Faculty: Barbara Grant
Therapeutic
-Hybrid (Online & In-Person Instruction)
More and more clients are coming to Pilates to address and manage specific injuries and chronic conditions. This course examines the role of the Pilates professional in working with common injuries and with clients in transition from physical therapy to a regular exercise program. Get the tools you need to recognize and address common conditions of the lower and upper back, shoulders, hips, and knees. Learn post-rehab protocols for working with clients in transition from physical therapy to a regular exercise program. Examine specific exercise protocols for older, mobility impaired and osteoporotic clients and those living with chronic conditions. This course has been designed by Retrofit Master Instructors and provides a framework for new and experienced Pilates instructors to take their teaching to a deeper more complex level.

Instructor: Barbara Grant
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Want to schedule custom online Therapeutic Teacher Training for your group? Custom training schedules can be arranged. Contact barbara@retrofit.ca for more information.

Movement Training for Pregnancy and Recovery
-Hybrid (Online & In-Person Instruction)
This curated workshop will delve far beyond typical Pilates pre/postnatal teacher trainings, covering in-depth anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, birth and recovery and the resulting considerations for movement throughout the pregnancy to parenthood journey. Participants will complete the workshop with an understanding of pre/ postnatal movement safety and purpose and the knowledge and confidence to teach pregnant and recovering clients.

This course is designed for anyone who works in the fields of movement and bodywork, but will reference Pilates terminology and equipment. Mat and Reformer Training is an asset.

Instructor: TBC
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Want to schedule custom online Movement Training for Pregnancy and Recovery Teacher Training for your group? Custom training schedules can be arranged. Contact barbara@retrofit.ca  for more information.

Cueing and Class Construction
-Hybrid (Online & In-Person Instruction)
Explore Retrofit’s simple, effective systems to help you sharpen your teaching skills and move forward from Exercise Leader to proficient Pilates Instructor! Discover how to cue exercises simply, safely and effectively to deliver precision results. Explore how to create classes that flow and can be adapted to any ability through the use of dynamic sequencing, phrasing and exercise progressions. Learn ways to engage with clients and build a sense of community and trust to keep clients coming back to your group classes and private sessions. This workshop is designed for Pilates teachers and teacher trainees.

Instructors: Barbara Grant
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Want to schedule custom online Cueing and Class Construction Teacher Training? Custom training schedules can be arranged. Contact barbara@retrofit.ca for more information.