Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy is a teacher training center for Classical Pilates. The Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI) certification offers training based on the teaching of Joseph Pilates, as taught to us by Romana Kryzanowska.

The principal NZ teacher trainer - Katie Agnew is a second generation teacher through Romana with over 25 years experience.

This means as an apprentice in this comprehensive programme you will be learning to teach Pilates in it’s most classical form on all apparatus. The APEI training program focuses on learning the why behind each exercise—not just the sequence, but the intention within the system. In the spirit of Contrology, it’s about understanding movement as a method, not a memorised list, so you can apply the work with clarity and purpose.

For full information on the training programme please visit our website

Or give Katie Agnew a call at the studio to discuss options. 021 572211

The apprentice programme is divided into two phases.

The first is a series of 3 workshops designed to teach the philosophical and technical aspects of the Classical Pilates comprehensive training programme. Students are taught basic, intermediate, and advanced-level movements for each apparatus. The movements are demanding, and you must be in good physical condition to participate.

The second part is the apprenticeship at Authentic Pilates or one of it’s approved studios. 600 total hours of observation, practice, teacher assistance, and solo teaching are completed in conjunction with the workshops. This is where you gain the full understanding of Contrology as Joseph Pilates intended. These hours give you experience, confidence and start the lifelong learning process of this method.

There are many benefits to becoming a teacher through a comprehensive program with a clear lineage back to Joseph Pilates. The information is not diluted down from many repetitions through many different sources. It is clear and true to the source, so you can teach and apply Pilates with intelligence, not repetition

Whether it is a full time career or a part time job while you pursue other aspirations, teaching Pilates is very rewarding. Certified teachers can open their own studio, or teach at an existing studio or fitness facility with your certification and training being well respected..