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.
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| Weekend #1 May 16-18, 2025 Weekend #2 July 13-15, 2025 Weekend #3 July 17-19, 2025 Weekend #4 September 19-21, 2025 All program days 10:00am-4:00pm | Comprehensive Program Pre-requisites: Power Pilates Core Mat I & II Training programs 25 semi private or private Pilates apparatus sessions recommended, ideally with a classical trained instructor Have a basic knowledge of anatomy as it pertains to movement | |
YOUR TEACHER TRAINER
Tess Whelan
A Second-Generation Classical Pilates Teacher with over 35 years of experience, Tess Whelan’s legacy is rooted directly in the foundational history of the method. Tess began practicing in 1986 in Miami. In 2000, she was formally certified by Joseph Pilates’ direct protégé, Romana Kryzanowska. Her foundational training took place under Romana, Sari Mejia Santo, and Edwina Fontaine at NYC’s historic Drago’s Gym, and with Bob Liekens at The Pilates Studio on Broadway.Tess earned a second comprehensive certification with Power Pilates in 2005. That same year, she founded Pilates Premier Studios Inc. in Florida, operating it as an affiliated Teacher Training Center until relocating to Paris in 2012. During this period, she also served as an adjunct faculty member at St. Petersburg College, providing continuing education courses for the Physical Therapy Department.
In 2008, Tess trained under Bob Liekens and Susan Moran to become a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer. She uniquely blends her elite lineage with a lifelong background in the performing arts and a 16-year career as a BSN-prepared Registered Nurse at premier settings, including NYU Medical Center and the Payne Whitney Clinic. To maintain her high professional standards, Tess regularly completes continuing education to keep both her Florida nursing license and her Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) status active.
This background allows Tess to approach Contrology with deep anatomical substance and artistic sensitivity, safely guiding clients through complex physical conditions. Her teaching preserves the exact architectural and systemic integrity envisioned by Joseph Pilates. Now based in Paris, Tess works with a global clientele and leads teacher training programs worldwide. She is a member of France's FPMP and remains dedicated to mentoring the next generation of instructors with insight, depth, and profound reverence for the original method.
DIRECTIONS AND LOCATIONS
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True Pilates China
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.
