Continuing Education Courses
For movement professionals, personal trainers, Pilates, yoga and group fitness instructors
Women's Health: Core & Pelvic Floor PRO
Sunday October 16 1-4pm in Libertyville with Dr. Rachel Miller
If you are a fitness or movement professional who works with women, join Dr. Rachel Miller for an in depth workshop on women's health. We all have clients that have core and pelvic floor dysfunction that impacts their workouts and how they are able to move. This workshop will provide an overview of common diagnoses and provide you with education and tools to offer your own clients. Also learn about pre/postnatal changes in the body and learn appropriate modifications for exercise. Statistics show many women experience incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti and pelvic pain. Think about the number of times a woman in your class was not able to participate in a core exercise due to pain or weakness or not jumping due to fear of peeing herself. Learn about these conditions, how to screen for these issues, and more importantly, how to work with clients who have these conditions. Understand how the deep core system works together- the importance of breath and intra-abdominal pressure management. You will learn foundational core exercises and cues to help your clients find and feel their inner core muscles and how to use them while exercising. Cost is $95 and you can sign up here.
**Upon request, information can be provided for you to petition for CEUs.
***If you are a gym owner or have a large group, this workshop can be offered in person or via zoom privately. Email info@thepilatesptstudio.com to inquire.
For Physical Therapists, PTAs & rehab professionals
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday November 5- Sunday November 6
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). 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.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. Sign up for in person here. Only 2 spots left!
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom) You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Cost is $499. 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. Cost is $299. 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
9:30am Check in
10-11 Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
11-12 Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
12-1 Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
1-2 Lunch
2- 6 LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9 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 Q&A/Wrap up
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
Women's Health: Core & Pelvic Floor PRO
Sunday October 16 1-4pm in Libertyville with Dr. Rachel Miller
If you are a fitness or movement professional who works with women, join Dr. Rachel Miller for an in depth workshop on women's health. We all have clients that have core and pelvic floor dysfunction that impacts their workouts and how they are able to move. This workshop will provide an overview of common diagnoses and provide you with education and tools to offer your own clients. Also learn about pre/postnatal changes in the body and learn appropriate modifications for exercise. Statistics show many women experience incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti and pelvic pain. Think about the number of times a woman in your class was not able to participate in a core exercise due to pain or weakness or not jumping due to fear of peeing herself. Learn about these conditions, how to screen for these issues, and more importantly, how to work with clients who have these conditions. Understand how the deep core system works together- the importance of breath and intra-abdominal pressure management. You will learn foundational core exercises and cues to help your clients find and feel their inner core muscles and how to use them while exercising. Cost is $95 and you can sign up here.
**Upon request, information can be provided for you to petition for CEUs.
***If you are a gym owner or have a large group, this workshop can be offered in person or via zoom privately. Email info@thepilatesptstudio.com to inquire.
For Physical Therapists, PTAs & rehab professionals
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday November 5- Sunday November 6
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). 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.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. Sign up for in person here. Only 2 spots left!
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom) You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Cost is $499. 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. Cost is $299. 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
9:30am Check in
10-11 Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
11-12 Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
12-1 Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
1-2 Lunch
2- 6 LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9 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 Q&A/Wrap up
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
What people are saying about this course...
"I really loved being able to take this course virtually. I got a tone 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."
"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."
"Thank you for providing modifications and other ideas for Pilates exercises for patients/others to do at home without equipment."
