer within rehabilitation programmes.
Working with common conditions and specific client groups.
Short CEC workshops and focused sessions to help you prepare for assessment.
Most of the work towards certification happens after the taught course. We help you complete it in a working clinic.
Observe experienced instructors and clinicians teaching at both studios. Free for enrolled students*.
Keep practising the repertoire in our reformer classes at a discounted rate*.
Book studio time on our equipment to rehearse and prepare for your exam.
Send an enquiry with the course and date you would like, and a short summary of your background.
We check you meet the entry requirements and answer any questions.
Your place is confirmed once your deposit is received. [Confirm deposit amount]
Physico Education was established by Andre Bason, Consultant Physiotherapist, MACP-qualified, and founder of Physico, to share what our clinics do every day: combining expert musculoskeletal care with high-quality movement teaching.
Physico delivers physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports rehabilitation and 1:1 clinical Pilates, and works as a referral partner to orthopaedic consultants and allied health professionals across London.
STOTT PILATES® is a registered trademark of Merrithew Corporation. Courses are delivered by Physico as a Merrithew Academy Partner.
Completing the course makes you eligible for the exam. Certification is awarded by Merrithew once you pass the written and practical assessments.
Yes. Many students complete Mat-Plus and Reformer together and sit a combined exam.
TBC
50% deposit followed by the balance before the start date of the course.
The courses are physically demanding and require full participation, so they are not suitable during pregnancy or while recovering from injury. Our clinical team is happy to advise on timing.
*Subject to availability.
We will reply within two working days with availability, payment options and joining details. Include your full name, course and dates of interest, and a short summary of your background. You can also call 020 3668 9900.
