March
14mar(mar 14)9:00 am15(mar 15)5:00 pmBALANSIT COURSE: Milwaukee, WI
Event Details
Course times are 9am – 6pm Saturday and 8am -5pm Sunday. This course is available as a 1 Day Course for $250(Saturday only). Or as a
Event Details
Course times are 9am – 6pm Saturday and 8am -5pm Sunday. This course is available as a 1 Day Course for $250(Saturday only). Or as a 2 Day Course for $500(Saturday and Sunday) and you will receive 16 NPCP CEU’s for the whole course. NPCP CEU’s are not issued for the 1 day course. The 1 Day Course is suited to PT’s and learning about the Balansit and pelvic floor and Day 2 includes Pilates Equipment.
WHAT IS THE BALANSIT:
The Balansit is a dynamic and active sitting device, engineered to provide effortless, natural posture in Sitting, and can also be used as an assistive device in Exercise. The Balansit can also be used Kneeling, Side Lying and Prone. The unique design of the device facilitates instability in 2 planes, encouraging the user to maintain control of the pelvis in these planes, whilst sitting, kneeling, prone or side-lying. It can be used to perform Pilates Mat Exercises, and can be used on Pilates and Exercise Equipment to provide feedback to the user whilst moving. Finally its unique multi-planar instability allows it to be used in Functional Pelvic Assessment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Learn how an unstable device like the Balansit can be used to encourage the user to control the pelvis in particular planes while moving. This course will explore how using a device like the Balansit can facilitate overall improvement in Functional Movement. This course will also take traditional Pilates exercises, both Mat and Apparatus and apply them to the Balansit During this course, participants will explore the concept of creating stability through improving mobility, as well as, the role that Disassociation plays in enhancing stability training. Balance Training will be utilised as a means to effectively enhance motor learning and improved performance. Techniques such as Sequential Training, Proper Queuing, Regression/Progression, as well as an understanding of the concept of Tolerance and Effective Loading will be provided as a means to assist instructors in teaching complex multi-plane movements. The “Four Pillars of Movement” and their relationship to efficient performance will be the corner stone to teaching Functional Movement. Faulty or inefficient Movement Patterns will be identified in regards to postural type. Understand the Anatomy of the Pelvis, understand the Pelvic Rings. Learn to Functionally Assess the Pelvis, and understand how the relationship between the Pelvis and Femurs can affect function. Assess Motor Control, Stability and Endurance of the Pelvis. These will be the basis of all exercises in the Balansit Course. Therefore, the focus of the exercises presented will be on Motor Control, Disassociation and Eccentric Activation for Greater Strength and Control through Low Threshold, Slow Movement Training. Students will also be given information for the structure, as well as, the queuing techniques to facilitate a group Balansit class. This course will also start to identify Direct Clinical Deficiencies, such as Control of the Pelvis, Gait Pattern Dysfunction, 3 D Sling Deficiencies and Compromised Function leading to Pelvic Compensation. Detailed and Specific Exercises that address the Correction of these deficiencies will be covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate correct set up, safety and care of the Balansit
- Understand how Balance training on the Balansit can be a useful tool for Pelvic Function and for enhancing motor learning.
- Learn the Anatomy of the Pelvis. Learn about the Pelvic Rings. Learn to functionally assess the Pelvis and its relationships with the Femurs. Assess Pelvic Instability v Pelvic Compensation. Assess and Address Pelvic Rotation
- Activate the Pelvic floor in multiple planes. Isometrically Load the Pelvic Floor. Assess Pelvic Instability V Pelvic Compensation. Assess and Address Pelvic Rotation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Tolerance and Load using Pilates Apparatus with the Balansit.
- Understand the importance of Sequential Training and demonstrate how to safely modify an exercise by using regression or progression.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of the various characteristics that identify compensatory movement patterns.
- Understand how the concepts and methods identified in this course can be used with any form of Functional Training.
- Effectively teach the exercises described in this course to individuals and a large group.
Nominal Hours of Delivery 16 hours of practical labs and short lectures.
YOU WILL NEED A BALANSIT FOR THIS COURSE.
Please bring one with you or purchase one from our US Distributor BALANCED BODY for delivery to your home, please allow up to two weeks delivery prior to the course: https://www.pilates.com/products/balansit
A size guide is visible when you click on each size.
For more information on the Balansit please see our Australian website: https://www.balansit.com.au/
The 2 Day Balansit Course is registered for 16 NPCP CEC’s.
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Time
March 14, 2026 9:00 am - March 15, 2026 5:00 pm CST(GMT-05:00)
Educator
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Loribeth Cohen PT
Loribeth Cohen PT
Loribeth Cohen, founder of re:fit wellness studio in Glenview, Illinois, feels passionately about Oov training. As a Physical Therapist with certifications in Pilates, Integrative Manual Therapy and Ayurvedic Medicine, Loribeth combines eastern and western practices to create holistic healing for her patients. With over 25 years of experience, Loribeth empowers her patients to listen to their body rhythms to detect acute imbalances so they can be resolved. Oov training is one of the methods used for balance, strength, and mobility work. Loribeth completed all 3 phases of Oov training and feels honored to instruct other wellness practitioners on this revolutionary piece of equipment.
