The APPI Pilates Instructor Certification is designed to ensure you have the support and guidance you need to become an outstanding, world-class Pilates instructor. This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to teach matwork and reformer Pilates in both a 1:1 setting and group classes.
Upcoming Intakes
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| NSW | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: SOMA Health & Wellness Club | Aurora Place Ground floor 88 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000 | Sat 10.45am - 5.30pm & Sun 9am - 5pm |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Feb 2027 17:00 |
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| VIC | Part time: Online via zoom + Face to Face: Unite Health | 1/175 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181 9am-5pm |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 06 Dec 2026 17:00 |
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| SA | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: Cadence Pilates & Physio | 28/832-840 Lower North East Road Dernancourt SA 5075 | Sat 11.30am - 5:30pm & Sun 10:30am - 5:30pm |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 10 Jan 2027 17:30 |
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| SA | Hybrid: Online via Zoom weekends + Face to face weekday intensive: Cadence Pilates and Physio | 200/220 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA | 8am - 4pm each day |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Oct 2026 16:00 |
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| WA | Hybrid: Online via Zoom weekends + Face to face weekday intensive: Heartbeat High | 12 Station St, Cottesloe WA 6011 | Mon 9am-4pm, Tue 9am-4pm, Wed 9:30am-4pm, Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-4pm |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 02 Sep 2026 16:00 |
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| WA | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: Heartbeat High | 12 Station St, Cottesloe WA 6011 | 10:15am - 5:00pm each day |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Feb 2027 17:00 |
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| QLD | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: FORA Pilates | Shop 8/158 Moray St, New Farm QLD 4005 | Sat & Sun 9:45am-5pm both days |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Mar 2027 17:00 |
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| NSW | Hybrid: Online via Zoom weekends + Face to face weekday intensive: Play Pilates | Level 1, 388 Lane Cove Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 02 Sep 2026 17:00 |
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| VIC | Hybrid: Online via Zoom weekends + Face to face weekday intensive: Unite Health | 1/175 High Street Prahran VIC 3181 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 15 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Oct 2026 17:00 |
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| NSW | Start now: Self-paced online + Face to face weekday intensive: Play Pilates | Level 1, 388 Lane Cove Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 24 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 02 Sep 2026 17:00 |
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| WA | Start now: Self-paced online + Face to face reformer weekday intensive: Heartbeat High | 12 Station St, Cottesloe WA 6011 | Mon 9am-4pm, Tue 9am-4pm, Wed 9:30am-4pm, Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-4pm |
Start date: 24 Aug 2026 09:00 End date: 02 Sep 2026 16:00 |
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| NSW | Intensive: Mode 1/3 Gurrigal St Mosman | 10.00am - 5.15pm each day |
Start date: 08 Sep 2026 10:00 End date: 25 Sep 2026 17:15 |
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| VIC | Hybrid: Online via Zoom weekends + Face to face weekday intensive: Unite Health | 1/175 High Street Prahran VIC 3181 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Oct 2026 17:00 |
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| SA | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: Cadence Pilates & Physio | 28/832-840 Lower North East Road Dernancourt SA 5075 | Sat 11.30am - 5:30pm & Sun 10:30am - 5:30pm |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 10 Jan 2027 17:30 |
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| QLD | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: FORA Pilates | Shop 8/158 Moray St, New Farm QLD 4005 | Sat & Sun 9:45am-5pm both days |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Mar 2027 17:00 |
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| WA | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: Heartbeat High | 12 Station St, Cottesloe WA 6011 | 10:15am - 5:00pm each day |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Feb 2027 17:00 |
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| NSW | Part time: Online via Zoom + Face to face weekends: SOMA Health & Wellness Club | Aurora Place Ground floor 88 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000 | Sat 10.45am - 5.30pm & Sun 9am - 5pm |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 07 Feb 2027 17:00 |
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| VIC | GEELONG | Part time: Online via zoom + Face to Face: Bed Pilates | 57 W Fyans Street Newtown VIC 3220 | Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm + Sun 11.30am - 6.00pm |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 14 Mar 2027 17:00 |
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| VIC | Part time: Online via zoom + Face to Face: Unite Health | 1/175 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181 9am-5pm |
Start date: 19 Sep 2026 09:00 End date: 06 Dec 2026 17:00 |
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| SA | Start now: Self-paced online + Face to face weekday intensive: Cadence Pilates and Physio | 200/220 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA | 8am - 4pm each day |
Start date: 28 Sep 2026 08:00 End date: 07 Oct 2026 16:00 |
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| VIC | Intensive: Unite Health | 18 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 05 Oct 2026 09:00 End date: 22 Oct 2026 17:00 |
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| VIC | Intensive: Unite Health | 18 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 20 Oct 2026 09:00 End date: 06 Nov 2026 17:00 |
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| VIC | Intensive: Unite Health | 18 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 | 9am-5pm each day |
Start date: 02 Nov 2026 09:00 End date: 19 Nov 2026 17:00 |
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| NSW | Intensive: Mode 1/3 Gurrigal St Mosman | 10.00am - 5.15pm each day |
Start date: 10 Nov 2026 10:00 End date: 27 Nov 2026 17:15 |
Are you trying to find the perfect Pilates Instructor Course near you? Unite Health is the Pilates Teacher Training provider you’ve been looking for. But don’t just take our word for it — hear from our recent Pilates Course graduates.
