Become a Certified Reformer Instructor
Become a confident, career-ready Reformer teacher through a modern, science-informed training program designed for real studios, real clients and real careers.
SPRING’s Reformer Certification develops the practical skills you need to teach confidently on one of the most widely used pieces of equipment in modern Pilates studios. Learn 165+ Reformer and Jumpboard exercises, refine your cueing, sequencing and adaptations, and graduate ready to teach with confidence in professional studio environments.
What You’ll Get
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A Structured, Supportive Pathway
Follow a clear, three-phase journey designed for success: CORE (build your foundational Reformer literacy), TEACHING LABS (practice with real-time coaching on the equipment), and CAREER READY (complete your logbook, assessments, and teaching portfolio). You’re guided step-by-step so you always know exactly what to do and what comes next.
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Evidence-Based Education
Train with a curriculum developed by physiotherapists and grounded in modern movement science. You’ll build strong, transferable skills in anatomy, biomechanics, spring mechanics, exercise science, injury-aware movement and inclusive adaptations, giving you the foundations to teach safely and confidently across a wide range of clients and settings.
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A Flexible, Flipped-Learning Model
Master your theory online, then bring it to life in supportive, hands-on Reformer Teaching Labs. You’ll practice 165+ Reformer and Jumpboard exercises, develop cueing and sequencing skills, explore spring mechanics and equipment setup, work through screenings and case studies, and receive structured feedback from educators and peers.
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Inclusive Teaching Skills
Develop the inclusive language, trauma-aware practices, adaptive programming, and culturally responsive coaching strategies needed to support diverse bodies. These skills are woven throughout labs and coursework, ensuring you graduate able to teach every body with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
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A Complete Teaching Portfolio
Graduate with a polished, job-ready Reformer portfolio that studios will love. You’ll create full Reformer class plans, layered progressions, a clear teaching philosophy, and assessment templates — giving you a professional toolkit that showcases your skills, style, and readiness to teach from day one.
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Teach Around the World
Join a global community of 1,000+ SPRING students, with graduates teaching and building careers across the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe and beyond. Build the knowledge, practical experience and professional skills to pursue teaching opportunities in Pilates studios, gyms, wellness spaces, private settings and more.
Who This Program Is For
SPRING’s Reformer Certification is designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of equipment-based Pilates and learn how to teach Reformer with confidence, curiosity and care. Our students come to SPRING with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and career goals, including:
✺ Pilates instructors expanding their certification
Mat-certified teachers ready to add Reformer to their teaching repertoire.
✺ Movement professionals
Yoga teachers, fitness coaches, dancers and personal trainers looking to expand their movement knowledge and teaching skills.
✺ Studio apprentices and trainees
People preparing to teach professionally within a Pilates studio environment.
✺ Health and wellness professionals
Physiotherapists, massage therapists and allied health professionals interested in integrating Reformer Pilates into their existing work.
✺ Dedicated Pilates practitioners
People who love Reformer Pilates, want to understand the method more deeply and are curious about taking the next step into teaching.
Inside Your Reformer Pilates Certification
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This certification builds the skills and confidence to teach Reformer Pilates in any studio, gym, or wellness environment.
You’ll learn to:
Understand spring mechanics, load, and stability
Teach 165+ contemporary Reformer exercises
Work confidently with equipment setup, footbar positions, and safety
Design modern, balanced Reformer classes
Create progressions, modifications, and adaptations
Use verbal, visual, and tactile cueing effectively
Teach Jumpboard with safety and precision
Conduct basic movement screens
Lead private 1:1 sessions and group classes
Build your professional voice and teaching presence
Teach safely for pregnancy, older adults, adolescents, and common injuries
Build a polished teaching portfolio
SPRING prepares you to meet real clients where they are.
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HOURS BREAKDOWN (150 Total Hours)
Online Modules: 40 hours
Live Teaching Labs: 40 hours (Please note: In addition to the 40 teaching lab hours, there are four hours allocated for 30-minute lunch breaks during each teaching lab day.)
Logbook: 70 hours (self-practice, observation, practice teaching)
COURSE STRUCTURE
A three-phase pathway blending flexible online study with immersive, hands-on training.
PHASE 1 — CORE (Week 1, Self-Paced | 10 hrs online)
Build confidence and step strongly into your first labs.
You’ll cover safety, setup, SPRING alignments, foundational repertoire, spring mechanics, flow basics, and a core knowledge check.
