Elevate Your Teaching. Transform Your Career.
Course Dates:
August 2025
  • Thursday 7th & 14th
  • Friday 8th & 15th
  • Saturday 9th & 16th
  • Sunday 10th & 17th
  • Monday 11th & 18th
Location: Pilates Manchester Studio
Prerequisite: Level 3 Mat Pilates Certification or a Physiotherapy Qualification

🌟 Why This Course?
Step confidently into the next level of your Pilates teaching journey. This Reformer Pilates Teacher Training course is a comprehensive, hands-on training designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to deliver intelligent, effective, and safe Reformer sessions.
Whether you’re an existing Mat teacher, physiotherapist, or fitness professional, this immersive training will empower you to work with a wide range of clients—from beginners to athletes—through dynamic movement, targeted conditioning, and functional strength training.

🎯 Key Learning Objectives
  • Become a Certified Reformer Instructor and gain eligibility for full teaching insurance
  • Master 25+ foundational Reformer exercises and 230 progressive exercises, including clear regressions and progressions
  • Learn the anatomy and safe use of the Reformer and all its components, including springs, footbars, carriage, and headrests
  • Confidently teach in all body positions—supine, prone, seated, side-lying, standing—using tools like the long/short box, jump board, plank bar, and gondola pole
  • Deliver a full Reformer Induction Workout, with emphasis on safety, structure, and intelligent sequencing
  • Gain access to over 230 exercises, categorised into 31 modular lessons across eight progressive categories
  • Understand how to adapt sessions for different goals: strength, flexibility, endurance, postural balance, or rehab

📚 Course Structure & Time Commitment
Component
Hours
Online Pre-Course Study
40 hours
In-Studio Practical Days
40 hours (10 days total)
Observation
Minimum 25 hours
Self-Practice
Minimum 40 hours
Practice Teaching
Minimum 45 hours
You’ll be fully supported throughout the program with access to detailed manuals, video resources, and personalised trainer feedback.

🏁 Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
  • ✅ Hold a CPD Certification in Reformer Pilates Instruction
  • ✅ Teach across all major Reformer categories with intelligent progression and purposeful programming
  • ✅ Understand how to modify for different populations, needs, and movement limitations
  • ✅ Design and deliver dynamic 1:1 sessions or group classes, using the full range of Reformer apparatus
  • ✅ Confidently teach sessions targeting core strength, mobility, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and endurance
  • ✅ Lead a complete Reformer Induction session that builds trust, safety, and client retention

👥 Trainer Expectations & Assessment
Led by experienced educators and movement specialists, you’ll receive practical mentorship, real-time feedback, and structured guidance. To certify, you must complete:
  • Final practical teaching assessment

💰 Course Cost & Payment Options
  • Full Fee: £1,999
    Includes a £300 non-refundable deposit
  • Payment Plan: £300 deposit + 4 monthly payments of £425
Includes:
✔ 40 hours of in-person training
✔ Course manual & online resources
✔ Final assessment & certification
Please note: Observation, self-practice, and class attendance hours must be arranged independently and logged with a qualified instructor.

📬 How to Book Your Place
To enrol, email: info@pilatesmanchester.com
Include a copy of your Level 3 Matwork (or equivalent) qualification.
Your space will only be confirmed once the deposit is received.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pre-requisite for matwork?

You will need at least two years practice of taking class.

What is the pre requisite for apparatus?

You will need level 3 or equivalent in Pilates matwork or can be medical practitioner, physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath.

How much experience do I need?

We advise a minimum of one to two years of consistent practice.

What guarantee can you give me for getting work in private or mainstream gyms?

You are the architect of your future, what you put into the modules is what you will get out. We recommend having your own speciality such as pelvic floor, pre/post natal, menopause, swimmers…there are so many options

Where can I do my observation hours?

Observation hours can be done online using Pilates Anytime or Pilates-ology or at any comprehensive studio worldwide?

What happens if I am sick and cannot make the course?

You will need to pay for private lessons to catch up on the missed hours.

Why are self practice hours important?

When we embody the work, we feel rather than over analyse. Would you go to a hairdresser who had not practiced?

Can I try before I buy?

Yes you can, you can book a private any time or alternatively take a semi private at the studio?

Why do I have to wear toes ox on the machines?

This is for hygiene, safety and learning to use the whole body. Anyone who truly understands the mindbody and feet to hemisphere connection will know that sports socks don’t encourage toe separation and Vibram five-fingers are the way forwards.

Will my insurance acknowledge this course and give me cover?

Yes

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, you can , but the last installment must be paid two weeks prior to the start of the course.

I cannot make the advertised dates, is it possible to go private?

Yes it is, this course can be taught privately to you.

I do not love in your country or I am too far, can you come out to us?

Yes we can, we need a minimum of 6 participants.

What is the different between a qualification and an accreditation and why is an accreditation not a qualification?

Watch Alison Salmond’s video here: https://fb.watch/zUhyYAGjrd/