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 Our mission is to break the mold of outdated fitness education and shape a new generation of instructors who move with purpose, lead with impact, and bring serious fire to the studio.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 $1,920
- Full Price: from $2,220
- 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points

Already Mat Pilates Qualified?
Reformer Instructor Course
For fitness pros ready to add Reformer to their toolbox. Includes 100+ exercises, cueing strategies, and programming.
- Early Bird: from $1,480
- Full Price: from $1,680
- 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 $980
- Full Price: from $1,280
- 20 Pilates Aotearoa CPD Points
Mat Pilates Only
Pilates Matwork Instructor Course
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.
MAT LEVEL 1 | REFORMER LEVEL 1 | REFORMER LEVEL 2 |
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MAY 2 | ||
JUNE 13 | JUNE 14-15 | JUNE 28-29 |
OCT 17 | OCT 18-19 | NOV 1-2 |
Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Rebel Pilates, New Lynn

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