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John Garey Fitness & Pilates
6547 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803

t: 562-598-8585
f: 480-393-4714

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John Garey
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Mary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida
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ABOUT:

The newly expanded studio features designated rooms for a variety of workouts and programs. The 5,800 square foot facility features the following spaces: Reception/Pro Shop, Private Pilates Training Room, a Loft for our Barre classes, Group Fitness Room, Group Pilates Equipment Room, Personal Training Room, and a designated Spinning™ Room. Our fully-equipped fitness and Pilates studio features STOTT PILATES® equipment including 3 V2 Max Plus Reformers, 4 Rack & Roll Reformers, 6 SPX Reformers, 1 V2 Max Rehab Reformer, 1 Cadillac, 2 Spring Walls, 12 Split-Pedal Stability Chairs, 2 Ladder Barrels, Arc Barrels, Spine Correctors and a variety of other top of the line fitness equipment. We specialize in fitness education, including STOTT PILATES, TRX, CORE†, ZEN•GA, SPINNING, and JGFIT - a program designed to prepare people to become certified personal trainers.

CERTIFICATION COURSES & CONTINUING EDUCATION

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TOTAL BARRE

CORE

ZEN•GA

WORKSHOPS / EXAMS

REHAB

ISP

ADVANCED

INTENSIVE

The Intensive Program

The STOTT PILATES Intensive program is for fitness and health professionals. This program prepares you to teach STOTT PILATES Level 1 Matwork and equipment-based repertoires safely, effectively and with confidence.

Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP)

LEVEL: 1 40 hours

Spring 2013 \| June 3-8, 10-11 Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm
Summer 2013 \| June 14-16, 21-23, 28-29 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
Summer 2013 \| September 6-8, 13-15, 20-21 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm

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Intensive Reformer (IR)

LEVEL: 1 50 hours

Spring 2013 \| June 12-15, 17-22 Wednesday-Saturday, Monday-Saturday 11am-4:30pm
Summer 2013 \| July 12-14, 20-21, August 2-4, 10-11 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
Fall 2013 \| September 27-29, October 5-6, 11-13, 19-20 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm

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Intensive Cadillac (ICAD)

LEVEL: 1 25 hours

Spring 2013 \| May 10-12, 18-19 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
Summer 2013 \| July 8-12 Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm
Fall 2013 \| October 25-27, November 2-3 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm

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Intensive Stability Chair (ICHR)

LEVEL: 1 15 hours

Spring 2013 \| May 31-June 2 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
Summer 2013 \| July 13, 15-16 Saturday, Monday-Tuesday 11am-4:30pm
Fall 2013 \| November 8-10 Friday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm

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Intensive Barrels (IBRL)

LEVEL: 1 10 hours

Spring 2013 \| June 8-9 Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
Summer 2013 \| July 17-18 Wednesday-Thursday 11am-4:30pm
Fall 2013 \| November 16-17 Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm

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The Comprehensive Program

Designed for those with some movement training and exposure to Pilates, Comprehensive courses cover functional anatomy and the practical skills needed to develop effective and motivating Level 1 Matwork and equipment-based programs.

There are currently no Comprehensive courses scheduled at this location.

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The Advanced Program

The Advanced program consists of Level 2 courses in Matwork, Reformer, and Cadillac, Chair & Barrels. Completion of the Advanced program is required for full certification.

Advanced Matwork (AM)

LEVEL: 2 6 hours

Fall 2013 \| September 22 Sunday 11am-5:30pm
Fall 2013 \| December 20 Friday 11am-5:30pm

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Advanced Reformer (AR)

LEVEL: 2 18 hours

Summer 2013 \| June 24-26 Monday-Wednesday 11am-5:30pm
Winter 2013 \| December 27-29 Friday-Sunday 11am-5:30pm

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Advanced Cadillac (ACAD)

LEVEL: 2 6 hours

Summer 2013 \| July 19 Friday 11am-5:30pm
Fall 2013 \| December 21 Saturday 11am-5:30pm

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Advanced Stability Chair (ACHR)

LEVEL: 2 3 hours

Summer 2013 \| July 20 Saturday 11am-2pm
Fall 2013 \| December 22 Sunday 11am-2pm

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Advanced Barrels (ABRL)

LEVEL: 2 3 hours

Summer 2013 \| July 20 Saturday 2:30pm-5:30pm
Fall 2013 \| December 22 Sunday 2:30pm-5:30pm

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Injuries & Special Populations

The STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations course equips you with the skills required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. Completion of ISP is required for full certification.

Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)

24 hours

Summer 2013 \| June 28-29, July 1-2 Friday-Sunday, Monday-Tuesday 11am-5:30pm
Fall 2013 \| November 23-24, December 7-8 Saturday-Sunday 11am-5:30pm

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The Rehabilitation Program

The Rehabilitation program is specifically for licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports medicine professionals and chiropractors wishing to integrate modified STOTT PILATES exercises for injury prevention and rehabilitation into their practices.

Rehab courses are available at many of our training locations worldwide. Please click here for a complete listing of training options worldwide. Currently, training isn’t offered at this location, but and check back regularly for updates.

ZEN•GA Courses

ZEN•GA™ is an innovative fusion of exercise science and mindful movement that brings about clarity of the mind while releasing body tension through purposeful movement. ZEN represents the search for inner discovery, while YOGA symbolizes the way to reach it. Together they form ZEN•GA, which is based on Four Mindful Movement Principles: breath, support, yield and flow. When applied together, these principles allow you to become aware of how the body and the mind move in tandem. ZEN•GA focuses on core stability, stamina and resilience while attaining a state of presence. The increase in demand on your neuromuscular system allows you to reap the benefits of improved strength, clarity and overall fitness.

ZEN•GA™ Instructor Foundation Course, Mat

LEVEL: 1

Summer 2013 | July 30
Tuesday 11am-7pm

ZEN•GA™ Instructor Foundation Course, Equipment

LEVEL: 1

Summer 2013 | July 31
Wednesday 11am-7pm

There are currently no ZEN•GA™ workshops scheduled at this location

Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour 2013

Additional training opportunities are available as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.

CORE™ Courses

Take your workouts to the next level with our CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training– developed exclusively by Merrithew Health & Fitness™ experts. This unique training program focuses on functional fitness targeting core strength and kinesthetic awareness leading to improvements in total-body strength and power. This multi-layered system is designed for both novice and high-level athletes.

CORE™ Instructor Foundations Course

LEVEL: 1

Summer 2013 | July 29
Monday 11am-7pm

There are currently no CORE™ workshops scheduled at this location

Additional training opportunities are available as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.

Total Barre™ Courses

Total Barre™ is a high-energy program that focuses on strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability by combining elements from Pilates, dance, cardio and strength training. Programming is driven by music which increases coordination, motivation and improve movement quality. Incorporating the Total Barre Foundational Principles, this program teaches choreography, exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movements as well as how to cue effectively and safely to music.

Currently, training isn’t offered at this location, however it is being offered as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.

Workshops

STOTT PILATES workshops designed for Pilates instructors and fitness professionals, are ideal as an introduction into the method or as continuing education. All workshops qualify for Continuing Education Credits through both STOTT PILATES and ACE and none have prerequisites.

There are currently no workshops scheduled at this location

Additional training opportunities are available as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.

Prerequisites:
The intensive courses are recommended for certified fitness instructors, personal trainers, and other fitness & health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and enhance their business. Applicants must have, at least three years experience teaching fitness, dance or movement, familiarity with the works of Joseph Pilates, formal anatomy training and a working knowledge of muscle origins, insertions and functions, in order to attend the course.

A Note Regarding Exams:
You are not obliged to write (and pay for) two exams if you are planning to take both courses. You may choose to wait until completion of the second course to write your exam (a combined Matwork and Reformer exam). If you prefer to pause between courses, you may choose to take an exam to become certified in Matwork only, and another exam (a combined Matwork and Reformer exam) after completing the second course to become certified in Reformer work. In this case two exam fees would apply.