Workshops Registered with the PAA for Award of PDPs
Listed below are approved workshops and masterclasses registered with the PAA that will earn you Professional Development Points (PDPs).
Listings are grouped by State, in date order. Click on the link in the last column for additional information and how to book.
For more information on PDPs and how they are calculated please refer to the PDP INFORMATION document.
Online workshops
We are pleased to announce the addition of PDP approved Online Workshops to our listings. Click on the last tab to explore these new offerings.
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 & 18 February | So You Want to Start a Pilates Business | Ingrid Thompson | 3 | Sydney | Healthy Numbers |
| 6 February | Learn How to Run Again | Juan Nieto | 4 | Sydney | Polestar |
| 25 February | Tune up your biomechanics with Small Aparatus | Caroline Howard | 7 | Port Macquarie | Tensegrity Training |
| 25-26 February | Pilates Stands Up | Carla Mullins | 15 | Sydney | Body Organics |
| 11 March | Tribute to Carola | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 11 March | Pre Pilates Techniques | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 12 March | On the Reformer | Deborah Lessen | 6 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 17 March | Advanced Mat Masterclass | Catherine Giannitto | 2 | Canberra | Polestar |
| 02 April | Womens Health | Jenni Guest | 15 | Sydney | Polestar |
| 4 April | Awakening your Primal Power | Jennifer Golden Zuman | 2 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 4 April | Using Reformer as tool for Optimal Extension | Jennifer Golden Zuman | 2 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 5 April | Moving from the Front of the Back | Jennifer Golden Zuman | 3 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 21-23 April | Pilates for Neurological conditions | Meghann Koppele | 15 | Sydney | Body Organics |
| 29-30 April | Buff Bones® | Lisa Jackson | 15 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 13 May | Postural Function & Correction | Sonia Crisafulli/Lanette Gavran/Lauren Jones | 6 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 13-14 May | OOV for Pilates | Nick Dawe | 12 | Sydney | Polestar |
| 14 May | Pilates for Pregnancy | Sonia Crisafulli/Lanette Gavran/Lauren Jones | 6 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 09 June | Advanced Mat Masterclass | Catherine Giannitto | 2 | Sydney | Polestar |
| 25 June | Trigger your points - theory and practice of self-myofascial release | Carrie Newbold | 4 | Sydney | Recharge Class |
| 21 July | Into The Core; Pilates Exercise, The Inner Unit and The Pelvic Floor | Dav Cohen | 2 | Sydney | Polestar |
| 28 October | Postural Function & Correction | Sonia Crisafulli/Lanette Gavran/Lauren Jones | 6 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 11 November | Osteoporosis In-depth | Lisa Jackson | 7 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 18 November | Pilates for Pregnancy | Sonia Crisafulli/Lanette Gavran/Lauren Jones | 6 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 9 December | Wunda Chair Masterclass | Lauren Jones | 1 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 9 December | Reformer Masterclass | Sonia Crisafulli | 1 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 9 December | Wunda Chair Masterclass | Lanette Gavran | 1 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
| 9 December | Reformer Masterclass | Sally Anderson | 1 | Sydney | PilatesITC |
** Approved non-Pilates workshop
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Late Int/Adv Mat Class - monthly | Katrina Edwards | 1 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 3 Feb | Stott Pilates Advanced Reformer: From Then to Now (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Moira Merrithew | 6 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 3-5 Feb | Merrithew Fascial Movement Foundation course, Level 1 (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | PJ O'Clair | 6** | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 4 Feb | Stott Reformer and Padded Platform Extender (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Moira Merrithew | 2 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 4 Feb | Stott Pilates Jumpboard Strength and Conditioning (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Moira Merrithew | 2 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 4 Feb | Stott Pilates Reformer with Fitness Circle (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Kim Kraushar | 2 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 5 Feb | Stott Pilates Intermediate Reformer: Functional Anatomy, Cueing and correcting (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Kim Kraushar | 2 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 5 Feb | Stott Reformer for the Older Adult (Note: max 15 PDPs for attending this symposium) | Moira Merrithew | 2 | Melbourne | Merrithew Mindful Movement |
