Intensive Reformer Training
become a confident, certified reformer instructor
100-Hour Intensive Reformer Certification
Petawawa, ON | Portal Pilates
This immersive 100-hour intensive is designed to help you teach Reformer Pilates with precision, confidence, and purpose.
Whether you're stepping into teaching or expanding your credentials, this is where your practice evolves into intelligent, real-world instruction.
Program Runs:
Two immersive weekends:
October 16–18 + October 23–25, 2026
Location: The Portal Pilates – Petawawa, ON
Fridays: 5PM– 9:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 9AM – 7:00 PM (includes break)
why you should invest in this certification
This isn’t just a training—it’s a launchpad. When you train at The Portal, you receive:
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A comprehensive Reformer Pilates education grounded in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and accessible, inclusive cueing.
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In-person mentorship from instructors, who bring experience, passion and dedication to their craft.
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Real-time opportunities to practice teach and receive detailed, constructive feedback.
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A supportive, growth-minded community where you’ll be seen, challenged, and celebrated.
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A clear pathway to confidently teach in studios, private settings, or launch your own offerings.
Whether you're stepping into movement education for the first time or expanding your expertise, this intensive will elevate your skills, deepen your presence, and help you lead with purpose.
what you'll learn
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Reformer repertoire from beginner to intermediate, rooted in classical and contemporary Pilates
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How to assess, modify, and confidently teach diverse bodies using functional movement principles
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Cueing that connects visually, verbally, and energetically with clarity and purpose
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How to sequence, theme, and create effective, engaging classes using props and progressive techniques
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Skills to teach confidently in studios, private sessions, and hybrid/online spaces
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Professional foundations including class planning, client relationships, and sustainable business practices
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Functional anatomy taught by Dr. Brett Kenny
How to understand movement at a deeper level and apply it directly to your teaching
what is included
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50 hours of in-person training over two immersive weekends
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10-class Reformer Pilates pass to deepen your practice and refine your technique
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10 hours of class observation with guided reflection workbook
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10 hours of real practice teaching with feedback from Portia + Jayden and peer support
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20 hours of self-practice, cueing drills, and movement journaling
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Final practical and written evaluation to ensure teaching readiness
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Comprehensive workbook to support your journey
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Official 100-Hour Reformer Pilates Certification from The Portal Pilates
meet your teachers
Chiropractor + Anatomy Educator
Dr. Brett brings a clinical, real-world perspective to movement through his background in kinesiology and chiropractic care.
He has already led multiple specialized reformer series at The Portal, focused on injury prevention, movement mechanics, and targeted rehabilitation-based training, bringing a deeper level of education into the space.
Within this training, he leads the anatomy and movement mechanics portion, helping you understand the why behind every exercise. His approach bridges the gap between theory and application, so you can teach with confidence, safety, and a higher level of intelligence behind your cueing and programming.
Portia & Jayden
what you might be wondering...
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do I need to have teaching experience to enroll?
completion of a Mat Pilates certification is required before attending the 100-Hour Reformer Intensive. If you have not yet completed a mat training, proof of enrollment and payment for the upcoming Portal Pilates Mat Training this fall will be accepted to fulfill this requirement.
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what if I miss a weekend?
You must attend 90% of in-person sessions. In emergency situations, we offer limited online makeup options or 1:1 mentorship for missed content.
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is this enough to start teaching right away?
Yes! You’ll be fully certified to teach a reformer Pilates classes upon successful completion and evaluation.
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is this a yoga alliance program?
While this is not a YA training, it is fully recognized by studios and wellness centers and can complement a 200-hour yoga certification.
this training is for you if...
- You’re ready to move from student to teacher
- You want to feel confident teaching any level, any body
- You want real mentorship, not just a manual
- You’re ready to turn your passion into your purpose.
Your next step starts here. Spots are limited, and applications are open now.
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