Intro to Rehab

For Pilates Instructors

Gain confidence working with injured clients.

Our Intro to Rehab course deepens your knowledge of anatomy and movement, enhancing your comfort working with injured clients and a rehabilitation team.

Rehab Pilates

Find fresh solutions.

We give you the power to think beyond a prescriptive set of exercises for a given pathology, uncovering new ways to help your clients move with ease. The more you understand, the more creative you can be in finding solutions for your clients—there’s simply more room to move.

Course takeaways

  • Differentiate your skill set to grow your client base

  • Unravel movement dysfunction to help your clients move with ease

  • Develop new exercises to support your clients

  • Build a referral stream from medical practitioners

  • Generate new revenue opportunities

Rehab Pilates

Fire up your learning.

Master functional anatomy.

We'll help you understand the anatomy connections that support functional movement, and better your critical thinking and exercise selection.

Recognize dysfunctional movement.

We’ll teach you a flexible framework for assessing movement, and how to use this to focus your client sessions.

Partner with the medical system.

We’ll assist your understanding of how and when to work with other healthcare providers, and how to build lasting cross-referral relationships.

Share your expertise. We’ll discuss client applications from the first day of class, inviting peer-to-peer learning unique to your cohort.

Intro to Rehab

Rehab Training For Pilates Instructors

This is a 100-hour course delivered live online over 15 weeks. Learning includes readings, lectures, clinical reasoning check-ins, and case studies.

Rehab Pilates

Module 1: Movement Principles

Set your clients up for successful movement.

  • Mechanics & biomechanics

  • Tissue loading

  • Motor learning

Rehab Pilates

Module 2: Injury & Repair

Understand the pathological basis of movement dysfunction.

  • Stages of healing

  • Types of tissue injuries

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Module 3: The Lower Limb

Support clients with movement dysfunction of the lower limb.

  • Foot & ankle

  • Knee & leg

  • Hip & pelvis

Rehab Pilates

Module 4: The Upper Limb

Support clients with movement dysfunction of the upper limb.

  • Shoulder girdle

  • Elbow & forearm

  • Wrist & hand

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Module 5: The Spine

Support clients with with movement dysfunction of the spine.

  • Pelvis & lumbar

  • Thorax & thoracic

  • Head & cervical

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Module 5: Integration

Effortlessly assimilate your rehab knowledge into your Pilates and movement practice.

  • Scope of practice

  • Working with rehab practitioners

I recommend this course to any Pilates instructor who wants a deeper understanding of movement and how to work with injured clients.

- Clinton, Pilates Instructor

This course has given me the knowledge and skills to grow my practice. I’m confident I can work with any client who walks into my studio.

- Sasha, Pilates Instructor

Make space for growth.

What you’ll get

Comprehensive workbook: Digital workbook for all course repertoire.

Continuous support: Weekly check-ins and email support.

Lifetime access: Online lectures, an exclusive video library of exercises, and future course updates.

6 payments of $547 CAD + GST

OR

$2,997 CAD + GST (Best value)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You’re invited to enrol in this course if you’re a comprehensively-trained Pilates instructor. An extensive understanding of the Pilates repertoire is assumed.

    Not sure if your certification is valid? Talk to us.

  • Yes! We offer several class options per week, so you can choose the time that suits your schedule.

    When you register, you have the option to choose which class cohort you would like to join.

  • Because this is an in-depth course, you'll need to dedicate about 8-10 hours per week to course work.

    • 3.5 hours of live class time

    • 1-3 hours of pre-recorded lectures

    • 1-2 hours of movement explorations

    • 1-2 hours of assignments

  • You’ll need to commit 48 hours beyond the studio/class hours to complete the Intro to Rehab course.

    These hours count towards the 100-hour course total, and are important for your comprehensive learning:

    • 36 case study hours (6 x 6-hour case studies)

    • 10 observation hours

    • 2 in-service hours

  • Most students complete their course requirements within six months of their final class.

    We’ll check in to make sure you have what you need to get your certification.

  • This course is structured for progressive learning, so if you know you’re going to miss an entire module, we’d encourage you to join the next cohort.

    However, we understand that life can be unpredictable. You can miss up to 6 hours (2 classes) of studio/class time without penalty.

