About This Workshop
The course focuses on understanding common imbalances, optimizing scapular alignment, and selecting appropriate mobility and strengthening progressions. You will gain practical strategies for integrating Pilates exercises to support efficient shoulder function in both rehabilitation and performance-focused settings.
Participants will focus on Pilates-based exercises and progressions to improve shoulder mobility, optimize alignment, and build functional stability.
“Train shoulder mobility, refine alignment, and build stability through purposeful Pilates movement.”
Who Is This For?
- Pilates instructors looking to understand and improve shoulder alignment and shoulder movement quality in their clients
- Movement professionals working with shoulder movement mechanics using Pilates equipment
- Physiotherapists integrating Pilates-based corrective strategies in their rehabilitation
- Teachers who want to address common issues in shoulder diomechanics
Workshop Highlights
- Shoulder anatomy and biomechanics
- Shoulder mobility exercises
- Understanding dynamic stability
- Pilates-based corrective exercises on Reformer, Tower/Cadillac, Chair, and small equipment
Group Booking information
- Email us the number of participants.
- Specify the number of reformers, mats, springboards, and other Pilates equipment available for the workshop.
- The number of participants can exceed the number of equipment stations.
- Indicate your preferred location if you would like the workshop presented in person.
- Specify if you would like the workshop to be delivered live via Zoom, making it accessible for teams in different locations.
- Groups larger than 6 participants are eligible for a discounted rate.
CEC Information
This workshop is NOT approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEC) but can be requested if necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Workshop Curriculum
This 2 hours workshop is structured across three focused learning blocks:
Session 1 — Foundation (30 minutes)
- Scapular-humeral rhythm
- mobility, load, stability, and proprioceptive demand
- shoulder alignment
- Types of cues: anatomical, imagery, action, and tactile
Session 2 — Applied Practice - Shoulder Mobility (75 minutes)
- Close chain vs Open chain. Alignment
- Exercise progressions
- Partner cueing rounds with structured feedback
Session 3 — Applied Practice - Shoulder Stability (75 minutes)
- Close chain vs Open chain. Alignment
- Exercise progressions
- Partner cueing rounds with structured feedback
- Q&A, mentorship discussion, and resource handout
Your Instructor
Natalia Rabin
Natalia Rabin is a highly skilled Pilates professional specializing in training fellow teachers. With over six years of experience collaborating with physiotherapy clinic, she has introduced Pilates-based movements to new physiotherapists and developed workshops to broaden the use of Pilates in physiotherapy. As a Clinical Pilates Educator, Natalia plays an essential role in providing valuable insights to create personalized Pilates exercise programs for clinic patients. She works closely with physiotherapy specialists and other rehabilitative professionals, integrating customized Pilates programs into a holistic, movement-based treatment plan for clients.
In addition to her Pilates expertise, Natalia is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), which enhances her understanding of the diagnostic methods used by other healthcare professionals, including registered physiotherapists, osteopaths, and those who focus on movement-based assessments. Her long-term goal is to leverage her knowledge of body movement to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program that promotes physical self-awareness addressing chronic imbalances and helping clients overcome pain, regain full mobility, and optimal physical function.
