Pilates Equipment for Neuro Rehab is a 4-week/5-sessions live training series designed to help physical therapists use Pilates equipment with greater clarity, confidence, and clinical intent.
Most Pilates education focuses on exercises—what to do, how to sequence, and how to cue. But in a clinical setting, that often leaves a gap between knowing exercises and knowing how to apply them.
This workshop bridges that gap by helping you understand the equipment and, more importantly, how to use it clinically.
In this series, you’ll learn how to leverage key elements of Pilates equipment—such as spring tension, line of pull, suspension, and dynamic support—to address real movement challenges in neurological populations.
Each week, we’ll progress through the equipment (Tower, Reformer, Trapeze) in the same order it’s introduced in my clinical practice, covering:
Equipment features that support kinesthetic learning and motor control
Tried-and-true Pilates exercises adapted for both non-ambulatory and ambulatory neuro populations
Practical modifications and progressions based on presentation and goals
Effective use of equipment settings to influence load, support, and motor learning
Safety considerations, common errors, and strategies for guarding and spotting
Live demonstrations, guided practice, case discussions, and co-treatment sessions are paired with pre-recorded content and a printed guidebook to support implementation.
By the end of the series, you’ll have a clear framework for using Pilates equipment in neuro rehab—and the confidence to apply it in your next treatment session.
Who this is for
This workshop is designed for neuro rehab clinicians who want to use Pilates equipment more intentionally in a rehabilitation setting.
You’ll benefit from this course if you are:
A physical therapist working in neurological rehabilitation.
Treating individuals with spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions.
Working in a clinic that has access to Pilates equipment (Reformer, Tower, Trapeze, or Chair).
Getting into teaching Pilates - but struggled to apply it clinically.
Currently using the equipment, but feel like you’re only scratching the surface; you default to the same few exercises (e.g., Leg press).
Wanting more confidence in how to set up, modify, and progress exercises for different levels of injury or function.
Looking for a clearer framework for deciding what to use, when, and why.
Interested in improving patient engagement and motor learning through more intentional use of equipment.
Schedule for Live Calls
*All replays will be available in the course portal for self-paced participation.
It is highly recommended to work on YOUR equipment during the calls to practice in real time, however, you can always return to the replay and practice at a time that suits.
Tuesday May 5 - 4-5:30pm PDT (90 minutes) // Pilates Foundations: How to Think with the Equipment
Friday May 15 - 4-5:30pm PDT (90 minutes) // Tower: Upper extremity & Postural Control
Tuesday May 19 - 4-5:30pm PDT (90 minutes) // Reformer, part 1: Dynamic Postural Control & Stability
Tuesday May 26 - 4-5:30pm PDT (90 minutes) // Trapeze: using suspension to make positions accessible
Friday May 29 - 4-5:30pm PDT (90 minutes) // Reformer, part 2: Lower extremity integration