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
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WuWu Pilates | ||
| September 13-18, 2025
January 31-February 5, 2026 Program will run 10:00am-4:00pm each day | 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
Davidson Reid
Davidson Reid’s experience with Pilates began more than 35 years ago, when he started studying Pilates as part of his Ballet training. After spending his late teenage years and twenties as a Ballet dancer, theatre performer, and Pilates Instructor in New York, Europe, and South Africa, he returned to Atlanta in 2001. Soon after his return, he acquired Studio Lotus and, along with the team he built, grew it into the Southeast's largest and most respected Pilates studio. In June of 2002, he began a partnership with his former employer, Power Pilates New York, and became their first Teacher Trainer and Southeastern Regional Director. Over the next 15 years, Power Pilates became the primary source of the next generation of highly skilled, sought-after Pilates instructors in Atlanta and the Southeast. During that time, Davidson wrote numerous original workshops, presented at conferences worldwide, and certified hundreds of Pilates instructors in Atlanta, across the country, and internationally.In need of a change in rhythm and responsibility, Davidson began studying Structural Integration and anatomy with Thomas Meyers in 2016. After more than a year of intensive study and work, Davidson became a board-certified Structural Integrator, sold Studio Lotus, and began an extended hiatus from Power Pilates. In early 2018, along with his partner, Sarah Cook, he opened Physical Culture, a reimagined studio that is better able to help clients realize their individual potential. In January of 2025, Davidson excitedly accepted Power Pilates' offer to become a Master Teacher Trainer and resume leading teacher training courses at home and abroad. Since then, he has traveled to several cities in Asia and the US, teaching the Power Pilates curriculum, which he loves and believes in, to a new generation of Pilates instructors
DIRECTIONS AND LOCATIONS
Host Center
WuWu 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.
