Scolio-Pilates

Module 3: Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan
2026-11-19 09:00 - 2026-11-22 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | The Garden Pilates, 〒525-0045 Shiga, Kusatsu, Wakakusa, 5-chōme−8−６ グリーンプラザ 2F, Shiga, Japan
Welcome to your Scolio-Pilates® Module 3: The Mentorship!

Dates: November 19-22, 2026
Location: Kusatsu City, Shiga, Japan
Instructor: Helen New, Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator

We are thrilled that you are applying to join our team. You can learn more about the four-part process of becoming a Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner here.

The Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship is a 4-day intensive study (24 hours of class time) of three-dimensional exercise for scoliosis for professionals in the field of exercise science. These professionals include but are not limited to, Pilates Instructors and Physical Therapists.
To apply to this course, you must:

Be a professional in the field of movement: Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, etc.
Complete the Scolio-Pilates® Introductory Course, The Scolio-Pilates® Anatomy Course, and the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar.
Spend 6-12 months working with scoliosis clients/patients.
Apply to the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. This application includes a detailed case report of your work with one scoliosis client/patient. A sample case report will be sent to you when you make the deposit for the course. The deposit will be returned if your application is not accepted.

Included in your Mentorship:

Membership Fee. Your first-year Scolio-Pilates® Professional Membership fee is included in your Module 3 tuition.
Your annual membership includes :

Listing on the Scolio-Pilates® website: Find a Practitioner. This page helps clients connect with you in your location! Many of our practitioners find this invaluable for increasing the. number of scoliosis clients they are seeing .
Access to the Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner Community Board where you can ask questions, post successes, and get to know the international community of Scolio-Pilates® Practitioners and Educators!
Quarterly professional meetings where we will meet online to discuss all topics related to scoliosis. This professional meeting time is crucial for keeping us all up-to-date on what is happening in the field of scoliosis and exercise. The learning begins in the Mentorship classroom and continues in earnest as you take on more scoliosis clients and collaborate with your colleagues in the profession of scoliosis.
Wholesale pricing on all wedges needed for your Scolio-Pilates® work.

We would love to have you join the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship and Team! More help is needed around the world to support the under-served population of those living with scoliosis!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can anyone attend the Mentorship and be an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
No, to be an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner, you must be a professional in your field of movement or therapeutic exercise. Pilates instructors and Physical therapists are acceptable professions. If you are a professional in some other form of movement or health management techniques, please just ask us! Email Karena at karena@osteopilates.com.
What is the process for becoming an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
You must first attend the Anatomy of Scoliosis course, followed by the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar. After attending the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar, you can register for the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. There must be 6-12 months between your Scolio-Pilates® Seminar and the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship so that you have time to practice what you learned in your first two courses. When you register for your Mentorship, you will receive a sample case study that you will use as a model to complete your own case study. This case study is part of your application to attend the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. When your application is accepted, you can then attend the Mentorship. After the Mentorship, you will have more work to do to complete your case study.
What is the case study?
The case study is a basically a very thorough report of the work you performed with one scoliosis client/patient. You will see this client for 10 visits and report on what you did, progress you made, questions you have, and where you want to go next with this client. Please see the sample case study to help you perform this task.
What are the benefits of being an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
There are many. Just to name a few, you will be part of an active Facebook group where you can ask questions of Karena or the other practitioners to help you when you run into questions or need advice with clients or patients. You will be part of a quarterly online meeting to refresh your knowledge and skills of scoliosis and Scolio-Pilates®. You will be invited to assist at workshops and Mentorships and eventually you may even be eligible to teach the Anatomy of Scoliosis Preparatory Scolio-Pilates® Course.
From a business point of view, is there a need to help those with scoliosis?
Yes, and YES! This is a very under-served population. For several of our practitioners, once they begin seeing scoliosis clients, it becomes the biggest percentage of their clientele. We need more practitioners with a passion for serving this under-served population!
Is it going to be fun or REALLY fun?
It’s going to be REALLY fun! We always have such a great time. The entire journey of becoming an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner, can be just over a year-long process, but the rewards are great.