PHASE 2 — TEACHING LABS (Weeks 2–6 | 40 hrs live + breaks & 20 hrs online)
Where everything clicks.
Across four immersive lab weekends, you’ll practice 165+ exercises, explore layered flows, perform screenings, work on adaptations, refine cueing, learn inclusive language, practice tactile feedback, and lead full classes under supervision.
PHASE 3 — CAREER READY (Week 7+, Self-Paced | 10 hrs online & 70 hrs logged)
Bring everything together.
Complete scope-of-practice modules, business skills, 1:1 Reformer teaching essentials, portfolio development, and your final assessments.
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Apply online
Receive acceptance + enrolment details
Complete Phase 1 online
Attend all live teaching labs
Complete logbook hours
Complete all online coursework
Complete written & practical exams
Receive your SPRING Reformer Certification
Continue your pathway (Pre & Postnatal, Apparatus, Professional Development courses)
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Everything you need to become a confident, adaptable Reformer instructor:
12-month access to all coursework
Comprehensive video library
44 hours of in-person teaching labs
3 months’ complimentary access to Class Choreography
Digital manuals
Class plans & programming templates
Portfolio tools
Logbook & rubrics
Quizzes & knowledge checks
Direct educator support
Access to SPRING’s global community
10 Reformer class credits at your partner studio
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Reformer is your next step after Mat.
To enrol, you must have:
A Mat Pilates Certification (including Anatomy Foundations)
Reliable internet + device
Ability to attend all labs
Completion of Phase 1 modules before Labs 1 & 2
If you trained with SPRING:
You’re eligible once you have completed your Mat live teaching labs.If you trained elsewhere:
You’ll complete the SPRING Bridging Program before labs begin.Recommended:
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SPRING graduates are known for clarity, adaptability, and a human-centered teaching style.
You’ll be ready to teach:
Studio reformer group classes
Fitness club reformer programs
Private 1:1 sessions
Athletic conditioning reformer
Hybrid mat/reformer formats
Virtual reformer sessions
Future pathways:
Pre & Postnatal Certification
Apparatus Certification
Professional Development Courses
UPCOMING COURSES & PRICING
Find Your Reformer Certification
Train within a studio environment and become part of both a local and global SPRING community.
Choose your Home Studio below to explore upcoming courses and pricing and apply.
United States
Brooklyn, USA
East River Pilates
Chicago, USA
Page One Pilates
Connecticut, USA
Luxe Pilates
Australia
Sydney, AUS
Scout Studios
Brisbane, AUS
Power Moves
Melbourne, AUS
Good Times Pilates
What Our Community Has to Say
"Since completing the program, I now teach 20–30 Reformer sessions per week across NYC—alongside the people who trained me."
— DJ Rock from Brooklyn, USA
“The thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the program was second to none. There is no stone left unturned — we'll all be better instructors because of this.”
— Rachel from Sydney, AUS
“Amazing and thorough introduction, it made me so excited to start my course! Appreciative of the inclusive program you have created.”
— Audrey from Sydney, AUS
A Peek Into Our Learning Hub
Ready to take the next step?
Explore upcoming Reformer courses at a SPRING Home Studio and find the cohort that works best for you.
Bridging Program
Already completed Pilates teacher training elsewhere? SPRING’s Bridging Program is designed to help you transition into our certification pathway with the knowledge and foundations you need to continue your education with confidence.
Reformer Pilates Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
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Yes. A Mat Pilates Certification is required before progressing into SPRING’s Reformer Certification, as the program builds on the movement principles, anatomy knowledge and foundational teaching skills developed through Mat training.
If you’re completing your Mat Certification with SPRING, you can progress into Reformer once you’ve completed your Mat Teaching Labs.
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You’re very welcome to join the Reformer Certification.
To make sure all students enter with shared foundations, you’ll complete the SPRING Bridging Program at least two weeks before your Reformer Teaching Labs begin. It’s a supportive, self-paced way to align your previous training with SPRING’s teaching philosophy, anatomy foundations, cueing approach and movement principles so you feel fully prepared to continue into Reformer.
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The Bridging Program is designed for students who completed their Mat training outside of SPRING.
It covers the foundations of SPRING’s teaching philosophy, anatomy, cueing approach and movement principles so you can step into Reformer training with confidence.
The Bridging Program is $400 and must be completed at least two weeks before your Reformer Teaching Labs begin.
