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Turn your Pilates passion into a rewarding career

Become an Australian Accredited Pilates Instructor and Enjoy Your New Journey of Personal Growth with 100% Success Rate of Employment.

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Do you love Pilatesand want to turn it into a fulfilling career?

  • Are you sick of hunching over a desk all day and now craving a job that helps you stay fit and healthy?
  • Do you want to expand your skill-set and turn your Pilates passion into a flexible career with a nationally recognised qualification that really opens doors?

If you’re looking for a more fulfilling career that keeps you fit and healthy, with some of Australia’s best Pilates instructor-trainers to mentor you, then get ready for your transformation to begin!

Tensegrity Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 60182) that offers several different levels of training to help you at any stage of your career in Pilates.

Our courses are nationally accredited qualifications that allow you to walk into any job opportunity with confidence, that you have both the knowledge and hands-on experience to breeze through any scenario that comes your way.

Whether you’re a beginner, who loves going to Pilates and wants to turn your passion into a career, or you’re already working in the health and fitness industry and want to take your qualification to the next level, we can help you get there.

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Why Pilates?

If you’re seriously considering a career in the Pilates industry, you most likely already know and love the modality. You’ve probably spent countless hours in a Pilates studio, flexing and stretching core muscles, growing stronger and fitter, and loving the changes you see.

You may have even healed parts of your body that needed attention after childbirth or an injury. And now you want to share the healing with others in your community.

If you’re a caring person who’s decided to become part of a growing industry that helps other people on their wellness journey, then let us help you transform lives.

Transform lives

  • Turn your passion into a rewarding career
  • Help other people to achieve their fitness goals
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors
  • Join a community of like-minded instructors who support each other along the way
  • Swap your corporate suits for activewear
  • Enjoy the flexible hours and financial stability that come with this career
  • Enhance your mental and physical fitness each day
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Change your mindset

Change your life

Are you filled with uncertainty about changing your career?

Do you want to transform your occupation but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you don’t feel like you can escape the daily grind and have a career that you genuinely enjoy?

If you’re in an ‘obligation’ mindset, then you’re focused on what you ‘should’ be doing; how you should be living. Your life is not your own. You’re living life based on someone else’s rules.

If transforming your career sounds like an impossible feat, let us assure you that many thousands of people have stood where you are today, on the precipice of change, wondering if they could; if they had the strength and determination to complete a qualification and gain meaningful employment.

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During your training, we will teach you the Tensegrity 8 Part System of Pilates instruction™, which is an easy to learn, systematic approach to Pilates istruction for the whole body.
You will learn:
  • How to develop programs specific to a client’s goals and needs
  • How to think on your feet and make expert choices in exercise selection, specific to individual client’s needs
  • How to improve posture, hip and shoulder bio-mechanics, gait, appropriate muscle firing patterns, fundamental principles, ways to modify exercises, and tools for appropriately challenging more advanced or special clients
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!
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About our tribe

Executive Director of Tensegrity Training, Tracey Nicholson co-authored Australia’s first government accredited Pilates Movement Therapy courses and has since written numerous levels of Pilates, Somatics and Movement Therapy training programs.

That’s because integrity is at the cornerstone of everything we do at Tensegrity Training. We treat our students and trainers with respect and have been delivering top quality nationally recognised qualifications in Pilates instruction since 2010.

Our highly experienced and well-respected trainers have worked with the elders in the Pilates industry from New York to London and, of course, in Australia as well. We have collectively, hundreds of thousands of hours of teaching experience and it’s our passion to share that wealth of experience with our students!

When you join the Tensegrity tribe, we take you under our wing, teaching you both online and in the classroom here you’ll experience a true hands-on learning experience that helps you to develop your skills well beyond other online-only courses.

We offer our students:
  • Full support - both online and in-person with hands-on training
  • Highly respected and very comprehensive nationally accredited qualifications from a government accredited RTO (60182)
  • 14 locations around Australia. We can also send our trainers to your studio or allied health facility for customised training
  • Incredibly knowledgeable and committed trainers
  • A genuine path to working as a Pilates instructor
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“Both the 52855WA Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology and the 10596NAT Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology courses will provide you with client assessment skills, exercise prescription and teaching techniques, as well as a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology and associated pathologies.”
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Who trains the trainers?

