Professional Development Workshops

Workshops Registered with the PAA for Award of PDPs

Overview of PDP requirements for members:

Evidence of professional development is required each year at your membership renewal. The following totals apply for each two year PDP period:

  • Full members – 20 points
  • Matwork members – 15 points
  • Students/Associate members – not required

Within each period:

  • Minimum 5 PDPs are required in any one-year membership period
  • Minimum 50% points from Pilates specific courses
  • Minimum 50% points from face to face courses (Temporarily waived)

More detailed information on professional development and PDP requirements may be found here: PDP Guidelines

Using the table

Listings are grouped in tabs by State, in date order. Click on the link in the last column for additional information and how to book.

CoursePresenterPDPsLink
Pilates Instructors Exercises for PregnancyAlice Evans15Evidence for Exercise
Pilates Stands UpCarla Mullins4Body Organics
Springing the Joint**Carla Mullins15Body Organics
Around the World with Polestar MastersShelley Power, Brent Anderson, Alexander Bohlander, Christi Idavoy, Alice Becker1 per class (15 max)Polestar
Reach Hydration Sally Anderson15Reach Movement Health
Reach PosturePlusSally Anderson, Sonia Owens15Reach Movement Health
Reach ReformerFitSally Anderson, Andrew Aroustian15Reach Movement Health
Reach Calm and Centred Sally Anderson15Reach Movement Health
Pre-Pilates Techniques with Deborah LessenDeborah Lessen8Reach Movement Health
On The Reformer Long BoxSally Anderson5Reach Movement Health
Hands to Arms to ShouldersSally Anderson3Pilates International
The Center Method for Diastasis Recti RecoveryCarolyne Anthony7.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Rocking and Rolling to Release Carolyne Anthony3.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Pilates for Menopause (Health and Exercise) Mat Theory and PracticalCarolyne Anthony3.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Pilates for Menopause Equipment TrainingCarolyne Anthony6The Center for Women's Fitness
Pre and Postnatal Mat Theory and PracticalCarolyne Anthony8.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Pre and Postnatal Pilates EquipmentCarolyne Anthony3.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Support your Floor- Pelvic Floor HealthCarolyne Anthony3.5The Center for Women's Fitness
Pilates for HypermobilityKerry Etkin3Pilates International
Hip Me With Your Best Shot - Part 2Kim Gibilisco6MOVEMENT CoLab
Joseph Pilates and the Physical Culture MovementWarwick Maloney6Movement Health
Hashimotos' DiseaseCarla Mullins5Body Organics
Introduction to Neuroanatomy**Carla Mullins6Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions: Neck and Jaw
(Plus optional post course tutorial)

Carla Mullins5 (3)Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions: Breath
(Plus optional post course tutorial)

Carla Mullins5 (3)Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions: Spine & Torso
(Plus optional post course tutorial)

Carla Mullins6 (3)Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions: The Feet
(Plus optional post course tutorial)

Carla Mullins6 (1.5)Body Organics

Chucking a Wobbly
(Plus optional post course tutorial)

Carla Mullins6 (3)Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions - The Pelvis One, Psoas & Sacrum
(Plus optional 2hr face to face)

Carla Mullins6 (2)Body Organics

Anatomy Dimensions - The Pelvis Two, Hip & Femur
(Plus optional 2hr face to face)

Carla Mullins6 (2)Body Organics
Pregnancy and Postnatal courseLouise Taube15Taube Pilates
Pilates for Osteoporosis and OsteopeniaLouise Taube15Taube Pilates
Movement Analysis: a new perspective on Pilates AnatomyLouise Taube15Taube Pilates
Turning a Lump of Coal into Diamonds**Adrienne Varga and Jodie Fielden 1

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These are free webinars which can be found under Resources in the PAA Member's Area.
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Reformering Your MatChris Lavelle2
Stress Response and the Immune System Implications**Carla Mullins1
Post COVID: Managing fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness**Carla Mullins1.5

**approved non-Pilates workshop

Pilates Anytime Approved Workshops

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Workshop titlePresenterPDPs
Claiming ImmunityCarla Mullins1.5
Interoception of MovementElizabeth Larkam and Tom Myers3
The Cervical PowerhouseCara Reeser and Jeremy Laverdure2
Shoulder BiomechanicsKaren Clippinger2
Biotensegrity of Movement**Elizabeth Larkam and Tom Myers2
Alignment, Load, and TempoBrent Anderson3
Freedom of the ShouldersCara Reeser and Jeremy Laverdure2
Spine Anatomy and Core BasicsKaren Clippinger4
Sitting is the New Smoking**Brent Anderson2
Understand the Pelvic Floor**Brent Anderson4
Runity: Pilates for Runners**Juan Nieto2
FasciaFocused Pilates**Elizabeth Larkam and Tom Myers2.5
Wobbly - A Balance Workshop**Mariska Breland3.5
Advanced Screening SkillsBrent Anderson4.5
Myth and Science of Breath**Brent Anderson2
Lumbo-Pelvic Pain**Brent Anderson3.5
Neuroscience and Exercise**Mariska Breland4
Pilates for ScoliosisMadeline Black3
Support the ArmsMadeline Black3
Back Care WorkshopBrent Anderson2
Hip ConnectionsMadeline Black3.5

