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Scroll down to hear what those Instructors had to say after completing the following courses: Fascial Movement Course, Total Barre Course, STOTT PILATES Intensive and Advanced Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels and the Injuries & Special Populations Course.
Testimonials
STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE REFORMER COURSE (IR) COURSE – LEVEL 1
“Wow! What an outstanding experience, better than I ever imagined. Sharon is a superstar, she has so many qualities that made the course so great. The organisation and structure of the course was really great and I can’t wait to start practicing and be a part of the STOTT PILATES community that enrich people’s lives with movement. I will be recommending the course to many friends Thank you”. (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, March 2024")
“Sharon was an exceptional instructor, was always very warm and approachable which made it easy to learn from her” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, March 2024")
“Sharon was incredibly thorough, professional and only too happy to share her wisdom and experience. I’m very grateful for her insights and support around studio ownership and business strategy as well. I will be highly recommending STOTT PILATES to any further people interested in training to teach” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Super informative, awesome training material made easy to interpret. Can’t wait for my next courses” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Loved Sharon’s friendly personality - attention to detail and her flair for Reformer Pilates. Thank you Sharon for gifting us your extra advice re class tips and anatomy” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“From start to finish the entire experience was amazing. Sharon’s expertise and guidance were evident in every exercise. I can’t recommend her highly enough - this Pilates journey has been both transformative and enjoyable. Massive thank you for an outstanding experience” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“Sharon is clear, succinct and very professional in her delivery” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“Sharon was an amazing instructor. I look forward to working with her again. She makes everyone feel comfortable all the time” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“I loved everyday of training! The group were lovely and Sharon was excellent. She made it really easy and comfortable to learn. She is very talented and such an effective and supportive teacher. I couldn’t imagine myself being where I am now after 10 days!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Sharon is an amazing instructor trainer! She is genuine and has a wealth of knowledge. Sharon is so passionate and enthusiastic during her teaching and is so fantastic at explaining and imparting her knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed learning from Sharon! This course is very high quality and Sharon is absolutely amazing. One of the best in the business for sure!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, New Plymouth, September 2023)
“Sharon is always fun, approachable and really knows her stuff and communicates clearly. I find her positivity and encouragement is so empowering! Soo inspirational” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“The course over delivered in my expectations. I enjoyed every minute of it and Sharon was an amazing tutor"!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“It was a fabulous experience. Sharon is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend this course. I came in as a beginner and now feel so confident. Great learning all round!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Sharon was fabulous - enthusiasm and knowledge was great!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Sharon’s energy and passion made the course so fun” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Great business and anatomical knowledge, broad experience in fitness. Fast paced delivery with great personal/professional interaction and on-time delivery” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“This course was so amazing I want to do it again! What a beautiful studio in a stunning location with such a thorough, knowledgeable patient Instructor. Can’t wait to learn more ;-)” (Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, NZ National Pilates Training Centre, Hawke’s Bay, NZ, Feb-Mar 2023)
“Amazing!! Feeling confident to start teaching. I am more sure about the correct technique on harder exercises. Loved every bit of the course!” (Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, NZ National Pilates Training Centre, Hawke’s Bay, NZ, Feb-Mar 2023)
“Fantastic to attend and in-person course like this. Our tutor was knowledgable and delivered the course with personality and professionalism. I can’t wait to attend another course very soon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Queenstown, November 2022)
“I loved it and we learnt really well as a group which was facilitated well by Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Queenstown, November 2022)
“Such high quality teaching. Am leaving this course feeling empowered and motivated to start as an instructor. Loved the layout of this course, with the break in the middle to digest all the knowledge. Am so pleased to have been taught by Sharon - love her approachable and bubbly personality, she’s a wealth of knowledge” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, August 2022)
“Great 2 weeks! Came away with an abundance of knowledge and better understanding of my own movement patterns. Sharon is helpful, friendly, accommodating and a ball of energy. Thank you!! (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, August 2022)
“I really enjoyed this course. You are an amazing instructor and thank you for all the hard work you have given. Very engaging” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, August 2022)
“Sharon was awesome, lessons were great and Sharon was always willing to answer questions. Loved the humor. Kept great energy” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, August 2022)
“Sharon is such a great instructor trainer, with the best energy - really knows how to keep you going when you’re tired. Loved the course!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, August 2022)
“Another amazing course provided by Sharon! So much knowledge & wisdom provided and in a warm encouraging environment. So grateful to have Sharon here to teach NZ Instructors. Thanks so much” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“With every course I do, I think that was the best ever, but WOW - great value for money. Three incredible days of training. Re-energised so many gems on this course. Thank you. Stunning well equipped studio, so picturesque” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Sharon has an incredible way of motivating you to be able to do what you can to your utmost capacity while knowing very strongly to listen to your body and stop any time it feels like you need to. What a safe space!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Absolutely amazing experience. Fantastic trainer. Sharon was a 10/10” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“The most stunning location to train, will be back! Didn’t expect to enjoy this experience so much!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Sharon was incredible, approachable and down to earth and super professional. I highly appreciate being taught by such an amazing person!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Sharon is a brilliant teacher. She breaks down each exercise so we can really understand it. I appreciated so much how much she really cares about us students truly understanding all the movements and answering all the questions. I feel that I’ve learnt so much and I feel motivated to work on my Pilates. Thank you so much!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course from start to finish. I found Sharon extremely knowledgeable but also friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend Sharon & the STOTT PILATES method” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“Extremely well prepared and great time management in terms of teaching that allowed for detailed correction/demonstration within limited time” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“I loved the course so much. Learnt so much and feel much more confident with my teaching abilities. This course has made me feel very inspired and excited about my Pilates journey ahead. Beautiful space, information and incredible people. Can’t wait to come back for more! Thank you Sharon. Absolutely amazing 10/10 experience” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, Nov/Dec 2021)
“Beautiful space, clear communicator, concise feedback, engaging & personable, clever delivery of info ‘train the trainer’ info vs. ‘train the client’ cues” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, Nov/Dec 2021)
“Fun! Relaxed atmosphere. Inclusive for all. Comprehensive without being overwhelming” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, Nov/Dec 2021)
“I thoroughly enjoyed attending the course. The teaching style, format & pace was great. Sharon was hugely insightful and had time for everyone during and after the training days. It helped boost my confidence & I feel empowered going forward. Thank you Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2021)
“Sharon’s style of teaching is so clear and easy to learn from. She has such a warm demeanor while being totally professional. My 10 days have felt like coming to a retreat and my confidence has grown hugely. I have loved every moment” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2021)
“Thank you for the awesome few weeks! I have learnt soo much and feel confident and prepared to take on Reformer classes! P.S. I love the studio. I could easily move in and live here! Thanks Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Sharon is an amazing Instructor. Passion & patience is there. Always has an eye on detail to keep us (me) safe. My confidence level improved greatly with all the assistance she provided. Worth every penny!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Loved the whole experience and can’t wait to do another course” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Sharon is funny and super friendly. Making the course easy to understand especially with her amazing cues” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Having the experience of observing post completing the Reformer course many years ago was amazing. Great opportunity to see many different bodies and focus on absorbing the exercises and cues rather than doing them. Mentally challenging but very rewarding” (attended as an auditor - STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Such a wonderful & fulfilling experience! Sharon is such a supportive, engaging and motivating teacher. I left each day feeling very inspired” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“Amazing opportunity to learn from such an experienced teacher who was able to impart their knowledge of Reformer Pilates while also passing on personal improvement techniques which I found so valuable. I would highly recommend this training course & look forward to attending further courses or workshops. Sharon is friendly, supportive & inspirational in her movement” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“The course has been absolutely fantastic! I have come away learning so much. Areas I have struggled with for years have now been made clear to me. Thanks Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“This is a fantastic and comprehensive Reformer Course. Sharon’s tuition is professional but practical and real. The course is well paced with a lot of learning and practice packed in. I have learnt more in 10 days than 5 years of practice. Both venues for the course were fantastic. Great to see the range of equipment available and be able to try them. Sharon’s studio in the Hawke’s Bay is fantastic - so nice to be away from the city! Sharon has an amazing ability as a natural and articulate communicator. She is highly skilled at adapting her teaching methods to match individual learning styles and to ensure people understand and retain the information. Can’t recommend the course highly enough. Although I feel a little apprehensive about starting my journey of instructing Pilates, I feel very well equipped. Sharon’s voice will be echoing in my head as I instruct (in a good way!)” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“My personal experience has been great on this course as well. The material provided gives us the tools to process and practice the content. Sharon is totally available and on top of her game which is quite inspiring as a new Pilates Instructor. Thank you” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“Really informative on correct execution of all exercises”(attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“I feel well set up to go and practice teaching now. This course exceeded expectations. Thank you Sharon” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“Sharon was lovely and flexible in accommodating sudden shifts in schedule due to lockdown, etc. The exercises were discussed in much detail with plenty of modifications for each body type making sure that all the principles are there” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“Both locations worked well for me, though the Havelock North location made for a more relaxed environment and allowed for students to be more social making the overall experience 10/10” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Aug/Sept 2020, Auckland/Hawkes Bay)
“I’m really impressed by how technical and clinical the STOTT PILATES course is. I love how Sharon taught us enthusiastically with her wealth of knowledge and really equipped our minds & bodies to go out there and instruct confidently! I would really recommend this course and training with Sharon” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“I had a wonderful time at the training course. Sharon is an amazing teacher, very passionate, detailed and patient. I am really looking forward to doing another Merrithew course. Thank you!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“Sharon is extremely knowledgeable in this area and made the class comfortable and interesting to learn. Her delivery style was engaging with a mix of theory and practical. She’s SUPER attentive throughout, reinforcing the importance of client interaction. She’s also encouraging for your future in Pilates and provides practical advice. She’s also good fun, with a good sense of humor which you need for long courses! Whether you have extensive or little knowledge/experience in Pilates and you want to teach or practice Pilates, Sharon can provide all the coaching you need.” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“It was my third course that I had with Sharon. She’s really helpful/friendly and always assisted me when I needed her and she answered every single question that we asked. I will definitely register for another Merrithew course. Thank you so much Sharon ;-)” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“Fantastic course – short but intensive and covers a lot of material. Sharon was an energetic, fun & highly knowledgable trainer who empowers her students with thorough information throughout – both theory & practical – would recommend!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“Once again I was really impressed with how thorough and well explained this course was. As a health professional with previous Pilates (Reformer) experience, I wasn’t sure this course would provide as much new information, but with the Merrithew knowledge base & technical cuing I felt I have refined the detail of every exercise far beyond what I previously had. Once again I can not recommend Sharon highly enough. I think she is approachable and with her passion & understanding of the STOTT PILATES/Merrithew technique it is impossible to not develop such a strong belief and following for this contemporary style. If I can be half the teacher Sharon is, I will be very happy” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, Feb/March 2020, Auckland)
“Sharon was an amazing instructor trainer. She made everyone feel very motivated, comfortable and safe. Her knowledge and experience is very inspiring and makes me feel even more inspired about my career in Pilates ahead” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon was a great instructor. Very approachable and knowledgeable” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2019, Auckland)