Tensegrity Training was established by one of the most exceptionally skilled Pilates instructors in the industry, Tracey Nicholson.

Tracey Nicholson, is highly regarded and respected by experts within the industry, has authored Pilates and Somatics training courses at Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels and became the Executive Director of Tensegrity Training in 2010.

She has presented at conferences in Australia, the United States and Israel and she currently delivers training in Pilates and Somatic Movement Therapy.

Tracey is a Pilates practitioner with extensive experience in education and rehabilitation who has owned and directed her own Pilates studios for 18 years.

With a strong background in adult education, a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, a Bachelors Degree in Education,
a Graduate Certificate in Pilates Based Rehabilitation and a Diploma in Contemporary Pilates Teaching Methodology, she brings a wealth of knowledge to each of her trainings.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Graduate Certificate Pilates Based Rehabilitation
  • Diploma Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology (52625WA)
  • Diploma Dance Movement Therapy
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
  • Graduate Certificate Movement Based Somatic Therapy (69781)
  • Yamuna Body Rolling Certified Practitioner
  • Teacher Garuda Barre
  • Professional Member - Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia
  • Principal Trainer - Pilates Alliance Australasia
  • Level 4 Professional Practitioner - Australian Pilates Method Association
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Meet the trainers at their locations!

Our training locations are all across Australia, so you can be assured there’s a location near you that will welcome you with open arms. When you meet our local trainers in your area, you will be amazed at how knowledgeable and friendly they are.

Many of our trainers come from an education background and so for them, teaching comes naturally. Our trainers are industry professionals with many thousands of hours between them in educating future Pilates Instructors.

Browse the map to find your closest location and hover over to see your trainer’s bio

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Leanne Mollison

Leanne has over 19 years experience teaching Pilates in Australia and overseas, and she has also been a professional dancer with major dance companies such as Australian Dance Theatre, Leigh Warren and Dancers, Expressions Dance Company and Dance North.

Leanne developed and wrote South Australia’s first Certificate IV and Diploma level Pilates Qualifications and she delivered these courses for five years in South Australia. She also designed and offered an industry-based Pilates Therapy Instruction in Mat and Equipment Work course and provided the first ever Pilates training to Adelaide and South Australia.

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Don't be fooled
Not all Pilates training is created equal

A word of warning to the wise:

We’ve received many enquiries over the years from graduates who have been disappointed after completing training with other well-known Pilates training course providers hoping to upgrade to one of our programs.

These students have confided in us that they were unhappy with the quality and depth of training they received but only realised that the courses lacked depth once they tried to get a job in the industry.

It can be very confusing when choosing which course to enrol in and at Tensegrity Training we ensure that every potential student is made aware of exactly what they will learn and the job outcomes gained by studying with us.

It can be very confusing when choosing which course to enrol in and at Tensegrity Training we ensure that every potential student is made aware of exactly what they will learn and the job outcomes gained by studying with us.

Many gyms and allied health providers only accept new Pilates instructors who have both a nationally recognised qualification AND hands-on real-life training.

Some training institutions focus on churning out fast training online that is not worth the paper it’s printed on. They are taught a limited range of routines, in a short period of time, which they become easily bored with.

When they go looking for a job in the industry, they are sadly let down. Imagine dedicating all that time and paying all that money and you can’t even use your qualification!

You cannot complete your training online only and think that it will be enough to get a good job in a hands-on field like Pilates!

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Our industry-leading nationally accredited courses are comprehensive and thorough, including:
Cert IV
Certificate IV in Contemporary
Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(National Code 52855WA)

Matwork Certification giving you the skills and knowledge for instructing Pilates exercises and programs in a safe, effective and contemporary manner.

Certification grants you the opportunity to join both of Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA and APMA

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Cert IV with Reformer
Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology With Reformer Specialisation

A Matwork and Reformer Certification bundled together giving you the skills and knowledge for teaching Pilates Mat classes, Barre and Group Reformer classes.

