Advanced Movement Therapy
Pilates Teacher Training

Celebrating 26 years of education with Master Teacher, Kendel Pink!

Full Tuition

$6,500
The 200 hour Teacher Training is currently only offered virtually as a one-on-one opportunity or in a group (if there are 4 or more students).
Teacher Training manual/shipping cost ($500) included.
Test out procedure with Kendel provided at no additional cost.

50 Course Hours with Kendel

These course hours will cover Core Intelligence, Mat 1-2, Reformer 1-2 with the emphasis on using deep bio mechanical techniques for therapeutic modalities.

20 Mentorship Hours
This requirement is to be completed with an Integrated Movement educator alumni at their hourly rate. Available by Zoom or in person. It will be best to start this after completing Core Intelligence.

60 Observation Hours
Observing an Integrated Movement educator alumni teaching virtually or in-person.

70 Self Integration Hours
Includes you taking classes, teaching yourself, hands-on time with your test out client, and/or actual teaching time with others or classmates.

These hours must be completed no later than 6 months from the end of the training.

Course Requirements

Course Curriculum

Core Intelligence
A deep dive into Functional Anatomy and Movement Therapy based in biomechanics and science. It will become the basis for your entire training and teach you how to “Body Read” going forward.

Functional Anatomy and Therapeutic Modalities
These are the extras-things beyond Pilates, using tools other than tradition equipment to develop deeper proprioceptive connections to the body.

Mat 1-2
Classic Mat work exercises broken down with precision and an explanation of the How, What and Why of movement.

Reformer 1-2
Traditional Reformer exercises will be taught during these two segments and broken down with great detail. From Fascia and how it relates to movement, to neurological events, bone rhythms, emotional anatomy and breath patterns, will also be covered.

This course is PMA compliant.

Pre-Course Requirements

1. Pre-requisite for taking this course is having completed an anatomy course, currently working as a body worker/movement specialist (ie: Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Dance Instructor, Yoga Practitioner, or Personal Trainer), or currently certified Pilates instructors with teaching experience and/or a lifelong practice and love of Pilates. Exceptions can be made on approval from Kendel.

2. Mentorship with Kendel or an Integrated Movement educator alumni is required to develop deeper knowledge and continued growth as an educator. The following and more will be covered in this valuable time: case study format, choreography, class planning, how to build a progressive session for a private client, and how Pilates is used for rehabilitative applications in medical settings. You and your mentor will set the pace and tone of your time together. This segment will be purchased at the instructor’s hourly rate during the training or after course work is completed.

3. If taking the Teacher Training one-on-one, personalized homework will be given for your body development during the course.

4. To obtain your certification, there is a final test out procedure. You will be teaching a client of your choice, in-person or via a video submission. All course work and payments must be completed prior to your test out.

5. Scheduling of the course will start upon receiving your registration intake form and payment. Zelle is the preferred method of payment.

Course Times

Course Hours: Two 8 hour days/week. Breaks will be given accordingly.
Mentorship Hours: Scheduled in 2 hour blocks between you and your mentor

This course will provide…

A full course manual

Test out included (no separate fee)

Self integration in real time 

Individualized one-on-one teaching

A mind that’s ready to learn!

A notebook and writing utensils or electronic device if preferred but no visual or audio recording allowed

Snacks, lunch, and water (plan for a light lunch as you will be moving during the day)

Computer with Zoom capabilities in a quiet area

Pilates Mat (not a Yoga mat)

Body reading techniques

Hands-on teaching segments

An end of course certificate of completion

Access to Kendel for questions and continued guidance for up to 1 year after successfully completing your test out

Tools Needed

Hand Towel

Pillow

5” playground ball

6ft long Theraband (medium weight)

Full length foam roller

Reformer in home or accessible for course work

Additional Modules Available

Separate fee per module

Chair
Jumpboard
Ladder Barrel/Spine corrector
Cadillac and/or Tower

Contact for registration details and forms.