“Thanks so much Sharon! Another great course and awesome experience. Very impressed with Sharon’s ability to keep on going despite the team all coming down with colds/flus. She is a super woman! Thanks again!!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon is fabulous! Very thorough explanations. Would not hesitate to recommend to others in the fitness industry” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Great course and Sharon is a fabulous, professional teacher. I am already looking at another course with her! Highly recommend!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon’s passion and knowledge for Pilates is very evident in her training course. Sharon gives you hte confidence of movement in both your own body and in a teaching setting. There is an abundance of knowledge on offer and I loved the many opportunities for practical exploration” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Great experience, learn ALOT! Sharon was an awesome trainer. Very indepth, knowledgeable, but also made the whole course fun and upbeat which was a highlight. Would recommend to anyone!!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“10/10” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Great to sit in and observe the exercises again, to get the details and soak it all in. Very worthwhile to audit the Intensive Reformer Course. Thanks Sharon!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Amazing opportunity to audit. Really helped to cement course content as well as reinforce cuing, technical and corrective tips. Thoroughly recommend all instructors to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to audit/re-attend the training” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Fantastic friendly teacher who is approachable and clear with instructions, etc. Wouldn’t want any other teacher! 😉 (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Great course content. Fantastic instructor – warm, friendly, enthusiastic & focused on the individual needs of her instructors” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“An amazing course in a peaceful location. A wonderful place to learn and soak it all in. I found it really useful being able to use the studio outside of course hours to practice the exercises. Sharon is happy to answer your questions and guide you on your Pilates journey” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“Sharon has amazing knowledge of not just Pilates but full body anatomy. She can simplify terms amazingly so ALL is understandable. Incredible energy! Great location to train also.” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, February 2017, Auckland)
“I really enjoyed the course. I feel more confident and ready to keep helping people through Pilates. Sharon is a great instructor, self motivated and helps others to love Pilates” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, February 2017, Auckland)
“Loved the course. Instructor was fantastic and helped me increase my Pilates knowledge. Was a lot for me to learn and I will attend the Matwork course as well” (attended Intensive Reformer Course – May 2015)
“This was my 2nd course at this training centre and it was every bit as amazing as my first experience. Sharon’s studio is welcoming, calm, beautiful and Sharon is an incredibly passionate trainer, so the learning experience is pretty awesome” (attended Intensive Reformer Course – May 2015)
“Another great course. Sharon’s energy is infectious, even when we have all started to get tired after an intensive day. Great bunch of girls in the group which made it great for discussions and bouncing ideas around” (attended Intensive Reformer Course – May 2015)
“A very in-depth professional training experience, well equipped us in gaining confidence in teaching and self development” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, March 2024")
“Incredible! I’ve absolutely loved every minute of the course. Awesome group of people, great location, awesome instruction. Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Really well run course, with lots of knowledge shared and practical examples”. (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Sharon is friendly and explains detail very clearly. I will definitely come back for more educational courses” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Training is well planned with a good combination of theories, tool kit and practical learning during the course. Sharon is very experienced in this space. She is generous in sharing knowledge and expertise which I find really helpful to set me up to the right career path in Pilates” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, November 2023)
“Sharon was a pleasure! She was kind, bubbly, knowledgable and professional! She has amazing wisdom and I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the course. Will definitely be doing another course in the future” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“I loved the course! I was really nervous about starting the course but Sharon made it such a nice environment to learn in and was super helpful answering any questions we had. It made me feel like I had been doing Pilates incorrectly my whole life but in the best way possible as I learnt so much about my own body” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“Sharon is amazing with her energy. We got a lot of personal feedback while we were practicing exercises which was great! We managed to have fun whilst learning! Thank you a lot! (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Dunedin, October 2023)
“I loved my Reformer Course. I met great people and the Welder was such a good place to have the training at. Sharon is always smiling and energetic and an awesome teacher” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Loved this training time with Sharon and am sad for it to end! Will definitely be looking to book into additional courses over the next year”(attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Great in depth course materials and beneficial that we have the materials to take with us to continue learning and up skilling. Plus the bonus is Sharon is amazing ;-)” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Sharon was an amazing instructor - passionate about all her work and her students. She has great patience to help deal with those of us that need a little extra anatomical knowledge. Sharon stepped us through the course materials logically and in a timely manner that enable us to have hands on learning as well as time for questions. And all was fun! I was so enthralled by her infectious enthusiasm, I also chose to add in another course with her at short notice. Amazing! I would recommend Sharon and the STOTT PILATES course to any friends or colleagues looking to further educate in Pilates” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, New Plymouth, September 2023)
“Really positive experience, loved Sharon and others who attended the course. A lot of information to go away with too” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“This was such an amazing experience, thank you Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Sharon is a fantastic teacher trainer and is so detailed and refined. No detail was left behind!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Sharon was bubbly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“I’m so grateful for all the additional advice I received and the thoughtful consideration of providing extra ideas on my future development and career” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, May 2023)
“Amazing, amazing, amazing! Loved it. Sharon is the best. I feel so good and feel a lot of trust in my body. Would recommend” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“This was an amazing and empowering few days which flew by with so much learned. Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Great course. Worth doing the 2nd time! Great tips, etc” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Wonderful! I feel so much physically stronger and also feel pumped to get out and start teaching. The Be Pilates Studio is amazing and really enhanced the experience. Definitely have the Reformer bug and already want to book more training” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Sharon’s enthusiasm is infectious and her knowledge is amazing. Love you Sharon! Be Pilates is soo stunning!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“Such a fun course to complete. Great that you can leave and start using the material straight away. Sharon was amazing to learn from!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2022)
“I enjoyed the size of this group to see a range of bodies and correct them. The pace was great to give time to absorb each exercise” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“So grateful, thank you” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“Love it! Sharon is fun and super knowledgeable. Can’t wait for more courses. Sad it’s over, but excited to use what I learned” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“Great knowledge shared and learned. Sharon has amazing knowledge” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Auckland, Feb 2022)
“Thank you for accommodation - awesome! Sharon went above and beyond - thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, Nov/Dec 2021)
“Loved the course, thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2021)
“Sharon worked well with our small group to know us, adapt to our needs & reitterate anything we didn’t grasp in other ways” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, Hawke’s Bay, May 2021)
“The course was excellent. Full of information, exercise and instruction. Great bunch of like minded people & Sharon is always a joy” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“The course was a valuable experience that was made accessible for what ever background different people had. Sharon made you feel comfortable but also gave the push when needed. I’m excited to get out there and do it” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Wicked STOTT PILATES community vibes. Can’t wait to get back & kick my client’s butts with all my new tricks!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Great course covering a huge amount of content, but with enough time to learn, practice and really understand every exercise. Great opportunity to learn how to teach & cue really well” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Sharon was amazing and strong” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, March 2021)
“Although I’ve done a lot of Pilates, Sharon helped me unlock a movement pattern which felt empowering and ultimately will help me instruct others with perfect technique. Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“Sharon is an excellent facilitator, her knowledge is next level and she makes you feel so comfortable. She is fun and energetic with a great sense of humour. After each day you walk away with so much knowledge and an excellent workout. She is professional but just knows how to make it fun and support you in any means. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn Pilates” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“Great course thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course, October 2020)
“Sharon is an amazing and knowledgeable teacher. she organises information very clearly and explains it in a way that’s easy to understand and resonate with. She is a warm, funny and empathetic teacher” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2019, Auckland)
“Another amazing experience. My mind and body were worked in the best way. Sharon is an awesome instructor getting the best out of everyone and we leave with confidence in ourselves and our knowledge (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon is extremely professional, does everything by the book. She works well to utilise the limited time well. Efficient and accurate” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Another excellent experience. Sharon paces the learning well and is always ready to share her experience which helps to build confidence – Thank you!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Another fantastic experience” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon delivers with incredible technique, skill and energy. She imparts and shares her knowledge leaving no area univestigated. The passion is infectious. This is a brillant course that has taken me to a whole new level. Thank you! During the working course, my body has been safely challenged and worked and new potential awaits to be unleashed. I am so excited to work, practice and learn more. Sharon has incredible time management alongside her delivery. Every exercise is a masterclass, teaching to every learning style visual, auditory or kinesthetic” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon you are an inspirational instructor. I have found myself again, movement patterns and I know have muscular control I haven’t had for years which is so satisfying with post a baby body” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Fabulous course, very enjoyable. Would recommend to anybody with an interest in movement, health & fitness” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Fantastic course. Sharon is full of so much knowledge. For anyone considering doing the Intensive Reformer, get enrolled you won’t be disappointed” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon is by the far the best teacher I have ever come across in all my studies in fitness over the years. She teaches from the heart and I think it makes all the difference. The course content was brillant also but Sharon takes the experience to a level which is truly out of this world. I can’t wait to further my studies with her next year!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“I’m a big fan of training with Sharon. Her technical knowledge empowers you to modify and update the exercises that are already familiar to those who already instruct. I’m a better instructor to provide the best experience for my clients” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon was excellent, had amazing energy, patience and incredible knowledge of the topic. Thoroughly enjoyed her presentation style, warm personality and approach” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Really enjoyed the course, Sharon is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, she is a wealth of knowledge and we were very lucky to have her as our trainer. Great course!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon is a fantastic, king and welcoming instructor. She has an amazing aount of knowledge. Learn heaps and would highly recommend” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Absolutely amazing! Sharon you are an amazing Instructor trainer, so easy to learn from and open to all questions. Explains things in many different ways so that everyone understands. Can’t wait to learn from you again on the Injury course. So excited to get my reformer career going now. Thank you!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, August 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon is a very knowledgable instructor. She is enthusiastic, approachable and inspiring! I had a fabulous experience training with her and really enjoyed the course content which was well presented and easy to follow” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon continues to be a great instructor trainer. So clear and informative while also being extremely fun and interesting. I love learning from her and constantly feeling valued within the group” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon was amazing! Her energy, enthusiasm and knowledge was fantastic and empowering” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“Sharon went to great lengths to make sure we understood the exercises, the essence and also experience it in our bodies – that was amazing” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“I loved the fact Sharon tailored the session to my unusual situation of traveling back to Scotland. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and approachable. I loved it and wish I could do another course with her” (attended part group & part private Intensive Reformer Course, April/May 2018, Genesis Fitness, Auckland)
“This course is amazing, it’s beautifully structured & you leave knowing exactly how to teach a class. No guess work. The best course I have ever done. The most fabulous studio and teacher. Worth every $ and every minute” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“Another great course with Sharon. Sharon’s passion and positivity is contagious. It’s amazing training with someone so knowledgable and willing to share her knowledge and experiences. Thanks Sharon” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“Another amazing course with Sharon! Her new studio space is so inspiring & is a completely Pilates focused environment, perfect for training and allowed us some much appreciated freedom to use equipment for extra practice. Sharon has so much sound knowledge & endless energy. Can’t wait for my next course!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“Body & brain have had a great workout during the last 11 days. So much more knowledge in the tank” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, September 2017, Hawkes Bay)
“Loved the training as always – also mindblowing as always!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, June 2016)
“Excellent Instructor. Great at balancing a mix of attendees with a range of abilities so everyone felt valued and gained at the same level. No knowledge deficit, uplifting and fun while achieving the desired outcomes (attended Intensive Reformer Course, June 2016)
“Found Sharon to be super organised, approachable and at times very humorous which lightened the day. Thank you for being an amazing instructor and yes, I will be back for more” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, October 2015)
“Course really helpful to rehab patients in 1:1 or group classes for physiotherapy clinics” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, October 2015)
“Great experience! Lots of good learning, good environment and very helpful supportive trainer” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, October 2015)
“Was a great course, very informative and Sharon is a great teacher” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, October 2015)
“Sharon is a fantastic, enthusiastic and knowledgable teacher and I already look forward to my next course! The STOTT PILATES training is much more detailed and left me with a lot more confidence and knowledge than any other Pilates training I have done in the past” (attended Intensive Reformer Course – May 2015)
“Fantastic inspiring course! Thank you!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, February 2017, Auckland)