    If you miss more than 6 hours of class time, you’ll need to make them up privately, at a rate of $250 + GST per hour.

  • Yes! You'll receive Calibrate's Intro to Clinical Rehab certification.

  • In the past, our courses have received CEC approval from the PMA, NPCP, and PAA.

    We’re happy to assist you with inquiries and the steps required for recognition with your professional regulatory body.

  • When you cancel 30 days prior to your start date, we’ll honour a full refund, minus a $175 processing fee.

  • Absolutely! Please contact us to add your name to the waitlist.

  • Acceptance of the Terms

    Calibrate Rehabilitation & Education Services Inc.(“Calibrate Pilates”) offers the Clinical Pilates Instructor Training (the “Course”) and by applying for and/or participating in the Course, you (“You”, “Your”, the “Student”) hereby agree to these terms and conditions (the “Terms’).

    Student’s Prior Knowledge and Representation

    Students are expected to have a working knowledge of topics foundational to the Course. By enrolling in the Course, you hereby represent and warrant that you have completed a full course of study in Pilates at an accredited institution, and that you have a strong understanding of anatomy.

    Class Participation and Format

    Students are expected to participate in both theory and movement aspects of training and Students may be required to complete assignments, case studies, observation hours, teaching hours, and personal practice hours outside of the Course instruction hours indicated (“Outside Study”). You understand and agree that it is your sole responsibility to make appropriate accommodations to complete any Outside Study required to be undertaken or otherwise assigned to you.

    You understand and agree that Students are expected to arrive on time and complete the full number of hours required to finish the Course and that Students are not permitted to miss more than six (6) hours of training over the length of the Course. Where a student misses more than six (6) hours of practical training over the length of the Course, Calibrate Pilates may, in its sole discretion, permit the student to make-up the missed hours privately at a rate of $250.00 + GST per hour.

    Payment of Course Fees

    Course fees (“Fees”) are listed in Canadian Dollars and payment can be made to Calibrate Pilates via cheque, Interac e-transfer, or credit. The Student understands and agrees that placement will occur on a first-come, first-served, basis and that the Student will not be enrolled in the Course until a deposit in the amount of $547 + GST is received by Calibrate Pilates.

    Where ongoing payment is required by Calibrate Pilates and such payment is outstanding for any reason, Calibrate Pilates may limit the Student’s access to the Course until payment is received. Student understands that these Terms supersede the terms of use or refund policies of any third-party payment processor used by Calibrate Pilates to process payment.

    Course Cancellation

    You understand and agree that payment of the Fees and enrolment in the Course does not guarantee that the Course will commence and you agree that Calibrate Pilates may, in its sole discretion, due to lack of enrolment or for any other reason, elect to cancel the Course prior to its commencement. Where Calibrate Pilates elects to cancel a course for any reason, Calibrate Pilates will inform the Student at least fourteen (14) days in advance and will refund to the Student any Fees paid by the Student in anticipation of the Course, but the Student understands and agrees that Calibrate Pilates will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by the Student arising out of Calibrate Pilates’ cancellation of a Course.

    Withdrawal by the Student

    Where, for any reason, the Student is unable to or elects not to complete the Course after the Student’s payment of the Fees, Student may request a refund of their Fees if such request is received by Calibrate Pilates on at least 30 days’ notice from the Course start date. Upon receiving such request, Calibrate Pilates will refund all Fees paid by the Student, less a $175.00 administration fee.

    No full or partial refund of Fees will be given for any reason in the event the Student is unable to or elects not to complete the Course after the Student’s payment of the Fees to Calibrate Pilates, and the request for a refund is not received within thirty (30) days from the Course start date.

    If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the Course, or your expectations have not been met, please contact Calibrate Pilates as soon as possible.

    Accreditation and Course Certificate

    Completion of the Course does not automatically confer on the Student status as a Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor and the Student understands and agrees that, in addition to the requirements of the Course, the Student may be required to undertake a number of observation, teaching, and personal practice hours in order to receive accreditation, and the Student understands that such requirements may require payment of additional fees by the Student.

    A course completion certificate will be emailed to the Student after the Student’s submission of its final required assignments.

