Continuing Education
For movement professionals, personal trainers, Pilates, yoga and group fitness instructors
Back Pain Basics- FREE training
Dr. Rachel will discuss common causes and interventions for back pain as well as what that means for you when working with clients with a history of or dealing with current back issues. This free 26 minute video will be emailed to you immediately, get it here.
Core Connect Mentorship for Fitness Professionals! Learn more here.
For Physical Therapists, PTAs & rehab professionals
Pilates for Rehabilitation
2025 Dates TBA soon- email [email protected] to get on the list for priority registration!!
Learn more than just Pilates exercises- understand the concepts and how to teach them to your patients effectively. Pilates fits into rehabilitation seamlessly, with principles such as core stability, spinal mobility, breath and muscle control. Day 1 will focus on Pilates history, concepts and mat based exercises that can be incorporated into most rehab settings. Do you have a reformer in your clinic or are interested in getting one? Day 2 will teach how to use a reformer and exercises on the reformer focusing on proper form, cueing and safety. Approved for 14 CEUs for PTs in IL (both in person and virtual 2 day course count for live CEUs), information can be provided so you can petition for CEUs in other states. This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor. No previous Pilates experience is required for this course. If you have a group of 3 or more interested (coworkers, friends - can be a mix of in person and virtual), please reach out for group discount information.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person. Investment is $549. Sign up for in person here.
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom). You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Investment is $549. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option though you could petition for approval. Investment is $325. Sign up for Day 1 only here.
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
2. Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises.
3. Describe the history and principles of Pilates
4. Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
5. Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of women’s health issues, prevalence, and how to screen your patients to identify need for other treatment
7. Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
8. Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
9. Demonstrate how to set up a reformer for different exercises, including how to monitor/assist for safety when working with patients on the reformer.
10. Demonstrate beginner reformer exercises with proper form and cues.
Schedule (times are CST)
Day 1
8:30am Check in
9am-10am Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
10am-11am Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
11am-12pm Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm- 5pm LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9am LAB: Mat Pilates review
9-9:30 Lecture: Reformer anatomy, safety considerations
9:30-12 LAB: Beginner reformer exercises
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 LAB: Additional reformer exercises
3:30-4 Case studies, Q&A
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
For movement professionals, personal trainers, Pilates, yoga and group fitness instructors
Back Pain Basics- FREE training
Dr. Rachel will discuss common causes and interventions for back pain as well as what that means for you when working with clients with a history of or dealing with current back issues. This free 26 minute video will be emailed to you immediately, get it here.
Core Connect Mentorship for Fitness Professionals! Learn more here.
For Physical Therapists, PTAs & rehab professionals
Pilates for Rehabilitation
2025 Dates TBA soon- email [email protected] to get on the list for priority registration!!
Learn more than just Pilates exercises- understand the concepts and how to teach them to your patients effectively. Pilates fits into rehabilitation seamlessly, with principles such as core stability, spinal mobility, breath and muscle control. Day 1 will focus on Pilates history, concepts and mat based exercises that can be incorporated into most rehab settings. Do you have a reformer in your clinic or are interested in getting one? Day 2 will teach how to use a reformer and exercises on the reformer focusing on proper form, cueing and safety. Approved for 14 CEUs for PTs in IL (both in person and virtual 2 day course count for live CEUs), information can be provided so you can petition for CEUs in other states. This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor. No previous Pilates experience is required for this course. If you have a group of 3 or more interested (coworkers, friends - can be a mix of in person and virtual), please reach out for group discount information.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person. Investment is $549. Sign up for in person here.
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom). You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Investment is $549. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option though you could petition for approval. Investment is $325. Sign up for Day 1 only here.
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
2. Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises.
3. Describe the history and principles of Pilates
4. Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
5. Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of women’s health issues, prevalence, and how to screen your patients to identify need for other treatment
7. Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
8. Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
9. Demonstrate how to set up a reformer for different exercises, including how to monitor/assist for safety when working with patients on the reformer.
10. Demonstrate beginner reformer exercises with proper form and cues.
Schedule (times are CST)
Day 1
8:30am Check in
9am-10am Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
10am-11am Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
11am-12pm Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm- 5pm LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9am LAB: Mat Pilates review
9-9:30 Lecture: Reformer anatomy, safety considerations
9:30-12 LAB: Beginner reformer exercises
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 LAB: Additional reformer exercises
3:30-4 Case studies, Q&A
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
What people are saying about Pilates for Rehabilitation...
"I really loved being able to take this course virtually. I got a ton of really great information and good feedback without being in person. Rachel did a great job of teaching to people in the studio and those of us on zoom. This was a perfect introduction for how to use pilates as a provider... I'm so excited to use this in the clinic tomorrow."
"Best CEU I have taken thus far. So much great knowledge that I can take into my practice. Thank you so much for being a great resource and teacher."
"Fantastic course! As a pelvic floor PT, I loved some of the new exercises... Love how applicable this course was. Also love the cueing for core activation. Thank you!"
"I have much greater awareness of how to focus on core stability. Great cueing for pelvic tilts! I found the statistics on how many patients learned how to do kegels properly and even marching with transverse abdominis activation very enlightening."
"Great course!! It's a rare thing to find a CEU that is enjoyable and beneficial. This was both! The handout were really well organized as was the lay out of the course. Breakout rooms on Zoom allowing for practice and asking questions were helpful to me. I really feel like I can cue my patients more concisely and use the reformer more effectively now. "
"Thank you for providing modifications and other ideas for Pilates exercises for patients/others to do at home without equipment."