“This is the best course I have been on. The thoroughness of the teaching makes me feel confident in my ability and readiness to teach. Sharon’s an amazing tutor & I will be back for more!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, February 2017, Auckland)
“Enjoyable practical course with a balance of theory & written work” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, February 2017, Auckland)
“Sharon is a fantastic teacher. I feel so lucky to have found her! I am leaving this course feeling incredibly inspired, excited and confident. I can’t wait for the next one!” (attended Intensive Reformer Course, June 2016)
“Thanks for making it enjoyable and pushing us out of our comfort zone in order to make us ready to walk out and be ready to teach” (attended Intensive Reformer Course – May 2015)
INTENSIVE & ADVANCED MATWORK PLUS (IMP) COURSE – LEVEL 1 & 2
“Wow, this course has been absolutely amazing. Not only to become an instructor but for my own personal practice. I can definitely say that what I have been previously doing, definitely wasn’t correct. I feel confident and excited to be able to get out, and get Pilates and the benefits of them to the community. Sharon has been a dream to learn from, she has a beautiful supportive and caring approach. From Day 2 to 10 has been a HUGE change in my 'instructing' ability and I am so much more confident. Even finishing off our last session instructing, with complete off the top of my head prompts - woohoo. I cant wait to further my knowledge and possibly branch off for further courses under Sharon’s wing. Thanks again” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Live Online, March 2024)
“Sharon is an amazing teacher, always so positive and has good energy. She had time for each of us and gave us time to also get the exercises right. Thank you Sharon for these past weeks!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Many thanks@ I particularly like the way that the “why” is taught as part of the repertoire. Opportunity to practice teaching also appreciated” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Really amazing experience. Sharon was so friendly and approachable and had a really good understanding of the content being taught to us. She was extremely helpful and easy to follow. I learnt so much from this experience and feel happier, healthier and ready to share my knowledge with my clients. I look forward to completing more of the courses and becoming well rounded and knowledgeable in all things STOTT PILATES” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, March 2023)
“Sharon has a very energetic teaching style and made the online format very personable. She is very good at directing you even when it is through a screen. I am happy I chose the STOTT PILATES training” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, March 2023)
“The course really delivered so much information in such a great way. Sharon is an amazing educator and I’m so grateful to her for rekindling my love of movement. I feel empowered and confident to teach my clients@ I’m inspired to do more training with Sharon and STOTT PILATES” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork & Props Course, Online, November 2022)
“I absolutely loved every minute of this course. Sharon was so much knowledge about STOTT PILATES and the Matwork Course and was very generous in sharing here exercise and anatomical knowledge, tips, cues and experience. Sharon was very professional and I loved the online format. I loved that I could see myself in my camera view and could see corrections and movements. It also worked very well timing wise around my family commitments” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork & Props Course, Online, November 2022)
“Sharon has a beautiful, direct and detailed way of teaching without overloading the course. She is patient and offers so many ways to integrate the wisdom that she offers. I am confident to utilise the manuals, tools and props. I know how to program for a client fro start to finish and how to continue laying into my practice firing sequences to help my client set up for success. My goal taking this course was to find confidence using this modality of movement to help optimise the life of others. I really achieved that and I feel so supported and equipped after taking this course with Sharon. I’m excited! Bring on more future courses with Sharon. I didn’t expect to walk away from this course with wicked posture but here I am, I feel good mentality, emotionally and physically. Ka Aroha” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork & Props Course, Online, November 2022)
“Sharon is absolutely a great and well experienced trainer! She is very knowledgeable with anatomy movements and answering student’s questions. She explains every exercise in a clear and professional way. The most amazing thing about Sharon is she put a lot of effort to pass on her previous learning experience and teaching tips to communicate with clients” She has set up a good environment for her students to interact and to cue each other. I have built up so much confidence on this course, as well as my Pilates knowledge. I am absolutely in love with this course! Thank you so much Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork & Props Course, Online, November 2022)
“Sharon is an incredibly knowledgeable, gifted, talented, passionate teacher trainer. She covers all of the material in an interesting and engaging way. She made each of us feel empowered while challenging us to do our best. She is very intuitive, so she knew when we needed individual support, as well as when we needed to be given a swift (but gentle) proverbial kick. We laughed, we struggled, we learned in a really structured, supportive and professional environment. I highly recommend Stott Pilates Mat Intensive Course with Sharon at Be Pilates. The program has helped me become a better Pilates instructor (I'd been teaching a different format) and given me so many additional tools for my teaching toolkit. I don't regret one cent spent”. (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“I really enjoyed the way the concepts and techniques were taught, verbally and then in practice. Sharon was outstanding. She bought the group together well so everyone felt comfortable and contributed a lot. She managed our questions well and was able to adjust her teaching to suit the various learning styles in the group. I enjoyed the way the days flowed and there was a practical run through of the exercises to start the day. I was also really pleased that there were multiple opportunities to put into practice what we’d learnt and teach our class mates” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“I loved the course! Our instructor was so knowledgeable - the content was really well delivered and interesting at all times - not always easy in an online training format to hold everyone’s attention for a 3 hour session but she did it with ease! Her attention to detail was amazing when not only teaching us the work but also critiquing our teaching efforts or our demonstrations. To have an Instructor who gave such positive and encouraging feedback, you couldn’t help but enjoy each session. I felt the course itself was really well designed and flowed beautifully, referring back often to the basics and was well reinforced with regular reviews. Sharon, thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge with us - your encouragement and shining personality has made this course one of the best I have ever attended. I look forward to learning on more courses with you” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, June 2022)
“Sharon has been a fantastic teacher throughout this course. In the short 3 weeks of this online training I have learnt a great deal of valuable information. It is fantastic to have a teacher who is funny, easy-going and has strong knowledge and a solid education around Pilates” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, June 2022)
“I have absolutely loved taking the IMP course and look forward to continuing my training with STOTT PILATES in the future. Sharon has been such a great instructor, her energy and passion for Pilates and movement have been invaluable” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, June 2022)
“Sharon has been absolutely outstanding. I have been an educator (secondary science teacher, workplace learning, dance and group fitness) for 20 years and she has been one of the very best educators!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the course, love the structure of the principles, the what, why, how and then how this has been implemented in the teaching to us. Even online, it has felt personal, connected and engaging. The personal feedback on both our practice and our teaching is invaluable and being able to share ideas and cues is priceless. I can already notice the difference in my teaching and the outcomes in my clients. I will definitely be doing the reformer program, the special populations training and all that I can. I could not recommend this course, or Sharon highly enough” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, June 2022)
“Sharon is a very experienced Pilates instructor and trainer with a great knowledge of anatomy and body structures. The program developed at a good pace for all levels to keep up. Sharon also inspired each of us to reach our full potential - she challenged us as individuals to improve in our weaknesses and embrace our strengths. Many thanks, I will be back again to learn more soon” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, March 2022)
“The instructor, content and delivery were all outstanding. Sharon’s knowledge, experience, openness and style of delivery - FANTASTIC! Feel well placed to go forward with Pilates - 5 STARS! (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, March 2022)
“I enjoyed the training sessions as it gave me a good insight into exercise instructing, anatomy of the body, posture analysis and body awareness in general. Sharon is an amazing instructor to learn from as she is extremely considerate and patient with everyone. While I wasn’t very confident with instructing new exercises, Sharon gave me the opportunity to practice within the sessions to improve my confidence and instruction. Overall, I enjoyed every minute of this experience. I look forward to future trainings with her” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Sept/Oct 2021)
“I thought I would be quite unprepared for the level expected in this course, but Sharon was open and reassuring right from the start to ensure I felt successful. She was always available through email, text or before and after sessions to go over any problems or questions - this was next level support! the course was easy to access and clear to follow in an online format. I had reservations about doing it this way but it actually felt better because you could clearly see everyone moving. We were well supported at all times in a safe environment to try out our new learnings. The content and materials are a wealth of knowledge in a concise and easy to follow manual. I have learned so much and am so excited about sharing my knowledge with my clients!” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Sept/Oct 2021)
“Amazing course, always fun to train with Sharon. I feel like I have a great understanding of Advanced exercises now and know which exercises to program beforehand. Fantastic online course! Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2021)
“The session broken down to 2 days was great. It allows enough time to absorb the content and review the following day. Even though it was an online session, the quality of instruction and level of detail was superb as if it was done in person” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2021)
“I really enjoyed the teach back time and learning a solid what, why, how for each exercise” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, June 2021, Auckland)
“It is a wonderful experience. I have learnt more knowledge than I expected in a very easy and accurate way. My instructor trainer is so professional and has a warm heart” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, June 2021, Auckland)
“Thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt so much. Sharon has been just awesome, down to earth. And really professional and approachable. Highly recommend this course. Her knowledge was amazing and I’m very grateful to be trained by someone in the industry who was just so easy to learn from and gave me so much confidence and excitement to teach. Loved it. Thank you so much” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Thank you Sharon! Awesome experience. Doing the reformer and mat so close together was amazing! Great studio in Christchurch. My background is in law/corporate. Before coming on the Matwork and Reformer courses I was often getting injured form the exercise I was doing, mainly running and gym work. After completing both courses I have so much more body awareness and now understand how to counterbalance my natural posture and exercises and lifestyle. Even in the time on the course, my strength gains have been huge. My injuries have all ‘resolved’. I’m so excited about the potential of Pilates! I came on the course unsure whether I would teach, but now feel really compelled to teach this work. Sharon was absolutely fabulous – vibrant, engaging and so dedicated! This has been a truly fantastic experience” ” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“I am so glad I did it. It was fantastic and I feel like I have learnt a lot” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Auckland, June 2020)
“I really enjoyed the course. Sharon is great. Delivered all the material with an easy to understand and sometimes funny way. No dull or boring moments. She also helped me to be more confident with teaching exercises myself ” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Amazing course – love how it builds. Very empowering and equipping” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, Methven, April 2019)
“Absolutely beautiful, amazing and supportive environment. I’m very pleased” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, June 2018)
“Sharon is amazing! I have loved the course and can’t wait to teach the work to others, especially other dancers! I have found it extremely rewarding! Having done Pilates for the majority of my life, I have really enjoyed getting into the nitty gritty and technical stuff that goes with being an instructor/trainer”. (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Live Online, March 2024)
“Loved the personal workout adjustment offered by Sharon via zoom. Also learnt a lot from watching her giving out adjustment to other members in the zoom meeting. Clear instruction, cheerful character and professional knowledge presented throughout the course. Boosted up my confidence in doing the pilates myself and teaching. A very encouraging learning environment indeed”. (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Live Online, March 2024)
“Amazing course! My knowledge & skill has increased so much in just 2 weeks. Sharon is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She turned up each day and gave us all 100% of herself!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Quality of teaching was excellent. On the first day you are given the foundations to build a solid knowledge base. By the third day you feel encouraged and it is surprising how much you have learned in such a short time. By the end, you feel confident enough to go out and start teaching” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork plus Props Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Sharon was a wealth of knowledge and is an amazing instructor trainer. I had a lot of fun on this course, I have challenged my mind and body and I have learnt so much over the last 8 days. These valuable learnings will be input into my physiotherapy professional practice and I am looking foward to getting started as a STOTT PILATES Instructor. I couldn’t speak highly enough of my positive experience on this course and of Shaorn. I have so much respect for her, she’s amazing at what she does. Sharon’s passion, bubbly personality and great positive energy really made this course so enjoyable! Will definitely be looking forward to more STOTT PILATES courses with Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“Sharon is a very inspirational teacher and very generous with her knowledge. I feel both inspired and in awe of her Pilates matwork knowledge. She is a ninja!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“It was valuable doing this course right after the Level 1, as it just built on the previous programming and structure. Love the energy Sharon brings and felt it was set up well doing the workouts ourselves, breaking down the exercises and modifications. It brought all of the Essential and Intermediate repertoire together by seeing the stepping stones required to do the Advanced exercises. I can’t rate Sharon highly enough, an absolutely outstanding educator” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2022)
“So good to be able to attend the Advanced 2 day course immediately after the Intermediate one - such clear building blocks as you progress through the levels. Thanks so much to our Instructor for a great 2 days - I can’t wait to do some more training with you soon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2022)
“Sharon is an amazing Instructor, incredibly approachable and professional. Her way of motivating us to get the best out of us is superb. The positive and down to earth way she approaches the classes combined with her humor is excellent. I highly appreciate the support Sharon gives in all elements and aspects of becoming a Pilates instructor and wouldn’t hesitate at all to recommend her to anyone else. I feel the time with Sharon is highly valuable and the amount of growth and strength I have had in this course is proof to Sharon’s expertise and manner” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, March 2022)