Module 1: Zug, Switzerland
2026-11-27 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Nonna Altmann, Poststrasse 4b, Zug, 6300, Switzerland
Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 1

Instructor: Julie Selwood, Scolio-Pilates Principal Educator
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Dates: 27 November 2026
Taught in English
This course is a building block and lays the foundation for the Scolio-Pilates Module 2: The Professional Seminar. You will receive a strong base in the anatomy of scoliosis to help you understand what is happening under the skin that creates the changes we see and experience with scoliosis on the surface and with movement. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to make the best scoliosis-specific exercise choices. Topics to be covered include:

What is scoliosis? Who it affects and its effects on the systems of the body
Experience scoliosis! What it feels like to do Pilates with scoliosis
Anatomical understanding of the musculoskeletal changes that accompany the scoliosis syndrome
Understanding functional vs. structural scoliosis
Defining the convexities and concavities
Theories and laws of movement that apply to scoliosis
The first 7 exercises for scoliosis. All exercises will be taught with and without the Pilates equipment.

CECs: 8 Continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)

Module 2: Zug, Switzerland
2026-11-28 09:00 - 2026-11-29 18:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Nonna Altmann, Poststrasse 4b, Zug, 6300, Switzerland
Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 2

Instructor: Julie Selwood, Scolio-Pilates Principal Educator
Dates: 28-29 November 2026
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Taught in English
Module 2 builds upon the pre-requisite Module 1, Scolio-Pilates Professional Seminar.
We will dive deeper into understanding the anatomy of scoliosis and use that understanding to define the curves of scoliosis (3, 4, and thoracolumbar curves). Once we define the curves we can begin to understand how to correct those curves toward neutral. We use scoliosis-specific corrections and scoliosis-specific exercises to aid us in bringing our clients toward a more balanced system.
The scoliosis-specific exercises begin with corrections in the basic positions of prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and standing. Once the corrections are applied in the basic positions, we add movement to these corrections either on the mat or with the assistance of the Pilates equipment. Come learn why Scolio-Pilates, a form of Pilates that allows for modifications to assist the client with scoliosis in the Pilates studio, is now being used by children’s hospitals, physical therapy clinics, and Pilates studios worldwide to help with the management of scoliosis.
CECs: 16 Continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)

Module 3: Singapore, Singapore
2027-01-17 11:00 - 2027-01-20 16:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Altum Pilates, 1 Tanglin Road #04-16, Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, 247905, Singapore
Welcome to your Scolio-Pilates Module 3: The Mentorship!

Instructor: Julie Selwood, Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator
Workshop: Over 4 days 17-20 January 2027
Dates & Times:
17 January 2027 11:00am – 6:00pm
18-20 January 2027 9:00am – 4:00pm (each day)
Location: Singapore
Language: Taught in English

We are thrilled that you are applying to join our team. You can learn more about the four-part process of becoming a Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner here.

The Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship is a 4-day intensive study (24 hours of class time) of three-dimensional exercise for scoliosis for professionals in the field of exercise science. These professionals include but are not limited to, Pilates Instructors and Physical Therapists.
To apply to this course, you must:

Be a professional in the field of movement: Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, etc.
Complete the Scolio-Pilates® Introductory Course, The Scolio-Pilates® Anatomy Course, and the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar.
Spend 6-12 months working with scoliosis clients/patients.
Apply to the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. This application includes a detailed case report of your work with one scoliosis client/patient. A sample case report will be sent to you when you make the deposit for the course. The deposit will be returned if your application is not accepted.

