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Learn more about ITT Pilates Certification
ITT Pilates, Integrated Teacher Training is a comprehensive Pilates certification program using the exercises developed by Joseph Pilates to understand and appreciate movement with sound biomechanics.

Our philosophy is to teach an understanding of the underlying principles and goals of each exercise, giving students a solid, knowledge-based foundation on which to build.

This program is for people interested in learning an integrative approach to physical conditioning and corrective therapeutic exercise. Our comprehensive program provides the skills and tools for its certifying instructors to help their clients reach their potential for healthy, balanced bodies.

The master-level courses provide an ongoing and progressive learning environment. The ITT-certified trainer has the ability to integrate physical conditioning and corrective therapeutic exercises to create an individualized program for each client.


ITT Pilates Mat Training Program
The Mat Training Program is designed for those who wish to teach group Mat classes, private Mat sessions and/or home programs for private clients.

For the Mat Certification, students must attend the following workshops: During the training, participants are also required to do 15 hours of personal practice, 15 hours of practice teaching and 10 hours of observation.

Prerequisites: minimum of 15 Mat classes, a letter of recommendation, required reading in Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd edition, by Andrew Biel.
Certification fee: $1075
Manuals:  $35 each (total of 2 at $70)
Trail Guide to the Body: $54.20 (if purchased from A Body of Work)  

ITT Pilates Comprehensive Training
The Comprehensive Training Program includes the Mat Training plus exercises on all pieces of Apparatus. This program is ideal for those who want the freedom to teach on or off the equipment, in all types of settings, and desire a complete education in Pilates movement.

For the Comprehensive Training Certification, students are required to attend  all of the Mat Certification workshops and required hours plus the following workshops:* During the training, participants are also required to do 75 hours of personal practice, 90 hours of practice teaching, 10 hours of apprentice teaching, and 60 hours of observation.

Prerequisites: minimum of 15 Mat classes and 10 private sessions on the Apparatus, letter of recommendation, required reading in Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd edition,  by Andrew Biel.
Certification fee: $4,675  (payment plan available)
Manuals: $35 each ( total of 6 at $210)
Trail Guide to the Body: $54.20 ( if purchase from A Body of Work)  

*students who are already Mat Certified may join the Comprehensive Certification program by taking the Essential Exercises workshop, the Comprehensive Pre-training and all apparatus workshops for a cost of $4,100.

Click here to view our training program schedule Who are we?
As the founding ITT Pilates Master Teachers - Madeline Black, Joerg Chabowski, Debra Schubert and Jean Sullivan - we offer our collective expertise in personal fitness, dance, and education of the body.

Together, we provide students with a solid core of knowledge, unique insights, and professional experience, assisting students in obtaining the highest standards and excellence in their Pilates training.

Our specialties include extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, orthopedic massage, corrective stretching and strengthening programs, rehabilitation, cranio-sacral therapy, manual therapy and other somatic forms of movement.

With our decades of expertise in these fields, we are proud to call ourselves the foremost educators in Pilates training.

If you want to register for or find out more information about any of the ITT Pilates workshops then please call A Body of Work at 415-561-3991 or send us an email.