“I’ve really enjoyed the Matwork course and believe this will end up being a pretty transformative time in my life. I feel mentally and physically stronger than I did 3 weeks ago and I am now really excited about the Reformer and deepening my knowledge to teach. The sessions were really well structured and you got on with getting the information to us but I also really enjoyed how there was always time for some interpersonal banter and a laugh. The zoom format works brilliantly, as a stay at home Mum I’ve not been accustomed to various zoom meetings etc but in many ways I think it’s probably a preferable option as it allowed life to continue around the course which was pretty essential for me” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Course, March 2022)
“Sharon continues to amaze me with her wealth of knowledge. The online course worked well and I loved the accessibility of being able to complete the course at home. Sharon made things clear and easy to understand and the course had a lot of variation so it kept things interesting the entire time. It was nice to be able to engage with the other course members at times too. I’m looking forward to participating in future courses. Thanks so much!” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Sept/Oct 2021)
“I loved my experience! I was unsure initially at the idea of trying to complete the course online but it has been so well prepared. The zoom sessions were clear all of the time and Sharon was amazing at being able to address all of us at any given time. Sharon has been a wonderful instructor and has taken so much time to ensure that we received as much support, advice and guidance throughout. I feel so positive and proud of the quality of the information and knowledge I’ve learnt throughout this course” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Sept/Oct 2021)
“I had an absolute great time attending the IMP course. Not only do I feel more physically confident in my own Pilates form but I also have a greater understanding to share with others. This course was both fun and informative! 10/10!! Thanks so much Sharon :-)” (attended STOTT PILATES Online Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Sept/Oct 2021)
“Such a great experience and so convenient having Sharon beaming straight into our living room! Sharon is such a professional trainer and lovely person. She always makes me feel confident enough to share my Pilates knowledge and experience with others. I really enjoyed my online training experience. Thank you Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2021)
“The online training was a great way to do the course and I also loved that it was split over 2 days. The Advanced Course was brillant and Sharon is a wonderful presenter” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Matwork Online Course, July 2021)
“Great training! Training was very clear and easy to follow. Awesome for visual learners and people who haven’t studied for a long time” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, June 2021, Auckland)
“Great training! Sharon warmed to the ability and knowledge of the group to challenge us all physically as different instructors” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, June 2021, Auckland)
“I loved how the course with Sharon is suitable for anybody at any stage in their body. You are fully supported to work at your own level and as a result gain confidence in your ability to train and teach. It felt good and was an inspiring course all round. I also loved the postural analysis part of the course. Learning how to set individual exercises based on individual postural structure was done well as we had lots of time to practice on another body” ” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Sharon’s energy is contagious and infectious. She explains and demonstrates the art of Pilates in a dynamic, functional and adaptable way” ” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Very grateful for the opportunity to work with like-minded people and develop myself professionally. Thank you so much! Looking forward to more learning in the future” ” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“I was very nervous to begin with but Sharon made the experience relaxing and fun” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Great course, awesome Instructor Trainer, can’t wait to do my next course!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)
“Great course, I wish I had done it sooner! Sharon is an amazing and inspiring teacher who made even the hardest moves easy to understand and perform” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, September 2020, Christchurch)“Alot of details to take in. It’s really comprehensive & the Instructor makes sure that you get it & sets you up for success” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, Auckland, June 2020)
“Wonderful course. Informative, focused. Great atmosphere. Sharon is amazing. Information, information! Wonderful demonstrations. Excellent.” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Plus Course, February 2018)
“Really enjoyed course. Great mix of theory and practice. Sharon was positive and helped to build confidence” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork Course, June 2018)
ADVANCED REFORMER COURSE (AR) COURSE – LEVEL 2
“Fantastic course and excellent tuition and advice from Sharon (as always). Great location for training with good resources. Really appreciate the additional insight and information Sharon provides over and above the course material”. (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2024)
“Love Sharon’s training and how she is so friendly with us. She is an inspiration of knowledge and kindness”. (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2024)
“Really fun course, great putting it all together and developing on the intermediate course. Feel like I’ve done a lot of work but all achievable and the exercises can be used with clients straight away” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2023)
“Absolutely loved this course! It was very empowering” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2023)
“Sharon is amazing. So encouraging! So good demonstrating and explaining too. Great to have done the IMP, IR and AR courses in a short time frame which all reinforces movement patterns and repertoire” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2023)
“Such an uplifting and inspiring course! Sharon was incredible and kept us all extremely engaged and safe at all times. I would definitely recommend for anyone wishing to advance their knowledge and teaching skills” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, May 2021, Hawke’s Bay)
“Definitely more challenging but everything makes sense when progressing an exercise from essential-intermediate-advanced. I like that the session involves a lot of interaction from others as well and we work as a team to support each other with each exercise” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, May 2021, Hawke’s Bay)
“It was, once again an inspirational and knowledge filled course with Sharon and it was wonderful to work with such empowered and supportive women. I get so much out of my time with Sharon for my body and my clients that I so look forward to each course” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Fantastic professional and personal journey. Great clinical reasoning alongside very challenging motor control exercises” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Another impressive course. Loved learning the work and the work was challenging but inspiring. I can’t wait to do more!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Really great! Very organised. Sharon controlled (appropriately) the group to get through all the material. Very thorough and knowledgable, but extremely welcoming and friendly as well. As someone who has traveled from the US, Sharon made the experience here really lovely” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“Sharon was awesome as usual! Love her energy and determination even with an injury! I always leave the courses with Sharon feeling empowered and motivated. I will be back of course!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
“The private training was an amazing experience and well worth the extra money. I learnt so much and the training was tailored to my learning needs. I didn’t have to close my studio as Sharon was so flexible. I will 100% be booking more courses” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, Feb-Apr 2018, Auckland)
“Another excellent course taught by Sharon, not only imparting essential technical information but invaluable tips and tricks to facilitate teaching the material. Sharon makes the challenging material interesting and enjoyable and gives you the confidence to know you can go on to teach successfully”. (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2024)
“Great course! Exercises broken down & analysed very well, so easy to understand. Great experience! (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, May 2021, Hawke’s Bay)
“Found really valuable - linking back to essential & intermediate - the repertoire makes more sense. Found the review and breakdown of cueing awesome. Beautiful facility & location! (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, May 2021, Hawke’s Bay)
“Fabulous course, amazing venue! Cemented knowledge from Essential & Intermediate Reformer. Can’t wait to come back” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, October 2017, Hawkes Bay, NZ)
“What an amazing opportunity to learn the Advanced exercises, to extend my own practice and to be able to teach clients. A very worthwhile course! Can’t wait for the next course in this beautiful location” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, October 2017, Hawkes Bay, NZ)
“I truly thought this would be too much for me and there were some things my 56 year old curvy body couldn’t do (because of an old ankle injury). There were many I could do and I found it fabulous, I will use a lot of the exercises from the Advanced. FABULOUS!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, October 2017, Hawkes Bay, NZ)
“Layering Advanced Reformer training after Intensive Reformer really helped consolidate what we had learnt and helped to really push yourself with your own limits, so much to aspire to! So much fun & great Instructors to train with. Can’t wait for my next course! Thank you Sharon x” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, October 2017, Hawkes Bay, NZ)
“Sharon is amazing. I have had so much fun and have gained so much knowledge from her. I really miss her and get super excited to see her and learn something new. Always a pleasure ;-)” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course, March 2019, Auckland)
INTENSIVE CADILLAC COURSE – LEVEL 1
“I enjoyed the opportunities to practice and analyse the exercises. Lots of fun and I am excited to take this new knowledge back to my studio. I love how the exercises integrate with the other apparatus and how they all work together to create beneficial programs for clients” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, November 2023
“Loved everything about this course! Fun, educational, enjoyable, great location and the list goes on. Thank you so much Sharon for all you do for our Pilates community in New Zealand” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, November 2023
“Love Cadillac! One of my fav’s. Sharon is amazing! I always learn so much from her” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, November 2023)
“Sharon’s demeanour throughout is what brings me back. She’s down to earth, real, professional and has an excellent sense of humor". Her corrections are precise and very gentle. I feel lucky to have been trained with Sharon and look forward to more” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, March 2023)
“I loved this course! So much useful knowledge and exercises that will complement my career as a Pilates instructor. Sharon is brilliant, a Pilates legend, we are so lucky to have her teaching us in New Zealand!” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“Sharon’s energy is fully fueled. She was/is always energetic, focused and prepared! The days always whizzes fast. Loved it! “ (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“This course was such an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience! Sharon is absolutely amazing and always goes above and beyond to ensure that each student gains maximum value from anything which she teaches throughout every course. A true inspiration” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“This course was mind-blowing! Sharon continues to inspire me on my Pilates journey. Thank you!” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“This was the first course in six I have completed with STOTT PILATES at the Be Pilates NZ Licensed Training Centre in Havelock North. I far preferred the location, set up and the general feel of the course” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, June 2019)
“I love the venue! This was a very enjoyable course. The content was excellently delivered. Sharon never ceases to amaze me with her knowledge” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, June 2019)
“Once again Sharon was awesome, soo much enthusiasm and passion. Loved the Cadillac training and already know how much it will benefit my clients and other aspects of my instructing. Loved it all and feeling very confident to go back and teach thanks to Sharon” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, September 2018)
“Wonderful, very thorough and professional. Great detail and open environment for discussion and questions” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, September 2018)
“Amazing course with Sharon – venue is perfect for this equipment focus. Loved how much I learnt from Cadillac, that layered on top of my Mat and Reformer training and cemented a lot of that knowledge I’d already learnt. Love Sharon’s passion to build and progress the level of instructors in the industry” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, September 2018)
“Emphasis is on safety of equipment always and providing reasons as to why. Encouraging the learning of exercises patiently. Elaborating on how to achieve the exercises and why. Open to questions with easy communication and a lovely training centre” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Great learning. Excellent pace. Lots of good practical opportunities learnt” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“I just loved this course, it was amazing. Full of information and fun” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac Course, March 2023)
“This has been an incredible training experience. I have loved every moment. So much detail and quality learning in a supported environment. Professional, friendly and pearls of wisdom constantly dropped to improve my knowledge. thanks for an amazing experience. Incredible energy passion and skill” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“Good to learn the principles and postural theory within the exercise. Good atmosphere to share training experience with others. Great demonstrations of exercises!” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“Sharon provides an excellent training facility where lots of attention to detail has been given to ensure the attendee’s are well cared for, making this location an idyllic environment. Sharon is a fun & very personable Instructor Trainer willing to share her wealth of knowledge” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“It’s such a fun learning environment. I like how the exercises are accessibel for all and can be made challenging if needed. Sharon gave plenty of tips & made sure we were always safe” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“Great course. Consolidated Matwork & Refomer knowledge and the course gave me lots of confidence in what I’ve already learnt. Very worthwhile” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Fantastic! You learn an amazing variety of exercises on the Cadillac, suitable for everyone from rehab to challenging athletic clients. Will definitely use these exercises with my clients and myself! Really beneficial to do, after having done the Intensive Matwork & Reformer courses, it all comes together. I highly recommend this Intensive Cadillac course” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Another great training experience – a fantastic way to keep on track with teaching and practicing Pilates. Sharon is always encouraging and knowledgeable offering very cool tips and insights into Pilates cuing techniques. Also at this level of training, it is awesome to meet other very dedicated instructors with the common goal to be fully educated of offer the best instruction to clients of all ages & abilities. Thanks Sharon” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“The Cadillac course is a fast paced course, but Sharon’s knowledge and teaching skills made it easy to follow. The Cadillac course was the most enjoyable course I have done so far and it ties all the other courses together so I feel more confident with Mat, Reformer and Cadillac all in 5 days” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“As always, Sharon taught a fantastic course. Her knowledge and enthusiasm is an inspiration and she encourages us to be the best we can be in our practice as well as our teaching” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“Always a pleasure training with this outstanding instructor” (attended Intensive Cadillac Course, November 2015)
ADVANCED CADILLAC COURSE – LEVEL 2
