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

Francesca Gorgone
Francesca is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and the owner of Powercore Pilates—a boutique studio in Vienna, Virginia that offers Classical Pilates. With over 18 years of experience in teaching Pilates and fitness, she is deeply committed to helping her clients achieve optimal alignment, form, and a strong mind-body connection through the transformative method of Classical Pilates. Francesca’s journey into Pilates began with her first certification through Basi, where she discovered the transformative power of Pilates. Eager to deepen her understanding, she traveled to New York City and attended a class teacher class with Alycea Ungaro at Real Pilates—an experience that revealed the beauty and precision of classical Pilates to her. Inspired and determined, she later bridged her training with Power Pilates at the Chelsea studio under the guidance of Bob Leikens and Susan Moran. Francesca became a Power Teacher Trainer in 2022. What Francesca loves most about her work is seeing her clients empowered through by the results of Classical Pilates. Beyond her passion for teaching, she is an avid fitness enthusiast, former marathon runner, having completed the New York Marathon among others. In her downtime, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen with healthy recipes, exploring new destinations, and spending quality time with her two sons.

DIRECTIONS AND LOCATIONS

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Breakthrough 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.