Pilates for Postpartum and Pelvic Floor Rehab
What If You Could Be the Practitioner that Postpartum Women Actually Want to See?
Here's the thing about postpartum care:
It's not even close to what it could be.
Women are told to "wait six weeks" and then cleared to return to all activity. No assessment. No progressive plan.
And if they do get help? It's often passive treatments only - internal work, manual therapy, maybe some generic core exercises. Then they're sent home with a handout and no further follow-up.
But you already know movement is where the magic happens.
I learned this the hard way after my first pregnancy. I had leaking, back pain, and my core felt like it was made of jelly. I can confidently say that Pilates is what really saved me.
Like my client who came to me with four months of passive internal release only, but made more progress in just four sessions with me. Why? Because they hadn't been assessed for anything beyond the pelvic floor.
Women deserve better. And you can give it to them.
This course is for health and fitness pros that already have Reformer Pilates training such as physios, Pilates instructors, personal trainers, and any other movement professional who wants to stop turning away postpartum and pelvic floor clients and start delivering the specialized care women desperately need.
Don't have any Reformer training yet? Click here.
✖️ Turning away postpartum clients because you're not confident treating core and pelvic floor dysfunction.
✖️ Relying only on manual therapy that wears out your hands and doesn't create sustainable results.
✖️ Watching other practitioners build thriving women's health practices while you stay stuck in the same old treatment patterns.
✖️ Second-guessing every exercise choice with postpartum clients, terrified you'll make their diastasis or prolapse worse.
✖️ Missing out on the fastest-growing market in rehab and fitness because you don't have the specialized skills.
"Ellen was an absolute lifesaver after childbirth. They took the time to understand my body’s recovery needs and created a treatment plan that was both effective and manageable as a new mum. Their support, knowledge, and encouragement made such a difference—I feel stronger, more mobile, and so much more confident. I can’t recommend them highly enough! " - Ana
☑️ Be able to give examples of Mat and/or Reformer exercises for each of the four key areas of focus.
☑️ Be able to appropriately select Mat/Reformer exercises to address common concerns associated with pelvic health.
☑️ Be able to provide several cueing options to help achieve common treatment goals.
☑️ Be able to design Pilates-inclusive treatment plans for clients with postpartum and pelvic health needs.
Course Objectives:
Deep Core and Pelvic Floor
Spine and Thorax
Pelvis and Lower Extremities
Shoulder
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Four value packed modules:
Learn the foundational principles for engaging the core and pelvic floor safely and effectively. Understand how to cue proper activation and avoid common mistakes.
Get specific protocols for the most common postpartum issues, including how to help with urinary incontinence caused by pelvic floor tension.
Discover how spinal alignment impacts core function and how to address postpartum posture issues that contribute to pain and dysfunction.
Learn exercises that target glute strength, hip stability, and lower body integration—essential for postpartum recovery and everyday function.
See how the shoulder complex affects core function and plays a vital role in providing a holistic approach.
Plus these value-packed bonus lectures:
* Treating Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Prolapse: A High Level Overview
* Introduction to the Abdominal Canister and Pressure Management
* Intro to C section Rehab
"My family is so thankful for Ellen and her incredible knowledge on body health. She has helped me over the years on my damaged tailbone, that was chronically giving me pain. I had tried so many different methods to relieve the pain, and once Ellen provided me with physio and training - I started to feel relief. She is a wealth of knowledge and her confidence, approach and care for her clients is the best physical care I’ve ever received. " - Lexi
What's included in each module:
- High level overview of common pregnancy-related changes and how they persist through the postpartum journey and beyond.
- The cues that help my clients reconnect with their core muscles quickly and easily.
- My most frequently used Mat and Reformer Pilates exercises explained in a lecture format.
- Recommendations for complementary treatments and exercises to optimize client progress.
- Lifetime access.
You're a healthcare or fitness professional with a solid grasp of anatomy and motivated to expand your offerings.
You're interested in women's health without spending thousands on a full certification
Love movement-based approaches and want to give your clients exercises they'll actually do
You're looking for a full pelvic floor PT certification with internal assessment training
You prefer in-person, weekend-intensive formats over self-paced online learning
Who This Is For..
This is for you if:
This is NOT for you if:
A: Yes, this course includes both Mat and Reformer exercises. If you don't have access to a Reformer yet, you can still learn the Mat-based approach and implement the Reformer work when you have access.
A: Perfect! This course builds on those foundational skills and applies them specifically to postpartum and pelvic floor populations. You'll learn specialized protocols and modifications you didn't get in the Foundational course.
A: Lifetime! Once you enroll, the course is yours forever, including any future updates.
Do I need access to a Reformer?
What if I've already taken your Foundational Reformer course?
How long do I have access to the course?
A: Nope! This course is designed for any health or fitness professional who wants to work with postpartum women using Mat and Reformer Pilates. You don't need to do internal assessments to make a huge impact.
Do I need to be a pelvic floor PT to take this course?
FAQs
A: No. This course focuses on exercise-based rehab using Mat and Reformer Pilates. If you're looking for internal assessment training, you'll want to pursue additional pelvic floor PT certification.
Will this course teach me how to do internal pelvic floor assessments?
A: Absolutely not. This course is designed to get you started even if you've never worked with postpartum clients before. You'll learn the exact exercises, cues, and protocols you need to feel confident right away.
I don't have much experience with women's health—is it too late to specialize?
Pregnancy and postpartum aren't two separate chapters. They're one continuous journey — and your clients need a practitioner who can support them through all of it.
This bundle gives you everything you need to confidently treat women from their first trimester through to full postpartum recovery.
From trimester-specific Reformer adaptations and birth prep mechanics, right through to pelvic floor rehab, diastasis management, and C-section recovery. Two courses, one complete clinical picture.
Bundle price: $315 USD / $437 CAD
Individual price: $394 USD / $534 CAD
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The Complete Pregnancy & Postpartum Pilates Bundle
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What comes next?
This course leads perfectly into these other Frame & Flow courses:
Advanced Reformer Pilates for Rehab
Reformer Pilates for Pregnancy and Birth Prep
The Clinical Reformer Integration Playbook