“Wow"! What a course! Sharon is once again incredible, not just with thorough and clear instructions but with demonstrating exercises! OMG what a super instructor/lady” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“A mindblowing experience of strength & power. Incredibly thorough. Sharon’s instruction enabled me to get my body to work exceptionally hard and she safely took me out of my comfort zone to help me excell - just amazing” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“Fantastic! Loved it! Sharon alway’s teaches a fantastic course” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2021)
“Such an incredible and empowering experience! I absolutely loved this course, Sharon is phenomenal and made us all feel calm and confident while learning the challenging exercises. I am buzzing now! (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“I had an injury just prior to this training and Sharon allowed my participation with safe modifications on the course and it was great to focus on learning as an Instructor. Thank you! (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“Lots of information and a full on day. Enjoyed myself and definitely felt the body challenged in a good way. Looking forward to some/lots of self practice to hopefully master some of this repertoire” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“Great pacing of teaching, everyone got to try each exercise, very happy, even though the body feels worked” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“A fun and challenging course in a supportive and encouraging environment, thanks to Sharon” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“Very challenging course but great feeling to have completed it and achieved the exercises. Thanks Sharon” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, November 2015)
“Nice to know I can do these advanced moves with the great cues. Very enjoyable” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Incredible athletic repertoire to add to any workout! Amazing course” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“It was really challenging and good to know different modifications for each body type. I like the tips on pre-programming for some of the exercises” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawke’s Bay, October 2020)
“Wonderful course, it was empowering to achieve exercises I didn’t think I could. Very excited to be able to teach this content. As always, Sharon was amazing!” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, June 2019)
“Training was really good today as always, Sharon had enough energy to pump everyone up! Feeling very accomplished and proud of what I have achieved!” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, June 2019)
“Be Pilates, Happy Place, Golden Hills, Green Pasture” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, June 2019)
“Great work, very empowering” (attended Advanced Cadillac Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
INTENSIVE CHAIR COURSE – LEVEL 1
“Really enjoyed the course. Sharon is amazing. Learnt heaps” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Stability Chair Course, September 2023)
“Fantastic course, super workouts, thanks again, loved it!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Stability Chair Course, August 2022)
“Great course, thank you. Great for instructing more technical and inter-relationship of different apparatus. Wonderful further knowledge and challenge for myself and clients” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Stability Chair Course, August 2022)
“A great informative course! Really love the Stability Chair & Sharon was a wealth of knowledge! Beautiful studio and location too! Thanks!!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2020)
“It’s a great course! Very good not only for athletic clients but for those on rehab or someone starting to workout. Sharon has been great providing some creative movements with props as well which was a bonus” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2020)
“Great course that reinforces the other training that I have done. A great challenge and lots of ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Thanks Sharon for being so inspiring” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2020)
“Loved the Stability Chair training – we had a great group of instructors and a great place that allowed plenty of practical review and teaching practice, which really helped build confidence in the new material. Thanks Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, September 2018)
“Awesome experience, loved learning the Stability Chair. Quite a necessary course to do for personal development as an instructor & for your client’s development” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2017)
“The Chair is a versatile piece of equipment for the unfit, the elderly, pregnant women, athletes and everyone in between. Amazing course, loved the details. You really get to learn and understand the exercises Can’t wait for the Advanced Stability Chair Course!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2017)
“I loved this course and cannot wait to get back and start taking clients on the Stability Chair, as well as adding the Stability Chair into my programming” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2017)
“As always a great course -I always look forward to coming back! Thanks Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, December 2015)
“ The Chair course was super informative with lots of useful tools that I’m looking forward to taking back to the studio with me. As always Sharon is a wealth of information and makes the course easy to understand. I always enjoy coming to the Be Pilates Studio!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Stability Chair Course, September 2023)
“Such a fantastic and eye-opening experience! Sharon is an incredible teacher, I have learnt so much and am feeling incredibly inspired and motivated” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2020)
“Sharon’s energy fab as always! Her ability to translate and explain complex information is awesome. I will definitely be back!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2020)
“Amazing course. Sharon’s energy is great! Her ability to translate all her knowledge & experience to teaching Instructors is incredible. Wonderful group of Instructors to train with” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, June 2019)
“I had so much fun on this course & learned so much about this piece of equipment and my own body. Thank you Sharon for this retreat into the world of chair” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, June 2019)
“The Chair course was awesome, filled with tonnes of information and programming info that I know will help a lot! Sharon once again was awesome, full of energy and always willing to answer all of the millions of questions we had! Highly recommend as always” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, September 2018)
“Fantastic informative course! Great layer to foundation of Mat & Reformer!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, September 2018)
“Love the Chair, can’t wait to get one in my studio” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, December 2015)
“Very enjoyable course, lots of time to learn new exercises and practice teaching” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, December 2015)
ADVANCED CHAIR COURSE – LEVEL 2
“Loved the course! Sharon is positive & encouraging to help attendees access their strength” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, September 2023)
“Loved the challenge! Sharon is so strong” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, September 2023)
“Super course, very encouraging!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, September 2023)
“The Chair, we renamed her the silent assassin. She doesn’t look as sexy as the Reformer but wow she is a ‘Bond Girl’! Amazing training with Sharon. The energy, knowledge and passion and the extra bonus was the beautiful setting in the Hawke’s Bay” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, November 2021)
“Fantastic course! So much valuable information condensed into 3 hours. It was great!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, November 2021)
“Excellent as usual” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course, November 2021)
“What an absolutely incredible and mind blowing experience! Sharon is absolutely amazing, the energy was fantastic and we all felt so incredibly uplifted, motivated and inspired! What a wonderful course!” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2020)
“A very challenging and humbling course. Definitely found my weaknesses and gives lots of food for thought as far as programming goes. It’s been epic to top off CCB” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2020)
“Great challenge, nice to feel it in our bodies” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Great to be able to build on the Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair exercise repertoire. Always wonderful to train with Sharon” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Really enjoyed the course!” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Great challenging course!” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Auckland, July 2019)
“My final course to complete essential to advanced level in all appartus with STOTT PILATES, amazing! Thanks Sharon for all of your awesome guidance and support!” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2020)
“I love the challenge on the Chair and the different props presented in order to do the exercises” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2020)
“Always an awesome experience! Thanks Sharon” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2020)
”High energy, fast, fun, informative! Sharon was awesome as usual” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Auckland, July 2019)
“Sad that this is my last course for a while with Sharon since I have just completed full certification training! I am looking forward to the auditing opportunity” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Auckland, July 2019)
“I found this course so challenging and I really enjoyed the support and coaching from Sharon” (attended Advanced Chair Course, Auckland, July 2019)
INTENSIVE BARRELS COURSE – LEVEL 1
“Great overall workout. Surprising what muscles the barrels can target! Look forward to getting more equipment now.” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2023)
“Loved the course! Built on all other courses and depth of understanding of different apparatus in regards to support and challenge” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, August 2022)
“Brilliant again! Love it! Bring it on! (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, August 2022)
“I loved the studio & location of Be Pilates, a beautiful space to work in. Stunning views! Always a pleasure working with Sharon. I always leave feeling enthused, full of knowledge and energised again'“ (attended private STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, March 2021)
“I really loved the Barrels course! It offered so much variety to deepen our understanding of all variations within human bodies. Sharon is absolutely incredible and kept us engaged, inspired and motivated throughout the entire course. Thank you so much!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“I loved this course! Sharon is a fantastic teacher and I’m looking forward to training with her more next year” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Thank you Sharon! Great to build on the skill set taught in the Matwork Course. Looking forward to heading down for more training next year!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“A valuable experience to audit, to learn more insights of the exerises and recap what I know. Very worthwhile. Good to know I’m on the right track” (audited the STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2018)
“Lovely learning environment, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and positive attitude of everyone involved” (audited STOTT PILATES Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels Courses, September 2018)
“Worthwhile course. The Barrels are useful for programming for different body types and adding challenge to exercises. Good to see how Matwork and Reformer exercises transfer onto the Barrels” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2017)
“Very happy with the course, great to experience all exercises. It’s nice to be taught more about correct alignment than just the wonderful depth of movement options” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2017)
“Loved the Barrel Course, will most definitely use the Barrels A LOT with clients in both group and private sessions. Sharon was awesome as usual, loved it and I’m leaving feeling very confident & motivated!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2018)
“I wasn’t sure what to expect with the barrels repertoire and I loved it! Worked the glutes! Great prep work for mat and reformer too. Learnt heaps” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2023)
“Really interesting to see the progression of exercises with each barrel and also comparing them onto the Mat. It’s good to know how each Barrel can fit someone on an exercise. I really enjoyed this course”! (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Good to have options & modifications to implement into the repertoire. Some very challenging and others a really good feel. Thanks Sharon again! Everything is sinking in!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“The location assists hugely at the Be Pilates Studio. The relaxing space is inspiring". (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Sharon is a very passionate and such a wonderful and inspiring teacher. Every course is just so empowering” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, July 2019)
“I really appreciated Sharon taking care of my body during this course. Always inspiring and such a fun tribe of instructors to learn with” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, July 2019)
“Sharon is approachable, informative, passionate and engaging. I love how she keeps things real and shares her experience as an instructor” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, July 2019)
“The course was invaluable full of information, techniques and encouragement to challenge yourself on all barrels” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, November 2017)
“Fantastic Course! Great layering and additional information with Mat & Reformer courses already completed” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2018)
“This course has really helped develop a deeper understanding of Matwork crossover for me as well as athletically challenging. Thanks Sharon!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Barrels Course, September 2018)
ADVANCED BARRELS COURSE – LEVEL 2
“Amazing experience. It’s great how the advanced repertoire is highly achievable” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, September 2023)
“Another 5 star course delivered with passion, skill & enthusiasm in the stunning Hawke’s Bay. Knowledge constantly layering in, body absorbing the feels of every move. Love the drive & energy behind the delivery” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2021)
“Great location, great course. Thank you Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2021)
“Loved this course so much! Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2021)
“I absolutely loved this course! It was so much fun and Sharon was fabulous with keeping us all excited, motivated and engaged! Thank you so much! (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Sharon is brilliant which makes for easy training. Initially Barrels was only going to be used for a small group needs. After these sessions they will be used regularly. Loved Barrels!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Some great challenging moves to add to the repertoire. Thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Thanks Sharon for sharing your knowledge with us. Just wonderful” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Great course, very challenging” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Intensely intense!” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“Great course, loved it! Handstand was a great finish!” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Hawkes Bay, November 2017)
“So much fun!” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Auckland, July 2019)
"Wonderful Advanced Barrels Course. Great instructor that promoted and enabled trust among attendees. Sharon as usual is awesome and approachable” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, September 2023)
“Another excellent training course from Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2021)
“Fantastic energy. Loved the programming. Lots to go home with” (attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Chair Course, November 2021)
“Awesome course. I liked the challenge of the exercises and it was good to know which exercise is suited for each body type” (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, November 2020)
“Such challenging exercises! Great team of instructors to work with while Sharon took us through some impressive repertoire! Thank you. (attended STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course, November 2020)
”Another great course! Fantastic layering! Thank you” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Auckland, July 2019)
“Really appreciate Sharon’s understanding of how to motivate and challenge individuals but also her understanding when to be gentle and nurturing” (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Auckland, July 2019)
