Why Become a CPMS Registrant

Registering with the CPMS supports a national community committed to strengthening Pilates across Canada. Individuals gain access to recognition, professional support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of Pilates.

As a member, you will:

• Be listed in the National Pilates Registry

• Gain credibility through verified registered status

• Access to grant opportunities for low-income individuals as well as rural studio development

• Participate in shaping national Pilates standards and ethics

• Support a unified, inclusive framework that represents all Pilates lineages

• Be part of a growing movement to strengthen Pilates across Canada

CPMS Registration

Apprentice

Instructor

Practitioner

Educator

Studio

Clinic

International Educator

Pilates Certifying Body

Registered Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CPMS?

The Canadian Pilates Method Society promotes the growth of Pilates in Canada as a registry of all individuals who are apprentices to educators and businesses that sell services and products that support the Pilates community.

How to register?

Once your registration is complete, your profile will be published in the directory. If any discrepancies are identified, you will be contacted to review and update your registration details or clarify your designation. This may include adjustments where a selected designation does not accurately reflect your status.

If you do not currently have formal certification documentation, you may register as an Apprentice until such time as certification can be provided.

What designations are available?

We offer seven designations: Apprentice, Instructor, Practitioner, Educator, Studio, Clinic, and Certifying Body, catering to various expertise levels.

• Apprentice status is for anyone teaching Mat or learning to teach Pilates, either on the Mat or Pilates equipment

• Instructor status is for anyone certified to teach on Pilates equipment, specifically on the Reformer

• Practitioner status is for anyone certified to teach on all of the Pilates equipment and has been teaching for a minimum of 5 years

• Educator status is an individual who is a Practitioner and has developed or is working with a curriculum that facilitates the development of Apprentices or Instructors, an International Educator is a facilitator of education however does not offer services in Canada as a practitioner

• Studio status is an studios that offer Pilates as a part of its services

• Clinic status is a therapeutic clinic that offers rehabilitative Pilates as a part of its services

• Certifying Body status is either a studio that offers a Pilates certification, a manufacturer that provides a Pilates Certification based on their equipment and Pilates Education instituitions that offer a Pilates Certification

How CPMS Supports Pilates growth in Canada

The Canadian Pilates Method Society (CPMS) exists to protect, elevate, and advocate for the Pilates profession in Canada. Just as the College of Physicians and Surgeons supports medical practitioners and the Law Society upholds standards for legal professionals, the CPMS provides a unified framework for excellence in Pilates education, practice, and public understanding.

Your membership fees directly support:

• Professional Recognition & Standards

  • Establishing clear, credible guidelines that define competent Pilates practice across Canada.

• Advocacy & Protection

  • Representing Pilates facilitators at the national level and strengthening the profession’s legitimacy within healthcare and wellness fields.

• Public Awareness

  • Investing in social media and educational campaigns to correct misconceptions about Pilates, highlight its therapeutic value, and elevate the profession in the public eye.

• Registry & Verification

  • Providing a trusted public directory that helps clients, clinics, and studios identify qualified Pilates professionals.

Annual or monthly fees make these initiatives possible by ensuring that Pilates apprentices, instructors, practitioners, and educators receive the same level of professional support and recognition seen in other regulated fields.