Module 0 - Applied basic anatomy. 14 hours of lecture on the following topics: 

1. Intro  module: planes of movement, and anatomy basics
2. Spine: lumbar and SI joint
3. Spine: cervical and Thoracic Spine
4. Hip/Knee
5. Ankle/Foot
6. Shoulder
7. Elbow/Wrist/hand

Module 1 - Pilates Concepts Review, Mat and Foam Roller - 10-hour module

Module 2 - Reformer - 10-hour module

Module 3 - Springboard - 6-hour module

Module 4 - Chair - 8-hour module

Module 5 - Cadillac - 4-hour module

Module 6 - Barrel/Arc and Course Wrap Up - 4-hour module

• understand the basis of all our movement, through posture!
• learn to conduct a postural analysis and practice on your classmates
• learn common postural deviations
• understand how postural changes can cause pain and poor body function 

• understand the basic mechanics of a walking gait stride
• learn appropriate amounts of range of motion necessary for a proper gait cycle
• learn to assess for abnormalities in a gait pattern
• practice a gait analysis on your classmates

Pay by Module: $900 / module

Testing per module: Included in the module cost (includes a certificate of completion). All lectures, demos, practice, and testing will be done remotely. The students need to have access to all Pilates equipment (Mat, foam roller, Reformer, Cadillac, Springboard, (tower is also acceptable in place of Springboard), chair (combo chair is recommended), Arc (foam arc is necessary for the work on the Reformer), and large ladder barrel.

Paid in full: 

Option 1: All virtual - $3,900

All lectures, demos, practice, and testing will be done remotely. The students need to have access to all Pilates equipment (Mat, foam roller, Reformer, Cadillac, Springboard, (tower is also acceptable in place of Springboard), chair (combo chair is recommended), Arc (foam arc is necessary for the work on the Reformer), and large ladder barrel.

Option 2: Virtual + in Studio - $4,800

All lectures and demos will be done remotely. The practice will be done in studio in our San Rafael location, once a week following the curriculum of the modules. A certified Pilates instructor will be present at the studio to assist with the movements for hands-on correction while the instruction is done virtually.

Option 3: Intensive in Studio - $5,200

This is a 7-day intensive course with all live instruction on all Pilates equipment. The fee does not include travel expenses for the instructor (based on decided destination). Dates and times will be decided as a group. This option requires a minimum of 4 students, who must be in good physical shape to be able to sustain doing Pilates intensively for 7 days in a row. Testing for the certification will take place at a later date, either virtually or in-person depending on the location.

Testing: $350 for the full course; or $150 per module

Class manuals: $40 per module

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 other 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

Additional cost/expenses:  Each student will be responsible for the purchase of his/her own manuals in addition to the course material that is distributed during class.  These can be purchased through Synergy+ or independently.

Required Reference Material

1. Pilates, Joseph H., Return to Life Through Contrology, Pilates Method Alliance, INC, Miami, 2003. ISBN 0-9768232-0-9
2. Kendall, McCreary, Provance; Muscles Testing and function, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, current version.
3. 3D for Medical Complete Anatomy App. (https://3d4medical.com/)

Recommended Reference Material

1. PMA certification manual. (This can be attained on the PMA web site)
2. Anatomy atlas: such as Netter and/or Trail Guide to the Body.