“Sharon was awesome as per! Got through everything quickly and thoroughly. Lots of fun and laughs (attended Advanced Barrels Course, Auckland, July 2019)
INJURIES & SPECIAL POPULATIONS COURSE
“Sharon was a great lecturer. I enjoyed the ideas she shared and gave me lots of inspiration” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, February 2024)
“Thank you Sharon! Love the way that you tailor the course and add additional resource suggestions and anecdotes from personal teaching experience which really helped provide context for learning. I’ll be back ;-)” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, February 2024)
“This course was incredibly informative and everything was explained clearly and in a way that was practical for everyday application as a Pilates Instructor! I feel super excited to apply this material to clients and truly make a difference to people’s lives Thank you so much Sharon! Your passion and knowledge is truly an inspiration” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, Hawke’s Bay July 2022)
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was informative and relevant. It’s always good to catch up with like minded Instructors. Sharon makes the learning experience clear and easy to understand” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, Hawke’s Bay, July 2022)
“Sharon is a natural teacher with a great style - informative and keeps material relevant and applicable in my work. The training environment was fantastic. Highly recommend” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, Hawke’s Bay, July 2022)
“Sharon went above and beyond to deliver a fabulous course. It is obviously content heavy and lecture based but Sharon did her best to keep the content interesting, relevant and engaging. Sharon kept me engaged and she is very encouraging of my ability and every one in the room as well. It is the little touches she puts into her training sessions that make training with her so enjoyable. Also with the course being out of town for all attendees, Sharon ensured that everyone was sorted with where to go for what and recommended great dining, etc. It was an amazing 4 days! I feel invigorated with all the learning and I enjoyed my time away to focus on me” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, Hawke’s Bay, July 2022)
“AMAZING! Sharon makes training feel so easy due to her knowledge, energy, facility, everything! The ISP course has solidified other courses and has given me heaps of confidence. Loved it!” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Sharon has provided a lot of info more than what’s in the manual. I love how it is encouraged to explore the current tools we have available for programming which gets the creative juices flowing” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Sharon was great as always. Brings great energy to each sessions which always leaves me feeling motivated and inspired. I love every training I get to attend!” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Awesome studio space, beautiful scenery. Leaving feeling full of ideas and more confident with programming difficult clients” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Information overload but in a great way. A fun and very very information loaded course. Let the journey begin with applying this great knowledge” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Fantastic training, very informative with dynamic and engaging teachers” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Fantastic Instructors, did well to keep to a good time frame to fit in the amount of info they needed to” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Another amazing course – so much to learn and absorb but really shows the ongoing progression of the previous training. Thankyou Sharon & Elizebeth” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Another excellent course taught in an engaging manner. Heaps of practical info and tips to use on clients in the future” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, February 2024)
“Thanks for always bringing the best energy! ;-)” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, February 2024)
“Such a phenomenal course! The course covered such a wide range of topics which enabled me to leave feeling much more confident when working with special populations and injured clients. Sharon is fabulous!” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Sharon has a toolkit of exercises to add to training, giving me loads of confidence when working with clients that have different conditions” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Third course with Sharon and I can only recommend her training. Her passion, professionalism, dynamism and style are inspiring! Her trainings give you wings as an Instructor! Totally with it, thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, March 2021)
“Wonderful, wonderful – thank you!” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Amazing informative course. I highly recommend!” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Loved, loved, loved all the amazing knowledge and passion with which it was presented” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Can’t wait for next year’s courses. Wonderful, friendly teachers. Always learn a lot and feel supported by warm and nuturing mentors” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
“Amazing energy and knowledge from both Sharon & Elizebeth. They worked really well together. Very professional. Look forward to next training!” – (attended STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Course, November 2019)
Fascial Movement
“Really enjoyable course which balances technical information with movement application making it very practical and easily adopted into your Pilates programs” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Exceptional knowledge from our trainer - we learnt so much! Can’t wait to apply what we have learnt. Thank you!” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“This course is mind blowing! Exciting you leave feeling like you can’t wait to share the Fascial movements with your clients, family & friends” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, April 2021)
“This course and Sharon was brilliant” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, April 2021)
“Always love working with Sharon” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, April 2021)
“Well organised, informative course. Good back up resources to go back to. Good amount of practical” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
“First Merrithew training and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I found it very enjoyable and education provided excellent cues” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
“Excellent – very clear, informative and fun” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
“Many thanks. Enjoyed learning about why things feel the way they do when we move - great to start understanding some of the science behind it” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Fantastic experience, thank you!” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Looking forward to sharing this knowledge with clients” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Loved the course! Good to add into my practice. Loved keeping updated of the fascial movement development and research” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Christchurch, April 2024)
“What a mind-blowing experience! This course really helped to explain how significant Fascia is throughout our bodies and how it greatly impacts our overall well being. Sharon is incredible and kept us all so engaged and inspired. Thank you! (attended Fascial Movement Course, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, April 2021)
“Content and information was excellent” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
“Keep it going! Need more of these type of courses” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
“Sharon is fantastic with sparking motivation and excitement with everything! All ran at a good pace, will now just take time to process info! Sharon was always approachable and answered all questions with ease” (attended Fascial Movement Course, Auckland, New Zealand, November 2019)
Total Barre
“Great to get more repertoire, particularly for those who cannot handle the full syllabus. Thanks Sharon!” (attended Total Barre Modified for Special Populations and Pre/Post Natal Workshops, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Looking forward to more workshops. Very practical and Sharon has an abundance of knowledge in this field” (attended Total Barre Modified for Special Populations and Pre/Post Natal Workshops, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Such an informative and fun day. Sharon is so knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions, giving me personalized attention on a private course. Thanks so much! (attended Private Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawke’s Bay, December 2023)
“Sharon was awesome, kept the course fun with high levels of engagement” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Great course! Thanks so much Sharon” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“So much fun! Awesome day and easy to follow to take it all in” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Excellent!! So much covered, so fun! Can’t wait to get started!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Loved Sharon’s enthusiasm and energy. Such great teaching cues! Looking forward to growing in my skills and progressing to do further courses with Sharon” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, New Plymouth, September 2023)
“Sharon was patient with us, her passion and energy shining through which energised us through the hardest of exercises. Her deep anatomical knowledge was particularly helpful to me with her encouragement every day spurring us on. Fab Instructor” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, New Plymouth, September 2023)
“Awesome day - thank you! Looking forward to doing the workshops - active aging, pre/post-natal etc! Feeling energised now and enthusiastic to get back to my classes and clients with lots of new cool moves!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2023)
“Loved it! Lots of fun, lots of information taught and also a lot of course info and support to review post course” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2023)
“Great course and great Instructor. Sharon is the best, she is fabulous! (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2023)
“Absolutely amazing experience - I’m so grateful for the work that Sharon does! I look forward to sharing the Barre experience with future students. I recommend Be Pilates to anyone!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawke’s Bay, Feb 2023)
“Sharon is an absolutely amazing Instructor. She brought professionalism and fun into the Barre course. I can’t wait to continue on this journey and do workshops in the future as well!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawke’s Bay, Feb 2023)
“Absolutely loved Sharon - Perfect balance of fun, motivating, informative and great content. Super excited to start teaching!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“Have absolutely loved the course and workshops I’ve attended. Sharon is so inspiring and extremely encouraging” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“Sharon is very knowledgeable and open to guiding all my queries. I learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it” (attended Private one-on-one Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawke’s Bay, September 2022)
“Second time auditing course, loved it even more!” (attended Private one-on-one Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawke’s Bay, September 2022)
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Very informative. Sharon was a great Instructor/Teacher. Highly recommend” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawkes Bay, May 2021)
“After 10 years of Pilates, it is so nice to find a new way to move my body mindfully. So much fun!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawkes Bay, May 2021)
“Excellent! A lot of knowledge packed into the two hours - really great!” (attended Total Barre Modified for Pre/Post Natal Workshop, Feb 2021)
“I loved the course. As a person with previous teaching experience I feel confident to take this knowledge and run a class right away” (attended Total Barre Course, Feb 2021)
“I came away feeling like I had learnt the correct techniques and options” (attended Total Barre Course, Feb 2021)
“This is a great workshop to help someone with no music or dance background to create choreography or how to incorporate the essences to the movement” (attended Total Barre Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Invaluable, thank you!” (attended Total Barre Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Sharon is a fantastic teacher, very precise and full of knowledge. She explained all the movements in detail, encouraging us and answered all the questions I had. Thank you so much” (attended Total Barre Course, October 2020)
“Sharon is clear, friendly and an awesome instructor. The training was a wealth of inspiring knowledge and I always learn so much.” (attended Total Barre Course & Modified & Amplified Workshop – August 2015)
“Just great, thankyou!” (attended Total Barre Course & Modified & Amplified Workshop – August 2015)
“Fantastic! Manual is a great resource – thanks!” (attended Total Barre Course & Modified & Amplified Workshop – August 2015)
“Once again Sharon did not disappoint! Amazing workshops, challenging but so much fun! Thanks for the opportunity!” (attended Total Barre Course & Modified & Amplified Workshop – June 2015)
“Lots of new routines. Really enjoyed the workshops” (attended Total Barre Modified & Amplified Workshop – June 2015)
“Thanks again Sharon – well challenged mind and body again!” (attended Total Barre Amplified Workshop – June 2015)
“Great experience. Really enjoyed the course. Excited to start teaching” (attended Total Barre Foundation Course – June 2015)
“Awesome! This is the second course I’ve completed at Core Pilates NZ and I will definitely be back!” (attended Total Barre Foundation Course – June 2015)
“I love the balance of theory & practical at the course – great opportunity to practice the workouts” (attended Total Barre Foundation Course – June 2015)
“Beautiful blend of professionalism and fun! Highly knowledgeable with extensive explanations given when answering student’s questions. Warm, friendly personality made Sharon an awesome instructor and provided students with a highly educational & enjoyable day!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Well organised with great instruction & cueing!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Was an awesome day of training. Sharon is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A great inspiring teacher” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Such a fun day & energising workout. Beautifully compliments STOTT PILATES. Sharon again is contagious with her enthusiasm” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Easy to understand and comfortable inclusive environment” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Great class, thank you. I could recommend it to my friends” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“Brilliant program – thank you!” (from New Plymouth, attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course – March 2015)
“A great workshop that has given me motivation to learn more. I would definitely attend further Total Barre training” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“Sharon was a fun and knowledgeable presenter who let us all feel comfortable straight away. I look forward to further training” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“Great fun, loved the workshop, want to do more”! – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“Had a great experience – looking forward to more training with you” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“A lot of fun and a great workout. Well supported by great instructor” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“I felt that this workshop helped with knowing ones range of movement. Even with having an injury you can still get a great workout without causing pain. Love the energy that is brought to this workshop” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“The Total Barre workshop will allow me to attract the younger demographic to my studio” – attended Total Barre Endurance 1 Workshop – November 2014
“I am so excited that we have got the wonderful Sharon down to the South Island finally. STOTT PILATES workshops and training always deliver in excellence & professionalism” – Lucy Warren, Studio Owner, Dunedin – attended June 2014 course
“A great day of training and good reference material to get right into teaching” – Pilates Instructor, Dunedin – attended June 2014 course
“Particularly like internet resource to revise/go over material” – Pilates Instructor, Dunedin – attended June 2014 course
“Amazing experience taking Total Barre at Core Pilates. The instructor was wonderful” – Pilates Instructor, Auckland – attended May 2014 course
“A high energy fun course, great group of girls, great day! Thanks Sharon” – attended May 2014 course
“I absolutely enjoyed the Total Barre Course. I found Total Barre combined different disciplines ending in a unique experience. I’m truly excited to start teaching Total Barre because I’m sure the class will have a really positive reaction. Even though I will be the instructor, I know I will get an incredibly hard workout myself. Full of movement, stamina, endurance, strength, challenges, music and entertainment, whilst maintaining awareness of posture and alignment. How can this not be amazing and effective?”
