EDUCATION
The Canadian Pilates Method Society (CPMS) exists to support the long-term integrity, clarity, and evolution of Pilates in Canada. Guided by our mission to serve the profession through collaboration, transparency, and informed governance, CPMS provides a national framework that respects the diversity of Pilates practice while protecting educational and professional standards.
Our Role
CPMS is not a certifying body and does not endorse specific products, schools, or methodologies. In alignment with our vision for a sustainable and respected Pilates profession, CPMS:
Reviews and recognizes Pilates education
Assigns Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Classifies education by scope and approach
Maintains a transparent, nationally consistent educational framework
Who We Serve
CPMS supports and collaborates with:
Pilates equipment manufacturers providing education on the safe and effective use of their equipment
Registered CPMS Educators facilitating workshops and educational series
Insured educational institutions offering Pilates certification programs
Education We Recognize
Recognized education may include:
Equipment-based workshops
Specialty and approach-specific education
Pilates Mat and Reformer certifications
Fitness-based equipment certifications
Comprehensive Pilates certifications utilizing the full apparatus system
Educational Classification
To promote clarity across the profession, all recognized education is classified into one of four categories:
Fitness
Contemporary
Clinical
Classical
These classifications are descriptive rather than hierarchical and are intended to support informed decision-making by practitioners, studios, and the public.
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Eligible workshops and educational offerings may receive CPMS Continuing Education Credits based on scope, relevance, and clearly defined learning outcomes.
Our Commitment to the Profession
In support of CPMS’s vision for generations to come, our educational governance framework is designed to evolve alongside the profession. By fostering cooperation among educators, manufacturers, and institutions, CPMS aims to strengthen professional trust, public confidence, and educational integrity within Pilates across Canada.
For more information about education recognition or submission pathways, please contact the Canadian Pilates Method Society.
Register Your Educational Workshop for CPMS Continuing Education Credits
If you provide workshops, courses, or specialty trainings for movement professionals, CPMS designation allows your participants to receive official CEC recognition. This process helps establish educational consistency, supports instructor development, and strengthens the integrity of the Pilates profession across Canada.
Why Register Your Workshop with CPMS
Your participants earn recognized Continuing Education Credits
Your course is listed as a CPMS-approved educational opportunity
You contribute to raising professional standards in the Pilates industry
Increased visibility among instructors seeking quality continuing education
Alignment with the Canadian national organization supporting therapeutic and movement-based education for Pilates
Eligibility Overview
Educational content may qualify if it:
Is relevant to Pilates, therapeutic movement, anatomy, biomechanics, or related disciplines
Has clear learning objectives and practical application
Is taught by a qualified professional with verifiable credentials
Includes a structured format (workshop, course, training, or seminar)
Pay it Forward!
By donating just $5, you’ll help establish GRANTS to support low-income individuals in attaining therapeutic Pilates, as well as grants for the expansion of Pilates into rural communities.
Your support strengthens the future of Pilates in Canada and helps create a unified space for education, connection, and excellence in movement.