The Method™
Vancouver Pilates Teacher Training and
Certification Programs
The Space Vancouver is a Certifying Studio for Physicalmind Institute Canada.
We offer courses & certification programs for both Pilates Matwork and Reformer in The Method™ style, the original exercises of Joseph Pilates. The Physicalmind Institute has been successfully training Pilates Teachers worldwide since 1991.
These training courses are logical, interactive and experiential. They teach a practical approach to the practice of pilates. Fundamentals and exercises are broken down and taught in detail while at the same time encouraging students to be intuitive within their own bodies.
The concepts of core stabilization and its role in preventing injury is a critical aspect of preventative health. We also encourage a wide range of practitioners to take these courses including fitness trainers, yoga teachers, practitioners of the healing arts and for pilates students who want more depth.
For complete course details go to the links provided below. Contact us if you have any questions.
Available Pilates Courses & Certification Programs:
Initiation 101 - fundamentals of mat pilates work (prerequisite for both Mat & equipment certifications)
Learn more about our Vancouver mat pilates course – Initiation 101
Initiation 201 - advanced mat pilates (upon completion of Initiation 101 & 201 you will be a certified Mat pilates teacher)
Learn more about our Vancouver advanced mat pilates course – Initiation 201
Concentration 101 - pilates equipment certification program
Learn more about our Vancouver pilates equipment certification program – Concentration 101
Certified Pilates Teacher Trainers:
Marta Hernandez, is founder of The Space since 2000, formerly known as Yaletown Pilates. Her involvement in dance from a young age has given her a natural ability to work with the body through movement. She received her BFA in Dance from York University in Toronto in 1994 and completed her pilates certification through The Physicalmind Institute in New York in 1999. In 2004, Marta was selected by the Physicalmind Institute to be a Certified Pilates Teacher Training Studio Studio and in 2008 she became head of the Physicalmind Institute for Canada, where she certifies senior teachers to become certifying studios. She became a certified Level 1 GYROTONIC® teacher in 2004 and in 2008 a certified GYROKINESIS® teacher through the inventor, Julio Horvath. Marta is now working towards becoming a certified Qi Gong teacher in the Universal Healing Tao System, founded by the Taoist Master Mantak Chia.
Suzanne Hepburn B.A , has been a dancer from a young age, Suzanne found that pilates was a natural evolution in her work with the body. After discovering the remarkable rehabilitative qualities of pilates on her own body, Suzanne was prompted to become a pilates teacher. She received her pilates training through the Physicalmind Institute under the tutelage of Marta Hernandez, in both Pilates Mat and Equipment work, and is thrilled to be able to pass her knowledge on to clients in their aim to heal and develop their own bodies. Suzanne received a B.A. in English Literature from McGill University and is also an actor and acting instructor in Vancouver. She is passionate about helping people on their road to self-discovery in both body and mind.
Student Testimonial
Marta is very clear, approachable and fun. Her teaching style adapted for every person in the class and it was easy to follow her demonstrations of movement.
There was a lot of emphasis on understanding the benefits of each pilates exercise throughout the body, which exercises would be suitable for which people, how to identify proper posturing. As well, all the exercises were broken down into minute detail, including variations and modifications.
Anyone thinking about exploring teaching pilates should take these classes. It’s an excellent way to learn and is definitely worth it!”