“I recently completed my Mat & Reformer Certification through Unite and couldn’t recommend it more. The content is so in depth and makes you feel super confident in becoming an instructor!”
“I‘m so incredibly grateful that I chose Unite health to do my Pilates certification with. I did the 3 weeks intensive course and the teachers were amazing. They care about educating you properly to understand why we do certain movements and the anatomy of it. After completing the 3 weeks and my self practice I feel confident enough to teach in the real world.”
“I absolutely loved completing the APPI Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor certification with Unite Health. The instructors were fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, the course material was excellent, and the office team always so helpful. Highly recommend!”
“I joined Unite Health APPI Pilates Instructors course in September last year, and I must say it is an amazing and transformative experience. The training is really comprehensive, and by the end of the course you will be confident and ready to teach classes.”
“I’ve have loved completing the APPI Pilates instructor course. Its flexibility to find the best program to suit me made it so much more achievable. I was also exposed to some amazing trainers throughout the experience who have made me feel ready to teach in the future through their constant feedback and encouragement so thank you.”
“A fantastic course with knowledgeable and supportive instructors. The content was practical, well-structured, and gave me the confidence to start teaching Pilates. I really appreciated the feedback throughout the certification process. Highly recommend Unite Health to anyone looking for quality Pilates education!”
“It has been an amazing experience! All the teachers have always been incredibly supportive, kind, and highly knowledgeable. The whole team, in general, has helped me with so many things and was always available whenever I needed support. I’m truly happy to be part of this community and very grateful for everything I’ve learned and experienced with Unite Health.”
“I did a lot of research before I chose to do my certification with Unite Health and Im so glad that I did. The trainers, course manuals and fellow students were so supportive. I have learned so much during this course and really feel prepared to start Instructing both 1:1 and group classes. Definitely one of the best decisions I’ve made.”
“I absolutely loved studying my APPI Pilates training with Unite Health! I did most of it online and it was super easy to follow, fun, and incredibly supportive. The educators were amazing and made learning from home feel so connected and inspiring. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to start their Pilates journey — you’ll love it!”
“I completed my course online and was closely supported by the support team at Unite Health, replying to my emails whenever I needed some assistance or guidance with any part of the course! The course was easy to follow and very engaging. Very informative and engaging videos to watch at my own pace which made it easy while juggling school, work and living out of the city. I highly recommend Unite Health and have no regrets from doing my course through them!”
“An outstanding Pilates course. The content was clear and comprehensive with a great balance of theory and practical learning. The instructors were incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and inspiring. I finished feeling confident and excited to teach. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to begin their Pilates Instructing career!”
“APPI Pilates course was the best choice I could have made for my training. The teaching was thorough and intelligent, I really felt like what I was being taught was backed by practice, movement science and a respect for the lineage. I will take what I have learnt not only into my career but also into other areas of my life. Worth it over any other Pilates course!”
“I highly recommend Unite Health! The combined Matwork and Reformer course was incredibly thorough, and the instructors and support team made the whole experience so reassuring. The cueing tips they teach really boost your confidence, and I finished the training feeling excited to start teaching. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking to start their Pilates career!”
