Pilates Instructor Certification
By Zeina A. Grifoni
Physical therapist & Pilates instructor
Course starts: March 2024
A chi è rivolto il corso?
Cosa c'è nel corso?
Che certificato ottengo?
Perché Zeina e Synergy+?
Quali sono i requisiti per il certificato?
Qual è l'obbiettivo principale?
Ci sono degli omaggi offerti?
Quanto costa il corso?
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Who is this course for?
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What's in the course?
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What certification do I earn?
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Why Zeina and Synergy+?
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What are the pre-requisites?
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What's the course objective?
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What else do I get?
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What's the cost?
The course objectives
The course’s goal is to develop thoughtful and successful Pilates instructors who can:
✅ Sequence exercise movements to create flow, and
✅ Modify the exercises to work with all clients, from the injured person to the competitive athlete.
This course is unique because it teaches:
✅ A modern Pilates repertoire based on the classical Pilates
✅ A Pilates that incorporates knowledge of body mechanics and anatomy
✅ The dos and don’ts learned in the past 20 years working with clients in a rehab setting
Pilates Instructor Certification Course
Live / Online / Hybrid
This is a complete course based on a modern Pilates repertoire originating from Joseph Pilates’s work. The Pilates principles are maintained through the repertoire and exercises are taught in their original sequences, with precise rhythm and flow. Also ingrained in the Synergy+ repertoire are ideas for exercise modifications providing a more in-depth knowledge of how to work with all types of clients, from someone with an injury to the competitive athlete.
Instructor: Zeina A. Grifoni, registered physical therapist, certified Pilates instructor, and movement and rehab specialist. Zeina is the founder and owner of Synergy+ Physical Therapy & Pilates Studio based in San Rafael, California with a satellite studio in Ascona, Switzerland. She has been teaching Pilates certification courses since 2007.
Specifically, this certification course:
✅ Incorporates 20 years of Zeina’s physical therapy knowledge
✅ Teaches how to be safe with all kinds of clients that walk into the door
✅ Integrates applied basic anatomy into the movement work that you will learn in the course.
The Course in Details
This Pilates certification course is recognized by the National Pilates Certification
LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
This course includes lessons and demos on all Pilates equipment. It is a complete course based on a modern Pilates repertoire originating from Joseph Pilates’s work. The Pilates principles are maintained through the repertoire and exercises are taught in their original sequences, with precise rhythm and flow. Also ingrained in the Synergy+ repertoire are ideas for exercise modifications providing a more in-depth knowledge of how to work with all types of clients, from someone with an injury to the competitive athlete.
The lectures and demos include approximately:
🔹 20 hours: Mat & Roller
🔹 20 hours: Reformer
🔹 12 hours: Springboard
🔹 12 hours: Chair
🔹 12 hours: Cadillac
🔹 12 hours: Barrel/Arc
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
This course teaches functional anatomy applied to Pilates and it was conceived for the Pilates instructor who wishes to become a real professional. The course consists of 10 hours of lectures and demos focused on the bones and the muscles of the human body. The objectives are to deepen the comprehension of the human body in a way which is directly applied to Pilates exercises. It is taught in easy to follow steps and in a fun way. You will learn, for example, why tense muscles can limit movement, or why a joint does not remain in its intended correct position.
The course is divided in 7 modules:
🔹 Planes of movement & anatomy basics
🔹 Lumbar Spine and SI joint
🔹 Cervical and Thoracic Spine
🔹 Hip & Knee
🔹 Ankle & Foot
🔹 Shoulder
🔹 Elbow/Wrist/Hand
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS SULLA POSTURA & SULL' ANDATURA
Alla fine del corso saranno presentati due workshops importanti creati appositamente per gli istruttori di Pilates che lavorano, o che andranno a lavorare con clienti con problemi di postura e di andatura.
Entrambi i workshops sono di circa 3 ore e insegnano applicazioni pratiche che potete utilizzare subito per aiutare i vostri clienti.
READY TO TEACH PROGRAM
In this course you will learn ready-made mat and Reformer classes so you can start teaching right away, well before you complete the course and become certified. These classes are designed with a specific flow to give your clients a complete and effective fitness program.
