About This Workshop
This workshop explores foot and lower leg biomechanics and their impact on alignment, movement efficiency, and whole-body function. You will develop a deeper understanding of foot structure, intrinsic and extrinsic muscle relationships, and common imbalances such as over-pronation and over-supination. The course focuses on practical Pilates-based corrective strategies, including mobility, release, and strengthening exercises using a variety of equipment.
Participants will learn how to assess alignment, improve foot mechanics, and integrate effective training progressions into Pilates sessions.
"When you train the feet with purpose, the whole body moves with precision.”
Who Is This For?
- Pilates instructors looking to understand and improve foot alignment and movement quality in their clients
- Movement professionals working with gait, balance, and lower limb mechanics using Pilates equipment
- Physiotherapists integrating Pilates-based corrective strategies using Pilates equipment into their rehabilitation
- Teachers who want to address common issues such as flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, and ankle instability
Workshop Highlights
- Foot and lower leg anatomy and biomechanics
- Understanding pronation, supination, and their whole-body effects
- Common foot conditions and muscular imbalances
- Mobility and release techniques for intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles
- Pilates-based corrective exercises on Reformer, 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 approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with National Pilates Certification Program NPCP. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Workshop Curriculum
This 3 hours workshop is structured across five focused learning blocks:
Session 1 — Foundation (30 minutes)
- Foot development
- Foot Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Fascial connection - back line
Session 2 — Alignment (30 minutes)
- Effect of alignment and muscular imbalances
- Common problems
Session 3 — Practical exercises (120 minutes)
- Lower Leg Release
- Intrinsic foot muscles exercises using prop
- Strengthening lower leg exercises using Reformer
- Strengthening lower leg exercises using Chair
- 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.
