What is the benefit of choosing Integrated Balance Training to become certified to teach Pilates?
Integrated Balance creators have a combined 50 years of experience in movement science, healing touch, fitness and rehabilitation and have combined current scientific principles with the original work of Joseph Pilates to create a holistic certification opportunity.
Our curriculum strives to meet prospective students ‘where they are’; thus, we have created a reasonable and flexible series of courses that allows individuals to work at their own pace and to earn teaching certification consistent with the Pilates Method Alliance should clients be interested in pursuing national certification as well.
How do I become certified to teach Pilates through Integrated Balance?
Students are required to complete the basic pre-requisites and then individuals who are new to Pilates Instructor training begin the certification process with Contrology Fundamentals and Basic Mat. This series includes pre and post skill assessment and can then be followed by apparatus training in any order that the student chooses depending on their needs.
What are the pre-requisites for starting training with Integrated Balance?
1 semester Anatomy and Physiology course work or Integrated Balance Anatomy Study 3 hour course and home study
Working knowledge of functional anatomy (assessed prior to course work)
6 months of movement training or body work preferred OR licensed health care professional
Are other Pilates Certifications recognized by Integrated Balance?
YES! Pilates instructors are encouraged to take Integrated Balance course work in the order of their choosing; however, to allow continuity in the courses with individuals from varied backgrounds we require that all instructors complete the Contrology Fundamentals & Movement Analysis Course during which currently certified instructors will earn 12 PMA CEC, 1.5 ACE, 1.6 BOC.
Are there additional costs besides the course fees?
Observation/Individual Training costs are estimated on course goals & guidelines page.
For comprehensive certification there are required reading materials and small apparatus are not included in the course fees. Texts are available at most public libraries and small apparatus can be used at most studios and will not exceed an additional $60.00.
Comprehensive Exam Fee is not included in the course fees. Exams are $129 each or $459 for all four examinations (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Spine Corrector & Ladder Barrel/Chair/Ped-a-Pul).
If I have other questions how can I contact Integrated Balance?
We are committed to offering individuals and opportunity to integrate Pilates into their lives and appreciate the opportunity to answer any of your questions personally.
Education Director:
Kristen Nelson-Veltkamp, MS, PT, CSCS
502-432-1740
education@integratedbalance.com
