
THE MENEZES METHOD PILATES FLOOR CERTIFICATION COURSES:

Level 3 class conducted in Copenhagen, DenmarK. We teach more muscle mechanics that other courses.
"We do not produce average Pilates instructors, we develop brilliant Pilates Practitioners!"- Allan Menezes, Principal Instructor and Master Trainer.
Check by calling any of our graduates
COURSES FOR 2008 :
VENUES :SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, HOBART, PERTH,
COPENHAGEN, ENGLAND , USA
TESTIMONIALS ON MENEZES METHOD FLOOR 1 "More functional and user friendly than a previous course (from the UK)"K.M. Physiotherapist. Gosford. Floor 1 "So much better (than another course I attended)! The reason we do an exercise is explained as opposed to ' this is how and just do it'!" E.B.Reformer 1, Hobart "The persenter is professional and knowledgeable with very specific instruction and thorough explanations of why, not just how. No airy fairy movements" J.T-J. Reformer 1, VIC "The information will stay with the instructor for life. (I have attained) more knowledge of body mechanics " C.S. Reformer, Hobart "The presenter made sure we understood the exercises within our own bodies - very important. (The information) was not too complicated with confusing fancy exercises. QUALITY COURSE" N.H. Reformer 1. Melbourne |
The Pilates method is rapidly becoming one of the most highly regarded exercise techniques in the world. By strengthening and elongating muscles, Pilates can prevent injury among athletes, dancers and the general populace, as well as significantly reduce the time it takes for rahabilitation from workplace and exercise injuries. Pilates is also being used by those who desire an alternative to gyms and weight training. By using the Pilates method to tone and balance muscles, flexibility and strength are achieved without bulk. Your workshop leader is Allan Menezes or one of his highly qualified staff.
PREREQUISITES FOR FLOOR 1 ENTRY LEVEL COURSE
Those wishing to enrol on the PIA Accredited Floor Certificate are required to have attained the following (Please fax all copies of qualifications to us with your application):
- Two years experience as an adult group trainer/instructor Advanced RAD/Yoga Teaching Certificate, Anatomy Required, and five years adult teaching experience or equivalent
- Current Registered Fitness Leader ( Cert VI + one years teaching)
OR - Minimum Degree in Sports Science, Human Movement, physiotharapy or equivalent
- Current Senior First Aid CertificateThorough knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
- MUST be physically fit!
PRE COURSE STUDY MATERIALS:
- Thorough understanding of the MENEZES Method and good theory knowledge from "The Complete Theory Guide to the Pilates Method" (provided when you book the course)
- Thorough knowledge of the MENEZES Method Floor 1 DVD (Complete 25 workouts from the DVD prior to the course commencement. Provided when you book the course)
Upon Course Completion:
- At the end of the four days intensive there will be an exam on Theory and Anatomy.
- You will be taught 7 Stretches and up to 3 versions (Pre-fit(TM), normal and Super-fit(TM)) of 22 Exercises
- After the course you will be required to complete a logbook of 30 consecutive days of personal workouts
- Also within 30 days of the end of the course you are required to submit a DVD/Video of you teaching selected exercises from the Course to 3 or 4 family or friends - This is your Practical Examination
- Once the logbook and DVD/Video are sumbitted to the Institute and successfully passed, you will then be allowed to teach the general public and apply for PIA specific insurance
- Attendees also agree to only teach a maximum of 20 people per class as a conditon of the enrollment onto this course
- After the initial 12 month membership (included in your Floor 1 course fees), annual membership (by Direct Debit of $30 per month for Australian Instructors) and one course attendance per year is required to maintain certification/insurance status ($99 per year for overseas members)
- Membership of the Pilates Institute for 12 Months
- Internet listing on the most popular Pilates website for 12 months, to promote your business
- Telephone & Email access to staff for any queries on special clients and other matters
- Free Business advice
- 10% Discount on books, videos and small equipment items
- Nationwide publicity conducted by the Pilates Institute in various magazines and other media
- Access to discount PIA Pilates-specific insurance
- $100+ discounts on future PIA training courses
- PIA Instructors T-Shirt at discount rate.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ON A COURSE Click Here
The PIA also conducts 12 Week Floor and Reformer Courses and 12 month Full Studio Certification Courses.
