Reformer Teacher Certification
This is a 116+hour teacher training program. Upon graduation, you will be able to teach Reformer group classes or one-on-one safely and effectively.
The BodyTree Approach is a client-centric approach, based on the belief of teaching the clients presented, as opposed to mindlessly applying a fixed sequence of exercises to any body.
During this course, you will learn the critical thinking process. This process is imperative for you to teach a class that is relevant, meaningful and effective for your clients.
You will:
– understand and learn how to do each Reformer exercise well and what each exercise’s primary intention is
– learn how to look and “read” your clients’ bodies
– make informed judgements about what you see
– learn to make modifications or progressions to an exercise as required
– learn about class design and class programming
This course is required to fulfil the Comprehensive Teacher Training Track.
Clinical Certification is available for our Reformer Teacher Certification program. Refer to Program Requirements for applicable exemptions.
Structure
PREHAB TRAINER™ - Upper & Lower Limb
At the heart of our Pilates Teacher Certification courses is our Prehab Trainer™ Program. Created by Daniel Chan, Director of Education of BodyTree Academy, as a response to the missing link in Pilates Teacher Training Courses. The PREHAB TRAINER™ Program helps you help your clients achieve their physical goals regardless of your chosen movement discipline.
Prehab Trainer™ is a step-by-step critical thinking process to:
Recognise movement dysfunctions in a client; or the potential for specific movement dysfunctions.
Understand what a particular movement dysfunction or imbalance implies.
Make the best decisions on what exercises will benefit the client e.g. what and/or when to release; stretch; activate; or strengthen & condition.
Intake ONE: 1 - 3 May 2026, 1-6pm
Intake TWO: 29 - 31 July 2026, 1-6pm
Reformer Teacher Training
Prerequisites
Recommended 30 hours of regular Pilates Reformer practice or equivalent.
AND
PREHAB TRAINER™ - Upper & Lower Limb
Pilates Matwork Certification, Yoga Teacher Certification, Personal Trainer Certification will be a plus!
Additional Hours:
20 SELF PRACTICE HOURS: can be clocked booking a reformer OR 1-1 Private Pilates Sessions at Pilates BodyTree.
30 PRACTICE TEACHING HOURS: practice teaching 1-1. You can teach up to 2 clients.
6 PRIVATE SESSION HOURS: with a member of faculty
OBSERVATION HOURS: Optional, subject to availability
There are 3 components to the examinations:
-Theory - this is an open book online quiz which you may take upon completion of the classroom hours
-Performance Exam*
-Teaching Exam*
*for those undertaking the Comprehensive Teacher Training Program, you need not sit for a Reformer only Performance and Teaching, instead you will sit for a Comprehensive Teacher Exam upon completion of all your core modules.
Upon completion of all hours and meeting the minimum requirements of the theory, performance and teaching evaluations, the student will be awarded with a teaching certificate.
Intake ONE
8 - 10 May 2026
22 - 24 May 2026
29 - 31 May 2026
Fri & Sat: 1-6pm
Sun: 12-5pm
Intake TWO
12 - 14 August
19 - 21 August
2 - 4 September
1- 6pm on each day
Is the BTA Program for you?
This program is suitable for you if you are a:
– GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR who wants to expand your teaching repertoire or start teaching a Pilates Reformer class.
– PERSONAL TRAINER who wants to elevate your quality of teaching by incorporating and integrating Pilates Reformer exercises, Pilates concepts and the Prehab Trainer™ techniques into your PT sessions
– YOGA TEACHER; DANCE TEACHER or GYMNASTIC COACH who acknowledges the value of progressing your clients safely and without injury
– PILATES PRACTITIONERS & CLIENTS who wants to turn your passion into a career
– PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, OSTEOPATHS, CHIROPRACTERS, MEDICAL DOCTORS who want to incorporate Pilates in their clinical practice.
Ready to take the next step?
PREHAB UPPER AND LOWER LIMB ONLY - INTAKE ONE
before 31 December 2025: $699
After: $997
FULL REFORMER CERTIFICATION - INTAKE ONE
before 31 December 2025: $3907
After: $4,207
FAQs
Q1. What is the Reformer Teacher Certification Course?
This is a 116+hour program to certify you to teach Pilates Reformer group classes or one-on-one. The Reformer Teacher Certification course is also the a required course to complete for the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher track.
The 116+ hours are made up of:
– 60 CLASSROOM HOURS (refer to schedule)
– 20 PRACTICE HOURS: self practice/group classes with BTA/or private sessions with Pilates BodyTree (PBT)
– 30 PRACTICE TEACHING HOURS: 1-1 teaching.
– 6 PRIVATE PILATES sessions with BTA Faculty member
The student will be awarded the teaching certificate upon completing all required hours above AND meeting the minimum requirements of the Theory, Performance and Teaching evaluations.
Q2. How long does it take to complete the Reformer Teacher Certification Course?
6 months to a year.
Q3. How is the Reformer Teacher Certification Course unique?
The BTA believes in teaching excellently.
We want to help you help others move well and with ease.
This is why Prehab Trainer Upper Limb and Lower Limb are prerequisites to sign up for this course. The BTA Approach is a client-centric approach. We believe in teaching the bodies (clients) presented, as opposed to mindlessly applying a fixed sequence of exercises to any client.
During the training, you will learn the critical thinking process. This process is imperative for you to teach a class that is relevant, meaningful and effective for your clients.
You will understand and learn how to do each Reformer exercise well and what each exercise’s primary intention is. But more importantly, you will:
– Learn how to look and “read” a body (your clients’)
– Make informed judgements about what you see
– Learn to make modifications or progressions to an exercise as required
Q4. How do I get accepted into the Reformer Teacher Certification?
Prerequisite hours :
Min. of 30hrs of Reformer participation or Pilates Matwork Teacher Certification
Certified Yoga Teachers and Personal Trainers are also eligible to apply
Q6. What is the fee* for the Reformer Teacher Certification? What does it include?
The Reformer Teacher Training Certification* is SGD3,907 if payment is made before 31 December 2025 or $4,207 thereafter.
Fee includes
60 Classroom hours, PLUS
+ A BTA Educator will also be your Mentor for the duration of your TT program.
+BTA tote bag and notebook.
+Official Certificate upon graduation (additional certs are $120 each)
Please set aside additional budget for rental of studio for teaching hours and private sessions.
Q7. Do I need to set aside additional budget for the Reformer Teacher Training Certification?
Yes. Please plan to set aside additional budget for:
– Private Sessions (varies) : S$900 - S$1200 per 6 sessions depending on the seniority of the member of faculty.
–Printing Fee for Program Manuals (Est $250)
–Self Practice hours
–First aid certificate (required by Sports Sg)
– Studio rental for solo teaching - $150 for 5 hours
– Evaluation Fee ($350)
Q8. What are my payment options?
Payment is available via bank transfer, PayNow/PayLah, cheque or paypal. We also accept staggered payment by bank transfer.
If you would like to pay with a credit card there will be a 3% merchant fee applied.
Q9. If I sign up for the Reformer Teacher Training Certification then decide later that I want to take up the BTA Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Certification, how would it work?
You will need to inform Tabitha (info@bodytreeacademy) of your intention and we will advise accordingly.
Q10. After I am certified, what next?
You can teach reformer in boutique studios, or enroll in our Matwork and other Pilates equipment courses.
Q11. Is the BTA certificate internationally recognised?
Please read this page for the full explanation on international certifications