Konnector Training

This course teaches Pilates instructors and movement professionals the Konnect Method of full-body integration and noticeably stronger core activation. If you and your clients are looking to expand your Reformer Pilates experience, Konnector is it.

The course provides attendees with hands-on experience and an in-depth understanding of the innovative single-rope system. Students will learn the unique movement possibilities the Konnector provides, from basic techniques to advanced exercise patterns, equipment setup, maintenance and safety.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of Balanced Body Reformer 1 module or equivalent Reformer education

Taught by: Carrie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator

December 13th - 15th, 2024

Early bird pricing available before November 29th, 2024

Click here to register for Konnector Training

Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.

Taught by: Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

Prerequisites

• Movement Principles

• 10 Mat Classes (recommended)

• 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy (recommended)

December 6th - 8th, 2024

Early bird pricing available before November 22nd, 2024

Click here to register for Pilates Mat 1 Instructor Training

Click here to register for Pilates Mat 1 Instructor Training (ONLINE)

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.

Taught by: Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

November 8th - 10th, 2024

Early bird pricing available before October 25th, 2024

Click here to register for Balanced Body Movement Principles

Click here to register for Balanced Body Movement Principles (ONLINE)

CoreAlign® 1 - Foundations for Rehabilitation Professionals

Designed by clinicians who use CoreAlign® as an essential part of their practice, this course provides you with a range of tools for working with your clients. Beginning with essential core and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, the course introduces functional progressions for gait, squatting and lunging, reaching and lifting, and integrating whole body movement. This course is designed to help you identify a client’s functional limitations and help them regain optimum health through whole body movement.

Taught by: Carrie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator

November 1st - 3rd, 2024

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Click here to register for CoreAlign® 1 - Foundations for Rehabilitation Professionals
Click here to register for CoreAlign® 1 - Foundations for Rehabilitation Professionals (ONLINE)

Early bird pricing available before October 18th, 2024

These courses are intended for rehabilitation professionals who already are licensed in another health care field such as physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic, nursing, etc.  They focus more on clinical applications than our standard courses and do not spend as much time reviewing and teaching basic anatomy or fitness programming.  If you aren't sure if this is the right fit for you please reach out to us at education@movementconnectsus.com and we're happy to chat about your individual needs.  You can also click here to find answers to some frequently asked questions.

This course builds on the foundation of CoreAlign 1 with advanced progressions and additional movement categories, training options and teaching techniques. We address a range of training goals from core stabilization to integrated rotation, complex movement patterns and the introduction of CoreAlign Rotator Discs.

Prerequisites
• CoreAlign 1: Foundations

Course Includes:

• How to improve functional movement patterns for clients at any level of ability from rehab patients to professional athletes.
• Progressions of plank and standing exercises to address a range of training goals from core stabilization to creating integrated rotation for throwing sports.
• Training options using rotator discs, variable directions of resistance and moments of suspension.
• Exercises to challenge balance, coordination and complex movement patterns to prepare clients for everyday activities.

October 25th - 27th, 2024

Click here to register for CoreAlign® Instructor Training 2: Progressions
Click here to register for CoreAlign® Instructor Training 2: Progressions (ONLINE)

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Taught by: Carrie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

From the beginning, Joseph Pilates used his Universal Reformer as a rehabilitation tool. This course teaches beginner to intermediate level exercises and how to use them to treat a range of common injuries including lower back pain, hip and knee pain, and shoulder injuries. Topics covered include safe use of the equipment, patient set up, regressing, progressing and modifying exercises and clinical case studies to help you put the concepts into practice. This 16-hour 16-hour gateway course satisfies the Reformer 1 requirement for the Balanced Body Pilates instructor training program.

Taught by: Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

September 20th - 22nd, 2024

Must have access to a Reformer to register for online option

Click here to register for Reformer 1 for Rehabilitation Professionals
Click here to register for Reformer 1 for Rehabilitation Professionals (ONLINE)

Early bird pricing available before September 6th, 2024

These courses are intended for rehabilitation professionals who already are licensed in another health care field such as physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic, nursing, etc.  They focus more on clinical applications than our standard courses and do not spend as much time reviewing and teaching basic anatomy or fitness programming.  If you aren't sure if this is the right fit for you please reach out to us at education@movementconnectsus.com and we're happy to chat about your individual needs.  You can also click here to find answers to some frequently asked questions. 

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

The course includes CoreAlign® method theory and 60+ foundation exercises to build functional movement skills. Areas of focus are trunk integration, upper body strength and balance, lower body strength, power, gait and dynamic flexibility. Progressions and regressions for all ability levels. Specific modifications and precautions for special populations. Equipment set up, maintenance and safety.

Taught by: Carrie A. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator.

September 13th - 15th, 2024

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Click here to register for CoreAlign® Instructor Training 1: Foundations
Click here to register for CoreAlign® Instructor Training 1: Foundations (ONLINE)

Early bird pricing available before August 30th, 2024

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!

Prerequisites
• Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.

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$500 early registration ends 7.12.24

Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

lindy@pmcenterformovement.com

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores programs designed for specific populations including pre and post–natal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.

