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Develop the teaching skills of Pilates and Movement Teachers, to equip them with the necessary tools to understand movement patterns and teach their students to move with precision, intension and quality.

Your Path to Wellness

Movementbymf Education offers Pilates Certifications and Workshops

Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a journey designed to meet your unique goals:

  • Comprehensive and personalized approach to fitness
  • Embrace a solution tailored just for you
  • Access to multiple classes from a click of a button

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Certifications

1 to 1 Sessions

Unlock the full potential of your fitness goals with dedicated attention from Margarida. Expect a personalized roadmap that not only targets your physical well-being but also empowers you mentally and emotionally.

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Movement Programs

At Margarida's Movement Programs, we believe that the key to a healthier life lies in the freedom of movement. Our programs go beyond traditional workouts, focusing on dynamic exercises that enhance your body's range of motion, improve coordination, and build a foundation for sustainable, long-term wellness.

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Pilates Foundations

$380 (6 hours)

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Trainees will learn

  • What is Pilates
  • The Pilates History, The Elderlies and their contribution to the Pilates Method
  • The 3 types of Pilates
  • The Pilates Fundamentals; Breath, Pilates Breath; Core and Power House; The Box and 5 Attachments; Planes of Movement; Neutral Spine; Imprinting and Articulation; Core Control, Neutral Pelvis and Pelvic Stability; Lenghtening; Imagery and Visuals, Repetitions, Sets and Resting Times.

Pilates Small Props

$550 (12 hours)

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Trainees will learn

  • How and why use the small props
  • Use the Mini Ball, Pilates Ring, Roller, Long Elastic Band, Fit Ball and Towel to teach, Breathing, Spine Flexion, Lateral Flexion, Rotation and Extension, Pelvic Stability and the Modified Pilates Exercises for each prop
  • One pre recording class is available for practice

Pilates Mat

$1,180 (21 hours)

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Trainees will learn the

  • 34 original Pilates Exercises
  • The modified versions on the 34 original exercises
  • How to teach the exercises
  • How to program a Pilates Mat Class

Reformer Pilates

$1,890 (42 hours)

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Trainees will learn the

  • How to use the Reformer Apparatus and the progressive resistance provided by the springs
  • Know to teach 21 beginner level and 32 intermediate and advanced level Pilates Exercises and their variations
  • Identify Training Principles and apply them in Reformer classes
  • Distinguish Pilates Reformer Classes from Fitness Classes on the Reformer and adapt the Programming for the 2 models

Workshops and Seminars

The First One to One Pilates Sessions

How to convert the first Pilates Sessions in a Successful Movement and Learning Experience and gain a Student for Life 

$120 (2 hours)

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The Pilates Group Classes Programming

How to create fun and challenging classes adapted to all levels of Fitness

$240 (4 hours)

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Cues & Communication Workshop

Developing communication skills to transform classes into remarkable experiences

$250 (5 hours)

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The Pilates Wow Movement

How to Plan a Group Class where the beginner student can execute intermediate movements

$180 (3 hours)

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Scoliosis; Workshop for Movement Coaches

The different types of scoliosis, their impact on movement and the best movement strategies for managing this condition

$180 (3 hours)

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Ana Margarida Ferrao

Owner and Educator

Post Graduate Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Bachelor’s in physical education (Special Education and Rehabilitation) Certifications in Pilates: Michael King Pilates, ALM Pilates and Balance Body

Her journey with Pilates started 24 years ago, and through more than 2 decades she had been training and learning with some of the most relevant names in the Pilates World; Michael King, Kathy Corey, Jill Hessel, Alan Herdman, Pat Guyton, Ana Luis Martins to name a few.

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Nuno Ferrao

Scientific Adviser and Educator

• National Technical Director – Portuguese National Federation of Rolley Sports
• Master in High Performance Training by Faculty of Physical Education - Lusofona University – Portugal
• Post Graduate master’s degree in High Performance Training by Faculty of Human Kinetics – Lisbon University – Portugal
• Bachelors in Sports Sciences by Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education - Coimbra University – Portugal
• Comprehensive Pilates Certification by ALM – Portugal

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Your Best Self Awaits

So, are you ready to embrace change? Are you prepared to invest in the future version of yourself? The answer lies in your willingness to take the first step. Your future doesn’t start tomorrow; it starts now.

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Select a subscription that aligns with your goals. When you’re ready, select the subscription that resonates with you.

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Complete a detailed assessment to customize your fitness plan. Your commitment to providing detailed information empowers us to craft an experience uniquely tailored to you.

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