Rebel Pilates Teacher Training

Amanda Chan-Borell,

Co-Founder & Facilitator

Ginny Scahill,

Co-Founder & Facilitator

At Rebel Pilates, we’re flipping the script on instructor training.

Whether you're keen on Matwork, Reformer, or both, our courses give you the real-world tools to teach with confidence, personality, and a Rebel attitude.

With over 50 years of industry experience between us, and over 30,000 classes taught, we’re here to show you how to go beyond the basics.


Transform Your Passion into a Career

Become a Reformer Rockstar with Rebel Pilates Instructor Training

We don’t do cookie-cutter here. Our mission is to break the mold of outdated fitness education and shape a new generation of instructors who move with purpose, lead with impact, and bring serious fire to the studio.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, Rebel Pilates Training gives you the tools to teach with confidence, creativity, and edge.

What You’ll Learn:

  • A rock-solid understanding of Pilates technique and how to teach it with confidence.
  • The skills to adapt your classes to suit all body types, ages, and abilities.
  • Practical tools for cueing, class planning, and creating sessions that clients love.
  • How to stand out in the industry and build a loyal following.
  • Insider strategies to navigate the realities of teaching in studios and group fitness environments.

Our training cuts the fluff. It's part online, part in-person, and self-paced—so you can train around your life and be ready to teach in as little as four months.


Courses We Offer:

Want it all?

Mat & Reformer Instructor Course (Bundle)

This dual certification gets you certified in both Mat and Reformer, with a blend of deep learning and real-life teaching prep.

  • Early Bird: from $2,450
  • Full Price: from $2,750
  • 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points


Reformer Instructor Course - Lvl 1

Already Mat Pilates Qualified?

For fitness pros ready to add Reformer to their toolbox. Includes 100+ exercises, cueing strategies, and programming.

  • Early Bird: from $1,780
  • Full Price: from $1,980
  • 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points


Your launchpad. Master the core principles of Pilates and learn to lead Matwork classes with confidence and style.

  • Early Bird: from $1,080
  • Full Price: from $1,280
  • 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points


Mat Pilates Only

Pilates Matwork Instructor Course

Reformer Instructor Course - Lvl 2

Ready to Level Up?

Already Reformer Level 1 Certified?

This course is for instructors ready to level up.
80+ new exercises, sharper cueing, stronger programming—and the tools to deliver next-level Reformer classes that hit harder and flow smoother.

  • Early Bird: from $1,580
  • Full Price: from $1,780
  • 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points


2025 In-Person Workshop Dates:
Note:  Choose one of the workshop intakes below. Registration and online theory must be completed before attending the workshops. Registration closes one week before your chosen Workshop Date...or when Sold Out!

MAT LEVEL 1 REFORMER LEVEL 1 REFORMER LEVEL 2
FEB 14 (Sold Out) FEB 15-16 (Sold Out)
JULY 25 - Auckland (only 1 spot left!) JULY 26-27 Auckland (only 1 spot left!)
AUG 15 - Christchurch AUG 16-17 Christchurch AUG 29-30 - Auckland
OCT 17 - Auckland (only 5 spots left) OCT 18-19 - Auckland (only 5 spots left) NOV 1-2 - Auckland

Time:  approx. 10:30am - 5:30pm

Auckland Location:  Rebel Pilates, New Lynn

Christchurch Location: Scülpt Reformer Pilates Studio, Merivale

Pro-Rescourse

Instructor Class Programming Subscription

Save time and teach with confidence.

Get new Reformer class plans every month for just $15/month.

Each plan includes:
✔️ Video Tutorial
✔️ Ready-to-go Class Plans
✔️ 3 styles: FORGE (strength), IGNITE (cardio/jumpboard), RESTORE (mobility)

Expertly designed. Studio-tested.

Smarter programming = better classes, less prep.




🎓 REBEL PILATES alumni score 3 months free + a 50% discount on completion of their training.