Pilates teacher training, hire and equipment: your questions answered

The questions people ask most, answered plainly. If yours is not here, ask us and you will get a straight answer from Dawn.

• Which courses do you offer?

  Level 3 Pilates Matwork Instructor, Pilates Reformer Instructor, Pilates Tower Instructor and Pilates Chair Instructor, plus two combined packages: Reformer and Tower, and Reformer, Tower and Chair.

• What are the prerequisites?

  Matwork: A regular Pilates practice, and aged 18 or over. Every apparatus course (Reformer, Tower and Chair): Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification.

• Do I need to be matwork qualified before I learn the Reformer?

  Yes. All the apparatus courses ask for a Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification. If you hold one from elsewhere, use Enquire Now and we will confirm it meets the requirement.

• What does blended learning mean?

  You study in your own time and at your own pace through our learner portal, and you attend face-to-face workshops in our studios in Poole. You are supported by your tutor throughout.

• What support do I get?

  Training manuals for the Matwork course, online Anatomy & Physiology tests, access to the learner portal, a dedicated WhatsApp support group for your course cohort, direct access to your tutor, and the opportunity to book one-to-one sessions for personalised support.

• What are the Reformer and Tower modules?

  Reformer and Tower each have two modules: introductory, then full certification. The introductory modules can be taken on their own. Use Enquire Now for details.

• Who will teach me?

  Dawn McCarron, a Level 4 Pilates instructor and teacher trainer with 34 years of industry experience.

See every course and its price on the courses page, or read how it works.

• How much do the courses cost?

  Level 3 Matwork £1,495. Reformer (2 modules) £1,495. Tower (2 modules) £1,495. Chair £800. Reformer and Tower together £2,750. Reformer, Tower and Chair together £3,500.

• Is VAT added?

  No. We are not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay.

• How do I pay?

  Press Book Now on your course and pay the full price by card. Your place is confirmed when payment completes.

• Can I pay in instalments?

  Yes, on request. Need to spread the cost? Interest free instalments are available on request. Use Enquire Now and we will agree a plan with you. If you book within a few weeks of the course start, the full price is payable.

• When do I choose my dates?

  After you book. No dates are shown at the point of booking: your learner area opens as soon as payment completes, and you choose your course dates there.

• What happens after I press Book Now?

  You pay by card, your learner area opens, and you choose your dates. You can then start working through your learning online.

• Can I book close to a start date?

  If you book within a few weeks of a course start, the full price is payable. If you would like instalments, please enquire well ahead.

The published dates are on the course dates page.

• Who accredits the courses?

  It differs by course. Matwork: Accredited by YMCA, endorsed by CIMSPA. Reformer, Tower and Chair: Accredited by Mbodies Training Academy, endorsed by EMDUK.

• Are the Reformer, Tower and Chair courses YMCA qualifications?

  No. Only the Matwork course is accredited by YMCA. The apparatus courses are accredited by Mbodies Training Academy.

• Is a pass guaranteed?

  No. Successful completion depends on passing your assessment and is not guaranteed. We support you throughout your preparation.

Full detail is on the accreditation page.

• What if I need to cancel?

  Our cancellation and refund terms are set out in the terms and conditions at parkstonepilates.co.uk/terms-and-conditions. As a consumer you have a 14 day right to cancel an online booking; the terms explain how this works.

Read the full terms and conditions.

• Can I hire a studio?

  Yes. We have two studios for hire: a Pilates matwork studio and a Pilates equipment studio. Each takes a maximum of 6 plus the instructor.

• How much does studio hire cost?

  Prices on application. Please get in touch with the days and times you would like.

• Who can hire a studio?

  Hire is for qualified Pilates instructors. We ask to see your qualification and public liability insurance before your first booking.

• What is included in hire?

  the equipment listed for each studio, a separate toilet for each studio, maintenance and replacement of the relevant equipment, studio cleaning, a receptionist to allow occupancy of your hire times.

• How long is a hire slot?

  There is a strict 1 hour policy for hire, so we suggest a 50 minute class. That leaves 5 minutes at either end of the session for your clients and for you.

Send a hire enquiry from the hire page.

• What Pilates equipment do you sell?

  Reformer £2,450, Reformer with Tower £2,650, Chair £1,075 and Spine Corrector £280. Prices shown are the full price and include installation. Delivery is included within a set radius of the studio; beyond that the delivery price is on application.

• Can I try the equipment before I buy?

  All equipment may be viewed and test driven at our studio in Poole, Dorset. Use Request a showroom visit to arrange a time.

• Is there a warranty?

  Yes, a 2 year warranty.

• Do you deliver?

  Delivery is included within a set radius of the studio. Beyond that, the delivery price is on application. Order and delivery times are confirmed at the point of interest.

See the equipment page or request a showroom visit.

• Where are you?

  Parkstone Pilates Education, Unit 1, 209 Ashley Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 9DR. Our two studios are side by side, with parking, shops and places to buy food and refreshments nearby. The mainline railway station and local bus services also make travelling to us straightforward.

• How do I contact you?

  Call 07454 260 464 or email hello@parkstonepilates.co.uk, or use Enquire Now and we will reply personally.

Training is a real commitment of time and money, and the best way to choose is to talk to the person who will be teaching you.