TMRACADEMY

Certification FAQs

There’s a lot to digest when choosing the right course for your present and your future. Read through this page to make sure you’re 100% on board with what you’re getting yourself in for.

General Certification FAQs

What does certification actually mean?
It gives the consumer and the instructor peace of mind that the instructor has satisfied a criteria to gain qualification. The Movement Refinery and TMRACADEMY are of a high reputation and as such, so are our certified graduates. Taking the time to certify with a comprehensive and well-compiled course the first time may reduce your need to seek additional education straight after graduation, a sad industry trend which we hope to stamp out.
When I graduate from your course, can I get Insurance?
Yes. We recommend AON.
Will your course allow my clients to claim on private health insurance?
No. This is for Physiotherapists and other tertiary and post-graduate qualifications only. Claiming with private health is for clinical rehabilitation only and as such is strongly regulated by AHPRA and supported by peak bodies such as the APA.

When Pilates teachers seek to work outside of their scope of practice they continue to do harm to the industry and muddy consu/mer choice.

How come your courses are not ‘government accredited’ (GA)?
Correct. For good reason.

  1. GA courses do not provide enhance employment outcomes or increased salary range.
  2. GA courses are not able to be discerning with intake criteria which has seen the course standard slip.
  3. We choose to nurture our course participants and ensure they are at their absolute peak despite how long it may take to get through the course material.
  4. In the 15 years that they have been on the market these courses have done little to boost consumer recognition of the Pilates method. In fact there are many of these courses on the market and while some are good, many of them are not. What’s more, there is no benefit to the instructor except for peer to peer esteem. You might as well find the best course for your own circumstances and be confident that you are learning the Pilates method and not a watered down version!

However, we do not take our participants for granted and have built the course with many of the same subjects that equip one to work in the industry under a GA course with subjects such as Occupational Health and Safety for the Pilates industry.

Will I be able to join PAA or APMA easily?
No. These are membership organisations, not regulatory bodies or peak-bodies. You can seek to join however this won’t increase your chances of employment or even peership as many industry run forums exist outside of the PAA and APMA.
Will your course equip me for employment outside of Australia.
Don’t fall for the line of ‘globally recognised’ certification, it’s total BS. Any studio owner would be lucky to have a talented teacher who can build and retain a clientele no matter where their certificate was printed. While it’s true that some big-brand Pilates schools prefer their own graduates to work within ‘clinics’ … a TMRACADEMY certified instructor will be able to work in a Classical, contemporary, therapeutic and fitness environment. Plus, we will do our best to support your employment journey providing ongoing support and a reference for any future employer.
Which cities will you deliver training in moving forward?
Melbourne is our home base – in Fitzroy North and North Melbourne – we deliver the Mat and The Reformer twice each year. Perth will also feature face to face trainings facilitated by Jess Romano of Go Slo.

As travel becomes easier following through the pandemic, we can deliver trainings in any city with a minimum of three attendees so tell your mates and let’s get it on the schedule.

+ Brisbane
+ Wellington
+ Adelaide
+ Sydney

Module / single apparatus Course FAQs

Who is this course approach best for?
A Pilates lover who is keen to understand the real method and applications to a broader community but may not be ready or have the time to complete the full certification. Study one apparatus at a time and engage in learning tasks and assessments that will develop your craft on your timeline.

Expectation
Digest and work through the course material for a couple of months before attending a live delivery session. This keeps the standard in the room high and enables us to work at a deeper level including hands-on cueing and case study development. Arrive prepared.

Entry criteria
If not already working in the industry we recommend studying a basic anatomy and physiology course prior to your apprenticeship period.

You need to show evidence of participation in at least 50 hours of tuition at a recognised studio for Mat or Reformer or completion of Mat or Reformer TMRA Courses for other apparatus

Private session/mentoring
We recommend at least one private session per month IRL or by Zoom to keep you on track with the course.
These are $130 per session and discounts are available when prepaid in a block of five or ten.

Weekly time allocation (for graduation in 6 months): 5+ hours per week
2 x 90 minute self-directed work-outs and study sessions
Fortnightly zoom TMRACADEMY apprentice session – 60-90 mins
Focussed learning and digestion of apparatus lists
Completing learning tasks, research and watching lectures
Practice teaching

Practice teaching apprenticeship
The best Pilates instructors are made with love and support from a mentor but this isn’t the only way or even available to most of us. We suggest you budget your time for a maximum of 50 hours per apparatus working on your practice teaching prior to booking your final teaching assessments. Read below for an outline of practice teaching possibilities.

Comprehensive Course FAQs

This course is for prospective or current teachers wishing to certify in every apparatus and be mentored by Nicholas Psarros. You’ll have access to the full online library including our recorded lectures with an international faculty.

Entry criteria
If not already working in the industry we recommend studying a basic anatomy and physiology course prior to your apprenticeship period.

You need to show evidence of participation in at least 100 hours of tuition (your own sessions) at a quality studio (fitness Pilates does not count)

Employment outcome
You’ll be equipped to work in 1:1, small group and larger group settings using the full Pilates method (all apparatus and techniques) in any application you choose e.g. any client, anywhere. While you will have an understanding of working therapeutically, no course equips you to work ‘clinically’ or for rehabilitation purposes with the exception of an Advanced Diploma (which does not focus on the traditional method) or a Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology degree. You will however graduate as a comprehensively trained specialist of the Pilates method.

Duration
All pre-course material is made available on day one for your learning immersion. Each year, every apparatus seminar is held in Melbourne and Perth twice plus some major cities at least once. Depending on your current calendar and lifestyle it may take 12 months to 3 years to certify and gain your deepest understanding physically and mentally of the entire Pilates method.

Weekly time allocation (for graduation in under 18 months): 10+ hours per week
At least 2 x 60-90 minute self-directed work-outs
Weekly zoom TMRACADEMY apprentice session – 60-90 mins
Focussed learning and digestion of apparatus lists
Completing learning tasks, research and watching lectures
Practice teaching once ready

Expectation for face to face delivery
Digest and work through the course material for a couple of months before attending a live delivery session. This keeps the standard in the room high and enables us to work at a deeper level including hands-on cueing and case study development. Arrive prepared.

Apprenticeship?
The best Pilates instructors are made with love and support from a mentor. We suggest you budget your time for around 250 hours working on your practice teaching prior to booking your final teaching assessments. Read below for an outline of practice teaching possibilities.

Training during the course
One private session per month minimum during your course, plus at least one group session in the original method at an approved studio . This will give you direct and personal feedback on how you are executing the work in your own body, pointers to find greater efficiency and how/where to study.