**approved non-Pilates workshop

DateCoursePresenterPDPsLink
2-3 June, 11-12 AugustPre-Pilates Techniques with Deborah LessenDeborah Lessen8Reach
7 October, 18 November Pre-Pilates Techniques with Deborah LessenDeborah Lessen8Reach
26-27 AugustMovement SpecialistAva Rodriguez4Move Beyond with Ava

**approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
12-13 August Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release of the Lower Limbs**Chris O'Brien8SydneyCore Body Therapy
15-17 September Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 3 - TMJ, Neck & Pelvis**Chris O'Brien10SydneyCore Body Therapy
23 SeptemberThe use of Neurogenic Tremors in the Pilates settingMelissa Turnock2BrookvaleMelissa Turnock
23-24 September Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 1 - Core Myofascial Release**Chris O'Brien10SydneyCore Body Therapy
13 OctoberSpringing this JointCarla Mullins5Sydney
Body Organics
13-15 OctoberAPEI Continuing Education
Olga Tamara15SydneyAuthentic Pilates Education Insternational
14 OctoberSpringing this JointCarla Mullins5WamberalBody Organics
14 OctoberThe use of Neurogenic Tremors in the Pilates settingMelissa Turnock2BrookvaleMelissa Turnock
15 OctoberHashimoto's DiseaseCarla Mullins3SydneyBody Organics
28 OctoberWomen's Health Workshop for Perimenopause**Simmone Cser-Pratzky, Miriam Rose Cullen3BathurstPilates 44 Studio
29 OctoberSpringing this JointCarla Mullins5CanberraBody Organics
29 OctoberHashimoto's DiseaseCarla Mullins3CanberraBody Organics
17-19 November Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 4 - Advanced Myofascial Release**Chris O'Brien10SydneyCore Body Therapy
1-4 February 2024Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 5 - Cranium, Headaches & Advanced TMJ**Chris O'Brien10SydneyCore Body Therapy
2 March 2024Women's Health Workshop for Perimenopause**Simmone Cser-Pratzky, Miriam Rose Cullen3BathurstPilates 44 Studio

** approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
17-18 July Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 1 - Core Myofascial Release**Chris O'Brien10MelbourneCore Body Therapy
25-27 AugustPAA ConferenceAlexandra Bohlinger, Brett Howard, Lolita San Miguel, Cynthia Lochard and a host of amazing Australian workshop presenters15MelbournePAA Conference 2023
9 SeptemberStrength Training for Group ReformerStephanie Sibel3MelbourneArmature
24 SeptemberMovement SpecialistAva Rodriguez4CheltenhamMove Beyond with Ava
13 October Scolio-Pilates Module I Professional SeminarHelen New8WindsorPrecision Pilates
14-15 October Scolio-Pilates Module II Professional SeminarHelen New14WindsorPrecision Pilates
20 OctoberMovement Analysis: a new Perspective on Pilates AnatomyLouise Taube15St Kilda EastTaube Pilates
24 NovemberActive AgeingLouise Taube15St Kilda EastTaube Pilates

** approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
22-23 July Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 1 - Core Myofascial Release**Chris O'Brien10Gold CoastCore Body Therapy
19 & 20 AugustTower of PowerCarla Mullins15BrisbaneBody Organics
25-27 August Prof. Cert. Myofascial Release: Module 2 - Applied Myofascial Release**Chris O'Brien10BrisbaneCore Body Therapy
8 & 10 SeptemberTower of PowerCarla Mullins15BrisbaneBody Organics
4 NovemberSpringing this JointCarla Mullins5BrisbaneBody Organics

** approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
7 JulySpinefitter by Sissel - Certified Instructor WorkshopCatherine Giannitto2.5PerthPolestar Pilates

**approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
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**approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
No approved workshops at this time. Please check back later.

**approved non-Pilates workshop

DatesCoursePresenterPDPsLocationLink
23 JuneScolio-Pilates Module 1 Helen New8HobartPilates J
24-25 JuneScolio-Pilates Module 2Helen New14HobartPilates J

**approved non-Pilates workshop