Certification grants you the opportunity to join either of Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA and APMA

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Diploma
Diploma Of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology (National Code 10596NAT)

Studio Equipment Certification requiring Certificate IV or equivalent as a pre-requisite. This program leaves you equipped to specialise in your area of interest and become an expert Pilates practitioner with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

Graduates are eligible to join either of Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA and APMA

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Integrated Diploma
Integrated Diploma - Includes Both Certificate IV (National Code 52855WA) & Diploma (National Code 10596NAT)

Develop the skills and experience to successfully enter the workforce as a Pilates Instructor capable of making adaptations to meet special needs that arise in the health industry, including pregnancy, rehabilitation and movement therapy.

Graduates are eligible to join either of Australia’s Professional Pilates associations - PAA and APMA

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An extensive range of Short Courses are also available.
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Careers in Pilates:

What types of jobs can I get in the Pilates industry once I’ve completed my Tensegrity Training course?
There are many different types of jobs in Pilates including:
  • Running your own studio
  • Offering training within an existing Pilates studio
  • Running classes or personal Pilates training sessions in a gym
  • Complimenting your skills as a fitness or yoga instructor
  • Improving your skills as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
  • Working within a clinical hospital setting
  • Allied health roles
  • And the list goes on…

The level of career you can aim for and achieve is dependent on the studies you undertake and the hands-on experience you gain both during and after your course.

As a government accredited RTO, we offer nationally recognised qualifications at the following levels:

  • A comprehensive range of short courses
  • Certificate IV (52855WA)
  • Diploma (10596NAT)
  • Integrated Diploma (both certificate IV 52855WA & Diploma 10596NAT)
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Where to from here?

Navigating the available training options can be complex if you’re new to studying or unsure of which type of training is right for you.

We’re happy to talk you through the best options for you, and will take into consideration your current skills in Pilates and the direction you want your career to go, before making our final recommendation.

Schedule a personalised call with our highly experienced and friendly Pilates instructor trainers in your closest location. You’ll have a chance to ask any and all of your burning questions including:

  • Am I able to get Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
  • How many of your students gain employment after completing your courses?
  • Where is the closest studio for my hands-on training?
  • How much do the courses cost and do you have payment plans?
  • When is the next intake and how long do the courses go for?
  • Can I study in my own time whilst working or raising a family?

Alternatively, if you’re ready to go, know which course is for you and just want to complete your enrollment to get started right away, click the link below and we'll be in touch shortly.

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Free 7 day Pilates course!

For a limited time, we’re offering a FREE 7 DAY PILATES COURSE for you to complete at home!

Just hit the download button below and we’ll send you one free training video each day for 7 days.

Learn at-home Pilates techniques and tips, and be guided by some of our highly experienced and quite frankly awesome Tensegrity Training instructors.

This mini-course is a free sample for those considering our more in-depth courses and is only available for the first 200 people to click the link.

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In this free 7 day video course, you’ll learn:

  • The history of Pilates
  • Information about our trademarked Tensegrity 8 Part Training System™
  • Pilates techniques that you can use by yourself at home
  • Tips on achieving good form
  • And much more!
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Life is too short! Don’t stay in a career that doesn’t excite you

  • Are you sick of the daily grind?
  • Looking for a rewarding career that excites you every day?
  • Do you want flexibility in your daily life?
  • Are you a caring person who loves helping others?
  • Do you want to teach people how to remove their aches and pains and live a life they deserve?
  • Do you want to keep fit and earn a reliable income doing something you love?
  • If you’re sick of passing up opportunities because of the ‘what ifs’
  • If you feel a pang of resentment every time you see someone who loves their job
  • If you wish you had more time to keep fit and healthy
  • If you want more meaning in your life
…Then change things!

Don’t keep wondering! Don’t settle for second best! Live your best life right now!

You really can change your career if you take action and follow through.

