1. Is a mat course required before taking a reformer course?
No, it is no longer required. However instructors who didn’t learn mat generally don’t have full understanding of how body works. Reformer is just one kind of environment for body to work with. It depends on your goal as a Pilates instructor. If your interest is to understand why and how Pilates can improve body function more effectively and easily than other forms of fitness, starting with mat course is a better learning environment.
2. Observation and Teaching Practice: Would it be possible to use your studio for the observation hours and teaching practice required by Balanced Body?
Yes. Observation is free. There are two offers for teaching practice.
1. Rent studio by ¥2200 per hour for mat, ¥3300 per hour for apparatus including reformer, trapeze table, chair and barrel per the training you did. You will need to bring a body to teach or practice teaching with other students.
2. We help you find a body to teach. You don’t get paid, the body will pay for the studio rental. For this method, Helen will need to observe you during training, when she feels it is safe for you to practice on a client alone. If she doesn’t think you can handle a client alone. we can’t offer that. You will need to practice with Helen or our hired instructors, other students or your family/friends first.
3. Personal Sessions: Do the personal sessions required for course completion start counting only after the course begins, or can they be accumulated beforehand?
Only after completion of the course.
4. Testing Location: Where can I take Balanced Body Pilates Test Out Application?
You can apply through me or other balanced body authorized training centers. Test out fee is between USD250-400. It might change according to Balanced body.
5. Class Size: Could you please let me know the typical student numbers for the course?
In our studio, we focus on doing movements correct to improve our body function. That’s why we run small classes (2-6ppl). We focus on teaching you why and how. Why clients can’t do it, and how to help them achieve. Not only teaching movements alone.
6. Financial Policies: What are your studio’s cancellation, refund, and payment policies? Are there any additional fees that are not listed on the website that I should be aware of?
No refund for any cancellation 1 month before the training date.
Manual is ¥10000 per manual
7. Session Rescheduling: In case of unforeseen circumstances, would it be possible to change the time or session that I have already applied for?
Yes. Please discuss with Helen