Included in your Mentorship:

Membership Fee. Your first-year Scolio-Pilates® Professional Membership fee is included in your Module 3 tuition.
Your annual membership includes :

Listing on the Scolio-Pilates® website: Find a Practitioner. This page helps clients connect with you in your location! Many of our practitioners find this invaluable for increasing the. number of scoliosis clients they are seeing .
Access to the Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner Community Board where you can ask questions, post successes, and get to know the international community of Scolio-Pilates® Practitioners and Educators!
Quarterly professional meetings where we will meet online to discuss all topics related to scoliosis. This professional meeting time is crucial for keeping us all up-to-date on what is happening in the field of scoliosis and exercise. The learning begins in the Mentorship classroom and continues in earnest as you take on more scoliosis clients and collaborate with your colleagues in the profession of scoliosis.
Wholesale pricing on all wedges needed for your Scolio-Pilates® work

We would love to have you join the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship and Team! More help is needed around the world to support the under-served population of those living with scoliosis!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can anyone attend the Mentorship and be an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
No, to be an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner, you must be a professional in your field of movement or therapeutic exercise. Pilates instructors and Physical therapists are acceptable professions. If you are a professional in some other form of movement or health management techniques, please just ask us! Email Karena at Karena@osteopilates.com.
What is the process for becoming an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
You must first attend the Anatomy of Scoliosis course, followed by the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar. After attending the Scolio-Pilates® Seminar, you can register for the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. There must be 6-12 months between your Scolio-Pilates® Seminar and the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship so that you have time to practice what you learned in your first two courses. When you register for your Mentorship, you will receive a sample case study that you will use as a model to complete your own case study. This case study is part of your application to attend the Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship. When your application is accepted, you can then attend Module 3. After Module 3, you will have more work to do to complete your case study.
What is the case study?
The case study is basically a very thorough report of the work you performed with one scoliosis client/patient. You will see this client for 10 visits and report on what you did, the progress you made, the questions you have, and where you want to go next with this client. You will be sent a form to complete your case study. You will be guided step-by-step through your case study.
What are the benefits of being an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner?
There are many. Just to name a few, you will be part of an active Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner group where you can ask questions of Karena or the other practitioners to help you when you run into questions or need advice with clients or patients. You will be part of a quarterly online meeting to refresh your knowledge and skills of scoliosis and Scolio-Pilates®. You will have the opportunity to attend Modules 1, 2, and 3 free of tuition charge in exchange for assisting the Educator. Please make your plans early for attending these Modules, as a limited number of Practitioners are able to assist at each delivery of Modules 1, 2, and 3.
From a business point of view, is there a need to help those with scoliosis?
Yes, and YES! This is a very under-served population. For several of our practitioners, once they begin seeing scoliosis clients, it becomes the biggest percentage of their clientele. We need more practitioners with a passion for serving this under-served population!
Is it going to be fun or REALLY fun?
It’s going to be REALLY fun! We always have such a great time. The entire journey of becoming an Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner, can be just over a year-long process, but the rewards are great.

Module 1: Botkins, Ohio, USA
2027-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pilates For Life, 314 W. State St, Botkins, OH, 45306, United States
Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 1

Instructor: Melissa Lee, Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator
Location: Botkins, Ohio
Date: January 22, 2027
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

This course is a building block and lays the foundation for the Scolio-Pilates® Module 2: The Professional Seminar. You will receive a strong base in the anatomy of scoliosis to help you understand what is happening under the skin that creates the changes we see and experience with scoliosis on the surface and with movement. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to make the best scoliosis-specific exercise choices. Topics to be covered include:

What is scoliosis? Who it affects and its effects on the systems of the body
Experience scoliosis! What it feels like to do Pilates with scoliosis
Anatomical understanding of the musculoskeletal changes that accompany the scoliosis syndrome
Understanding functional vs. structural scoliosis
Defining the convexities and concavities
Theories and laws of movement that apply to scoliosis
The first 7 exercises for scoliosis. All exercises will be taught with and without the Pilates equipment.

