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Reformer Pilates Teacher Training
delivered by London Pilates Academy
Why should I train to be a Reformer teacher?
Are you ready for a rewarding career that combines your love for movement with the chance to make a positive impact?
Training to be a Reformer teacher might just be your perfect path!
This journey not only deepens your personal practice but also equips you with the skills to empower others. You will find joy in helping your clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being while fostering a supportive and vibrant community.
With the Reformer Pilates industry on the rise, you will have plenty of exciting career opportunities, whether you are teaching in studios, offering private sessions, or leading your own classes. Plus, the flexibility of creating your own schedule allows you to achieve a great work-life balance.
So, why wait? Embark on this fulfilling journey and discover the transformative power of Reformer Pilates for yourself and your future students!
Who is it for?
- Pilates teachers (L3) who want to incorporate reformer into their repertoire
- Physiotherapists who want to add reformer training to their client sessions
- Qualified personal trainers (L3) looking to teach reformer classes or one-to-one sessions
This course is not a standalone Pilates teaching qualification for those without prior foundational training.
* Book our FREE online Meet the Teacher & Info session on 9th March at 12pm to find out more.
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Your learning journey and what to expect
Our Functional Reformer Training combines self-directed online learning with four full days of live, in-studio teaching and one day of assessments. The course typically takes 4–5 weeks to complete and is designed so you can progress at your own pace. Here is an example of how a typical timeline might look.
Next in-person training dates
This course features 4 in-person training days in addition to self-guided learning.
Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th September
Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd October
Self-guided learning modules on anatomy and physiology must be completed prior to these sessions.
Enrol with the Whitespace Team. You will then gain access to your learning content and we will follow up with you personally to welcome you to the course and send you your welcome pack.
Start working your way through the course introduction and online learning. This will introduce you to the reformer and springs, along with an anatomy and physiology refresher.
Attend your 4 in-person practical days. During this time you will learn a full repertoire of exercises, modifications, and sequencing for the reformer.
Film your practical assessment and submit online. Complete your online theory multiple choice exam.
You have now finished your certification, congratulations! Now we will send you your digital certificate and ask you if you’d like to take part in the LPA Recruitment programme.
Teacher training highlights
Full accreditation by CIMSPA, for application in any studio, gym, or personal environment, here in the UK or abroad
This course contains self-directed learning as well as 4 full days of live, in-studio instruction and 1 day of assessments
Unlimited access to learner portal with exercise videos and practice classes
Spread the cost with monthly payments
Why should I take this course?
Whitespace is proud to host this Pilates training course by London Pilates Academy (LPA).
Started by Pilates educators with decades of experience teaching Pilates classes and academies, LPA was designed to provide more standardisation and accessibility to the world of Pilates.
Grounded in anatomy & physiology and designed for the needs of today’s clients, LPA delivers accredited Pilates education designed to equip students for the real world.
We believe it’s important to have a good experience throughout your learning journey – not sit on hold when you have a question, or spend weeks waiting for email response. It’s just as important that you have the right foundation to set you up for whatever environment you enter professionally.
With LPA, you can expect a responsive, professional experience delivered by highly experienced tutors at every stage of your journey. You can expect 100% dedication from the team.
Meet your teacher...
CHLOE BURTON,
Education Manager, Reformer
With a background in dance, Chloe began her teaching career tutoring dance and drama with children, focusing on building confidence through the arts. After transitioning to fitness and pilates, Chloe now leads the London Pilates Academy reformer teacher training programme, delivering reformer courses in London and across Europe.
In addition to education, Chloe is closely connected to the current studio environment, delivering reformer classes for top studios in London as well as a featured teacher on growing fitness app, Fittle. Chloe loves reformer pilates as it offers clients the ability to move body and mind with intention.
Relevant qualifications:
- Level 6 Dip in Professional Musical Theatre & Dance.
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
- Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Pre & Post Natal
- Functional Reformer Training
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Exercise Referral
Course payment options
Option 1: Full Upfront Payment: £1,299
Option 2: Payment Plan: £250 deposit followed by equal monthly payments (number of payments vary and calculated so that the balance is paid in full by the end of the course).
Please make sure you have read and understood our Terms & Conditions before you book.
Terms & Conditions
Refunds
- Whitespace will refund your course price minus a £250 enrolment fee if requested in writing within 30 days of enrolment. No refunds will be given after 30 days.