Please call (+61) 2 8920 2622 for more information.
Conduct courses at your own practise.
If you wish to organize your own workshops on your own premises (min. 8 attendees),
please call (02) 8920 2622, fax us on (+61) 2 8920 2633 or email Allan Menezes
The Floor Certification is a prerequisite for the PIA's Pregnancy, Reformer and Cadillac courses except for Physiotherapists/Osteopaths and other Medically qualified practitioners
| Allan now has his own very specific style of Pilates - the MENEZES METHOD, to make it distinct from the rest of the world. THIS IS THE BEST, FUNCTIONAL PILATES STYLE IN THE WORLD using superior cueing, breathing and sequencing techniques, not available in regular pilates styles! |
Allan is the only USA PM Institute registered Pilates Teacher Trainer in NSW. He introduced the Pilates Method to Australia in 1986 and has 23 years experience specializing in Pilates and back pain. He is also the author of "The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method - From Lower Back Pain to Muscle Conditioning" Published in Australia (1998) and the USA (2000), 2nd Edition 2004. He is currently working on three more books.
ALL COURSES SELL OUT FAST AS THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 20 ATTENDEES PER COURSE!!
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
For Course Descriptions/Content/Requirements
CLICK HERE
All PIA courses are currently being re-assessed for application for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) with Fitness Australia.
Most lectures are conducted from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and are held in central city locations.
Prices are indicated next to the courses.
M=PIA member prices; N-M: Non member prices.
Floor Level 1 - this is your entry course into the Pilates industry.
Open to All $1390.00 (see below on how to save $100!)
(*includes 12 months membership)
BOOK FLOOR 1 EIGHT WEEKS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE $100.00.
and
PAY FOR BALL 01 COURSE AT THE SAME TIME AS FLOOR 01 AND SAVE AN EXTRA $100.00 off the full price. All courses also include a DVD or Video of that course.
HOW TO BOOK A COURSE
$100 deposit required to book onto any course. Please check to make sure you have fulfilled the prerequisites for the course.
If you have completed Floor 1 from another recognized Pilates Company and wish to also do ours, you may be eligible for a 50% discount on our course. Conditions apply, please call or email for further details.
(Does not include membership)
| SYDNEY: | BOOK NOW! | |
| FLOOR 1 | 13-16 April 08 | 23-26 October08 |
| BALL 1 | 17 April 08 | 27 October 08 |
| FLOOR 2 | 10-11 May 08 | TBA |
| FLOOR 3 | 24 May 08 | TBA |
| FOAM ROLLER | 25 May 08 | - |
| PRACTITIONERS | TBA | TBA |
| PREGNANCY | 26 May 08 | TBA |
| REFORMER 1 | TBA | TBA |
| KIDS | Correspondance course in 2008 | Correspondance course in 2008 |
| MELBOURNE: | BOOK NOW! |
| FLOOR 1 | 07-10 August 08 |
| BALL 1 | 11 May 08 |
| FLOOR 2 | 18-19 September 08 |
| FLOOR 3 | 20 September 08 |
| FOAM ROLLER | 21 September 08 |
| REFORMER 1 | TBA |
| PRACTITIONERS | TBA |
| KIDS | Correspondance course in 2008 |
| PREGNANCY | 22 September 08 |
| BRISBANE: | BOOK NOW! |
| FLOOR 1 | 24-27 July 2008 |
| FLOOR 2 | 28 July 2008 |
| FLOOR 3 | TBA |
| BALL 1 | TBA |
| PRACTITIONERS | - |
| REFORMER 1 | Call to express interest |
| PREGNANCY | TBA |
| PERTH: | BOOK NOW! |
| FLOOR 1 | 07 - 10 January 08 |
| PREGNANCY | TBA |
| BALL 1 | TBA |