| 13 February | Learn How to Run Again | Juan Nieto | 4 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 19 February | Painful Clients – Working with Chronic Pain | Kath Banks | 4 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 25-26 February | Conditioning for DANCErs 1 - Focus | Paula Baird-Colt | 15 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 4 March | Tribute to Carola | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Melbourne | PilatesITC |
| 4 March | Teaching Strategies for Posture Patterns | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Melbourne | PilatesITC |
| 5 March | The High Chair | Deborah Lessen | 6 | Melbourne | PilatesITC |
| 10-11 March | Working with Runners | Carla Mullins, Mauricio Bara, Manuel Alcazar | 10 | Melbourne | Body Organics |
| 1 April | Pilates Method Immersion 1: Historical perspectives | Sally Anderson | 6 each or 15 max for multiple sessions | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 7 May | Pilates Method Immersion 2: Lineages and events | Sally Anderson | 6 each or 15 max or multiple sessions | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 19 May | Runners 1 | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 19 May | Runners 2 | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 26-28 May | Conditioning for DANCErs 2 - Form | Paula Baird-Colt (with Noelle Shader) | 15 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 27-28 May | OOV for Pilates | Nick Dawe | 12 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 9 June | Jump for Jpy - Increasing bone health throughout the Ages | Kath Banks | 4 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 16 June | Reformer masterclass- Gluteal Activation | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 16 June | Reformer masterclass- Scapular Stability | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 30 July | Niki Hamilton Hip Course | Niki Hamilton | 4 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 6 August | Pilates Method Immersion 3: Modern posture | Sally Anderson | 6 each or 15 max for multiple sessions | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 11 August | Runners 3 | Darren Stojanovic | 4 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 1 September | Reformer masterclass- Spinal Mobility | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 1 September | Reformer masterclass- Infinity Footbar | Darren Stojanovic | 2 | Melbourne | Polestar |
| 6 October | Pilates Method Immersion 4: Creating an environment for health | Sally Anderson | 6 each or 15 max for multiple sessions | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 14 October | Programming self-release for others - add myofascial release to your toolbelt | Carrie Newbold | 2 | Melbourne | Recharge Class |
| 27 October | Pilates for Osteoporosis | Kath banks | 4 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 12 November | Knee Rehabilitation - ACL a case study in reconstruction | Kath Banks | 4 | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
| 17 November | Pilates Method Immersion 5: Programming and application | Sally Anderson | 6 each or 15 max for multiple sessions | Melbourne | National Pilates Training |
** Approved non-Pilates workshop
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 January | Vestibular System | Tracey Nicholson | 4 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 17 - 19 February | Pilates Stands Up | Carla Mullins | 15 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 3 March | Anatomy Dimensions - The Foot | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 4 March | Anatomy Dimensions - The Knee | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 5 March | Anatomy Dimensions - Pelvis One | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 5 March | Anatomy Dimensions - Pelvis Two | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 31 March | Anatomy Dimensions - Neck & Jaw | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 1 April | Anatomy Dimensions - Upper Limb Shoulder | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 1 April | Anatomy Dimensions - Upper Limb Hands, Elbows & Wrists | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 24-25 April | Pilates for Neurological conditions | Meghann Koppele | 15 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 07 May | Vestibular System | Tracey Nicholson | 4 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 19-21 May | Pilates Through Pregnancy | Ashley Ritchie | 15 | Brisbane | BASI |
| 14-15 July | Working with Runners | Carla Mullins, Mauricio Bara, Manuel Alcazar | 10 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 4-7 August | Anatomy Dimensions - Cancer and Autoimmune conditions | Carla Mullins | 15 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 5 August | Postural Function & Correction | Lisa Jackson | 6 | Brisbane | PilatesITC |
