Actions steps to join our Pilates Teacher Training Program

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Interested in joining our Pilates Instructor Training Program?  Now is the time to get your plan into action!

The Body Precision Pilates Comprehensive Training Program is a lengthy process that requires dedication and commitment like all worthwhile endeavors.  Our program is designed to teach you the Pilates Method from the inside out.  You’ll learn the method comprehensively in your own body and learn how to translate your knowledge to others and develop as as unique, skilled Pilates instructor.

When finished with the program you will be ready to take the Pilates Method Alliance National certifying exam.  This exam is the only nationally recognized certification in the Pilates and fitness world and will allow you to teach anywhere in the world!

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Program Prerequisites

  • Because the program is so intensive, we want all new trainees to start with a basic knowledge of the Pilates method in their own body before they jump in.  We require you to have in a combination of 50 Pilates private sessions, semi-private sessions or classes in before starting the program.mermaid adjustments
  • Set up an advisor meeting with Carey to talk about how you will incorporate the program into your life.   We want to make sure you realize the commitment of this program and we want you to succeed!!  Before committing to the program please set up a Complimentary 50 minute session to talk with Carey about the program.  This is a great time to get all your questions answered and start planning ahead!

Can I teach at the studio when I’m finished?

There are lots of great reasons to take the Body Precision Comprehensive Teacher Training Program at Rivercity Pilates.  You may want to teach Pilates in your community, you may want to take on this life challenge without the pressure of teaching anywhere, or you may want to teach for us at Rivercity Pilates!

At Rivercity Pilates we are always looking for qualified instructors and welcome the chance to help our trainees to teach at the studio.   While going through the full program there will be unpaid and paid opportunities for you to teach at the studio and of course we would love to have you stay and teach at the studio if we are a good fit for each other!

Need some encouragement?

“If you are on the fence as to whether to do the Pilates Teacher Training at Rivercity, I have some encouragement for you. I am officially ranking it as a top five life decision for me in the past five years (other decisions include having Finn and buying a king size bed). I just did a Level 3 mat workout at home and immediately felt stronger and less stressed. It is amazing to know that I will be able to practice Pilates with good form and breathing for the rest of my life thanks to the awesome teaching abilities of Carey Sadler and her staff. They’re the best!”

~Cassie Cumings-Peterson, 2013 Graduate and PMA certified instructor

 

Learn more about our program by clicking here!

 

 

 

Inspiration of the Month Shelley Mockler

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Inspiration of the Month

Shelley Mockler

September 2014

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?

I tried my first complementary session in April 2013. I was inspired to try Pilates because I thought it might be a good option for some of my physical therapy clients. I wanted to learn more about the method to see if it would be a good fit for my patients, but I ended up enjoying my introductory session so much that I decided to come back to establish my own practice.

A few months after my introductory session (July 2013), I made it back to the studio to start my practice. At that time, I was a full-time student and was also working full-time. I had fallen out of my usual exercise routine and Pilates seemed like a great option to help me to get back in to a more consistent exercise routine.

How often do you practice Pilates and what type of sessions or classes have you been doing?

 I started out taking private lessons to learn the method and then transitioned to group classes. I took lessons and classes every other week when I started and gradually added in more sessions after the first few months.

 I currently take a mix of mat and equipment classes at the studio 1-2 times per week and also add in 1-2  mat sessions at home.  I am working on building up to a daily practice using the videos from Rivercity on YouTube.

What benefits or improvements have you noticed in your body and life from doing Pilates?

 From a physical perspective, I have noticed that my muscles are more toned and my posture is better.  I also pay more attention to how I am moving throughout the day.

From a more global perspective, Pilates has helped me transition focus to my personal wellness again. I always feel refreshed when I am done with a session, which keeps me coming back for more.

 

Do you have a favorite exercise or piece of equipment (or both)?

 My favorite piece of equipment is the chair.  I love that there are some many options in such a small package!

Some of my favorite exercises are rolling like a ball (because it is fun!), teaser (it’s hard, but rewarding), and elephant (because it feels good).

Why did you decide to go through the Body Precision Comprehensive Teacher Training Program?

 I decided to go through the program for both personal and professional reasons.  On a personal level, I wanted to learn the method in more depth and refine my own practice.  I enjoy learning on my own, but do best when I am part of a structured program, so the Body Precision Comprehensive Teacher Training Program seemed like the best way for me to take my practice to the next level.

On a professional level, I wanted to learn the method so I could incorporate Pilates principles and exercises in to my work as a physical therapist. Pilates incorporates many principles that are familiar to me as a therapist and I think the method will be a good addition to my practice. It was important to me to learn the method in more detail before incorporating it in to my professional practice.

 

What would you say to someone who is thinking about doing Pilates?   

 Give it a try!  Set aside an hour for the complementary introductory session and see what you think.  Pilates is appropriate for almost anyone, so don’t let wondering if you are flexible enough, strong enough, fit enough, etc. keep you from trying it out. Rivercity Pilates offers a supportive environment that will help you be successful!

 

 

Pilates Swan on the Foam Roller

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The swan is a Pilates extension exercise that helps open the chest and deepen the breathe while stretching and strengthening the abdominal muscles.  The foam roller allows you to really work on stabilizing your shoulders while articulating through the spine. Grab your foam roller and move with us!!