Q&A SESSIONS
Each modules will be followed by Q&A sessions where Zeina will be available to answer all your questions that arise from the course.
ALL LECTURES & DEMOS RECORDES
All lectures and demos will be filmed and the recordings will be made available online on our education portal which you will have unlimited access to during and after the course. The recordings will include all Q&A sessions, the workshops, and the ready to teach mat and Reformer classes.
FOREVER ACCESS TO COURSES
Graduates from the course will always be welcome to attend and assist our future teacher certification courses for free. Treat this opportunity as repeat courses that will allow you to review the material learned and stay updated on the evolution of Pilates.
POST-COURSE SUPPORT
As graduates of our course, you will always have direct access to my many years of experience, which I will use to answer any questions you may have and to guide you in difficult cases such as clients who are injured or who have problems with hypermotility, spinal dysfunction, and other various dysfunctions.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT
To make it easy and affordable, you will have the opportunity to pay in full or in monthly installment by credit card, check, or cash, without occurring interests.
Requirements for completion
General Requirement
In order to complete the certification, the student will need to perform the repertoire from pre-Pilates to the advanced repertoire as well as pass a written and practical exam that will include anatomy, exercise names, posture, and exercise modifications.
Self Practice Hours Requirement
Each student is required to complete the following self -practice hours in addition to course work:
Mat – 60 Hrs
Reformer – 60 Hrs
Springboard – 30 Hrs
Cadillac – 15 Hrs
Chair – 30 Hrs
Barrel – 15 Hrs
Student Teaching Hours Requirement
Each student is required to complete the following teaching hours in order to receive a certificate:
Mat – 100 Hrs
Reformer – 100 Hrs
Springboard – 50 Hrs
Cadillac – 25 Hrs
Chair – 25 Hrs
Barrel – 25 Hrs
Assistant Teaching Requirements
Within the self-practice and student teaching hours, the student needs to have 10 hours of assistant teaching for group classes (either at Synergy+’s place of business or another facility), and 20 hours of observation of private sessions.
Examination Requirement
Each student will be required to pass both a written exam and a practical exam in order to receive his/her certification.
Course Material
It is recommended that each student purchases his/her own manuals listed below:
Pilates, Joseph H., Return to Life Through Contrology, Pilates Method Alliance, INC, Miami, 2003. ISBN 0-9768232-0-9
Kendall, McCreary, Provance; Muscles Testing and function, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, current version.
PMA certification manual. (This can be obtained on the PMA website)
Anatomy atlas: such as Netter and/or Trail Guide to the Body.
3D for Medical Complete Anatomy App. (https://3d4medical.com/)
Your Gifts!
Included in the course we offer two important workshops
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Posture workshop
This 3-hour workshop has been created specifically for Pilates instructors who would like to work with and help clients with posture issues. It teaches practical applications you can use right away to help your clients.
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Gait Workshop
This workshop teaches the principal and fundamental techniques to identify and correct faulty gait patterns using Pilates. These principles can also be used to correct faulty functional movements.
Module by Module
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Cost
🔹 In-studio or Livestream – $ 5'200
- All lectures and demos will be in-studio, livestreamed, and they will be recorded on video. Practical exams will also be in-studio.
- It is recommended that if you attend the course online, you have access to all Pilates equipment (mat, foam roller, Reformer, Cadillac, Springboard, chair, Arc and ladder barrel).
- It includes:
- the functional anatomy course
- the posture and gait workshops
- the ready-to-teach program
- the Q&A sessions
- the option to assist in future courses and review the course for free
- the post-course support
- the access to our educational portal with all recorded sessions of the course
- the flexible payment plan
🔹 Module by Module: $1'100 / module
- All lectures and demos will be in-studio, livestreamed, and they will be recorded on video. Practical exams will also be in-studio.
- It is recommended that if you attend the course online, you have access to the Pilates equipment (mat, foam roller, Reformer, Cadillac, Springboard, chair, Arc and ladder barrel).
- It includes:
- the ready-to-teach program for each module
- the Q&A sessions for each module
- the post-course support
- the access to our educational portal with all recorded sessions of the module
- the flexible payment plan
🔹 Test: $350 for the full course; $150 per module
🔹 Manuals: $40 per module
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