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Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Course
Train to teach Reformer Pilates learning the original repertoire and modern application with an emphasis on finding your own unique style
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I thoroughly enjoyed the reformer Pilates course! Naomi made me feel energized, inspired, and excited throughout. Her engaging delivery style kept me captivated all day.
The balance of practical and theory sessions was perfect, enhancing my understanding and skills.
The online content is a brilliant resource, enabling me to get creative and confidently lead a class.
I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a new focus, wanting to do something different, or considering a career in Pilates. Thank you for such an amazing and transformative experience!
Danielle Hutcheson
Course Content
This is a blended learning course which includes 5-6 days in person training as well as on demand video content to support your learning
Original Reformer Repertoire
Learn the original Reformer Pilates repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates as well as how Pilates has evolved and developed over the years.
No imposter syndrome here!
Modern Reformer Repertoire
Learn modern fitness-style exercises.
The Reformer can be used in many different ways to target different goals.
Master effective use of the Reformer.
Class Programming
Learn to program different class styles and be uniquely you within frameworks.
Program for clients of differing fitness and experience levels so you can accommodate anyone who shows up without freaking out!
Teaching Skills
Learn how to teach large and small groups as well as 1-2-1 clients effectively.
Developing effective communication and problem-solving skills are vital.
170+ exercises
High quality videos with both traditional repertoire and modern exercises showing front and side angled views with written notes including set-up cues, movement cues, tips and important information
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course you will...
01
Know the repertoire (what can you do on a Reformer) and have a huge library of exercises to choose from
03
Have strategies of modifying and adapting movements on the fly for individuals (because we're all different)
05
Understand how to program in the longer term (what journey are you taking people on?)
07
Understand how to use the spring tension and what happens with different body types (a simple toolbox to implement easily in the moment to adjust for the person in front of you)
02
Be able to build and progress movements from a place where people can be successful and then feel challenged (how to make it effective)
04
Know how to plan sessions based on the goals of your participants, your own unique style and the vibe of the studio you're teaching in
06
Be able to get people to do the movements (words and actions to lead them in doing the stuff)
08
Confidently be able to screen clients, sign-post where necessary to a healthcare provider, and welcome and reassure everyone else to your classes
What people are saying...
I was able to feel confident teaching all levels of matwork and reformer Pilates with Naomi’s encouragement and guidance. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a learning environment. Naomi challenged me and pushed me to be my greatest!
Sydney Sandor
Naomi is not only a knowledgeable Pilates instructor but also an amazing mentor! Throughout my six months of education, she has been there for the whole class, supporting and guiding us. Even as things got more advanced, she made it feel less tough. Half a year passed so quickly, and I now feel confident, encouraged, and equipped to embark on my Pilates journey. Naomi and I are still in touch; she remains supportive and helpful with any questions I have. Highly recommend!🌻
Arianna Tonetta
Naomi makes everyone feel seen in a wonderfully encouraging way. She's very relatable and brings out things you never thought you'd be able to do and you end up doing it with confidence. She is a fountain of wisdom and I was incredibly grateful to learn from her. She is a brilliant cheerleader and an even better teacher.
Helen Taylor
Course Elements
These are the elements you need to complete to successfully pass the course and receive your certificate
01.
Full attendance and participation at the in-person training days
02.
Easily digestible pre-recorded content to be studied in your own time
03.
Personal practise of the exercises in your own time to fully grasp the method
04.
Practise teaching between the two weekends to develop and hone your skills
05.
Programming assessment to be submitted prior to the second weekend
06.
Teaching practical assessment on the last day of the course
There are limited spaces on all courses
NAOMI DI FABIO
Naomi is an International Fitness Presenter and Educator with a wealth of experience teaching multiple fitness modalities specialising in Pilates, Dance, Barre and Stretch. She is a qualified teacher trainer and assessor.
In the last 20 years Naomi has trained thousands of instructors across the world to teach Pilates and a variety of dance fitness formats, she has managed boutique fitness studios, trained private clients, taught in some of the most prestigious health clubs and studios in the UK, presented at many global fitness conventions as well as running classes in the community.
As a teacher trainer Naomi is kind, enthusiastic and encouraging with a strong desire to help all of her students develop their own uniqueness to become their absolute best.
"I absolutely LOVE mentoring and coaching
instructors to become their best.
We are all unique and those quirks are what
make us special.
I want to help you develop the confidence to really own your individuality and know that it is enough and you will find success in whatever you want your Pilates career to look like."
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES?
Either many hours of practising Reformer Pilates and a strong desire to teach.
Or an experienced movement teacher wanting to move into teaching Reformer Pilates (experience of some classes is essential).
Please email Naomi if you are unsure if this course is suitable for you.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
If you cancel up to four weeks before the first in-person course date you can choose to be transferred to a future course date which must be within a year of the original course date. Alternatively you can receive a refund of any monies paid minus a GBP20 to cover payment processing fees.
If you choose to cancel within 4 weeks of the course start date you can be transferred to a future course date within 1 year or transfer your booking to another person. This must be arranged by you and communicated with Naomi prior to the first in-person date.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL OF THE IN PERSON TRAINING?
Yes! I want you to be successful and that means you need all the content and knowledge I have to share with you as well as practise with feedback. The days will be filled with practical teaching and practise times to build on what you have learnt.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE?
Upon successful completion of the course (full attendance is required) and having passed the assessment elements you will receive a digital certificate.
IS THERE A FEE FOR THE ASSESSMENT?
Unlike other providers we do not charge separately for the assessment. The assessment is included in the course price. However should you need to resit the assessment there will be a charge.
WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT TO OTHER REFORMER COURSES?
The focus of this course is to give you the skills to excel at teaching Reformer Pilates drawing on your own unique style - no cookie-cutter Pilates instructors here!
You will learn the original repertoire as well as a more modern fitness-style approach to teaching Reformer Pilates.
Many Reformer Pilates courses profess to be based on current evidence however they refer to research from the 1990s and 2000s. Evidence has moved on since then and many pilates principles are now outdated and proven to be incorrect, and, can even harm your clients. I am committed to updating the course as current best practise and scientific evidence updates and changes.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND MODERN REFORMER STYLES?
Classical refers to the full method incorporating all of the Pilates apparatus. Commonly it is associated with Romana Kryzanowska. The repertoire is heavily founded on the original repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates with a balletic focus.
The Contemporary style of teaching Pilates began in the 1990s and was heavily influenced by physiotherapists. There is a protective focus to movement and the repertoire is heavily broken down and not taught in the way Joseph Pilates taught.
A more Modern style of Pilates is now prevalent where the focus has moved on to use the Reformer as more of a generic piece of fitness apparatus to work on strengthening the body and improving overall fitness.
IS THIS COURSE CERTIFIED / ACCREDITED / ENDORSED?
Reformer Pilates courses are not qualifications in the UK as there are no National Occupational Standards or Professional Standards (i.e. Currently in the UK there is no 'Level 3' Reformer course like there is for Matwork.)
I am committed to providing you with the best education according to current best practise and scientific evidence.
You might like to check my blog post about this topic for more information.
WILL I BE ABLE TO GET INSURANCE?
Yes! You can obtain insurance to teach and I would recommend www.fitnesscic.org for those of you in the UK