Pilates Teacher Training
Teacher Training Begins February 24, 2012
Tuition $4000
A Comprehensive Program Designed by Risa Sheppard, Master Pilates Instructor with More Than 32 Years Experience.
This complete system is a 455 hour course that provides the careful, individual attention and the utmost professional support that ensures you receive the best hands-on training in Pilates.
THE SHEPPARD METHOD PROGRAM OF TEACHER TRAINING inspires the professionalism necessary to properly and effectively teach others to achieve their personal best. Staying true to the classical movements designed by Joe Pilates, the student is taught to instill excellence and enhance the spirit of each individual. Attention is paid not only to technique, but to joy of movement and inspiration to go beyond ones limits.
Come and study with Risa Sheppard, a Pilates Master Instructor, and her staff of top professionals. Give yourself the very best!
COURSE OF STUDY INCLUDES:
Level I Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Step Barrel.
Level II Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Step Barrel.
Level III Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector and Step Barrel.
Apparatus Movements incorporating foam rollers, swiss balls, and mini balls.
Skills of injury prevention/recovery and adaptive training for special populations.
Attitude, confidence and composure of a professional instructor, studio safety.
Learn to develop intuition with each client. Going beyond the technical, and into the heart and soul of the work.
Proper stretching techniques designed to enhance the flexibility of each client.
Theory and principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics.
Pilates Method Alliance Study Guidelines.
55 classroom hours.
150 Assistant teaching hours.
100 Observation hours.
150 Self Study/Practical hours.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Background in Pilates, Yoga or fitness related programs.
Entrance interview with founder, Risa Sheppard
10 studio sessions with A Sheppard Method Instructor, offered at a professional rate.
Required reading:
1. Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine C. Germain
2. Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd addition, by Wynn Kipit
3. Pilates: Return to Life Through Contrology, by Joseph H. Pilates and William John Miller.
4. Pilates Anatomy, by Dr. Abby Ellsworth
TUITION:
See pricing above
Includes 12 mat classes and exam
A tuition deposit of $500.00 is required to hold your space in the class.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Tuition deposits are non refundable.
Full tuition due one week prior to class start date.
The course can be completed in seven months with a full time commitment, although you may take up to one year to complete your hours.
Class size is limited to 8, so sign up soon.
The Sheppard Method Program of Teacher Training is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor of the Pilates Method Alliance. For more information please visit their web site www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
TESTIMONIALS:
“Risa is a wonderful teacher, not only instructing Pilates fundamentals and anatomy, but truly bringing the joy and beauty of movement through her unique choreography”
-Laura Hartson
“Since going through Risa’s Teacher Training, I was immediately placed in three different Pilates studios. The Sheppard Method Teacher Training Program has had a profound impact on my career.”
-Jodie Price
“Risa’s Teacher Training is fantastic! She combines thirty years of experience with her great sense of humor, and you come out with a tremendous foundation for Pilates. The course is fun and stimulating, a really wonderful experience.”
Cathy Cahill, DPT