    Release, Waiver and Indemnity

    Student releases, indemnifies and saves harmless Calibrate Pilates and its directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, volunteers, heirs, executors administrators and assigns, as applicable (collectively “Released Parties”) from any and all liability and damages arising whether directly or indirectly as a result of their participation in the Course, however caused, including negligence. Student further agrees to forfeit all forms of legal recourse which may be available to Student, including any form of damages, costs, losses or expenses as a result of their participation in the Course and is binding on Student’s heirs, executors and anyone else who may be able to bring a legal action on Student’s behalf in the future. This clause survives indefinitely.

    Calibrate Pilates makes no representations or warranties with respect to the Course and the Student understands and agrees that, should the Student elect to instruct others or make use of any information, including techniques, received or learned by the Student during the Student’s participation in the Course (the “Information”), the Student does so at its sole risk and Calibrate Pilates will not be responsible for any loss, damage, death, disability, or injury to any third-party arising out of the Student’s use of the Information, whether personally or in an advisory capacity, and the Student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Calibrate Pilates with respect to the Student’s use of the Information for the same.

    Security

    It is Student’s responsibility to secure your username and password from theft or any other means of unauthorized use that would violate these Terms. Calibrate does not store any whole credit card numbers or payment information, and instead, these are processed through third party processors such as Stripe and Thinkific. By utilizing these payment processors to gain access to the Course, you indemnify us and instead assume any and all risk or liability for the security of the payment details, and agree to be bound by the third party payment processor’s applicable terms and conditions of use.

    Copyright and Ownership

    The Student acknowledges and agrees that any materials, including, without limitation, all data, materials, concepts, techniques, manuals, plans, designs, methodologies, procedures, programs, approaches, ideas, know-how, computer software and technology and other materials or information (collectively, the “Property”) owned or supplied by Calibrate Pilates to Student remains the sole and exclusive property of Calibrate Pilates.

    The Property will not be copied, plagiarized, shared, sold, or otherwise transferred to any third party by Student without the specific direction or prior written consent of Calibrate Pilates.

    Student acknowledges and agrees that a breach by them of any of the covenants contained in this Agreement would result in irreparable harm to Calibrate Pilates that could not adequately be compensated by way of a damage award. The Student agrees that in the event of any such breach, in addition to damages and all other remedies available to Calibrate Pilates at law or in equity, Calibrate Pilates will be entitled as a matter of right to obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction such relief by way of restraining order, injunction, decree or otherwise as may be appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.

    Use of Third Party Apps

    Student acknowledges and agrees that Calibrate Pilates may use various web-based third-party platforms that use video and audio, such as Zoom, as well as other platforms that collect and process personal information in order to deliver the Course, such as Thinkific. Calibrate Pilates is not responsible for the terms and policies of any third-party platforms and it is Student’s responsibility to review all third-party privacy policies and terms of use. A complete list of third-party applications used by Calibrate Pilates may be requested at any time and will be provided by Calibrate within a reasonable amount of time.

    Recordings

    Student will not capture any portion of the Course in any way, including but not limited to video recording, photography, voice recording or screen shots. Any recordings provided by Calibrate will be for Student’s own use only and Student agrees they will not duplicate or share the recordings with any other third-party.

    Media Release

    The Student hereby authorizes Calibrate Pilates to take photos or videos during the Course, and consents to the use of such photos or videos, including those which may contain the Student or the Student’s likeness, for any presentations, publications, websites, or social media of Calibrate Pilates without further consent or consideration.

    Full Agreement

    These Terms, together with the Waiver of Liability, Release and Indemnity constitute the full agreement between Student and Calibrate Pilates.

    Relationship

    The parties agree that the relationship of Calibrate Pilates to Student is that of an independent contractor and acknowledge that it is not the intent of the parties to create a relation of employment, partnership, agency or joint venture between Calibrate and Student at any time.

    Governing Law and Disputes

    These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, and federal laws of Canada, where applicable. All disputes with respect to the interpretation, application or alleged breach of this Agreement that the parties are unable to resolve informally, may be referred to mediation on notice by one party to the other, with the assistance of a neutral mediator jointly selected by the parties. If the dispute cannot be settled within thirty (30) days after the mediator has been appointed, or within such other period as agreed to by the parties in writing, either party may commence a legal to be heard in the courts of Vancouver, British Columbia.

    General

    This Agreement will be governed by, and construed under, the laws of the Province of British Columbia.

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