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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YOUR TEACHER TRAINER

Bethanie Buckingham

Bethanie Buckingham is a Master Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates. She is the Regional Director for education in the Chicagoland area. An avid runner and cyclist, Beth found Pilates in search of rehabilitating injuries from Pregnancy and years of running/gymnastics. Getting certified in Mat in 2002 and following with a Comprehensive Certification in 2004, she taught at Body Endeavors Pilates studio and Fitness Formula Clubs both in Chicago. Beth left her corporate career entirely in 2008 to open her own studio in Elmhurst, IL (a close suburb west of Chicago) and started her Teacher Trainer journey with Power Pilates in 2010. Continuing education is a priority for Beth. She has completed numerous advanced Pilates educational trainings with world renowned instructors such as Dana Santi, Bob Liekens, Chris Robinson. Beth is also among an elite group of instructors world-wide whom has completed Kathi Ross-Nash's Red Thread PPATT. Bethanie is beyond dedicated to Pilates and the hopes Joseph Pilates had of sharing his method with the world. She is PMA certified and has sat as a member of the APU board. You can find Beth as a teacher on Leaders In Fitness and Pilates Live, as a virtual teacher through her own studio, or in person at The Pilates Room Elmhurst.

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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.

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