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STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus™ (IMP) and Intensive Reformer (IR) 2nd Edition Courses Receive AUSactive Recognition

Toronto, ON – – Merrithew® International Inc, leaders in mindful movement, strengthens career opportunities for STOTT PILATES® instructors in Australia with AUSactive’s approval of the Intensive Mat-Plus 2nd Edition (IMP II) and Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition (IR II) courses.

This endorsement provides STOTT PILATES certified instructors with a nationally recognized credential that aligns with Australian professional standards and connects them to AUSactive’s network of exercise professionals and resources. With this recognition, instructors gain expanded career pathways across the fitness, wellness and allied health sectors, positioning them for leadership roles both in Australia and globally.

“Gaining AUSactive recognition ensures that STOTT PILATES instructors are empowered with a nationally recognized credential that expands their career pathways across Australia’s fitness, wellness and allied health environments, including rehab centers, physiotherapy clinics, and corporate wellness programs,” says Shannon Fable, Senior Vice President of Education at Merrithew. “We’re proud to support our instructors with credentials that strengthen their visibility and credibility, while connecting them to AUSactive’s professional community and resources.”

The accreditation supports Merrithew’s global growth strategy by building visibility in key fitness markets and strengthening professional standards across its international instructor network.

Driven by innovation, Merrithew continues to evolve its business offerings with updated curriculum, new programming, updated equipment design and digital resources. These investments reflect the company’s mission to provide purposeful education, products and community for movement professionals, empowering them to lead, teach and grow in a rapidly changing industry.

About AUSactive

AUSactive is Australia’s largest membership organization for exercise and active health professionals and businesses. It represents more than 15,000 professional members, 3,500 business members and 4,000 student members across disciplines including gym, yoga, Pilates, aqua and functional fitness. AUSactive delivers accreditation, education, continuing professional development and industry services such as legal and HR guidance, sector guidelines and advocacy. It works with policymakers, health funds and education providers to drive standards, recognition and professional excellence across Australia.

About Merrithew® – Transforming Lives Through Mindful Movement™

Merrithew® is the global leader in mindful movement, the company behind the STOTT PILATES® Movement System™ and the worldwide community built around it. Since 1988, we've trained over 90,000 instructors in more than 135 countries and developed premium equipment and science-based education trusted by leading studios, rehab centers and fitness professionals.

Merrithew supports instructors, studio owners and wellness leaders with a complete ecosystem to thrive, including training, equipment, digital resources, business tools and a global network of peers. Our vision is to transform lives through intentional, inclusive movement, shaping the next era of mindful movement with innovation, purpose and a commitment to professional excellence.

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