Courses

Intro Certification to Reformer Pilates for Health Care Therapists

Overview

We decided to offer Hartwell Therapy’s Intro to Pilates with Natasha our Physiotherapist to allow for a focus on Reformer exercises for therapists interested in learning pilates with a more cost affordable option and reasonable time commitment.

Our course will allow you to integrate reformer pilates into your practice right away!

In future we do also hope to run additional one day advanced classes for future learning but this will be plenty to get you starte

Course Duration + Cost

The dates and times will be Sunday 9am to 1:30pm on Sunday March 9th, 16th and 30th 2025. 

There will be a short break for a quick lunch and snack as well. 

We will be keeping the classes small as well to a maximum of 8 people (2 people per reformer) so you will get lots of individualized attention and focus unlike some of the bigger courses with 20-25 people. 

Cost total for all 3 sessions: $900 (+ GST)

Course Outline

Part 1: Lower Extremity
  • Overview of Lower Extremity Anatomy
  • Common Conditions and Injuries: Hip, Knee, Ankle
  • Fundamental Lower Extremity Exercises: Footwork, Leg Presses, Single Leg Circles
  • Technique and Modifications for Specific Conditions
  • Strengthening and Stretching Protocols
  • Hands-On Practice with Reformer Exercises
  • Partner Exercises and Feedback
  • Adjustments and Progressions for Individual Needs
  • Analyzing Case Studies with Lower Extremity Issues
  • Designing Customized Reformer Pilates Programs
  • Group Discussion and Solution Strategies
Part 2: Upper Extremity
  • Overview of Upper Extremity Anatomy
  • Common Conditions and Injuries: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist
  • Fundamental Upper Extremity Exercises: Arm Circles, Chest Press, Rowing Series
  • Technique and Modifications for Specific Conditions
  • Strengthening and Mobilizing Protocols
  • Hands-On Practice with Reformer Exercises
  • Partner Exercises and Feedback
  • Adjustments and Progressions for Individual Needs
  • Analyzing Case Studies with Upper Extremity Issues
  • Designing Customized Reformer Pilates Programs
  • Group Discussion and Solution Strategies
Part 3: Whole Body Incorporation and Case Studies
  • Principles of Whole Body Integration
  • Comprehensive Exercise Series: Full Body Workouts and Coordination
  • Creating Balanced Programs for Total Body Health
  • Hands-On Practice with Full Body Reformer Exercises
  • Partner Exercises and Feedback
  • Techniques for Enhancing Functional Movement
  • Analyzing Complex Case Studies with Multiple Issues
  • Developing Comprehensive Treatment Plans
  • Group Discussion, Problem-Solving, and Adjustments
  • Integrating Reformer Pilates into Clinical Practice

Materials Provided

On the day, you will be provided with a pair of Pilates socks, access to our Google drive with all the videos of the exercises learned and your course manual. 

Assessment

  • Practical Demonstration of Exercises
  • Presenting a case study during each session to evaluate comprehension and learning progress.