Continuing Education

Learn more at Balanced Physical Therapy, Pilates & Performance Center in Glendale, Arizona. We offer several options for continuing education and training.

Pilates Training For Everyone

A program that supports you wherever you are in your Pilates journey. From enthusiasts to career- changers, Polestars comprehensive teacher training serves as both a professional training and a journey of personal growth.


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25 Years

Evolving and staying at the forefront of the Pilates movement industry.

7,000 Alumni

Evolving and staying at the forefront of the Pilates movement industry.

50 Countries

Polestar offers trainings in over 50 countries and is always growing.

Client-centered Curriculum

Our 474-Hour curriculum honors the tradition of classical Pilates movements while equipping students with the tools to adapt the Pilates method to any and all clients. Polestar Teacher Training empowers critical thinking through concepts rather than repertoire. Our delivery is a hybrid of online lectures and in-person modules that give support throughout the entirety of the training. Our program will equip you to:

Teach Pilates movements on all the Pilates apparatus (Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector)

  • Understand precautions, contraindications and modifications for injury and special populations

  • Utilize tactile cueing to provide hands-on guidance

  • Employ neuro-linguistic techniques and imagery to give meaningful cues

  • Build confidence through observation and practice teaching

  • Assess and develop thoughtful programs for any client

  • Prepare meaningful sequences based on Polestars sequencing design protocol

The hybrid course consists of online learning modules followed by in-person labs and virtual discussions that allow you to evaluate the practical applications of Pilates exercises, develop assessment techniques, understand movement sequences, and modify exercises and programs for individuals. Completion of the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Program qualifies you to sit for the National Pilates Certification Program exam.

Prerequisites

 

Completion of Principles Online

Participation in 25 hours of group or private Pilates classes at any location. Training with a Polestar Instructor is encouraged but not required

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Polestar Anatomy Course or completion of one semester of basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent

To qualify for the Rehabilitation diploma, you must be a licensed or certified health care professional (MD, PT, DO, DC, ATC). All other applicants qualify for the Studio diploma.

Find Out More Information on the Polestar Pilates Website

What people are saying.

 
Testimonials
Krysten Axelson PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

"Whether you're seeking to deepen your own Pilates practice, or your ability to help and heal others through their own practices, Heather is an amazing resource. I had the unique opportunity to work alongside Heather in her Glendale Physical Therapy clinic as well as study under her while seeking my Polestar Pilates certification. Her personal experience and expertise in Pilates is unparalleled; given her background as not only a dancer, but also a physical therapist, she teaches with an understanding of the demands of human anatomy and physiology that in my personal experience is often lacking in other Pilates teachings. As I myself am a current practitioner in medicine, health and wellness, Heather's thorough knowledge and understanding of the various body systems and their vast application to Pilates practice and instruction was invaluable in my journey to expand my own personal practice application, Thank you Heather!”

Michelle Gavura, MSPT, Polestar Certified Pilates Rehab Practitioner

"I am so grateful to Heather for her top-notch training in the Comprehensive Polestar Pilates series. Her incredible attention to detail and passion for movement gave me a solid foundation in understanding the benefits and functionality of Pilates for both rehab and wellness. She emphasized not only effective teaching, but the importance of how to feel the movements in our own bodies, in order to truly understand and safely modify Pilates for clients across the spectrum of health. I recommend Heather and Polestar Pilates training for anyone who wants an exceptional educational experience. "

Susan Chung, PT, DPT, PMA-CPT
Jennifer Wilson, PT, PMA-CPT

For More Information


The OOV Course: Feb 26-27, 2022

 

$500

Oov Fundamentals is a 2-Day course and is the prerequisite for all other Oov Education coursework

 

$250

Oov Pilates Apparatus is a 1-Day course (TBA)

 

Strength, speed, power and agility are more effectively achieved if motor control, stability and endurance can be maintained, which are the basis of all exercises with the Oov. The Oov gives the practitioner the ability to assess movement at an unprecedented level. Students will learn the nuances of adding or removing load and resistance to increase mobility or fine motor control throughout the spine, joints and abdominal wall to achieve stability and endurance. This course will explore how using the Oov can help improve functional movement. The exercises presented will focus on eccentric activation to provide greater strength and control through low threshold, slow movement training. The Four Pillars of Movement will be examined during exercises to develop skills to teaching efficient performance of functional movement. Postural types and their relationship to these specific exercises will be addressed. This course will develop skills to identifying movement deficiencies, such as axial control, gait pattern dysfunction, 3D sling deficiencies and compromised articular function. Detailed and specific exercises that address the correction of these deficiencies will be covered. Students will also learn the structure and queuing techniques to facilitate a group Oov class.

 

Instructor:

DONNA GENTILE, PMA-CPT

 

What to bring:  You will need an Oov (The instructor can buy them in bulk for the class - sign-up early!)

What to wear:  Comfortable exercise clothing

Click here to sign-up: http:www.ooveducation.com/us/?ref=19

To learn more, or register and save your spot for The OOV Course

 

Meet Daniel and learn about The Oov

 

KONNECTOR TRAINING    
TBA

 

Konnector enables full-body workouts by connecting arms and legs through a single rope system that keep you coming more!

Created by Viktor Uygan of Konnector takes Pilates to a dynamic new level with independent and simultaneous movement of arms and legs. The single rope system engages your entire body (lift your legs, and you’ll feel it in your arms!), providing constant proprioceptive feedback and facilitating stronger core activation. A simple locking mechanism returns Reformer to standard Pilates functionality.

Turn your existing Balanced Body reformer into a versatile exercise apparatus without losing traditional Pilates functionality or repertoire