The School of Reform
Welcome to the School of Reform, the UK’s leading education provider for Reformer Pilates Instructor qualifications. With our Transcend endorsed course you could become an instructor with ease!

200+
Qualified
Transcend
Endorsed
24 Hour Qualification
20,000
Teaching Hours
How to Become a Reformer Pilates Instructor
The School of Reform is our in-house dynamic Reformer Pilates Qualification endorsed by Transcend. A 3 day course which will provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques necessary to use the Reformer effectively in a group and individual class settings.
To date we have successfully qualified over 100 instructors, many of which are currently teaching in our studios, with multiple having gone on to open successful studios throughout the UK, some have even found work in studios in other parts the world. Such an exciting feeling to know that The School of Reform is providing instructors with the tools to go on and enhance lives through Reformer Pilates.
If you want to start your instructor journey today.

What Does the Course Include?
The School of Reform has hand-crafted its course to maximise learning whilst limiting time restaints. All of the course materials are accessible 24/7 from your home!
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3 practical training days (24hours)
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3 case studies.
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1 multiple choice assessment.
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1 practical teaching assessment (in person 1-2-1)
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Email/phone support for learners from the course start to the assessment day.
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Home learning.
Dynamic Reformer Pilates Instructor Training
Course Dates for Jan- June 2026:
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West Bridgford: 9th, 10th, 11th January
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Ancoats, Manchester: 6th 7th 8th February
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Birmingham: 6th 7th 8th March
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Loughborough: 10th 11th 12th April
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Leicester: 8th 9th 10th May
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Derby: 5th 6th 7th June
Our Dynamic Reformer Pilates Course fee: £1,750.
Enrolment now open
An immersive 3-day course, designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to teach Reformer Pilates in both group and 1:1 settings. You’ll master the Reformer, understand safe exercise progressions and regressions, and learn to design dynamic, adaptable workouts for a range of clients. By the end of the course, you should be able to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging classes, sequence exercises effectively, and use verbal, visual, and kinesthetic cues to guide your clients. Graduates are now teaching across the UK and internationally, with many going on to launch their own successful studios.
This course is designed for Pilates instructors who want to expand their skills and specialise in the Wunda Chair. You’ll explore safe and effective techniques, learn how to progress and modify exercises, and discover how to create fun, dynamic, adaptable classes for a variety of clients. By the end of the course, you should feel confident delivering engaging, well-structured classes that challenge and inspire your clients.
Dynamic Wunda Chair Instructor Training
Course Dates for Jan- June 2026:
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Nottingham, Lace Market: 20th March
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Manchester, Ancoats: 27th 28th 29th
Usual price: £1750
Current limited time price with 25% discount: £1225
Enrolment now open
Perfect for those new to working with the body or looking to deepen their knowledge, this entry-level workshop covers key movement patterns, joint function, and ideal ranges of motion. Through a mix of theory and practical exercises, you’ll learn to recognise compensations and build a clear understanding for quality movement. The recommended starting point for anyone looking to join our Reformer Instructor Training Course without a prior qualification in a related field such as PT, physiotherapy, sports therapy, dance etc.
This is for qualified Reformer Pilates instructors who want to confidently and safely work with pre- and postnatal clients. You’ll learn about the physiological changes of pregnancy, safe exercise modifications, common discomforts, and postpartum recovery, including diastasis recti and pelvic floor health. By the end of the course, you should feel confident planning and delivering empowering, effective classes that support clients at every stage of their pregnancy journey and beyond.
Pre/Post Natal CPD Workshop
Upcoming Dates:
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West Bridgford: 21st March
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Manchester, Ancoats: 22nd March
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Loughborough: 27th June
Duration: 10-4pm (6 hours)
Location: West Bridgford
Investment: £250
Spaces are limited, so register your interest today and empower your practice with the knowledge and skills to safely guide pre and post natal clients on their Pilates journey.
The Team Behind the Training
Chief Visionary Officer
HOLLY
Pronouns: She/Her
Favourite Class: Reform & Restore
Favourite Exercise: Long Spine
Favourite RS Playlist: Soul
Head Instructor & School of Reform
FAYE
Pronouns: She/Her
Favourite Class: Reform Body
Favourite Exercise: 100!
Favourite RS Playlist: Original Afrobeat
School of Reform
SCOTT
Pronouns: He/Him
Favourite Class: Reform Body
Favourite Exercise: Long Stretch
Favourite RS Playlist: Lounge
Studio Manager, Manchester
ANA
Pronouns: She/Her
Favourite Class: Reform Body
Favourite Exercise: Side planks
Favourite RS Playlist: Afrobeats
Head Instructor & School of Reform
IRINI
Pronouns: She/Her
Favourite Class: Reform HIIT
Favourite Exercise: Planks
Favourite RS Playlist: Lounge & Afrobeats
Quality Assessor and Mentor
SHAUNAGH
Pronouns: She/Her
Favourite Class: Body
Favourite Exercise: Side Lunge flow
Favourite RS Playlist: 90s RnB mix
School of Reform
BEN
Pronouns: He/Him
Favourite Class: Reform Body
Favourite Exercise: Long Stretch
Favourite RS Playlist: 90’s Pop
Course Costs
The School of Reform costs £1,750 to access the course and covers the cost of your practical, training and assessment days, plus 20 Reformer Credits on your Reformer Studio account.
In addition to this, you will be required to purchase “The Pocket Atlas of the Moving Body” by Mel Cash (available on Amazon.co.uk for £12.99).
Please note that by completing the School of Reform this does not necessarily guarantee you a job at our studios. However, you will be a certified Reformer Pilates Instructor, so whether you want to apply with us, someone else, or start your own practice, this course is perfect for you.
Learning Objectives
During this course and upon completion, you will acquire the following competencies.
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Learn how to maximise the potential of the Reformer Pilates machine to provide clients with high-quality movement experiences in both classes and 1:1 settings.
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Learn how to use the Reformer safely and demonstrate the benefits of accompanying small equipment.
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Learn how to teach an extensive range of Dynamic Reformer Pilates exercises to continually challenge and progress clients, including mobility, core/abdominal, lower and upper body movements.
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Understand the 'layering' of exercises and how to deliver exercise progressions and regressions.
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Understand and apply modified exercises based upon basic pathologies, including pre and postnatal conditions.
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Learn how to sequence exercises into a dynamic flow.
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Creating a workout suitable for either the beginner or intermediate client.
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Construct evolving class plans involving key elements designed to develop your clients.
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Learn the use of verbal, visual, and kinesthetic cues and how to use them while teaching your class.
Student Scholarship to the School of Reform
Student scholarships are available to a limited number of students per school year.
What you need to know about our Scholarship Programme
90% of the course is funded by The Reformer Studio. We want to invest in the future team for The Reformer Studio so we subsidise the cost of the course for the right applicants.
You have to be an active member of the studio to apply.
Complete a minimum of 50 sessions at The Reformer Studio (any location) in order to qualify to apply.
The scholarship programme is only available to people who intend to go on to become an instructor at The Reformer Studio.
You have to be studying a relevant course e.g. Sports, athletes scholarship, or a medical/anatomy based degree.
If you are interested in applying for our scholarship programme get in touch as spaces are limited!















