The Comprehensive Apparatus training covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises on the major Pilates apparatus including the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pull and Magic Circle. During the program, Comprehensive apprentices learn how to teach safe, effective sessions to Special Case clients who have health conditions requiring modifications such as pregnancy, back problems, etc. Modifications, variations, and teaching skills are taught throughout the course.

The Comprehensive Apparatus training is an intensive, 600+ hour program that takes 6-12 months to complete, including approximately 500 hours outside of the required weekend intensives. Comprehensive apprentices must complete required hours in lecture, practice teaching, self-practice, and observation. Progress exams are completed after 100 hours (Beginner System), 300 hours (Intermediate System), and 400 hours (Advanced System), as well as a final exam (Multilevel) following completion of 600 hours.

Power Pilates Core Mat 1 and Core Mat 2 are required to enter this course. Graduates of the Comprehensive Apparatus training are able to teach private and semi private classical pilates sessions to clients of all ages and fitness levels.

Language: English

YOUR TEACHER TRAINER

Nicole Jenkins

Nicole opened Pilates of Charlotte in October 2012. She is a certified Power Pilates teacher trainer with over 13 years of teaching experience in the Charlotte community. Nicole was first exposed to Pilates during her classical ballet training. While dancing Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer. She rehabilitated with Pilates mat and equipment training. During this time she fell in love with the movement based exercises and how it made her body feel both inside and out. At that time she decided that she would use her journey to help others learn the benefits of Pilates that she had experienced and continues to experience on a daily basis. Nicole has had the privilege of working with a variety of clients ranging from tennis players, golfers, cyclists, equestrians, tri-athletes, dancers and re-hab patients. She has assisted in the rehabilitation of several hip and knee replacements as well as strength building in clients recovering from surgeries or injuries involving the hips, knees, shoulders, feet, wrists and hands. She has also worked with pre and post natal clients and breast cancer survivors. Additionally Nicole is also a member of the Pilates Method Alliance, the official organization dedicated to the preservation of Joseph Pilates classical methodology. She also has certifications in Personal Training, Group Exercise Instruction and Nutrition through ACE and AFAA. Also she is certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED through the American Red Cross. When not practicing or teaching Pilates you can find Nicole with her husband Jimmy and their daughters Madison and Emma.

DIRECTIONS AND LOCATIONS

Directions to
Host Center
Eleven Pilates

Student Cancellations and Transfers: We understand that sometimes plans change. Refunds are not available for any Power Pilates programs. However, you can transfer to another program or hold a credit on file to use in the future if you are unable to attend your registered program and notify us before the first day of classes. An additional $150 change fee applies to all program changes, transfers, and cancellations, due when the new program is chosen.

Postponements by Power Pilates: Power Pilates reserves the right to postpone or reschedule any program or course at any time in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as war, riots, fire, flood, snowstorm, hurricane, typhoon, earthquake, lightning, explosion, financial limitations, strikes, lockouts, sickness, and acts of state or governmental action prohibiting or impeding Power Pilates from performing its respective obligations. Refunds are not available for any Power Pilates programs. Students will be notified and have the option of attending the alternate date, holding a credit on file, or enrolling in the same level of the Online Academy.

Please see the Power Pilates Student Contract for further information.