If you completed the SPRING Mat Certification, you do not need to complete the Bridging Program.
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Personal Reformer experience isn’t required, but we recommend having around 25 hours of Reformer classes before starting.
This will help you feel more comfortable with the equipment, spring changes, setup and movement before you begin learning how to teach them, and will support a smoother transition into your Teaching Labs and logbook work.
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You’ll enroll in a specific Reformer cohort at your chosen SPRING Home Studio.
Once your enrollment and payment are complete, you’ll receive access to your Phase 1 online learning so you can begin preparing before your in-person Teaching Labs.
If your schedule changes, you may request a deferral to a later cohort within your 12-month access window, subject to SPRING’s Deferment Policy.
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Yes, absolutely.
Our students come from all over the world, and many speak English as a second language. To support your learning, we offer:
Closed captioning in all online videos
Key interactive modules available in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Clear, supportive teaching in live labs
If you ever need clarification or slower pacing, our educators are here to help.
Hours, Equipment, Assessments & Graduation
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Your Reformer Certification includes all three phases of training:
Phase 1: CORE — guided, self-paced online learning
Phase 2: TEACHING LABS — immersive, in-person training at your SPRING Home Studio
Phase 3: CAREER READY — logbook hours, assessments and your professional teaching portfolio
You’ll also receive 150 hours of structured Reformer and Jumpboard education, 12 months of coursework access, a comprehensive Reformer and Jumpboard video library, digital manuals, programming and class-planning templates, logbook and assessment rubrics, quizzes and knowledge checks, direct educator support, three months of complimentary Class Choreography access and access to SPRING’s global community.
You’ll also receive 10 complimentary Reformer class credits at your SPRING Home Studio to support your practical learning.
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No. You don’t need to own a Reformer, but you will need regular access to one to complete your self-practice and practice teaching hours.
Most students complete their hours by:
Renting studio time at local Pilates studios
Booking practice sessions at SPRING Home Studios where available
Using Reformers at gyms or community studios
Renting, borrowing or purchasing a home Reformer
If a home setup feels right for you, foldable Reformers are often available for approximately $250–$300, and rentals may be available for approximately $40–$50 per week, depending on your location.
You don’t need to own a Reformer to succeed, but having reliable access to one will make completing your practical hours much easier.
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Your Reformer Certification includes 70 logbook hours, designed to help you turn what you’re learning into real practical experience.
10 hours of observation
Observe experienced Reformer instructors, online or in person, to develop your understanding of safety, setup, spring selection, pacing, cueing and client adaptations.20 hours of practice teaching
Practice teaching real people using a Reformer at a studio, gym, SPRING Home Studio or suitable home setup.40 hours of self-practice
Your self-practice includes at least 10 hours of instructor-led Reformer classes. Your remaining hours can include approved activities such as movement practice, reviewing online modules and repertoire videos, studying manuals, writing sequences and practicing your cueing.We provide clear logbook templates and guidelines so you always know what counts and how to track your hours.
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You don’t need to own a Reformer to complete your practice teaching hours.
Most students use a combination of options, including:
Booking practice time at local Pilates studios
Using Reformers at gyms or community studios
Booking practice sessions at their SPRING Home Studio, where available
Renting or borrowing a Reformer
Using a suitable home Reformer
If you choose a home setup, foldable Reformers are often available for approximately $250–$300, and rentals may be available for approximately $40–$50 per week, depending on your location.
Home Studio access and associated fees vary by location, so your studio will provide information about the options available to your cohort. Our Student Success Team can also help you explore equipment-access options based on where you live.
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To graduate from your Reformer Certification, you’ll complete:
Your Phase 1 Core Knowledge Check
All required online coursework
70 logbook hours
A written exam
A practical teaching assessment
Your final professional teaching portfolio
You’ll receive clear instructions, assessment rubrics and guidance throughout the program so you always know what’s expected and what comes next.
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That’s okay. Assessments are designed to demonstrate readiness to teach, not to expect perfection on your first attempt.
If you don’t meet the required standard on your first practical assessment, you’ll receive feedback on what needs further development and have the opportunity to complete a reassessment. Your first assessment attempt is included in your course, with a fee applying to additional assessment attempts.
How the Program Works
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SPRING’s Reformer Certification follows a three-phase pathway designed to take you from building your foundations to confidently applying what you’ve learned in real teaching situations.