Prerequisites
• Reformer 1

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Must have access to a Reformer to register for online option

$500 early registration ends 6.7.24

Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

lindy@pmcenterformovement.com

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

Developed to introduce Clinicians to the Pilates method, this course teaches beginner to intermediate Pilates mat exercises and how to use them to assess and address functional and dysfunctional movement patterns. Each exercise is presented with modifications, regressions and progressions. Pilates Mat exercises create effective home programs for patient self-practice and long-term maintenance. This course satisfies the Mat 1 requirement for our Balanced Body Pilates Certification program.

Click here to register
Click here to register ONLINE

$500 early registration ends 5.3.24

These courses are intended for rehabilitation professionals who already are licensed in another health care field such as physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic, nursing, etc.  They focus more on clinical applications than our standard courses and do not spend as much time reviewing and teaching basic anatomy or fitness programming.  If you aren't sure if this is the right fit for you please reach out to us at education@movementconnectsus.com and we're happy to chat about your individual needs.  You can also click here to find answers to some frequently asked questions. 

Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

lindy@pmcenterformovement.com

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

CoreAlign® Instructor Training 2: Progressions

This course builds on the foundation of CoreAlign 1 with advanced progressions and additional movement categories, training options and teaching techniques. We address a range of training goals from core stabilization to integrated rotation, complex movement patterns and the introduction of CoreAlign Rotator Discs.

Prerequisites
• CoreAlign 1: Foundations

Click here to register
Click here to register ONLINE

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Carrie A. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator.

$500 early registration ends 4.19.24

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

CoreAlign® Instructor Training 1: Foundations

The course includes CoreAlign method theory and 60+ foundation exercises to build functional movement skills. Areas of focus are trunk integration, upper body strength and balance, lower body strength, power, gait and dynamic flexibility. Progressions and regressions for all ability levels. Specific modifications and precautions for special populations. Equipment set up, maintenance and safety.

Click here to register
Click here to register ONLINE

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Carrie A. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator.

$500 early registration ends 3.29.24

From the beginning, Joseph Pilates used his Universal Reformer as a rehabilitation tool. This course teaches beginner to intermediate level exercises and how to use them to treat a range of common injuries including lower back pain, hip and knee pain, and shoulder injuries. Topics covered include safe use of the equipment, patient set up, regressing, progressing and modifying exercises and clinical case studies to help you put the concepts into practice. This 16-hour 16-hour gateway course satisfies the Reformer 1 requirement for the Balanced Body Pilates instructor training program.

Click here to register
Click here to register ONLINE

Must have access to a Reformer to register for online option

$500 early registration ends 2.23.24

These courses are intended for rehabilitation professionals who already are licensed in another health care field such as physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic, nursing, etc.  They focus more on clinical applications than our standard courses and do not spend as much time reviewing and teaching basic anatomy or fitness programming.  If you aren't sure if this is the right fit for you please reach out to us at education@movementconnectsus.com and we're happy to chat about your individual needs.  You can also click here to find answers to some frequently asked questions. 

Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

lindy@pmcenterformovement.com

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

CoreAlign® 1 - Foundations for Rehabilitation Professionals

Designed by clinicians who use CoreAlign as an essential part of their practice, this course provides you with a range of tools for working with your clients. Beginning with essential core and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, the course introduces functional progressions for gait, squatting and lunging, reaching and lifting, and integrating whole body movement. This course is designed to help you identify a client’s functional limitations and help them regain optimum health through whole body movement.

Click here to register
Click here to register ONLINE

Must have access to a CoreAlign to register for online option

Class taught by Carrie A. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and CoreAlign® Educator.

$500 early registration ends 1.12.24

Photo courtesy of Balanced Body

CoreAlign® 2 - Progressions for Rehabilitation Professionals

CoreAlign® 2 builds on the exercises learned in CoreAlign® 1 to expand the rehabilitation professional’s ability to create customized exercise programs for patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Progressions of several foundational exercises, including plank work, standing, and gait exercises, are included to help patients move from rehabilitation to real life in a safe and effective environment. In addition, training techniques using CoreAlign® rotator discs and variable directions of resistance are explored to expand your understanding of the CoreAlign® system. Completing both CoreAlign® 1 and 2 satisfies the course requirements for the Balanced Body CoreAlign® instructor training program. After completing the two courses, students may apply to take both a written and practical exam to earn the designation of a Qualified CoreAlign® Instructor.

$500 early registration ends 11.17.23

From the beginning, Joseph Pilates used his Universal Reformer as a rehabilitation tool. This course teaches beginner to intermediate level exercises and how to use them to treat a range of common injuries including lower back pain, hip and knee pain, and shoulder injuries. Topics covered include safe use of the equipment, patient set up, regressing, progressing and modifying exercises and clinical case studies to help you put the concepts into practice. This 16-hour 16-hour gateway course satisfies the Reformer 1 requirement for the Balanced Body Pilates instructor training program.

$500 early registration ends 9.14.23

Register for class here

Lindy Royer, PT, NCPT, BBMI

lindy@pmcenterformovement.com