“Unite Health was recommended to me by Pilates Instructor. They honestly are the best in the industry, combining theory, practice, and real-world advice. The training is detailed and rigorous and of the highest quality. The instructors are experienced, knowledgeable, and very supportive. The admin team is super responsive. I feel prepared to enter the industry with confidence.”
“I recently completed my APPI Matwork and Reformer certification through Unite Health and had a great experience. The course was well structured, easy to follow, and very practical. I especially appreciated the focus on quality teaching and client safety. I feel well prepared to start teaching and would highly recommend Unite Health to anyone looking to become a Pilates instructor.”
Unite Health is the sole provider of APPI Pilates instructor training in Australia and New Zealand. APPI stands for The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute, and we have been educating people since 2000.
Over 14 days of training in both matwork and reformer Pilates, you’ll learn the anatomy and physiology required to become an outstanding Pilates instructor, guided by our teaching script and unique surface anatomy practical workshops that bring anatomy to life.
You’ll be immersed in a structured, practical curriculum designed by leading physiotherapists and Pilates experts, delivered in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, feedback, and reflection.
By the end of the 14-day program, you’ll have developed the core competencies to teach Pilates safely, effectively, and with confidence in both individual and group settings.
We understand our students have varied professional, personal, and geographical commitments, so we offer multiple delivery formats. Each option delivers the same high-quality content, expert instruction, and practical outcomes.
We offer flexible pricing to suit a range of financial needs. Choose to pay upfront for maximum savings, or select one of our convenient payment plans. All options secure your place in the course, which has limited spots available to ensure personalised training.
Pay the full course fee in one transaction to receive the maximum discount. The most cost-effective option for students ready to commit and secure their place immediately.
Payment 1 ($2,747.50) secures your spot on enrolment. Payment 2 ($2,747.50) is due six weeks later. Ideal for a short-term split payment without interest.
Payment 1 ($999) secures your spot on enrolment. Payments 2–6 ($999 each) are due every four weeks. Ideal for a longer-term payment structure with predictable instalments.
Note: Limited spots are available for each course delivery option. Early enrolment is recommended to secure your preferred schedule and pricing plan.
To become a fully certified APPI Pilates Instructor, you’ll be required to complete certification exams at the end of your teacher training. There are two components to the exam: practical and theory. You’ll also need to submit your completed Pilates certification logbook prior to submitting your practical exam.
Your completed Pilates certification logbook is uploaded to the online portal prior to submitting your Pilates practical exam. Required hours are:
An online multiple-choice exam covering topics including:
Design a 45-minute Pilates session for a client of your choice, including APPI matwork and reformer Pilates exercises. You’ll be marked on:
You’ll then be required to demonstrate 4 pre-selected matwork and 4 reformer exercises, showing your ability to perform them to an acceptable level.
Unite Health delivers APPI Pilates instructor training both in-person and 100% online, offering flexible options to suit students nationwide and internationally.
Our in-person courses are delivered at carefully selected, industry-leading studios across major Australian cities. Each venue is equipped to support high-quality practical training with experienced educators and supportive learning environments.
Melbourne is our flagship training location, offering the intensive in-person course format and a full range of delivery options. Located in the heart of Prahran, our studios provide a dedicated learning space with access to industry-standard Pilates equipment and expert educators.
Courses in Sydney offer flexible training options across premium venues. Whether you’re based on the North Shore or in the city centre, you can access expert-led, face-to-face Pilates education close to home.
Adelaide students benefit from dual training locations at Cadence Pilates and Physio, renowned for combining physiotherapy-led instruction with practical Pilates training in a supportive environment.
Our Brisbane-based courses are held at Forge Pilates, a contemporary studio in West End. This location provides access to modern facilities, experienced instructors, and a dynamic Pilates community.
Pilates instructor training in Perth is delivered at Heartbeat High, a well-equipped wellness space in Cottesloe. The studio offers a professional, hands-on learning experience in a supportive and inspiring setting.
For those unable to attend in person or based outside Australia, we offer a fully self-paced, online training program that can be completed from anywhere in the world.
This option is ideal for international students, remote learners, or professionals looking for maximum flexibility without compromising the quality of their education.
Upon completion of APPI Clinical Pilates Equipment Level 4, you will be eligible to sit your APPI Clinical Pilates Equipment Certification exam. This will consist of a practical and theory exam.
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