| 12 August | Tune up your biomechanics with Small Aparatus | Tracey Nicholson | 7 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 13 August | Trigger your points - theory and practice of self-myofascial release | Carrie Newbold | 4 | Brisbane | Recharge Class |
| 19 August | Osteoporosis In-depth | Lisa Jackson | 7 | Brisbane | PilatesITC |
| 1 September | Anatomy Dimensions - Breath | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 2 September | Anatomy Dimensions - Neck & Jaw | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 2 September | Anatomy Dimensions - Upper Limbs One, Shoulder Complex | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 3 September | Anatomy Dimensions - Upper Limbs Two, Elbows, Wrist & Hands | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 24 September | Somatic Education in Pilates | Tracey Nicholson | 1.5 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 30 September | Vestibular System | Tracey Nicholson | 4 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 09 October | Tune up your biomechanics with Small Aparatus | Tracey Nicholson | 7 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 11 October | Somatic Education in Pilates | Tracey Nicholson | 1.5 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 29 October | Pregnancy in Motion and Active Pelvic Floor Training | Tracey Nicholson | 4 | Sunshine Coast | Tensegrity Training |
| 5 November | Anatomy Dimensions - Anatomy of the Spine | Carla Mullins | 4 | Brisbane | Body Organics |
| 25 November | Pilates for Pregnancy | Sonia Crisafulli / Lanette Gavran / Lauren Jones | 6 | Brisbane | PilatesITC |
** Approved non-Pilates workshop
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 March | Tribute to Carola | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Perth | PFI |
| 8 March | On the Reformer | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Perth | PFI |
| 9 March | Pre-Pilates Technique | Deborah Lessen | 3 | Perth | PFI |
| 22-24 April | Anatomy Trains in Motion** | Muriel Morwitzer & Bonnie Furzer | 6 | Scarborough | art of motion |
| 20-21 May | OOV for Pilates | Nick Dawe | 12 | Perth | Polestar |
| 10 June | Pilates for Seniors: A Moving Experience | Lisa Anthony | 4 | Perth | Perth Pilates Studio |
| 11 June | Managing the Painful Neck in the Pilates Environment | Lisa Anthony | 4 | Perth | Perth Pilates Studio |
| 11 June | Managing the Painful Neck in the Pilates Environment | Lisa Anthony | 4 | Perth | Perth Pilates Studio |
**PAA approved anatomy/physiology program
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 February | The Power of Touch | Olga Tamara | 4 | Adelaide | APEA |
| 09 March | Somatic Education in Pilates | Tracey Nicholson | 1.5 | Adelaide | Tensegrity Training |
| 18-19 March | OOV For Pilates | Daniel Vladeta | 12 | Adelaide | Polestar |
| 10 June | Working with the Hyper Mobile Adolescent in the Pilates Environment | Jenni Guest | 4 | Adelaide | Polestar |
| 17-18 June | Neuro Rehabilitation | Jenni Guest | 15 | Adelaide | Polestar |
| 12 August | Open the Gait | Jenni Guest | 8 | Adelaide | Polestar |
| 23 September | Working with the Post Operative Lumbar Client in the Pilates Environment | Jenni Guest | 4 | Adelaide | Polestar |
| 21 October | Rotational Sports | Jenni Guest | 8 | Adelaide | Polestar |
**approved non-Pilates workshop
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
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**approved non-Pilates workshop
| Dates | Course | Presenter | PDPs | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October | Pregnancy in Motion and Active Pelvic Floor Training | Tracey Nicholson | 4 | Hobart | Tensegrity Training |
| Course | Presenter | PDPs | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates to Improve Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm | Lisa Jackson | 3 | PilatesITC |
| Load and Progressions Using the Pilates Method | Lanette Gavran | 3 | PilatesITC |
| Pilates for Hypermobility | Kerry Etkin | 3 | PilatesITC |
| Multi-dimensional Posture | Sally Anderson | 3 | PilatesITC |
| Matwork Progressions | Lanette Gavran | 3 | PilatesITC |
| Hands to Arms to Shoulders | Sally Anderson | 3 | PilatesITC |
| So you want to start a Pilates Business | Ingrid Thompson | 3 | Healthy Numbers |
| Science of Strength | Dav Cohen | 2 | EducatePilates.com |
| Beyond Core Control: Pilates and the Muscular Slings | Dav Cohen | 2 | EducatePilates.com |
| Science behind Stretching: Safe and Effective PNF and Facilitated Stretching Techniques | Dav Cohen | 2 | EducatePilates.com |
| Active Anatomy Fascia and Foam Roller home study program | Merrin Martin | 1.5 | Active Anatomy |
| Manage a Practice | Self Study | 4 | PilatesITC |
**approved non-Pilates workshop