A COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Certification Overview
The M.A.T. (Metropolitan Authentic Training) Pilates certification program in Seattle, Washington, offers the most comprehensive instructor training program in the United States, and is led by renowned Master Trainer Dorothee VandeWalle. Her talent and commitment to excellence make the M.A.T. Pilates teacher training program one of the best training program in the Pilates industry, and attracts apprentices from around the world. If you are interested in receiving the most complete and rigorous classical Pilates teacher training available in the country—the M.A.T. Training Program is for you!
Program Includes
Apprenticeship at UPPilates Burlingame (SF Bay Area), 62 hours of training seminars on all Pilates Equipment, 700+hours of study, practice, observation, mentoring, feedback, and workouts at UPPilates Burlingame, Classroom instruction with Dorothee VandeWalle (Via Zoom), opportunity to work with clients, apprentice meetings, Practical/Written exams, opportunity to travel to Seattle to work with Teacher Trainer: Dorothee VandeWalle, and a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Independent Study Option
UP Pilates Burlingame is the Bay Area’s official training center for the M.A.T. Pilates training program, and offers an independent study option for students who would like to pursue a certification from Metropolitan Pilates but are not able to relocate to Seattle. This option allows students to complete their practical training in Burlingame while still having the opportunity to study with Dorothee VandeWalle.
What to expect
It typically takes one year for apprentices to complete the approximately 700+ hours needed for this demanding certification. The hours are comprised of observation, practice teaching, independent study, seminars and Pilates sessions. Apprentices are required to attend all levels of the Pilates instructor training seminars at least once and the intermediate seminar preferably twice before certification. Practical and written exams are taken at all three levels; basic, intermediate and advanced.
What is the time commitment?
This program is not a weekend certification. It’s the real deal and involves time, commitment to yourself and to the studio. Under normal circumstances the program takes anywhere from 8 months to a year. It involves being at UP Pilates Studio or Metropolitan Pilates for a minimum of 15-20 hours per week; observing, teaching, and working out. It’s important to look at this program like a part-time job. It’s a lot of fun, and you’ll learn a lot about yourself. You’ll also learn a lot about the difference between doing Pilates and teaching Pilates. For some this is a challenge and can take longer but we’ve never seen a participant go through the program and regret it. This program will be life changing and transformative.
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More detailed information for M.A.T Training Program Link Below!
Metropolitan Pilates Certification
Additional Expenses
Travel to Seattle to work with teacher trainers, Dorothee VandeWalle (Master Trainer) and to review seminars are highly recommended and an additional expense. Travel for the advance seminar and to take the advanced exam is required.