Pilates Leadership Introspective: An In-depth Experience, Beyond the Exercises (3 modules)

Only 16 students will be accepted into the inaugural program!

Module Breakdown

Dates	Topic Title
May 18 - 20, 2012	PLI (Part 1) A Pilates repertoire study of technique focusing 'From Foot to Core'
August 24 - 26, 2012	PLI (Part II) A Pilates repertoire study of technique focusing 'Pelvic & Spine Works'
October 26 - 28, 2012	PLI (Part III) A Pilates repertoire study of technique focusing on 'Integrated Principals of Upper Core & Shoulder Girdle'

Overview

Where can teachers go to be inspired, to refresh and update their knowledge; even to be motivated to be peerless in their field of expertise?

As times are challenging, clients invest more proactively in a healthy body and therefore will rely more on our deeper knowledge. Thus meeting the demands of this changing market from fitness to wellness takes a deepening and expanding approach. The gap between science and movement is narrowing very fast. Therefore, these are exciting times for integration of new information and reconfirmation of concepts we always knew but could not be acknowledged.

My intention with this program is to share my passion for renewal and to give you the opportunity to indulge in greater detail of our work with the emphasis on sound biomechanics, a sharper eye for detail and to share my unique to client assessment.

In this setting, you will develop a more profound appreciation and understanding of the Pilates concept that goes hand in hand with a deeper understanding of the functional anatomy.

Course Description

This course is a three module study of skill enhancing specialty education designed for the already practicing Pilates Professional or Movement Educator.

Elevate the content of your repertory knowledge into a body of excellence and expertise. The Pilates Leadership Introspective series turns your teaching into the art that transforms your clientele. This series will help you meet the demands of the current market with professional confidence. This higher education covers the depth and details of movement biomechanics intrinsic to the Pilates repertoire. They integrate the biomechanical blueprint of the exercises through an anatomical theme per module.

Objectives

The implementation of a directive and corrective hands-on approach with real time teaching. This instills renewed confidence with refreshed knowledge in Pilates teaching and movement practice.
Learn to integrate these skills with the Pilates movement technique while deepening the whole body experience with a corrective, restorative effect.
To integrate the protocols and biomechanics with the use of the Pilates equipment, including newly designed modifications and therapeutic approaches.

Who Should Attend This Series?

This Pilates Leadership Introspective Series is designed to take movement professionals to the next level through the latest concepts collected during my travels, collaborations and studies.

Pilates Professionals with 1-3 years teaching experience.

ATCs, OTRs & COTAs, PTs, PT Assistants, DCs, Strength & Conditioning Professionals, and other medical professionals with a Pilates background or Pilates Therapy practice. All movement educators with a Pilates background or Pilates Therapy practice.

With nine days of comprehensive instruction at the highest level, this program will offer you professional mentoring with my unique teaching approaches that may be the bridging program you were looking for after your initial entry level teacher training. Refresh Deepen Inspire!

Fee Structure

The cost for this program is $2,400 for all three parts, a total of nine (9) days. Full payment before May 15, 2012, earns you a discounted tuition of $2,150 - another outstanding learning opportunity and value!

Speaker

Marie-Jose Blom - As creator, Partner & President of SmartSpine Works Company, Marie-José has more than twenty years of master teacher training to help your back on track.

Marie-José specializes in deep core strengthening, pelvic work, and work for the spine. She is widely known for her work in Conditioning Techniques for dance and dance injuries, and is the founder and director of Long Beach Dance Conditioning in Long Beach, CA, and Angel City Body Kinetics in Marina del Rey, CA (the home for PILATES & GYROTONIC®).

Marie-José conducts and directs the Advances in Pilates Technique, an internationally acclaimed professional teacher's training program established in 1991. As a faculty member at Southern CA Loyola Marymount University, she taught anatomy/kinesiology and physiology for the Department of Dance for which she received the 2006 spotlight award.

Marie-José has established programs at various facilities internationally and is in great demand for lectures and presentations, both locally and internationally for institutes, physical therapists and movement educators. She is a regular presenter for Balanced Body University, California Education Connection, and Pilates Method Alliance. She most recently founded the SmartSpine Works Company.

CEs/PDUs/Contact Hours

Certificate of attendance will be presented to each participant for contact hours. This seminar qualifies for continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline, certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

	The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection (CEC) as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California. This course is approved for xx CEs / Contact Hours for PTs and PTAs in California (CEC-Cxxx).
	California Education Connection is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS. This course is worth xx CEUs. BOC approved provider P2959.
	California Education Connection is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is eligible for xxx CEs from the AOTA. The AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
State of California	This course will also count toward the PDU requirement for OTRs / COTAs in the State of California.
NBCOT® Professional Development Units	CEC is an approved AOTA provider, therefore this course will award xxx PDUs for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
The Hand Therapy Certification Commission	Certified Hand Specialists - this course qualifies for xxx contact hours in Category A (Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy).

Early Registration Deadline

The Early Registration deadline is three weeks prior to the start of the course. If your registration is received after the deadline, a $25.00 Late Fee will be automatically applied to the registration fee.

Special Accommodations (ADA)

Accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations, please contact California Education Connection prior to registering for any seminar date or purchasing any online or distance learning products so that arrangements may be made.

Refund and Cancellation Policies

California Education Connection reserves the right to cancel this seminar due to an insufficient number of registrants. Under these circumstances, a full refund in the form of a check will be addressed and mailed to the registered participant. Please note that California Education Connection is not responsible for any hotel, airline or other expenses incurred.

All cancellations by registered participant must be dated and submitted in writing. For cancellations received 14 days or more before the seminar date, the registration fee will be returned less a $100.00 administrative fee. A refund in the form of a check will be mailed to the registered participant.

Within 14 days of the seminar, no refunds will be made. California Education Connection reserves the right to change a course date, location or instructor. If the seminar is either interrupted or cancelled by an act of nature, war, or any issue beyond the control of California Education Connection, no refund will be issued. Please note that California Education Connection is not responsible for any hotel, airline or other expenses incurred.

Refresh - Deepen - Inspire.