Choosing a certification can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider when choosing a certification as they are in abundance. We recommend researching and educating yourself on the various programs. With the competition in the fitness industry today, many instructors and certifying centers have jumped on the bandwagon with various degrees of training. Although some may be talented teachers, many teach exercises based on ideas of Joseph Pilates' work. These changes fundamentally alter the nature of Pilates.
Things that are important to look for are: Number of Pilates sessions you are required to have prior to entering a certification program. Apprenticeship hours required for your learning and teaching practice. Will continuing education be made available to you throughout your teaching career? This type of education is not necessarily learned from a book, it is important for you to feel. In order to understand the philosophy, and be taught from a reputable and experienced Certification Center.
When you are in question about choosing what is right for you, take private lessons from various teachers certified in the method. I promise you will then know for yourself which pathway you will take.
When choosing, it is important to know the Certification Center's Credentials, and what their Master Teacher's credentials are. These are the ONLY true Master Teacher's in the industry, also known as the "First Generation of Teachers". They are Romana Kryzanowska, Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel - (known as the "Elders").

Why learn secondhand when you can train with the best?

Romana's Pilates Certification Program

Romana Kryzanowska is the world-renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates and has been teaching the method for nearly six decades. Long ago Romana made a commitment to Joe and Clara Pilates to continue their life's work and Romana continues to deliver on that promise today by traveling the world and teaching the next generation of instructors. Romana's daughter, Sari Mejia Santo, also shares her mother's lifelong passion for teaching the Pilates method; she also had the opportunity to train directly with Joseph and Clara Pilates, and has been teaching at Romana's side for over three decades.

You will be able to be prepared for your assessment into the
Romana's Pilates Certification Program
@ Pilates Fit in Palm Harbor, FL.

All those interested in becoming certified must be at a high intermediate level of training before being assessed at ProPilates in Ft. Lauderdale to be accepted into this certification program. Your final exam before receiving your certification will be done with Romana and/or Sari.

Florida's Certification Center in Ft. Lauderdale; www.propilates.com

New York's Certification Center, in NYC; www.truepilatesny.com

As you continue forward on your Pilates journey, one constant you'll see in the stated credentials of legitimate and self-proclaimed Pilates gurus, is their reference to the training they received from Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter Sari Mejia Santo. www.romanaspilates.com

Pilates Fit Studio's Owner, Alexandra Weixler is a NY schooled and classically trained Authentic Pilates™ Instructor Certified by Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace-Santo at Drago's and Bob Liekens at the Pilates Studio in Dec 2000.

Today Alex's primary focus is to facilitate certification and continuing education opportunities to the Florida Pilates community. Ensuring the highest standard in the Pilates Method teachings.
In an effort to continue the education of Contrology, the way Joseph H. Pilates intended it to be taught & Romana Kryzanowska continues to teach.

Alex is the previous owner of PILATES FITNESS, Great Neck, NY where she and her team of 8 instructors worked primarily on clients with injuries. The staff were all classically trained under the tutelage of Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska ,Sari Pace-Santo and Bob Liekens, currently the director of the POWERPILATES team. We are look forward to joining forces with you. Taking responsibility for ourselves, our education, our clients well being.

CERTIFICATION FINANCING AVAILABLE THROUGH PILATES FIT STUDIO.

Certification Program Outline

The seminars are:

1. Level One - Beginner/Basic Seminar - Focus on the teaching techniques for individuals who have never done Pilates before, utilizing all Pilates apparatus and mat
2. Level Two - Intermediate Seminar - Future instructors will get a deeper understanding of the Pilates method of body conditioning under the tutelage of Sari Mejia-Santo, level 1 instructor for Romana's Pilates. They will learn how to create a well rounded Pilates program on an Intermediate level.
3. Level Three - Advanced Seminar - The last seminar of the certification program will complete the understanding of the Method and prepare the Instructors to encounter any injury or condition and help the general public experience the true joy of free movement. This seminar is the key stone completing the arch of learning and understanding the Pilates Method of body conditioning taught by Romana Kryzanowska.

The cost of the seminars is $1000 per seminar, total of $3000 for the program.
Each seminar is between 20-24hrs of training.
After the seminars are completed, apprentices will have to undergo 3 exams to complete the program to receive a certificate from Romana's Pilates.

Level 1 exam, practical only, (cost $200)

Level 2 exam, includes Practical and Written test (cost $300)

Level 3 exam, includes Practical and Written test which will allow the apprentice to present understanding of the concepts of training and programming through Pilates. (cost $500)

The program is not hourly based it is based on knowledge, but you are expected to observe min. of 10 hrs. per week as an apprentice, to make the program efficient and also prepare for the practical exams training along with the rest of the participants in the program.

Before entering the program you will have to undergo assessment of your level of training, to be accepted in the program you have to be at very high intermediate to advanced level.

The cost for the assessment is $200 and it will take over 2.5 hrs to complete.
Registration fee is $300 and Administration fee is $300.
Both are one time fees required by Romana's Pilates

For more information, please contact:
Tonka Cascais                                                                       Alex Weixler
Director, ProPilates Studios                                                    Owner, Pilates Fit Studio
Ft.Lauderdale, FL                                                                   Palm Harbor, FL
954-224-0408                                                                         727-785-8400
info@propilates.com                                                               aweixler@aol.com
www.ProPilates.com                                                               www.PilatesFitStudio.com

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