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Workshops and Courses

Upcoming Workshops and Courses: Pilates, CoreAlign, Kinesiology and more

Classes held in Nanaimo, BC with Rachel Robertson – registered Kinesiologist, certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor and Balanced Body CoreAlign® Educator.  

HEAL WITH CONFIDENCE

Clinical Mat Pilates Workshop for Practitioners

Date: March 21, 2026 – 9:00am to 5:00pm

In-Person and Virtually via Zoom

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HEAL WITH CONFIDENCE

Clinical Reformer Essentials Practitioners –
Beta Program

Date: June 13, 2026 –
9:00am to 5:00pm

In-Person and Virtually via Zoom

 

Location: 1970 Island Diesel Way, Unit #1 (Nanaimo, BC) OR Virtual via Live-Stream

Investment: $349 (Beta Pricing – includes digital manual & video library)

Credits: 8 CECs 

Course Overview

This workshop bridges the gap between traditional Pilates and clinical rehabilitation. Led by Rachel Robertson, this session is designed for movement professionals looking to leverage the Reformer to support injury recovery and functional longevity.

Mastery & Clinical Progressions

  • Advanced Positioning: Master balance work on two knees and half-kneeling arm progressions.
  • Biomechanical Adjustments: Learn how client height and weight dictate footbar and spring tension settings.
  • Equipment Mechanics: Navigate differences in Reformer builds, loop systems, and pulley distances.
  • The “Core Five” Placements: Focus on breath, pelvic stabilization, ribcage placement, shoulder girdle mechanics, and cervical alignment.
  • Pathology Modifications: Strategies for hip mobility (upright sitting), knee strengthening, and shoulder rehabilitation.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is curated for healthcare and movement professionals:

  • Kinesiologists & Physiotherapists
  • Pilates & Yoga Instructors
  • Chiropractors & Massage Therapists
  • Personal Trainers

Prerequisites: Participants must attend in person or have Reformer access for the online stream. Previous completion of a Clinical Mat Pilates workshop is highly recommended.

Meet Your Instructor

Rachel Robertson brings 15+ years of experience integrating Pilates into her Kinesiology practice. She specializes in empowering clients with the tools to manage back pain and build the functional strength required for the activities of daily life.

How to Register

In-Person Space: Limited to 12 participants.

Virtual Space: Available globally (Reformer access required).

Reserve your spot today by emailing: info@returntoform.ca

 

PERINATAL EXERCISE EXPERIENCE WEBINARS

Virtual / On-Demand Workshop for Practitioners

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CoreAlign Instructor Training 1: Foundations

May 30 and 31, 2026

August 15 and 16, 2026

9am – 5pm

Location:

Return To Form – Kinesiology & Pilates

11 Giggleswick Place

Nanaimo, BC
V9S 2V7
Class: $845 CND

Materials Fee (Manual & Video**): $80 CND

*Attending virtually is an option if you have a CoreAlign accessible to you for the course

Description:

The CoreAlign provides a superior environment for training gait, balance, core stability and sport specific movements in a flexible and dynamic environment. CoreAlign 1: Foundations, is the heart of the CoreAlign training program. The course includes the theoretical basis of the CoreAlign method along with essential exercises to illustrate the full potential of the CoreAlign.

The course includes:

  • 60+ Foundation exercises designed to build functional movement skills applicable to daily life and athletic pursuits.
  • Exercises in standing, plank, all fours and supine positions.
  • Balanced Body’s exercise tracks to focus on Trunk Integration, Upper Body Strength and Balance, Lower Body Strength and Power, Gait and Dynamic Flexibility.
  • Progressions and regressions to address clients at different levels of ability.
  • Specific modifications and precautions for working with clients with injuries and special populations.
  • CoreAlign unit set up and safety.
  • The Balanced Body Movement Principles to make your training more efficient, effective and safe.

CoreAlign 1 will change the way you train!

 

CoreAlign Instructor Training 2: Progressions

July 11 and 12, 2026
October 3 and 4, 2026

9am – 5pm

*Attending virtually is an option if you have a CoreAlign accessible to you for the course

Location:

Return To Form – Kinesiology & Pilates

11 Giggleswick Place

Nanaimo, BC
V9S 2V7
Class: $550.00 USD

Materials Fee (Manual & Video**): $60.00* USD

Description:

CoreAlign 2: Progressions, builds on the foundation of CoreAlign 1 with progressions of the key exercises learned in CoreAlign 1 as well as additional exercise categories, training options

and teaching techniques.

CoreAlign 2 includes:

  • Progressions of plank and standing exercises to address a range of training goals from core stabilization to creating integrated rotation for throwing sports.
  • Training options using rotator discs, variable directions or resistance and moments of suspension.
  • Exercises to challenge balance, coordination and complex movement patterns to prepare clients for anything life throws their way.

CoreAlign 2 provides an excellent platform for improving functional movement patterns for clients at any level of ability from physical therapy patients to professional athletes.

 

Prerequisites:  CoreAlign™ 1 Module: Fundamentals Required

Mat Pilates Mentorship Program

Elevate your Pilates practice and teaching skills with our comprehensive 3-month Mat Pilates Mentorship Program. This immersive training includes:

✅ 2 Hours of Weekly Training: Join us once a week, either in-person or virtually, for expert-led sessions.
✅ Flexible Class Access: Attend classes on Mondays at 12:30 pm or Wednesdays at 11 am
✅ Continuous Support: Stay connected throughout the week for guidance, feedback, and questions.

Program Curriculum:

  • Pilates Foundations: Master the essentials, including breath, pelvic stability and bringing it all together to create flow with in a class

  • Biomechanics & Movement Analysis: Explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced movements with an emphasis on modifications, progressions, and prop integration.

  • Teaching Methodology: Develop your instructional approach through observation, physical practice, and supervised teaching.

  • Business of Pilates: Learn essential business skills for instructors, including client management, scheduling, pricing strategies, and marketing.

Program Requirements:

  • Observation Hours: 10 hours

  • Physical Practice Hours: 30 hours

  • Teaching Hours: 100 hours (Progressive teaching opportunities included)

Investment: $1200 + GST/month for 3 months

Ready to deepen your practice and become a confident, skilled Pilates instructor? Enroll now and transform your teaching journey!

 

What The Body Carries

April 25 – 11:30 – 1:30pm

$150 + GST

This trauma-informed workshop explores how life experiences are carried in the body through
posture, movement, breath, and patterns of effort.
Participants are guided to develop awareness of their own nervous system responses and to
recognize how these patterns shape both physical experience and behaviour over time.
The workshop integrates counselling principles, somatic awareness, and NeuroMovement® to
support meaningful and sustainable change.

Participants will:
● Understand the role of the nervous system in stress, adaptation and aging
● Explore the window of tolerance
● Identify personal patterns of tension, posture, and movement
● Experience practical tools for regulation and awareness
● Develop a more compassionate relationship with their body
About Beverly:
Beverly Manchester, MC, RCC, is a counsellor and NeuroMovement® practitioner with a
background in somatic and movement-based approaches.
Her work integrates neuroscience, therapeutic practice, and embodied learning to help
individuals understand how their experiences are held in the body and how change can occur
through awareness and movement.
Email: info@returntoform.ca to register!
Only 10 spaces available

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“Rachel has been providing me with one on one Pilates, exercise sessions and nutritional guidance. Her enthusiasm and professionalism combined with her innovative programs have helped me to begin to realize my goals. I highly recommend her.”

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