Deepen your own practice, become a Pilates instructor, or expand your teaching skills.
Our Team-Pilates/Balanced Body Certifications
Want to learn more about our Pilates instructor trainings?
During the spring of 2023, we are pleased to offer the following Balanced Body Pilates certification courses:
MOTR
Mar. 11 & 12
In-person
Great Falls, MT
Instructor: Leslie Steensrud
Description
The comprehensive MOTR instructor training includes instruction on all the MOTR exercises and variations and gives instructors everything they need to teach a variety of formats from small group personal training to circuit training to private sessions. You will learn to perform, teach and cue MOTR exercises in all positions to increase your confidence and get you ready to teach.
Based on the Balanced Body Movement Principles you will discover how easy it is to design and deliver dynamic classes using the Balanced Body Programming System. The combination is designed to help you understand the purpose of each exercise, common regressions and progressions and how to program classes for students of all kinds. 16 hours.
Schedule
Mar. 11 & 12 – 9:00-6:00pm
Cost
$500 + Manual ($50)
Trapeze
Apr. 21-23
In-person
Great Falls, MT
Instructor: Leslie Steensrud
Description
Provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises as well as applications for beginning, post–rehabilitation and advanced clients. This training is appropriate for students working with the Allegro® or Allegro 2 Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze and Wall Tower as well as those working with full Trapeze Tables. Sequencing programs using multiple pieces of equipment are covered as well as equipment set up, safety and maintenance. 18 hours.
Schedule
Apr. 21 – 12:00-6:00pm
Apr. 22 & 23 – 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost
$625 + Manual ($50)
Chair
May 26 & 27
In-person
Great Falls, MT
Instructor: Leslie Steensrud
Description
The chair is great for doing strengthening work with athletic clients, and as an addition to group programming in combination with the Mat. Includes exercises and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair and the split pedal Combo Chair. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes. 14 hours.
Schedule
May 26 & 27 – 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost
$ 500 + Manual ($50)
Barrels
May 28
In-person
Great Falls, MT
Instructor: Leslie Steensrud
Description
Includes exercises and variations for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel. Both are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes. 6 hours.
Schedule
May 28 – 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost
$300 + Manual ($50)
Prerequisites: Movement Principles, Mat 1, and Reformer 1 or equivalent; 20 Pilates studio sessions; 1 year work experience in related field recommended.
Have questions? We’re here to help. Contact Master Trainer Leslie Steensrud to create your Pilates certification plan.
How do I know if Pilates teacher training is right for me?
My Pilates Journey
Making movement into medicine since 2006.
Welcome! I started this mission and business because Great Falls did not have an independent Pilates studio. When I finished my Comprehensive training, I jumped in. I have trained many different clients thru the years, and each body I train teaches me so much more about how the human body works. It is such rewarding and educating work.
I went on to receive my Master training to be able to train teachers. Pilates is such good work for the body and I knew I wanted to create more teachers in the field. Movement is Medicine is such a true statement and I hope to continue this movement of Pilates for many more years to come.
Leslie Steensrud, Owner of Precision Pilates & Yoga
Precision Pilates is a Member of the Team-Pilates mentoring network.
A Life-changing Opportunity
“When I first started working with Leslie three years ago, I didn’t even know how to properly use my muscles, my back went out every month, and my posture was poor. Now I have a strong core, improved posture, better self-awareness, and have started doing advanced exercises. The way that Leslie works with people is phenomenal, she respects the limits of your body while pushing you to do your best; all while maintaining a friendly, light attitude.”
“Leslie’s Pilates training is absolutely top quality. Whether you are in a personal or group training, you will benefit from her extensive experience and inspirational instruction. I was privileged enough to do over seven Pilates instructor training workshops with Leslie. Her instructor trainings were organized, professional and yet she somehow was able to provide a lot of one-on-one feedback in a such a way that makes one want to stretch and exceed a little more. Over the years, I’ve experienced many different Pilates instructors and trainers. Leslie is by far my favorite.”
“I have worked with Leslie as a colleague, as my personal trainer after having my 3rd baby and have taken 4 courses through her. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her teaching style pushes you to become the best instructor/trainer you can be and she shows you multiple ways to teach an exercise, providing many helpful cues that clients understand. She also teaches you how to give your clients that little bit extra that will keep them coming back year after year.”
— Shanda Leritz
Leslie Steensrud
Balanced Body Pilates Master Trainer | Team Pilates Educator
1601 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 210
(2nd floor in the Columbus Center)
Great Falls, MT 59405
406-868-1039