Entirely self-paced, there is no time limit to when your exams must be completed. On average, people take 2-3 months to complete the course, while others finish in as little as 1 month.
100% Online
Avoid the hurdle of mandatory practice teaching hours and jump right into adding Reformer to your clinical practice.
Zero Teaching hours
Save yourself from the basic anatomy lessons required in many Pilates courses. Instead, focus on how each exercise can be applied n common pathologies.
Zero Anatomy
Ellen Leung, BScPT, MScCH, has partnered with CIAO Seminars to provide U.S. state board
approved continuing education for PTs and PTAs. After completing the course and passing the
exam, a post course evaluation must be completed on CIAO’s website to receive CE Credit and
print a certificate. Completion date on certificate will reflect the date you submit the post course
evaluation. Log-In instructions to CIAO’s website will be available in the course.
CEU Credit Provided Through
CIAO Seminars
Course details
www.ciaoseminars.com
850-916-8886 phone / 850-916-8885
CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Physical Therapists and Assistants.
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education.
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT.
This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners Accredited Provider #2802009TX.
This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE..
The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing
Competency Courses and has determined the CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the California Code of Regulations.
CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy.
10.5 CE Hours
Once your exam process is complete, you will be invited to register with CIAO Seminars to receive a CE credit and a printed certificate.
Register your CEUs with CIAO
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Receive feedback on your exam and get clarity on how to implement Reformer seamlessly into your practice. Discuss equipment options, exercise modification, or specific case studies.
Complete your 1:1 Zoom Debrief and Q & A session
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Submit a 15-20 min video of yourself teaching a self-selected series of exercises appropriate for your model. You must have access to a Reformer for this component.
Take 5-10 minutes to complete the online course evaluation.
Successfully Complete the Practical Exam
Complete the course evaluation
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Successfully complete the written exam
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The course is entirely self-paced and generally takes 1-3 months to complete.
Read more about the course here.
Complete the Foundational Reformer for Rehab course
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CEU approval process
10.5 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, AR, GA, OK, SC, U.S. VI
10.75 Hrs PT/PTAs in OH (26S1277)
12.5 Hrs. PT/PTAs in FL (CEBroker #20-1359709)
12.6 Hrs PT/PTAs in NY
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*Meets Requirements means either this course follows the state board rules/regulations for a CE course, or the course is approved by an entity that the state board recognizes as an approver.
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply that the entities approving this continuing education support the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
CE approval has been applied for by CIAO Seminars, Please check back for updates.
MN, NV, WV
Foundational Reformer for Rehab:
Course details
How does this course compare to other Pilates teacher training certifications?
Programs like Polestar Pilates offer excellent Pilates teacher training certification pathways, often with a rehabilitation focus. However, they typically require significant time commitments in person and/or online. This course is designed to remove those barriers for busy clinicians, offering a self-paced, online certification program that covers equivalent exercise coverage with the practical application needs of PTs in mind — and now with CEU eligibility in most U.S. states.
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The Pilates method offers a uniquely versatile framework for physical rehabilitation. Grounded in the principles of Pilates — including breathing, concentration, centring, control, precision, and flow — clinical Pilates supports rehabilitation across a wide variety of conditions and diagnoses. Read more about the benefits of blending Pilates and physical therapy here.
The course includes 10+ hours of concise teaching videos organised into 16 modules, covering 130+ beginner and intermediate Reformer Pilates exercises. It is fully self-paced, so you can work through the content on your own schedule. The certification exams — both written and practical — are required for CEU eligibility and are completed upon finishing the course content.
Upon completion, you will be equipped to utilize Pilates as part of treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including spinal and orthopedic presentations such as back pain, upper and lower extremity rehabilitation, as well as high functioning clients with neurological conditions. The course covers how to modify Pilates-based exercise programs to meet individual client needs, making it a flexible and clinically relevant tool across your caseload.
How does Pilates training benefit physical therapy practice?
What is the time commitment for this continuing education course?
What conditions and diagnoses can I address using Pilates after completing this course?
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This course focuses on the Reformer as it is the most clinically accessible and versatile apparatus for physical rehabilitation. While other Pilates equipment such as the Tower, Mat, Chair and Cadillac are also highly valuable, as standalones they are either less accessible or versatile for the rehab population. While some Clinical Pilates courses offer a little bit of everything, this course aims to provide an in depth focus on Reformer.
What Pilates equipment is covered in this course?
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While a general Pilates instructor focuses on fitness and movement quality, Pilates for rehabilitation is applied through a clinical lens. Rehab professionals use Pilates to assess and address dysfunctional movement patterns, support postural correction, improve core stability, and target specific musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and neurological conditions. This course emphasises clinical applications throughout, ensuring that PTs can confidently integrate Pilates into a rehabilitation setting with safe and effective outcomes. Read. more about the differences between Pilates and Clinical Pilates here.
How does Pilates for rehabilitation differ from general Pilates instruction?
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No prior Pilates training is required. This course is a complete, teacher training-equivalent program for physical therapists and other rehab professionals who are completely new to the Reformer. There are no Mat Pilates prerequisites, no anatomy lecture requirements, and no practice teaching hours. You will finish fully equipped to utilize Reformer Pilates in your clinical practice from day one.
Do I need prior Pilates training to enrol?
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Yes! This course is designed specifically for rehab professionals and is approved for CEUs in 47 U.S. states. Unlike a general Pilates certification, this program is built by a physical therapist for PTs and other clinicians who want a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to integrating Pilates into their rehabilitation practice.