“Thanks so much for an outstanding course! I absolutely loved it and have already started imagining some flex band choreography. I’m so stoked that I was able to attend.” – Ellen, Massage Therapist – attended February 2014 course
” I just loved it! Innovative, challenging and fun. I’m excited to start teaching” –
“I had wanted Total Barre to come to NZ for a long time…and it was worth the wait! The choreography and new ideas are a breath of fresh air and give my clients some variety without losing the essence of Pilates. Both myself and my staff member attended the training and within 24 hours we were incorporating some of the exercises into our existing classes – with great feedback. We look forward to running classes based solely on the Total Barre principles too. Knowing that the workout has been put together by STOTT PILATES gives the peace of mind that the exercises are safe and well thought out, while the suggested music and the choreography provide a challenging workout where the emphasis is on having fun, feeling the ‘burn’ and getting great results! The training is easy to follow, informative and in-depth, and Sharon and her team provide a fantastic environment in which to learn. I highly recommend it to both studio owners and Pilates teachers – your clients will love you for it!” – Shelley, Pilates/Yoga Studio Owner (attended February 2014 Course)
“It was pitched at a great level. With a background in Dance/Pilates it all made sense and I feel like I will e able to easily incorporate this programme into my studio” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“It was great – very professional, friendly and fun!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Fantastic detailed manual. Very informative course, lots of ‘stuff’ to absorb!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Really enjoyed course, fun and professional. Sharon is very welcoming and very clear with instructing!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Really enjoyed and even though I feel a bit rhythmically challenged, I feel like I could incorporate the training into my classes” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Such a fun learning experience, definitely feel the glow through the workout, loved it” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Wonderful course with wonderful course materials. Sharon is a warm, approachable Instructor with superior knowledge. Thank you, x” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Sharon is an absolute super star! I felt totally comfortable inspired in her class. Simple and easy to follow. I would love to learn more areas of Total Barre/STOTT PILATES in the future. So much fun!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“It suited me perfectly doing ‘one-on-one’ teacher training. Sharon’s space was awesome & she is an amazing teacher. I’m pumped to start teaching!” (attended private TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, NZ’s Merrithew Licensed Training Centre, August 2018)
“Sharon is amazing. Was lovely to feel welcomed, supported and also it was clear she is very experienced and very very professional” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Great experience, very clear instruction, answered all questions really well” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Sharon is highly knowledgable about the body and makes your learning experience fun!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Fabulous course, loved every minute!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Sharon is amazing! She brings 100%, explains everything so well, is fun & inspiring! Can’t wait to get going!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Fantastic & Fun! Such a great trainer. Couldn’t imagine being taught by anyone else!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Loved it! Thanks!!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Awesome course! Sharon is a dynamic, energetic and fun teacher. She is easy to follow, approachable and very inspirational” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Always a pleasure to train with Sharon. Her real application of technical knowledge is of the highest standard and makes the whole process & session so enjoyable” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Sharon was a star. Her energy & knowledge made learning a joy. I would highly recommend her training courses to anyone with a passion for quality Pilates training” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Awesome like always”! (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Great as usual” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Thanks Sharon, very informing and loved the anatomical terminology” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
” Sharon is excellent, easy to understand” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Great experience – good additional module to the foundation TOTAL BARRE course” (attended TOTAL BARRE Amplified Workshop, Auckland, October 2016)
“Sharon was amazing, so knowledgable, warm and full of energy and fun. She had our attention for the full 8 hours. Thanks Sharon!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Was thrilled with the class & level of training” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Fantastic training manual, excellent content for the cost of course – 5 stars!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Very professional, loved it! Thank you Sharon” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“It was fun and such a great course, thank you Sharon. I will definitely come back for other courses/workshops in the future ;-)” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, February 2017)
“It was fun and such a great course, thank you Sharon. I will definitely come back for other courses/workshops in the future ;-)” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, February 2017)
“Beautiful manuals! Love the music. Thanks for an awesome course” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, February 2017
“Incredible experience. Sharon is a fantastic teacher!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, February 2017)
“Relaxed environment full of great learning! Got all the tools needed to create amazing Barre workouts! ” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, February 2017)
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Sharon was very knowledgable and enthusiastic” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Best fitness type course I’ve ever done. Sharon was the best instructor I’ve ever had!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Loved the course! What a workout! Looking forward to the workshops. Sharon is knowledgable and easily approachable. Very happy ;-)” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Amazing, amazing day. Sharon is super lovely. Very inspirational!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Thank you for a fun & informative session! Loved my first ever Total Barre class & cannot wait to teach it to our local community! Thank you Sharon!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Thank you, very much an excellent course” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, July 2016)
“Just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time at the Total Barre course on the 28th February. I really learnt so much and feel that it has already enhanced my teaching. Your delivery and approachable manner was so inviting and made me feel so at ease. Your knowledge was inspiring and your clear passion for what you do was something to aspire to. Thank you so much for a wonderful day!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, February 2016)
” The Total Barre foundation course was amazing. It was lots of fun and full of energy. Sharon’s teaching was informative and fun and I love love love the book. I enjoyed each exercise and the atmosphere. Thank you again” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, February 2016)
“I had the privilege to attend the Total Barre course with Sharon and oh my word, what an inspiring teacher/trainer this woman is. Her technical knowledge was absolutely on point and her energy and open hearted nature was a joy to be around. I came away from the day armed with the knowledge to add so much to my existing mat/reformer Pilates clients and the confidence to start teaching Total Barre with safety of the client being paramount. Total Barre with Sharon and Merrithew is not just about learning a routine, it is about teaching a technique that has sound scientific principles. Many thanks Sharon, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you, spend time with you and learn from an industry best” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, February 2016)
“Sharon was a spectacular skilled presenter/educator and communicator. I thoroughly enjoyed the training and her annotations & tips were invaluable. She has such a lovely and fun personality which kept us all going over a long day and kept us attentive. All and all AMAZING and I will definitely be back fro more training with Sharon” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, February 2016)
“The manual is amazing. Pics of ‘do’s and dont’s’ are very useful” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Sharon is such an inspirational teacher and am loving her positivity! Thank you for the day” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Got lots of good ideas for classes! Sharon is amazing” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Excellent!! Thank you. Loved this” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Christchurch, September 2023)
“Really excellent delivery of the course. Gives confidence to develop further with teaching and other complimentary courses. Thank you! (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, New Plymouth, September 2023)
“Beautiful course and amazing experience. I appreciate Sharon and her commitment to her students. The course was informative, thorough and full of content. I am feeling inspired and energised to continue this learning and appreciate the complimenatry nature of this to the Matwork course. I would never train anywhere else and look forward to next time!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“Sharon was great, as always. Super knowledgeable, fun, upbeat and available. Love taking her courses and workshops. Learn new things every time”. (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Wellington, October 2022)
“As always Sharon is warm, friendly and approachable, she has amazing content knowledge. Knowing we have her support makes me feel confident in going out there and doing it” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Hawkes Bay, May 2021)
“There’s a lot of information shared which makes it easy to understand why we do or don’t do certain exercises. I love that the choreography presented is applicable to general population, not just pre & post natal” (attended Total Barre Modified for Pre/Post Natal Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Loved it, thank you!” (attended Total Barre Modified for Pre/Post Natal Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Very interesting, great information” (attended Total Barre Modified for Pre/Post Natal Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Great training material to take away” (attended Total Barre Modified for Pre/Post Natal Workshop, Feb 2021)
“Absolutely fantastic course! Sharon was so thorough and full of passion and knowledge. It was easy to follow and understand. Thank you!!” (attended Total Barre Course, October 2020)
“It was awesome and refreshing! Got a good workout too!” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“Amazing teacher! Love this course” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“Sharon is so knowledgeable, you could tell she has been trained with the best!” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“Sharon is amazing. Great energy, curing and jokes! Her knowledge is mind blowing. Thank you!” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“Thoroughly enjoyed. Can’t wait to start teaching” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“What an excellent day!” (attended Total Barre Course, Auckland, May 2020)
“Amazing! Sharon has so much knowledge to impart. Loved all the training!” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Very happy with the amount of information provided. Great weekend. Happy customer” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Third time training with Sharon – really great each time” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Great workshops and great Instructor Trainer” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Loved everything! Thank you again” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Awesome workshops! Great day! Lots more to add to the tool box, great cueing ideas and always feel inspired after attending your workshops Sharon” (attended Total Barre Workshops, Auckland, November 2019)
“Sharon, you’re the best! My 2nd course with you and again blown away by your expertise, enthusiasm, cheerfulness and knowledge. Thank you!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Sharon was so inspiring and very clear with instructions. She made you feel very comfortable and was awesome to train with” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Sharon made the day so fun and so informative. Her energy inspired me to want to change my way of teaching with added excitment and energy. Soo great!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“I thought I knew how to get the burn in the thighs, but this course took it to the next level = AMAZEBALLS” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Good understanding of the body and muscles. Very accurate without being boring” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Loved it – learnt so much!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Sharon was a fantastic teacher. What a wealth of knowledge and super approachable. So pleased I decided to do this” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“It was my second course with Sharon and I really loved it. Clear explanation. Highly recommend. Thanks again” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Fab day, great location. Sharon was fun and super knowledgable” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, North Island, November 2019)
“Sharon is an energetic, passionate and very knowledgable instructor. I have loved the course and look forward to attending another with her. Thank you!! (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“Absolutely awesome! A lot to take in, take away and practice. Sharon totally knows her stuff” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“Thank you for a great course and your knowledge and love for Barre/Pilates” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“Had a great day, learnt more! I think it is an excellent low impact format for all ages. Fabulous, thank you!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“Excellent day of training. Information overload (a good thing)!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“I really appreciate and value having the opportunity to attend the course as an auditor. I am now refreshed, clearer and have a list of new and modified movement to do with my ‘active aging’ clients. Awesome!!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“Totally loved it, can’t wait to do more!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Methven, South Island, April 2019)
“I have been extremely impressed with the standard of your courses and workshops I have done so far. They have been most helpful with my career, thank you” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“Amazing Instructor, loved the course! Very informative and enjoyable. Can’t wait to get started!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, March 2019)
“I audited this course as I did it last year. Loved the course and Sharon is a fantastic teacher!! It was so helpful being able to come back and audit the course. I absorbed so many different things the second tine around – would highly recommend everyone to do this!” (audited TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, June 2018)
“Sharon created a very relaxed & open course, whilst being extremely informative & knowledgable. I feel confident with the material and I’m really looking forward to starting my journey with Total Barre” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, February 2018)
“Sharon was fantastic, so informative and clear in her instruction. Awesome training, I loved it!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, February 2018)
“Thanks for an awesome day Sharon, very informative & helpful teaching. I look forward to attending more courses in the future” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, February 2018)
“Awesome course manual, photos, lay-out, instructions!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, February 2018)
“Excellent course by a very experienced knowledgable instructor” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, February 2018)
