CERTIFICATION

The Stott PilatesⓇ Education method has often been referred to as the ‘Ivy League’ of Pilates education for its thoroughness and quality. 

Mandee is StottⓇ certified on all Pilates Equipment: the reformer, chair, cadillac, barrels and V2Max, as well as trained in Injuries and Special Populations. After completing her Stott PilatesⓇ education, she participated in an apprenticeship program at Pacific NW Pilates Education Center, where she taught clients with supervision and counsel from Instructor Trainers. She has been teaching since 2011 and continues to participate in continuing education, particularly in Therapeutic Pilates course. She holds a certification with the Yoga Alliance and continues to study the Iyengar method. She is trained in Injuries & Special Populations, Total Barre, Pre-natal, TRX and Merrithew® Fascial Movement. She is ZEN•GA®certified, an Ellové Technique Instructor as well a Specialist in Pilates Based Education for Neurological Condition through the Pilates Method Alliance.

Education

Stott Pilates® Fully Certified

All courses were taken at Pacific NW Pilates Stott Pilates ® Licensed Training Center in SW Portland.

Alignment & Ascension 200 Hour Yoga Training RYT® 200

Goa, India. Focus on the detailed and alignment based asana of BKS Iyengar & yoga philosophy

Immersion into the Art of Sequencing RYT® 25

Trivandrum, India. Focus on sequencing following the lunar cycle and 3 doshas of Ayurveda. Ayurveda philosophy, treatments, astrology readings, Geeta Iyengar’s women studies, immersion into local culture.

Iyengar  Peer Teaching Group

Sequencing, practice of asana, anatomy and physiology as it applies to yoga. Develop teaching skills of observation, demonstration and adjustments with other yoga instructors.

Stott Pilates® additional courses and certifications

Trained in Injuries & Special Populations, Total Barre, Pre-natal and Merrithew® Fascial Movement. ZEN•GA®certified. Mind body modality that fuses yoga, Pilates, martial arts and meditation into a series of movements that emphasize breath.

The Ellové Technique- certified Instructor

Pilates Method Alliance- Specialist in Pilates Based Education for Neurological Condition

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communication, double major in Spanish from the University of Oregon