Teacher
Training
upcoming trainings
The Pilates Process™ approach is unique—our priority isn’t just that clients perform Pilates well (though they will over time). Instead, we aim for Pilates to serve the client, helping them develop greater efficiency, stability, balanced power, and improved posture. Pilates Process™ is a Pilates Method Alliance-recognized method.
July 12th–24th, 2026
Reformer Training
Level 1 + 2
In this course, we teach you the extensive Reformer Level 1 + 2 repertoire along with modifications. These exercises expand on what was taught in the Foundational Mat Course. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how we can use both Mat and Equipment-based exercises to create a supported, individualized program for each of our clients, whether it’s in a private or class setting.
July 25th -28th, 2026
Reformer Advanced
Level 3
This course is considered continuing education and covers the advanced-level Reformer repertoire. A strong understanding of the Foundational Mat and Reformer is required as the advanced work builds on the foundations of these earlier courses.
There will be functional anatomy review, modification considerations and case studies to encourage continued critical thinking about the application of the exercises.
August.1st-7th, 2026
Mat Pilates
Levels 1 + 2
This is the first step to becoming a Pilates Process™ certified instructor. In this course, we teach you the Mat Level 1 + 2 repertoire along with modifications. These exercises are the building blocks that will set you up for the later equipment courses.
We introduce our Pilates Process™ Principles, the basics of functional anatomy, postural analysis and programming, cueing and communication and practice teaching in a creative, supportive and fun environment.
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features of Pilates Process™ training include
Small Class Sizes
We are detail-oriented and limit class sizes to 8 students so that everyone gets the assistance they need. In fact, we add an assistant when the class is more than 8 students.
Commitment To Students
We really want you to understand the material, not just memorize it, and we have developed creative, diverse teaching methods to ensure that.
Exceptional Teachers
We have extremely high standards for teacher trainers. All of our teachers have extensive experience and are passionate about Pilates, their teaching and their students.
Therapeutic Pilates
Understandably, not every fitness teacher wants to teach therapeutically. It is a reality, however, that every teacher will come across clients with pain and injury, whether they plan to or not. Our training is infused with our therapeutic knowledge so that you will feel prepared and confident when those situations arise.
What’s Included
All printed materials: foundational manual, exercise manuals, supplementary handouts
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Video Library of Course Repertoire (including exercises, about the method, principles, supplemental anatomy)
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60 hours of instruction (May vary depending on the number of students)
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5-pack of FCMS’s group Reformer classes
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Use of equipment to practice and/or practice-teach (in preparation for exam) for a small fee of $10-$20.
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Access to our Video-on-Demand centre for 6 months (valued at $40/month)
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Discounted Rate of $75 + GST/session for Additional Private instruction with any of our Vancouver Teacher Trainers or Lola at FCMS prior to taking your exam. (Maximum 1 year)
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Opportunities to shadow classes and 1:1’s for practice teaching (must be confirmed and scheduled with Instructors prior to attending)
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course Details
What’s Expected :
- Full attendance for the entirety of the course
-Committed practice and observation hours
-2-5 hours of homework per week
-Respectful behaviour towards instructors and fellow students. We are an inclusive space and welcome people of different backgrounds, ages, abilities and identities.
Certification :
The exam is comprised of a practical and written component, of which you must pass both to achieve certification. To become a fully certified Pilates Process instructor, you must complete and pass the separate exams. We separate this from the course to allow time to integrate the material and practice teach.
We advise waiting 3 - 6 months before taking the exam to allow for ample time to study and finish your practice teaching, review and observation hours. There is an exam fee of $250 and it must be scheduled with a Pilates Process Trainer or affiliate studio in advance.
Cancellation Policy :
If you cancel 15 days prior to the course start day, you are entitled to a full refund MINUS a $500 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.
Meet Your Instructors
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Alison has been practicing Pilates since 2000 and teaching as a certified instructor since 2006. She certified with Pilates Process in Toronto where she worked with teacher trainers for over two years, gaining expertise, taking therapeutic courses and working with varied clients whose practices ranged from post-rehab through to advanced. After moving to British Columbia, Alison worked steadily for some of the most reputable studios in Kelowna and Vancouver and has been offered positions at top physiotherapy clinics
In 2015, Alison became the first Vancouver based Instructor Trainer for the Pilates Process and practiced independently in Kitsilano and East Vancouver before opening Pilates Process Vancouver in 2019.
Alison has 30 years of various dance and theatre experience and is a fully qualified Highland Dance Instructor. Her background in dance and movement complements her teaching style and gives her a deeper understanding of the body.
PILATES PROCESS VANCOUVER
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As the founder of Pilates Process, like many Pilates teachers, Laura came from a career in dance. Pilates seemed like a perfect fit for someone with decades of experience analyzing movement and thought it would be a stepping stone to something else. After working as a Stott Pilates™ instructor trainer for several years, Laura opened Pilates Process in Toronto in 2001.
Laura has taken extensive courses, developing her expertise in multiple areas including core stability, biomechanics, low back pain, chronic pain management, patella femoral syndrome, and fascial training.
She then developed the teacher training program with a new approach to Pilates. The Pilates Process ™ method began in 2003. Since then, we have trained and mentored hundreds of teachers and continue to lead the field in our adaptive, evolving approach.
Full BIO
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Founder of Full Circle Movement Studios | Pilates & Movement Educator
Lola Frost is a movement educator with over 18 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and program development. With a foundation in athletic training and group fitness, their work is rooted in the belief that movement is both a tool for strength and a pathway to deeper connection within the body.
Since 2020, Lola has dedicated their practice to Pilates, completing 500+ hours of training across Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac through The PhysicalMind Institute and Pilates Process. Their approach blends a fitness-forward perspective with a therapeutic lens, focusing on function, fluidity, and long-term sustainability.
As the founder of Full Circle Movement Studios in Okotoks, Lola leads with a commitment to inclusive, intelligent movement and mentorship. Their teaching style combines technical precision, creative programming, and a deep respect for individual movement journeys.