Module 2: Botkins, Ohio, USA
2027-01-23 08:00 - 2027-01-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pilates For Life, 314 W. State St, Botkins, OH, 45306, United States
Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 2

Instructor: Melissa Lee, Scolio-Pilates Principal Educator
Location: Botkins, Ohio
Dates: January 23-24, 2027
Times: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Module 2 builds upon the pre-requisite Module 1, Scolio-Pilates Professional Seminar.
We will dive deeper into understanding the anatomy of scoliosis and use that understanding to define the curves of scoliosis (3, 4, and thoracolumbar curves). Once we define the curves we can begin to understand how to correct those curves toward neutral. We use scoliosis-specific corrections and scoliosis-specific exercises to aid us in bringing our clients toward a more balanced system.
The scoliosis-specific exercises begin with corrections in the basic positions of prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and standing. Once the corrections are applied in the basic positions, we add movement to these corrections either on the mat or with the assistance of the Pilates equipment. Come learn why Scolio-Pilates, a form of Pilates that allows for modifications to assist the client with scoliosis in the Pilates studio, is now being used by children’s hospitals, physical therapy clinics, and Pilates studios worldwide to help with the management of scoliosis.

CECs: 16 Continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)

Module 1: Athens, Greece
2027-04-02 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Pilates 15, 15 Tatoïou str., Kifissia, Athens, 14561, Greece
Modules can be purchased individually or as a Module 1&2 Bundle

Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 1

Instructor: Karena Thek, Founder of Scolio-Pilates®
Location: In-Person – Athens, Greece
Date: 2 April 2027
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm Eastern European Standard Time (EET)
PLEASE NOTE: This course is capped at 20 paid students.

This course is a building block and lays the foundation for the Scolio-Pilates® Module 2: The Professional Seminar. You will receive a strong base in the anatomy of scoliosis to help you understand what is happening under the skin that creates the changes we see and experience with scoliosis on the surface and with movement. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to make the best scoliosis-specific exercise choices. Topics to be covered include:

What is scoliosis? Who it affects and its effects on the systems of the body
Experience scoliosis! What it feels like to do Pilates with scoliosis
Anatomical understanding of the musculoskeletal changes that accompany the scoliosis syndrome
Understanding functional vs. structural scoliosis
Defining the convexities and concavities
Theories and laws of movement that apply to scoliosis
The first 7 exercises for scoliosis. All exercises will be taught with and without the Pilates equipment.

CECs: 8 Continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)

Module 2: Athens, Greece
2027-04-03 09:00 - 2027-04-04 18:00 (America/New_York) | Pilates 15, 15 Tatoïou str., Kifissia, Athens, 14561, Greece
Modules can be purchased individually or as a Module 1&2 Bundle

Welcome To Scolio-Pilates Module 2

Instructor: Karena Thek, Founder of Scolio-Pilates®
Location: In-Person – Athens, Greece
Date: 3-4 April 2027
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm Eastern European Standard Time (EET)
PLEASE NOTE: This course is capped at 20 paid students.

Module 2 builds upon the pre-requisite Module 1, Scolio-Pilates Professional Seminar.
We will dive deeper into understanding the anatomy of scoliosis and use that understanding to define the curves of scoliosis (3, 4, and thoracolumbar curves). Once we define the curves we can begin to understand how to correct those curves toward neutral. We use scoliosis-specific corrections and scoliosis-specific exercises to aid us in bringing our clients toward a more balanced system.
The scoliosis-specific exercises begin with corrections in the basic positions of prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and standing. Once the corrections are applied in the basic positions, we add movement to these corrections either on the mat or with the assistance of the Pilates equipment. Come learn why Scolio-Pilates, a form of Pilates that allows for modifications to assist the client with scoliosis in the Pilates studio, is now being used by children’s hospitals, physical therapy clinics, and Pilates studios worldwide to help with the management of scoliosis.
CECs: 16 Continuing education credits from the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)