Phase 1: CORE
Begin with self-paced online learning covering safety, equipment setup, SPRING alignments, foundational repertoire, spring mechanics and key teaching concepts. You’ll complete your Phase 1 coursework and Core Knowledge Check before progressing into your Teaching Labs.Phase 2: TEACHING LABS
Bring your learning onto the equipment through immersive, in-person Teaching Labs at your SPRING Home Studio. You’ll practice 165+ Reformer and Jumpboard exercises, cueing, sequencing, screenings, adaptations and inclusive teaching, with real-time guidance and feedback from your SPRING educator. Online learning continues alongside this phase to help you deepen and integrate what you’re practicing in the studio.Phase 3: CAREER READY
Complete your logbook hours, remaining online coursework, professional teaching portfolio and final assessments as you prepare to step confidently into professional teaching environments. -
Your weekly schedule will vary depending on which phase of the program you’re completing.
During CORE, you’ll work through self-paced online learning, movement practice and reflection in the SPRING Learning Hub. During your Teaching Labs, you’ll attend scheduled in-person sessions with your educator and cohort. During CAREER READY, you’ll work more independently as you complete your observation, self-practice, practice teaching, assessments and portfolio requirements.
The program is designed to give you structure while still allowing you to fit much of your learning around work, family and everyday life.
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Reformer Teaching Labs take place in person at select SPRING Home Studios across the U.S. and Australia.
When choosing your Reformer cohort, you’ll select the Home Studio where you’ll attend your Teaching Labs. Current locations and upcoming cohort dates are listed in the Find Your Reformer Certification section above.
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Teaching Labs are practical, hands-on sessions where you bring what you’ve learned online onto the Reformer and build confidence teaching real people.
You’ll practice exercises, equipment setup, spring changes, cueing, sequencing, modifications and teaching techniques with guidance from experienced SPRING educators. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to teach, observe your peers and receive real-time feedback in a supportive environment.
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We intentionally keep our Reformer cohorts small so you have plenty of opportunities to practice teaching, ask questions, work directly with the equipment and receive meaningful feedback from your SPRING educator.
Cohort capacity may vary slightly by Home Studio depending on the space and number of Reformers available.
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Yes. Inclusive, adaptable teaching is woven throughout the SPRING curriculum.
You’ll explore inclusive and agency-affirming language, tactile cueing and consent, trauma-aware teaching practices, modifications and progressions, and strategies for adapting movement to different bodies, experiences and needs.
The goal isn’t simply to teach you a list of Reformer exercises. It’s to help you learn how to teach the person in front of you.
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Full attendance at your Reformer Teaching Labs is required for certification because these sessions include hands-on learning, supervised teaching practice and educator feedback that cannot be fully replaced through independent study.
If illness or unforeseen circumstances mean you need to miss a Teaching Lab, you’ll need to complete the required make-up process. A $200 make-up fee applies for each missed Teaching Lab.
If you miss one or two Teaching Labs, you’ll complete the required Makeup Assignment for each missed Lab.
If you miss three or more Teaching Labs, Makeup Assignments alone are not sufficient and you’ll need to attend the missed Teaching Labs with a future cohort or transfer to a later cohort.
All make-up requirements must be completed within your original 12-month certification timeframe. Please see our Attendance & Make-Up Policy for full details.
After Certification
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Reformer instructors work across Pilates studios, gyms, fitness and wellness spaces, private sessions and their own businesses.
Many teachers begin by adding a few weekly Reformer classes to their schedule and build from there, while others combine Reformer with Mat or additional Pilates certifications to develop a broader teaching career.
SPRING’s focus on practical teaching experience, adaptable programming and career readiness is designed to help you graduate with skills you can confidently take into professional teaching environments.
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SPRING graduates are teaching and building careers across the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe and beyond, in Pilates studios, gyms, fitness and wellness spaces, private settings and their own businesses.
Certification recognition can vary by country, employer and regulatory body, so if you’re planning to teach in a specific location, we recommend checking any local requirements that may apply. Our team is always happy to help you understand how your SPRING Reformer Certification can support your goals.
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Once you’ve successfully completed your coursework, logbook hours, assessments and graduation requirements, you’ll receive your SPRING Reformer Pilates Certification and be ready to take the next step in your teaching career.
You can begin pursuing Reformer teaching opportunities or continue building your Pilates education through additional SPRING certifications and professional development.