with Tom McCook, RaeLea Saxton and Louise Johns
Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus teacher training completes the full Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Wall Unit (Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower), the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam.
Our Apparatus teacher training program includes:
- Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, Pilates Chair and Barrels and Small equipment is included
- A comprehensive manual for each piece of equipment consistent with current national standards
- Cuing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
- Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
- Equipment safety and set up
50% Discount - Balanced Body Alumni!
For Alumni who would like to retake any course at Center of Balance, we extend a 50% discount! This is a great opportunity for refreshing your skills! Email us for the discount code!
APPARATUS I
February 27 & 28, 2027
Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus teacher training completes the full Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Wall Unit (Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower), the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam.
- Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, Pilates Chair and Barrels and Small equipment is included:
- A comprehensive manual for each piece of equipment consistent with current national standards
- Cuing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
- Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
- Equipment safety and set up
In-studio
Apparatus 1 introduces the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels to provide a complete education on the Pilates system. Apparatus 1 includes beginning and intermediate level exercises on each piece of equipment along with safety, set up and their role in the Pilates studio environment. Each piece of equipment provides a unique training environment to create a well rounded experience for a client or class.
Days and Times (California Time)
Saturday February 27: 12:30pm - 7pm
Sunday February 28: 10am - 4:30pm
Prerequisites
- Reformer 1 completed
- 20 Pilates sessions
Important Protocols for Successful Completion of this Course
The protocol for the Balanced Body teacher training is to be in live attendance and participation for all hours of each course. The purpose of this is for you to learn in real time with feedback in the live learning process. It also is to stay current with the group and be in alignment with the standards of a certifying program, and to help ensure your success in completing the coursework with confidence.
Instructor
Rae Lea Saxton
Cost
$575
APPARATUS 2
March 20 & 21, 2027
Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus teacher training completes the full Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Wall Unit (Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower), the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam.
- Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, Pilates Chair and Barrels and Small equipment is included:
- A comprehensive manual for each piece of equipment consistent with current national standards
- Cuing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
- Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
- Equipment safety and set up.
In-studio
Apparatus 2 includes intermediate exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels as well as information on class design in the Pilates Studio environment. Information on working with special populations including lower back and shoulder problems included.
Days and Times (California Time)
2027 Course
Saturday March 20: 12:30pm - 7pm
Sunday March 21: 10am - 4:30pm
Prerequisites
- Apparatus 1 completed
Important Protocols for Successful Completion of this Course
The protocol for the Balanced Body teacher training is to be in live attendance and participation for all hours of each course. The purpose of this is for you to learn in real time with feedback in the live learning process. It also is to stay current with the group and be in alignment with the standards of a certifying program, and to help ensure your success in completing the coursework with confidence.
Instructor
Louise Johns
Cost
$575
APPARATUS 3
April 17 & 18, 2027
Balanced Body Pilates Apparatus teacher training completes the full Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Wall Unit (Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower), the Pilates Chair, the Barrels and small equipment. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the national Pilates certification exam.
- Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower, Pilates Chair and Barrels and Small equipment is included:
- A comprehensive manual for each piece of equipment consistent with current national standards
- Cuing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
- Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
- Equipment safety and set up
In-studio
Apparatus 3 completes the comprehensive Pilates teacher training program with intermediate, advanced and super advanced exercises on the Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels. The Balanced Body movement principle programming system is applied to the apparatus to create clear guidelines for class design.
Days and Times (California Time)
Saturday April 17: 12:30pm - 7pm
Sunday April 18: 10am - 4:30pm
Prerequisites
- Apparatus 2 completed
Important Protocols for Successful Completion of this Course
The protocol for the Balanced Body teacher training is to be in live attendance and participation for all hours of each course. The purpose of this is for you to learn in real time with feedback in the live learning process. It also is to stay current with the group and be in alignment with the standards of a certifying program, and to help ensure your success in completing the coursework with confidence.
Instructor
RaeLea Saxton
Cost
$575
Prerequisites
Completion of REFORMER I
Covid Protocols
Please review our studio's Covid protocols prior to registering: Covid Protocols
Practice Sangha
Center of Balance is committed to support and encourage students actively enrolled in the BB training courses at Center of Balance and working toward certification. A key piece of this process is the hours required to build teaching skills and confidence. Our goal is to help you develop the confidence and skills to teach by providing a rich learning environment that you can be immersed in, and not train in isolation. We want for you to feel that you have a base at Center of Balance to practice and collaborate with others in the training and learn from the staff of teachers at the studio.
Practice Sangha, or "Practice Community," is a program specifically for BBU student teachers actively studying at Center of Balance toward Reformer and/or full certification. The cost is $100/month and includes the following:
Self-practice and practice teaching hours (during studio hours Monday through Saturday). These hours are to be scheduled in advance during select times for seamless accommodation in our busy studio. Note that teacher-led classes and sessions are not part of the Practice Sangha — we do offer discounted rates for students actively enrolled in the full certification program at Center of Balance.
Required Materials (Available From BB)
Please contact Balanced Body for required materials at 1-877-Pilates (745-2837)
About Tom McCook
ACE, NCPT, Balanced Body Educator and Mentor, Franklin Method Level 3 Educator, Certified Somatic Coach
Tom McCook, Founder and Director of Center of Balance in Mountain View, CA, is an internationally-recognized Pilates Educator and movement specialist. Beginning in 1984, Tom designs programs for health and life performance for a range of clients, from Silicon Valley executives and Olympic athletes, to active seniors and people looking for solutions to their imbalances and injuries.
Tom’s mission is to improve people’s lives through movement! He teaches a practical and accessible way to understand your own body and then apply it to your movement practice. These skills go beyond exercise to cultivate health, body wisdom, and being responsive and resilient in life.
Tom's unique teaching approach synthesizes over 35 years of fitness training, Pilates, body therapy, Somatic Coaching, the Franklin Method, Anatomy in Motion and meditation. His fascination with movement began at an early age playing sports and growing up in a large athletic family with 11 siblings. His long and successful history working with athletes include the Stanford women's swim team and four Olympic Gold medal swimmers.
Tom has been leading teacher trainings in the Pilates Method since 2001. He is on the faculty of Balanced Body for Pilates, CoreAlign and the Bodhi Suspension System. Tom is also a sought-after international presenter and mentor.
Tom lives on the coast outside of San Francisco with his wife and business partner, Karen deMoor.
Tom's Link Tree: All the ways to access Tom's work!
About RaeLea Saxton
RaeLea Saxton is a Nationally Certified Pilates Trainer and Balanced Body Educator. She holds a BS in Kinesiology from San Francisco State with a Minor in Dance and is a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. She has over 20 years of teaching movement to people and over ten years of working with rehabilitation clients for Orthopedic Injuries and Surgical Recovery. RaeLea has taught and educated Pilates Instructors through the Balanced Body Education program since 2015.
RaeLea's teaching style is passionate, upbeat, and informative. Her motivating and positive instruction will inspire you along your Pilates education journey.
About Louise Johns
In 2001, Louise embarked on her Pilates journey under the guidance of Nora St John, former education director for Balanced Body. Since then, this journey marked a transformative chapter for Louise, who has been an integral part of Balanced Body's education team since 2007. Over three decades, she has evolved from a personal trainer to a seasoned professional in the realms of fitness and movement. Her exploration led her to delve into somatic movement, co-creating Primal Movement Works. After 18 years of co-owning a successful Pilates studio in Lafayette, CA, Louise transitioned to a more intimate setting, focusing on one-on-one sessions and small group Reformer classes. Her journey reflects a commitment to continuous growth, and she passionately guides others on their unique wellness paths.