“Sharon was amazing! A great balance of professionalism and fun. She put a lot of emphasis on knowing your body and made us all feel comfortable with our different abilities” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“Love Total Barre”! Great compliment to my Pilates teaching. Sharon is an awesome trainer. A fun day of learning” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“Awesome and exhilarating and completely achievable” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“I enjoyed the Total Barre course and felt it was fun as well as very educational” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“Was really informative and I gained a lot of useful exercises to take back to my dance students” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“I liked the friendly & relaxed teaching environment” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“I loved it & can’t wait to start teaching. Am keen to do more courses!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, September 2017)
“Fantastic, informative exciting course, Thanks!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Today was AMAZING! I learnt far more than I anticipated and really enjoyed the day – ready to do more training now. Layout, structure, content & experience all fantastic!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“I’m converted, need to attend STOTT PILATES courses now!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Really enjoyable” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Great course, well run, enjoyable!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Fantastic course & instructor” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Amazing course & training! Loved it! (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Sharon is awesome. Very informative and great with questions. Thank you” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Just awesome!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Instructor Foundation Course, Auckland, May 2017)
“Amazing! Loved the fast pace and energetic workshop. I feel confident taking these new exercises straight into my classes I teach” (attended TOTAL BARRE Endurance 2 Workshop, Auckland, May 2017)
“As always, a great workshop!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Endurance 2 Workshop, Auckland, May 2017)
“Thanks Sharon, a Sunday well spent! Great workshops!!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Pre & Post Natal & Endurance 2 Workshops, Auckland, May 2017)
“A fantastic, informative workshop, thank you!” (attended TOTAL BARRE Pre & Post Natal Workshop, Auckland, May 2017)
“Lovely to see you Sharon, thank you. Very enjoyable” (attended TOTAL BARRE Pre & Post Natal Workshop, Auckland, May 2017)
“I loved the amount of information in the manual & Sharon’s awesome enthusiasm” (attended TOTAL BARRE Pre & Post Natal Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“Loved this workshop, I feel a lot more confident to go and teach it with music. I feel this compliments the foundation learning” (attended TOTAL BARRE Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“What a great workshop! I feel so much more confident as an instructor. Sharon was amazing as always, so knowledgeable” (attended TOTAL BARRE Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“Just awesome, thank you” (attended TOTAL BARRE Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“This was a very valuable workshop that helped me understand the breakdown of music & movements. Also it was more interactive with the students being actively involved rather than copy catting movements or being lectured to” (attended TOTAL BARRE Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“It was a very useful workshop & I learnt great skills as an instructor” (attended TOTAL BARRE Creating Great Choreography to Music Workshop, Auckland, February 2017)
“This workshop has helped me to consolidate the Total Barre foundation course. It has assisted me to build on my Pilates knowledge to improve my own teachings. Thank you Sharon ;-)” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Was a fun, upbeat day that was taught well and easy to understand. Loved it!” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Absolutely awesome workshop, enjoyed every minute of it!! Thank you Sharon!” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Loved it! Been a STOTT PILATES instructor for 10 years! Sharon is warm, friendly, approachable and knowledgable! x” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Good pace, great explanations” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Loads of fun, intense on the body after yesterday’s Total Barre course. Loved options and how much you feel it” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Amazing yet again – mind blowing!” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Workshop was great, fantastic ideas for special population groups to modify exercises for them. Really enjoyed it” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Enjoyed it, thanks!” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Another great session. I feel ready to teach Total Barre. Thank you.” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
“Absolutely outstanding course, really biomechanically safe and plenty of freedom to create and challenge. the manual is AWESOME! I’ve tried Booty Barre before and was really disappointed with the lack of technical coaching so this was so much better. Thanks!” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“I felt Sharon’s method of teaching allowed all participants regardless of background maximum opportunity to learn and she was very informative and personable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and general experience” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Brilliant, loved it and can’t wait to teach it. Thank you Sharon. As always you are wonderful” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Was a friendly environment which made me feel confident to give everything a really good go without feeling uncomfortable. Was a great experience” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“A very enjoyable day. Lots of good information. Thank you” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“I was hesitant whilst everyone else was introducing themselves as they all had a fitness background and I didn’t, but by the end of the course I felt confident to teach the programme” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Wonderful, had a fantastic day & can’t wait to put my new Total Barre knowledge to good use“ (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Great course, fun, full on and fab workout. Love how no exam. Books easy to understand and clear” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Loved the training, thank you” (attended Total Barre Instructor Foundation Course, November 2015)
“Was impressed with Sharon’s knowledge and use of anatomical terms which I am used to as a physiotherapist. I found her use of suitable cues most helpful. All course material made absolute sense from a prehabilitation and rehabilitation perspective.” (attended Total Barre Course & Modified & Amplified Workshop – August 2015)
“Every course I have taken with Sharon makes me more enthusiastic about Pilates as a career and eager to learn more of what Merrithew Health & Fitness can teach me. Sharon’s awesome and is enthusiastic about her passion in this field and this motivates her students” (attended Total Barre Workshops, November 2015)
Workshops
“Really enjoyed this workshop. Lots of really practical ways to incorporate a fascial focus into my current classes. Very relaxed and a few laughs which made it really enjoyable and memorable” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Loved all the fascial movement shapes and patterns! This is going to make my mat class mind-blowing! Thank you” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Thank you so much Sharon for always being a source of inspiration and a mentor. Your training is an incredible source of knowledge that I can only recommend to whoever is looking to uplifting their Pilates skills” (attended private STOTT PILATES Post-natal Workshop, February 2023)
“Sharon is extremely knowledgable and an amazing instructor and teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed and value this learning!” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Wellington, October 2022)
“Excellent trainer. What a fun, easy to follow, thorough professional. Happily attend other workshops with Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Wellington, October 2022)
“Really enjoyed this workshop thank you!” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Wellington, October 2022)
“Thank you so much Sharon. I feel the workshop was super helpful, full of practical information. I feel I would be able to use so much and I’ve gained deeper understanding on how to support clients with postural challenges” (attended STOTT PILATES Cueing & Modifications on the Reformer for a client with postural issues workshop, Auckland, August 2022)
“Appreciated the precise cueing” (attended STOTT PILATES Cueing & Modifications on the Reformer for a client with postural issues workshop, Auckland, August 2022)
“Worthwhile workshop, loved polishing up skills and adding to the toolbox” (attended STOTT PILATES Cueing & Modifications on the Reformer for a client with postural issues workshop, Auckland, August 2022)
“Just want to thank you for the fantastic workshops on the weekend. As usual the quality of the training was at a high standard” (attended STOTT PILATES Biomechanical Principles, Experience Awareness + Post-natal Workshops, Online, July 2022)
“Sharon is very professional. She went through everything in detail and presented very well with information I can relate to in my clinical practice” (attended Biomechanical & Experience Awareness Workshops, Online, July 2022)
“Both workshops were information filled, easy to relate to many disciplines, the right level of academia for the participants and very very well presented. Thank you. (attended Biomechanical & Experience Awareness Workshops, Online, July 2022)
“It was an amazing workshop as any other that Sharon has facilitated” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Feb 2022)
”Excellent as always” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Feb 2022)
"Sharon's clarity of instruction makes the Jumpboard accessible, fun & attainable. Inspired and confident now to incorporate Jumpboard into my regular routine to spice things up!" (attended STOTT PILATES Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop, December 2021)
“Amazing! So much fun. Such great ideas and moves to put into a class. Great if you want to get some energy out of the system. Would do it again! :-)” attended STOTT PILATES Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop, December 2021)
“Very helpful. Exciting and fun information. Creative! Loved the experience” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Hawke’s Bay, November 2021)
“Great short, sharp informative workshop. Looking forward to applying these moves across all classes” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Hawke’s Bay, November 2021)
“So cool to see how you can integrate movement from this workshop into other populations” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Hawke’s Bay, November 2021)
“Great introduction of the joint function model bubbles throughout the workshop. Not just a toolkit of extra information, was also good to review theory of rehab” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Excellent as always. Sharon always gives us so much information and ideas” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Excellent workshop! Loads of info and detail” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Sharon is always friendly and approachable. Would definitely register for the next course/workshop” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Always lots of information. Thanks Sharon” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Sharon was amazing as always, tonnes of information to add to the tool kit! Loved it as always” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Great as always!” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Great loaded workshop, with great handouts to refer back to in the future. Great workshops to add to my toolkit” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“It was a fantastic learning session as always - Sharon is very knowledgable and full of energy. I enjoyed every minute of it” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“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” (attended STOTT PILATES Lumbo-Pelvic Region & Knee Region Programming for Stability & Function Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“As always, thank you! Love getting additional ideas to feed into my classes” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Fun little workshop with lots of movement and information. Loved it” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Great practical application” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“Loved Sharon’s teaching style” (attended STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop, Christchurch, April 2024)
“This is the 3rd time I attended the workshops run by Sharon. Sharon always presents the course information very well. She incorporates with examples which I can easily understand. I really like this workshop as it relates very well with my daily clinical practice. I would recommend this workshop for all STOTT PILATES rehab instructors and my physio colleagues. Thank you Sharon” (attended Experience Movement to Improve Awareness Workshop, Online, July 2022)
“Very thorough and well presented” (attended Experience Movement to Improve Awareness Workshop, Online, July 2022)
“As always Sharon was excellent. She is always well prepared, very knowledgeable and she delivered an awesome workshop. It was so good to do some training with her again. I would definitely do more online training with Sharon again” (attended Pre-natal Pilates with Stability Ball and Flexband Workshop, Online, July 2022)
“Great to be doing a workshop again after a long break, the quality of the content and support materials reminded me why I chose to train with STOTT PILATES in the first place. Happy to be part of the STOTT PILATES Instructor community” (attended Pre-natal Pilates with Stability Ball and Flexband Workshop, Online, July 2022)
“Your style of teaching made it all so easy to follow and your love for Pilates and for helping people really shone through! What stood out for me most of all was your integrity and that’s how I 100% know that training with yourself and the STOTT PILATES method is the right fit for me” (attended Pre-natal Pilates with Stability Ball and Flexband Workshop, Online, July 2022)
“Excellent and full of useful content as usual” (attended STOTT PILATES Pre-natal on the Reformer Workshop, Feb 2022)
“Sharon is amazing with teaching and refresher training from our prior course work. Very helpful to feel more prepared” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Fantastic workshop! Such valuable information and Sharon was wonderful” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“The exam review workshop was great, so much valuable information which has left me feeling a lot more confident. Sharon is fun, keeps it interesting and very patient with all of my questions!” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“It was great to review the key points & prepare us on what to expect for the exam” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Awesome course with great materials. Feeling much more confident to book in for my exam!” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Many thanks, inspirational as always. Love the energy and motivation” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Thanks Sharon. Ready to nail that full cert goal!” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“Sharon had excellent resources for us to take away and use for further review and to help us with the examination process which makes it a lot less intimidating” (attended STOTT PILATES Exam Review Workshop, Auckland, July 2021)
“The workshop was very informative and an enjoyable time because it introduced various materials and rekindled my passion of learning, not just transferring of knowledge. Even though it was an online workshop, I still felt connected with others. I am pretty sure this workshop wil help me a lot to study on my own” (attended STOTT PILATES Anatomy Review Online Workshop, August 2021)
“This online workshop was excellent. The information shared was extremely valuable and I feel well equipped with knowledge from the session. Sharon made the content engaging by using apps and referring to the textbook. I found the Atlas App very helpful when Sharon was explaining the connection points of muscles and their placements in the body. Sharon was professional throughout and had a fantastic video and audio set up. The camera was very clear and we were able to see the props used. Overall a great experience which I would participate again in. Sharon was fabulous! (attended STOTT PILATES Anatomy Review Online Workshop, August 2021)
“Sharon provided details and clear information during the workshop. Sharon always related the anatomy knowledge to the exercises/movements in Pilates. With the use of Atlas, it was very easy to figure out the orientation and the actions of the muscles. It is a very good review on anatomy. I will recommend this workshop to my colleagues” (attended STOTT PILATES Anatomy Review Online Workshop, August 2021)