Modernising Pilates Instructor Education
The modern Pilates studio has more mature clientele Over the past 25 years, notable Pilates innovators like Moira Stott and Lindsay Merrithew of Merrithew Corporation, Brent Anderson of Polestar Pilates, Rael Isacowitz of BASI Pilates, Lynne Robinson of Body Control Pilates, and the founders of Peak Pilates, Colleen Glenn and Richard Scalesse, have all contributed significantly to the development of contemporary Pilates. Despite their pioneering work and the expansion of their offerings, including rehabilitation-focused programs, the overall structure of Pilates education has not sufficiently evolved to meet the changing needs and expectations of clients. Initially favoured by athletes, dancers, and those in rehabilitation, the clientele of Pilates now includes a much broader demographic, often referred by medical professionals to aid in managing various health conditions. This new reality necessitates a substantial transformation in how Pilates instructors are trained, ensuri...