Peak Pilates® Certifications

Kinetic MKE is Milwaukee’s official Peak Pilates® Education Center. We proudly offer the industry’s best comprehensive Classical/Authentic Pilates education programming and certification, taught by studio co-owner & master instructor Trey Fry. Kinetic MKE is a private post-graduate school and is approved by the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board. Join us for the gold standard in Pilates certification!

-Comprehensive Pilates Certification-

The Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification is a three-level modular program that is designed to deliver the highest quality authentic Pilates education. It is the foundational level of Pilates professional education which covers the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and Auxiliary Apparatus/Equipment. The Comprehensive Certification is a classical Pilates education program distinguished by an emphasis on Pilates as an integrated movement system as Joseph Pilates intended.

Our three-level modular pathway to the Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification allows you to progress at your own pace. Each level is comprised of specific modules, generally scheduled Saturday through Sunday. Students may earn a certification at each level by attending all modules, successfully completing assessments and submitting logged hours. To earn the Peak Pilates® Full Comprehensive Certification, you must complete all three program levels and logged hours, and receive passing scores on all assessments.

The Peak Pilates Full Comprehensive Certification pathway culminates in a 658 hour certification, and generally takes one year to complete from the start date of Level I.

Comprehensive Certification Level I (252 Hours & 4 Live Trainings)

Level I is comprised of 4 modules and each module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the prior module and culminate in a Level I Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification

Level I Course Objectives:

Learn to perform and teach the introductory & beginning exercises for Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, High & Low Chairs, Small Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Wall and Power Circle.
Learn how to teach a safe and effective Mat and Reformer classes.
Discover how to apply Peak Pilates® proprietary 5-Part Formula for Success to ensure effective teaching.
Ingrain teaching skills including tactile and verbal cueing, developing an ‘eye’, and understanding progression.
Review general anatomy and kinesiology terms, expand understanding of posture and the Powerhouse.
Explore the mechanism and effect of breathing on movement.
Develop strategies for working with students who suffer from chronic lower back pain of an unspecific nature
Gain an understanding of how to use props in progression and for variation.
Benefit from personalized coaching on live courses aimed at accelerating practical skills.

Course Pre-requisites: It is recommended, but not required, that the participant enters with an underpinning in basic anatomy gained through previous certifications in fitness and movement, through an online or live anatomy course, or attend Franklin Method® workshops with studio co-owner & Peak Pilates® Master Instructor, Trey Fry. Additionally, we recommend that the instructor take a minimum of 10 classical Pilates lessons or classes.

Recommended reading: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain. Available on Amazon.com

Required reading: Return to Life Through Contrology (Joseph H. Pilates and William John Miller) and Your Health (Joseph. H. Pilates). Available on Amazon.com

Registering: We highly recommend registering for each module a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the live module scheduled date. There is a considerable amount of required online homework that will not be repeated during the live modules. These assignments are required to be completed in order to be eligible for assessment in Module 4.

Level I Live Training 1: $685 includes materials

Module I dives into the history and benefits of Pilates, develops the foundation of working with Key Concepts and Fundamentals, starts building the Pilates vocabulary, and introduces teaches to the 5 Part Formula for Success which teaches the instructor HOW not just WHAT to teach. The introductory exercises for Mat, Reformer, Tower and Wall are learned and the instructor is prepared to begin practice teaching for Group Mat and Full Session private lessons.

Course Materials included with registration: Peak Pilates® Introductory Virtual Manual, Exercise Pages and online video library for Intro Mat, Reformer, Tower, and Wall, Level I Mat Progressions online workout video, Full Session Online Video Workout, narrated PPT presentations, online audio tutorials, handouts, and the Module I Study Guide.

Level I Live Training 2: $685 includes materials

Module 2 curriculum expands upon the foundational concepts introduced in Module 1, and adds additional exercises on Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac, as well as introducing Small Barrel, Ladder Barrel, and Power Circle. The emphasis is on developing the instructors understanding of movement, cueing, spotting and touch technique is created through hands-on workshop activities that prepare participants to gain the skills needed in real life teaching.

Pre-Requisite: Completion of Module 1.

Course Materials included with registration: Module 2 Peak Pilates Online Exercise Library and Exercise Pages, Virtual Manual, Beginner Dynamic Mat online workout video, narrated PPT presentations, handouts, online audio tutorials, and the Module 2 Study Guide.

Registering: We highly recommend registering for each module a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the live module scheduled date. There is a considerable amount of required online homework that will not be repeated during the live modules. These assignments are required to be completed in order to be eligible for assessment in Module 4.

Level I Live Training 3: $685 includes materials

Module 3 places the teaching focus on refining teaching skills, exploring progression with additional Part C/ Individual Needs exercises on the Cadillac, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, and Chairs. The instructor moves beyond Full Session private instruction to exploring teaching entry level Reformer classes for healthy students. Preparation for working with chronic lower back pain of an unspecific nature begins and sets the instructor up for working confidently with this common special populations.

Pre-Requisite: Completion of Modules 1 & 2.

Course Materials included with registration: Module 3 Peak Pilates Online Exercise Library, Exercise Pages, Study Guide, Virtual Manual, narrated PPT presentations and online audio tutorials.

Registering: We highly recommend registering for each module a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the live module scheduled date. There is a considerable amount of required online homework that will not be repeated during the live modules. These assignments are required to be completed in order to be eligible for assessment in Module 4.

Level I Live Training 4: $685 includes materials

Module 4 is the final leg of the Peak Pilates Level I Comprehensive Certification Program. Teachers have polished skills and are ready for Assessment of exercise technique, Group Mat and Reformer teaching, and Private Full Session teaching.

Pre-Requisites:

100% attendance of Modules 1, 2 and 3.
Completion of all 100 required hours for observation, exercise technique practice,
teaching practice and assignments in the Study Guide for all modules.
The Level I online theoretical exam must be completed prior to attending this module.

Course Materials included with registration: Level I Module 4 Study Guide, Module 4 Virtual Manual, Case Studies, Student Assessment Guide, Self-Evaluation Tools, and Practice Exam are included with registration.

Registering: We highly recommend registering for each module a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the live module scheduled date. There is a considerable amount of required online homework that will not be repeated during the live modules. These assignments are required to be completed in order to be eligible for assessment in Module 4.

The Peak Pilates Level I Comprehensive Instructor Certification is awarded upon successful completion of all required elements and assessments.

2022 Level I Dates:

Live Training 1:

March 2-3, 2024

Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm

-Comprehensive Pilates Certification-

Comprehensive Certification Level I (252 Hours & 4 Live Trainings)

Comprehensive Certification Level II (252 Hours & 3 Live Trainings)

Comprehensive Certification Level III (154 Hours & 3 Live Trainings)