- No refunds are available for enrolments made within 30 days of the first day of in-person classes.
Course Deferrals
- To defer to another course, you must notify Whitespace in writing at least 30 days before the course starts. You will defer to a London-based course and incur a £250 fee. You can only defer your place once.
- If the course is cancelled by Whitespace or London Pilates Academy, you will have the option to defer your place or receive a full refund.
- All course days must be completed in sequential order; there is no option to attend missed days in future courses.
- The course price includes one practical assessment; additional reassessments will incur a fee of £100 each.
- Scheduled practical assessments must be cancelled or rescheduled with a minimum of 30 days’ notice, or a £100 cancellation fee will apply.
- The course price includes one LAR assessment; additional assessments will be charged at £25 each.
- In case of sickness that prevents participation in a course, a doctor’s note from a licensed medical doctor will be required; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.
- In instances of bereavement, students may defer once; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.
- Course deferrals can only be made once for any reason.
Personal Information and Data Sharing
Course participants agree to share their personal and contact details with London Pilates Academy for purposes related to course administration, communication and support. London Pilates Academy respects your privacy and will handle your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
What are past graduates saying?
“The training in a word: fantastic!”
I really enjoyed the training, it was very interactive and gave a very good framework for learning. Neil was very helpful, not just during the training, but also when we were practicing for the assessment. The training in a word: fantastic!
- recent course attendee
“To all future foreign language instructors it’s absolutely doable”
I was afraid of that I wouldn’t understand the course because of my English. But to all future foreign language instructors it’s absolutely doable because of how everything was demonstrated and delivered!
-recent course attendee
“Great content and online learning tools"
I have been teaching mat Pilates for years and was looking to widen my horizon and learn a new skill. I thoroughly enjoyed the Reformer Course, great content and online learning tools. Neil and Chloe were always happy to answer questions and give support. I recommend this course.
- recent course attendee
“You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.”
– Joseph Pilates
Where are we located?
Our location
Whitespace Studio
5 St Pauls Court (off the High St)
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1LJ
Whitespace Studio is an inviting light-filled space in a historic building in Stony Stratford. The studio cafe serves freshly roasted artisan coffee, healthy juices, and homemade treats.
Travel & accommodation
If you are not local please check out our helpful Travel & Accommodation guide for places to stay and how to get here.
Parking
We have limited free parking available to the rear of the building, entering via Fegan’s Court, although we do recommend you use of the other car parks:
Frequently Asked Questions
All the London Pilates Academy tutors are qualified to both teach and assess. As importantly, we have all taught at the highest level, resulting in vast industry experience. You could say that our courses and workshops are written and delivered for trainers, by trainers. We understand the needs of the modern trainer and the demands of the modern clients that you are likely to encounter within your career.
Yes. The course is uniquely accredited by CIMSPA. Unless your potential employer has a specific certification requirement, the course will be recognised.
Yes. To complete the course, you will:
- Film and submit a practical assessment (teaching a Reformer class)
- Complete an online multiple-choice theory exam
These assessments ensure you’re confident, competent, and ready to teach.
You will receive your certification once your practical and theory assessments are successfully completed and marked.
This usually happens within 2–3 weeks of submitting your final assessment.
Course days start at 9am and finish at 5pm
The online learning is lighter than the Level 3 Diploma, but we recommend giving yourself 3–4 weeks to complete it at a steady pace. It takes around 6 hours in total, and spreading it out allows you to get the most from the tutorial videos and arrive feeling well prepared.
We strongly recommend only enrolling if you can attend oall four days, as each one covers a large portion of the course.
If you do have to miss a session, recorded content will be available for a nominal fee to help you catch up—but in-person attendance is key to getting the most from the training.
Most Pilates training pathways start with a mat-based qualification—like our Level 3 Mat Pilates course. This provides the foundation for further study, including equipment-based training like Reformer.
Our Functional Reformer course is open to those with a Level 3 fitness qualification (such as mat Pilates or personal training) or equivalent experience. Some studios may accept teachers without mat training, but please note:
- You won’t be qualified to teach mat Pilates
- You shouldn’t market yourself as a fully qualified Pilates teacher without a certified mat course
If your main focus is teaching Reformer, this course may be a great fit—as long as you meet the entry requirements.
We can’t wait to meet you!
