PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
FALL 2026
Welcome to the Upstate Movement & Wellness Pilates Teacher Training Program where Siobhan Roberts and team bring their expertise and passion to new pilates teachers here in New York's Hudson Valley.
ABOUT SIOBHAN ROBERTS
Having found Pilates in 1997 quite by chance, she was lucky enough to have begun with Steve Giordano-Romana Kryzanowska's protege prior to the entrance of Sean Gallagher. Steve was also involved in the creation of the Boulder school, and designed both the Tower as we know it and the fold out designs of Peak Pilates converting reformer/tower. Reformer and matwork were directly with Romana with assist from her daughter Sari, and all other apparatus were completed under PILATES, INC. Further, Siobhan was fortunate to apprentice directly under Leah Chaback for several years, who was the Ladder Barrel teacher trainer for Romana in the weekend structure at the time. Cadillac and many continuimg education modules with Bob Leikens. The first studio, Core Pilates (adjacent to Vassar College) was opened in 2003. To keep fresh with Classical Pilates technique, Benjamin Degenhardt's 360 Pilates training and Mejo Wiggins The Classical Syllabus were completed. Although becomimg a GYROTONIC®️ Master Trainer become the path, the time has come (based on request, 25 years of full time teaaching experience in) for a teacher training that is aware of the changes in equipmemt options/class sizes and formats and how to translate (or not) the classical system while expanding repertoire with the new apparatus functions.
Pre/Post Natal training will be additional cost and a weekend structure in 2 modules once the teacher training is complete.
ABOUT JENNIFER MARTINI Jennifer Martini has been in the fitness world since the late 1990'S. Fitness, overall health and well-being has always been her main drive, both physically and emotionally.
It started off as a personal goal and then branched out to helping others. Studying with NASM ( National Academy of Sports Medicine), and continuing to further her education working with well-known Ashtanga Yoga instructor Michael Stein, she became a certified teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. Pilates become an interest of hers in 2007, taking her first class with Siobhan Roberts.
Since then she has studied Anatomy under Steve Giordano and apprenticed under Siobhan Roberts. Later being introduced to the world of GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® in 2008, she is a levels 1 & 2 certified GYROTONIC® instructor, and is also certified in Archway Level 1 and Gyrotoner. Jennifer's focus will be translating the classical choreography to more modern apparatus configurations like the Balanced Body Allegro 2, commonly used in group class settings.
Her overall goal is to help people live a happy, healthy, well educated body-aware lifestyle.
ABOUT THE PILATES TRAINING COURSE
This Comprehensive Pilates Training Course covers Anatomy & Movement Principles, Mat I, II & III, Reformer I, II & III, Cadillac/Tower, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Teaching Principles, and Special Populations.
To attend this teacher training, being familiar and able to perform an intermediate level mat and reformer is highly suggested. We will be offering a student discount to the intro 3 private package we offer, and group mat and reformer classes 3 times a week to build strength and familiarity at student discount rate. These rates are ONLY for teacher training apprentices, beginning January of 2026. An open student's mind and ability to fully physically participate are all that's required to enter in September.
This Pilates Training focuses heavily on alignment, muscular balance, dynamic and functional movement patterns, assessments, contraindications or safety precautions, class and session planning, and movement modifications. You will utilize the tools of both classical and contemporary Pilates principles to help guide you to become a versatile, informed, and educated teacher. During our intensive course, you will be continuously supported through your journey by Siobhan Roberts, Jennifer Martini and our highly qualified team of Pilates professionals.
COURSE CURRICULUM INCLUDES
Principles of Pilates:
Anatomy & Movement with
Dr. Gotz Lehle
Includes an intro to the primary muscles involved in movement. Specifically geared toward Pilates teachers. Training includes covering exercises with specific reference to the muscles and joints allowing you to understand the information more effectively.
Mat I: Intro to Pilates
Beginner / Intermediate Exercises
Mat I includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, beginning exercises and introduction to intermediate level exercises with modifications. An overview of anatomy and movement principles is covered with this course.
Mat II & III: Pilates
Intermediate / Advanced Exercises
Mat II & III includes remaining intermediate & advanced level exercisesas well as use of props for advancing clients or providing appropriate modifications. With this training the final Mat exercises are covered so that all original Pilates Mat repertoire movements are learned.
Pilates Reformer
I, II & III
Reformer I, II & III includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer, beginning, intermediate and advanced exercises, session sequencing and teaching cues for group classes. Modifications designed for group and individual instruction are covered as well as technique for teaching clients at different levels of ability.
Cadillac / Tower:
Pilates Exercise
Provides a thorough introduction to Cadillac/Tower exercises. Equipment set up, safety and maintenance is covered as well as how to incorporate the exercises into a clients session. This training is appropriate for learning Trapeze Table, Tower or Wall Unit exercises.
Chair:
Pilates Exercise
Includes exercises and variations for both private training sessions and classes. Covers multiple exercises on this very adaptable Pilates piece of equipment. Learn on both traditional and contemporary equipment.
Ladder Barrel:
Pilates Exercise
Includes an introduction to the Ladder Barrel exercises and a series of exercises and stretches performed on this apparatus.
Special Populations
Expand your knowledge and become a more rounded teacher as you learn about working with Special Populations. Includes special conditions, modifications, contraindications and working with Seniors.
Pilates Teaching Principles
This 1 day workshop explores teaching principles in more detail. Master the art of cueing and working with multiple levels in a group setting.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS/VIRTUAL AND OFFLINE:
MEMBERSHIP TO 360° PILATES by Benjamin Degenhardt
Wynn Kapit / Lawrence M. Nelson
Required for 450-hour Comprehensive Training, Anatomy course & all Pilates Courses.
Joseph H. Pilates
Required for 450-hour Comprehensive Training and all Pilates Courses.
Rael Isacowitz
Required for 450-hour Comprehensive Training and all Pilates Courses.