Balanced Body® Pilates Instructor Training Certifications

November 9-10, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday) 10-7:00 pm each day LIVE ONLINE

January 18-19, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) 10-7:00pm each day  LIVE ONLINE 

March 8-9, 2025  (Saturday and Sunday) 10-7:00pm each day  LIVE ONLINE and In PERSON

June 21-22, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) 10-7:00pm each day  LIVE ONLINE

November 8-9, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) 10-7:00pm each day  LIVE ONLINE

May 2025 (TBD) (Movement Principles for Rehabilitation Professionals - 8 CEUs FPTA) ONLINE Live via Zoom.  ONLY for Rehab Professionals. All other Pilates Instructor students must take the 16 hour course.

The Balanced Body ® Movement Principles™ form the  foundation of Balanced Body®  Education. This course is a prerequisite for ALL Instructor Training Modules. They include the most important  information on anatomy, assessment, biomechanics and foundational  exercises needed to become a successful Pilates teacher, personal  trainer or movement educator. The course provides information on how the body works, and basic exercises to illustrate this information in movement. The five categories of Movement Principles™ are: 1) Whole Body Movement 2) Trunk Integration 3) Lower Body Training 4) Upper Body Training and 5) Mobility and Restoration. This course will give you a tool box for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve general fitness and enhance performance. The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease. 16CECs PMA/NCPT

Now Approved for 8CEUs Florida licensed PT/PTA (CE23-649347). Listed on FPTA and CEBroker as Balanced Body® Movement Principles™ For Rehabilitation Professionals. 

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Online Pilates Instructor Training

Virtual Pilates Instructor Training

December 7-8, 2024 (Sat,Sun)  10am - 7:00pm each day (online)

April 5-6, 2025 (Sat,Sun)  10am - 7:00pm each day (online)

August 9-10, 2025 (Sat,Sun)  10am - 7:00pm each day (online)

December 6-7, 2025 (Sat,Sun)  10am - 7:00pm each day (online)

Instructor: Kerry Siman-Tov, MS, PT, MTC, NCPT

Anatomy is the foundation of our work as Pilates Instructors and movement professionals. The deeper your understanding of how the body  works, the better equipped you are to teach your clients optimal movement strategies.  This Course presents an introduction to the major  tissues, joints and muscles of human movement. Muscle origin, insertion and  action are covered along with movement experiences to help you  understand and remember not just the individual muscles, but how they  work in synergy to create functional movements. Includes manual and video support. Satisfies anatomy requirement for ALL Balanced Body® Instructor Training Certifications.  Taught online by Kerry Siman-Tov, a Physical Therapist and Balanced Body® Master Instructor.  16 CECs for PMA/NPCP

Online Pilates Anatomy Course

Virtual Pilates Anatomy Course

March 22-24, 2024 from 11:00am-4:30pm EST each day.

July 19-21, 2024 from 11am-4:30pm EDT each day

2025 SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED LATER

ONLINE ONLY Via Zoom

Must have skeleton model and clay to participate

*see video at bottom of this page*

Instructor: Patricia Kreiner, NCPT, CETI

16 CECs PMA, ACE, AFAA, NASM
Build the body from the inside out with  Anatomy in Three Dimensions™. Learn the structure and function of bones,  joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments as well as the origin, insertion  and action of the major muscles of movement by building them yourself  on a specially designed skeleton. There is no better way to learn  anatomy! Learn how muscles move by experiencing each muscle group in  action and relating these exercises to functional movement. This course  covers the body from the knees through the shoulders. 

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MOTR Comprehensive (16 CECs) LIVE ONLINE in Three 5.5 hour segments:

February  16-18, 2024   11am-4:30pm EDT 

May 31-June 2, 2024 (11:00am-4:30pm) EST

2025 SCHEDULE PENDING

MUST HAVE MOTR to participate in these courses.

Instructor: Patricia Kreiner, NCPT, CETI

*see video at bottom of this page*

Created by Darya Bronston, The MOTR™ (Movement on the Roller) contains a complete personal  training system in a portable, affordable package.  Combining the core  training of Pilates, the strength and power of aerobic conditioning, the  functional exercises of a pulley system and the balance and release  exercises of a foam roller, MOTR™ gives you everything you need to teach  classes, small group or one on one training.    16CECs PMA, ACE, NASM, AFAA for comprehensives and 8CECs for Fundamentals.