| REFORMER 1 | 12-15 January 2008 |
| HOBART: | BOOK NOW! |
| REFORMER 1 | 15-18 March 2008 |
| BALL 1 | TBA |
| PREGNANCY | TBA |
| CANBERRA | BOOK NOW! |
| FLOOR 1 | TBA |
| BALL 1 | TBA |
| PRACTITIONER | 07-09 June 2008 |
| COPENHAGEN, DENMARK 2008: BOOK NOW! | |
| FLOOR 1 | 20-24 June 2008 |
| PILATES on Foam Roller | 26 June 2008 |
| PREGNANCY | 25 June 2008 |
Contact Pilates Institute Denmark or Pilates Institute of Australasia for further information on bookings and prices
INVESTMENT
| COURSE | MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | Duration |
| Floor 1 | n/a | $1390.00* | 4 days |
| Floor 2 | $495.00 | $660.00 | 2 days |
| Floor 3 | $325.00 | $490.00 | 1 day |
| Swiss Ball 1 | $225.00 | $325.00 | 1 day |
| Swiss Ball 2 | $440.00 | $550.00 | 2 days |
| Foam Roller | $299.00 | $399.00 | 1 day |
| Reformer 1 | $990.00 | $1400.00 | 4 days |
| Reformer 2 | $990.00 | $1400.00 | 4 days |
| Pregnancy | $299.00 | Members Only | 1 day |
| Kids | $660.00 | Members Only | correspondance |
| Practitioners | $550.00 | $550.00 | 2 days |
| Muscle Mechanics for Pilates - NEW | $750.00 | members only | correspondance |
Refunds/Cancellations
Cancellations prior to 8 weeks: $100 admin fee for courses over $1000, $50 for courses under $1000
Between 4-8 weeks: $300 fee charged for courses over $1000, 50% for other courses
Between 2-4 weeks: $500 refunded for courses over $1000, 50% for other courses
Less than 4 weeks: No refund.
Late Bookings:
Payments less than 2 weeks incur a further administration charge to cover the cost of rushing study materials by Express Mail to participants: 1-2 weeks: $50.00
Course Cancellations:
ALL COURSES WILL BE SUBJECT TO MINIMUM NUMBERS ATTENDING. IF THE MINIMUM NUMBERS ARE NOT ACHIEVED 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE, THE PIA HAS THE OPTION TO CANCEL THAT COURSE.
The PIA does not accept responsibility for loss of deposits/monies paid by applicants due to course cancellations. Full refunds will be made if the PIA cancels the course.
PILATES FOR THE PRACTITIONER WORKSHOPS| Venue: | Central CBD in major cities |
| Workshop Content | 2 Day Pilates Rehabilitation Techniques for Practitioners to confidently apply the essential exercise prespriction techniques for their patients for a pre-basic floor routine of essential stretches and 6-7 pre-fit exercises. Thorough knowledge of the Pilates theory (from "The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method") is required prior to the workshop. All attendees must be registerd practitoners, such as Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Doctors, Osteopaths, Occupational therapists, etc. This two day course is a general overview in rehabilitation aspects of Pilates as applied to immediate post-acute patients on a one-to-one basis. If you wish to teach a greater range of exercises, and to small groups, it is highly recommended that you apply for the full Floor 1 Course above. The Practitioner course is NOT for yoga teachers/massage therapists or others not involved with rehabilitation movement routines. |
| Dates: | See Booking Form |
| Investment: | $550.00 (includes "Complete Guide to the Pilates Method" (e-Book) and "Pilates for Lower Back Pain" (DVD). |
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BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! For Practitioner Workshop Booking Form CLICK HERE Beginners to advanced floor courses also available at your premises - please enquire.