  • If you value health and wellness and want to join a growing industry, then don’t wait any longer to start changing your life!
  • Our courses may not be the fastest to complete (because they are in-depth and give you a proper career path)
  • May not be the cheapest (because quality comes at a higher price)
  • They may not be completely 100% online (because no one would hire you without hands-on experience)
  • But they are going to set you up with a solid foundation and the means by which to transform or enhance your career.
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Testimonials

Jessica Bajic

Integrated Diploma Of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(ADELAIDE, SA)

I have recently completed Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology through Queen St Pilates Studio and Tensegrity Training. I found the learning environment that Leanne Mollison has created at her studio to be very supportive no matter what background the student may have. The course prepares you to enter your career as Pilates instructor both from a technical and physical perspective with lots of opportunities to practice and perfect your teaching style along the way. Leanne is a wealth of knowledge and keeps the course interesting and engaging for the students. After completing my face to face hours of the Cours I gained work in the industry and that is a testament to the quality of my knowledge and teaching skills gained from the course. I highly recommend the course offered through Queen St Pilates Studio to anyone who is looking at becoming a Pilates instructor.

Lucy Prior

Pilates Group Reformer & Certificate IV
(ADELAIDE, SA)

I recently completed the group reformer course though Tensegrity training at Queen St Pilates Studio in Adelaide. Over the three fantastic days of face-to-face training, I was able to broaden my knowledge and understanding of the body and the benefits and versatility of the reformer. Being only 1 of 5 people in this course meant that we were very interactive with the teacher and were able to ask frequent questions, create relative conversations, and feed off of each others ideas. It also meant that we could all use each other to demonstrate and create scenarios, and the instructor was almost always available to tend to us.
The online theory was thorough and simple to follow, which prepared me well for the hands on learning. Ample time was provided to complete the assessments away from the studio, and I loved having to put my knowledge to the test using real life scenarios and putting together class plans for different injuries, ages and fitness abilities. I think this type of learning prepares you extremely well for taking on clients.
It was only a week after the course that I taught my first reformer class and it was incredible. I felt like I knew how to tend to each participant based on their abilities and knew how to modify/progress them. It felt extremely natural. I am still teaching at this pilates studio in Moonta Bay and over the course of these past few months I feel like the information I was provided with through Tensegrity has sunk in and progressed, and has not only been of high value to myself, but to the studio and its clients as well.
I have also now completed the face to face component of the Certificate IV in Contemporary Pilates & Teaching Methodology.

Mandy Neller

Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(ADELAIDE, SA)

I have recently completed my Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology with Tensgrity Training and in partnership with Queen St Pilates Studio and absolutely loved every minute of it!

Leanne kept us all so engaged throughout the course and was able to challenge us, without pushing us over the edge. Leanne was professional, inspiring, supportive and filled with so much knowledge ... it was a privilege to do the course with her. Leanne is so passionate about Pilates, our bodies and our overall health, it created a positive and enjoyable atmosphere to learn in.

Queen St Pilates studio was also the perfect environment to undertake the course, with so much support provided by all the current instructors and reception staff.

Yolanda Ravelli

Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(CENTRAL COAST, NSW)

Definitely when we got to have face to face training in person. That had the greatest impact for me as we had the hands on corrections, could work with other bodies in the room and see how we could apply tactile cues to clients. Also having a studio where we could do clinics and observations that was really good as well and so helpful when other studios were not keen on having students.

I will use all the information gained to teach mat pilates as a pilates instructor. Learning from other instructors from the observations was incredible and this will assist in my own development as a pilates instructor.

Wendy Tapia

Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(SUSHINE COAST, QLD)

The content was great! huge to self learn, I thought it was impossible in the short time but I learnt so much by the end of it .I didn't even know what quads were when i first started but now I know so many muscles and their functions.

Teaching a class- Great support at the beginning especially with getting up and teaching for the first time. obviously this is part of the course but haven never stood up in front of others before was very nerve wracking but with the support given i now feel a lot more confident.

This was my first course completed while living in australia and i have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Fantastic knowledge passed on to all students.
Thank you

I think the whole learning experience gained from this course can be used in the future.

Arisa Herbert

Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(MELBOURNE, VIC)

Also, thank you very much for providing amazing class videos on Youtube. I have been enjoying "taking" classes so much and the amount and depth of information and instruction given in each video is by far the best. I cannot wait to take your classes in person in the future.