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Virtual MOTR training course

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Mat 1: The foundation of the Pilates  method. This course includes an introduction to the history and  principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate  level exercises.   16CECs 

• February 1-2, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person) 10am-7pm EDT
• April 26-27, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person) 10:00am- 7:00pm EDT
• July 19-20, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person)  10:00am-7:00pm EST

Mat 2: Intermediate and  advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and  training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for  sports specific activities are also covered. 16 CECs

• February 22-23, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person)
• June 7-8, 2025 (Online and In Person) 
• August 16-17, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person)

Mat 3:  Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings,  rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition,  Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body  expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength  and flexibility.  Perfect also for certified Mat Instructors who want to add variety and challenge to their mat repertoire. 16 CECs

• September 13-14, 2025 (LIVE ONLINE and In Person)

Reformer 1:   This course introduces the  Reformer,  the center piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable  training tool. Reformer 1 includes an introduction to safely using the  Pilates Reformer for a wide variety of supine, seated and standing  exercises for the beginning to intermediate student. Movement Principles  include improving lower body alignment, creating balanced muscle  development and learning a protocol for effectively training the upper  body.  16 CECs

• February 15-16, 2025 (Online AND In-Person)
• May 17-18, 2025 (ONLINE and In Person)

Reformer 2: Intermediate  exercises and modifications designed for group and individual  instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Included are a variety of  programs designed to keep your clients inspired. 16 CECs

• March 15-26, 2025 (Hybrid) Online AND In-Person
• July 12-13, 2025 (ONLINE and In Person)

Reformer 3:  The pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve  their best.   Reformer 3 includes advanced exercises plus  modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client and key exercises for advancing a client.  16 CECs

• September 21-22, 2024 - IN PERSON ONLY
• September 20-21, 2025 - IN PERSON ONLY

Balanced Body Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower Instructor Training:   

The Balanced Body Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower training provides a  thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises as well as  applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation and advanced clients.  This training is appropriate for students working with the Allegro® or  Allegro 2 Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze and Wall Tower as well as those  working with full Trapeze Tables. Sequencing programs using multiple  pieces of equipment are covered as well as equipment set up, safety and  maintenance.  18 CECs

• Friday-Sunday, October 25-27, 2024 (In Person)

Balanced Body Pilates Chair Module:  

Perfect for working with athletic clients, and as an addition to group programming in combination with the Mat. Includes exercises and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair and the split pedal or Combo Chair. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes. 14 CECs

• Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 2024  (In Person) 

Balanced Body Pilates Barrels Instructor Training: 

 Includes exercises and variations for the Step and Ladder Barrel,  both are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core  strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting  while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes.  6 CECs  

• Friday, October 4, 2024 (In Person) 

Barre Fundamentals Instructor Training (8 CECs ACE PMA, AFAA, NASM) 

• January 27-28, 2024  11am-3pm EST each day   ONLINE ONLY
• June 29-30, 2024 11:00am-3:00pm EDT each day ONLINE ONLY
• 2025 Schedule is PENDING, check back soon!

Balanced Body® is now offering Physical Therapists, PTAs and all Rehabilitation Professionals the opportunity to learn how the Reformer, Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Chair, CoreAlign® and MOTR® can be implemented in the clinical setting. With a variety of 4 hour introductory workshops and 8 hour fundamental courses there are many learning opportunities. Courses are offered LIVE, In Person and ONLINE to allow clinicians anywhere in the world to participate. Online participation must be live, NO recordings made available for offline viewing. Discounts available for purchasing of Pilates equipment for participants in these courses. FPTA approved for Florida licensed PT/PTAs. Many other states have reciprocity. Check your state board for details. 

• Balanced Body Movement Principles for Rehabilitation Professionals  (8 CEUs) April 20, 2024 

•  Balanced Body® Reformer Fundamentals for Rehabilitation Professionals (8 CEUs)  May 18, 2024

• Balanced Body® Trap. Table/ Cadillac Fundamentals for Rehab Professionals (8CEUs) Aug 17, 2024

•  Balanced Body CoreAlign Workshop for Rehabilitation Professionals (4CEUs) July 13, 2024

•  Balanced Body® Introduction to the Reformer for Rehabilitation Professionals (4CEUs)        July 12, 2024.  Friday from 1pm-5pm EDT.

•  Balanced Body® Introduction to the Chair for Rehabilitation Professionals (4 CEUs) June 1, 2024 (Saturday from 10am-2pm EDT).

PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR ADDITIONAL DATES AND COURSES.