Clarissa Horan

Reformer Essentials
(PARKES, NSW)

Really enjoying it so far!
I am attending via Zoom! Very glad to be able to join via zoom, the one good thing that has come from this pandemic, making things easier for rural people! :)
Thank you-

Ashlee Huntly

Pilates Group Reformer
(DENILIQUIN, NSW)

Kaz was simply amazing. She explained and demonstrated to us so well and we were able to pick everything up so quickly.

I am already working on creating reformer programs to stockpile for different client levels as well as observing and gaining my confidence to teach a class.

This course was a wonderful three days with Kaz. If we could have had more time with her it would have been amazing! Hope to see her around again soon.

This course is well worth it. I learnt so much from our trainer in just a short amount of time and have great confidence in applying my knowledge to teaching classes and creating programs now.

Yin Hong Ying

Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates And Teaching Methodology
(Melbourne, VIC)

I'll encourage clients to take the practice o the mat/studio and apply in daily lives. Use the principles to improve core strength, build self awareness and flexibility and move their body in a more biomechanical efficient way.

Alignment. I remember when I first joined the course, one of the students was asking if we see a student perform an exercise incorrectly, what would be the first thing to correct/adjust? And the answer given by our teacher was: “A, B, C..” which means you first work on the alignment, following by breathing and then concentration/control etc. I have since applied this principle when I practice, teach and day to day. Alignment can be mistaken by some as a measurement for a “perfect pose”. In fact, it is way beyond how many degrees your feet or your hip can externally rotate. Alignment aids the correction of postural problems and retrain our bodies to move in balanced and safe manner.

Natasha Giles

Reformer Essentials/ Pilates Group Reformer/ Reformer Intermediate Advanced
(Mountain Creek, QLD)

Greatest impact was in Anatomy and understanding a little more about biomechanics of the body

Experience: being around like minded people enjoying the weekend face to face training, as I prefer that method of study over reading books

Hopefully to start teaching and to continue with further study

Pilates course FAQs

Why should I study with Tensegrity Training?

Tensegrity Training is a leading Registered Training Organisation with courses recognised nationally by both the Australian Government and peak bodies within the Pilates industry.

We have the highest level of success for students wishing to work in the industry and offer a close-knit community of likeminded people and instructors to help you along your way to success.

Our Pilates Instructor courses are comprehensive with training delivered both in person and online, and we offer a wide range of other courses to complement our syllabus.

Our students absolutely love working with us, and we know you will too!

How long does the course take?

We offer a variety of courses which range from short courses to certificate IV and Diploma courses that take from 6 months to a year to complete, depending on the course.

If you would like to find out the length of a specific course, please feel free to download the course details or register your interest and we’ll provide you further information.

How much does it cost?

We offer a variety of courses which range from short courses to certificate IV and Diploma course. Prices vary significantly depending on the course.

If you would like to find out the price of a specific course and if finance is available for your chosen course, please feel free to download the course details or register your interest and we’ll provide you further information.

When does the next course start?

As we offer a variety of courses ranging from short courses to certificate IV and Diploma courses, as well as a number of locations across Australia, starting dates and times vary.

For more information about starting times on your chosen course, please feel free to download the course details or register your interest and we’ll provide you further information.

Is this course online only?

We offer courses that are both online and in person. You cannot expect to become a top Pilates instructor without having hands-on experience, so we ensure that you will be fully trained in both the theory and practice of working with clients.

Can I do a trial course?

If you would like to visit your local Tensegrity Training studio, our instructors would be happy to offer you a free trial session to help you get a feel for our methodologies and instructors.

Please feel free to book a studio session or a call with a trainer.

What jobs can I get after this course?

Our graduates have a 100% success rate with employment and career opportunities following the completion of our courses. There is a variety of job opportunities that could become available to you including:

  • Running your own studio
  • Offering training within an existing Pilates studio
  • Running classes or personal Pilates training sessions in a gym
  • Complimenting your skills as a fitness or yoga instructor
  • Improving your skills as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
  • Working within a clinical hospital setting
  • Allied health roles
  • And the list goes on…
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