April
11apr(apr 11)8:00 am12(apr 12)7:00 pmNEW OOV Foundation Course: Hadley, MA
Event Details
Course Times are 8am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday. This Course is a new Level 1 Course that replaces the previous Oov Fundamentals Course. This new course now
Event Details
Course Times are 8am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday. This Course is a new Level 1 Course that replaces the previous Oov Fundamentals Course. This new course now addresses the order of Importance of working on Movement and Control with Patients and Clients.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will explore how using a device like the Oov can facilitate overall improvement in Functional Movement.
During this course, participants will explore how the reflexes build movement and the relevance in exploring the Developmental positions and how they relate to the areas of the brain.
Balance Training will be utilized as a means to effectively enhance motor learning and improved performance.
This course will also start to identify Direct Clinical Deficiencies, such as Axial Control of the Skeleton, Gait Pattern Dysfunction, 3 D Sling Deficiencies and Compromised Articular function. Detailed and Specific Exercises that address the Correction of these deficiencies will be covered.
Assessments for the central axis, the axial spine, will be used to ascertain areas of interest for practitioners, and how to put clients/patients in the position for optimum change.
This course shows movement professionals and practitioners how to identify and change multiple functional domains in the body using task based, kinaesthetic intelligence upregulating, movement based interventions.
Practitioners will be empowered to assess clients and patients in a complete, whole body manner quickly and safely.
It will also address philosophy, assessment and movement from the perspective that 3 dimensional organisms require 3 dimensional philosophies, assessment tools and interventions.
Specifically, this course will address the central organisational structures, the peripheral biomechanics and more importantly, their relationship to one another, what needs addressing first for the unique patient/client in front of the practitioner at that time and how to go about making that change.
This course explains the inextricable link between the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Respiratory mechanics, axial kinaesthetic awareness and inflammatory patterns in the body and brain.
Students will also be given information for the structure, as well as the queuing techniques to facilitate a group Oov class.
This course includes:
- A unique philosophical framework for observing the human form.
- Original diagnostic tests to guide practitioners down a thoughtful path in applying their pre-existing skill set, or the skill set offered and delivered in this course and other courses from OOV Education.
- A new philosophy based Method to increase information to the body.
- Learn to find the position called the Plasmic Spine where the body is open to change.
- An understanding of the Brain and nervous system, and how Movement maps are developed and how to change them.
- Covers the developmental reflexes and positions of the body at the different developmental stages and how those positions affect different parts of the brain.
- A new movement gamut and the ability to interpret these movements within the framework of the philosophy provided.
- A clear and meaningful “map” from the tests/movements to the appropriate interventions to change the body quickly, safely and intelligently.
- Understand the difference between Passive and Active function in Joints and how Global Myofascial strategies affect this.
- Diagnostic tests for the A.O (Atlanto-Occipital joint), The organisation of the Costal’s and lobes of the Diaphragm, the Psoas, Pelvis, shoulders, hips, wrists and ankles to assess which of these areas are relevant to pursue.
- Solutions and movements to change the information ascertained in the above tests.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the body in a new philosophical paradigm – Perfection vs Disfunction.
- Understand Bio-tensegrity and root of its manifestation: Information and Perception.
- Demonstrate correct set up, safety and care of the Oov.
- Learn contraindication and when to refer to practitioners outside your scope of practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge, implementation and pertinence of the Plasmic Spine.
- 6. Implement and INTERPRET a range of movement assessment screens.
- Use the assessments to thoughtfully guide their direction of intervention on the patient/client.
- Understand a new definition of Dis-function.
- Demonstrate a high degree of comprehension of functional anatomical interrelatedness of multiple structures – fascial, articular, myo-neural and visceral.
- Understand the METHODS employed in this course.
- Understand WHY the methods are in the order that they are in.
- Understand how the reflexes built movement and create Tone.
- Learn about the stages of development, Apedal, Quadrupedal and Bipedal, and their relevance in a movement protocol.
- Learn about Spacio-Temporal mapping, and how this gives our brain information of where it is in space.
- Learn what Sensory Motor Loops are.
- Learn about Circular Causation and how this is necessary to understand to change movement.
- Learn about the Contractile Fields, Slings, Chains and Lines.
- Understand what a Rigidity Strategy is, and what outcome it creates.
- Learn what Stability and Motor Control are, how they differ, and how to assess and correct them.
- Understand Form and Force Closure.
- Understand the anatomy and function of the AO.
- Learn the Safety Test for the Neck.
- Learn how to assess the Control and Function of the head.
- Learn how the structures in the head (eyes, ears and AO) give the brain spacial information.
- Understand the anatomy and function of the diaphragm, and its role both as a stabiliser and respiratory muscle.
- Understand respiratory physiology and its effects on muscle function, rigidity strategies and how breath can be a valuable tool in making biomechanical and neurological change in a patient.
- Understand how to observe and appropriately and SAFELY utilise breath in movement.
- Learn how to assess the Function of the Psoas.
- Learn how to assess the Pelvis and understand the Pelvic Rings.
- Learn the anatomy and kinematics of the Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles.
- Demonstrate assessment of Joint function under different Global Strategies.
- Demonstrate assessment of passive Joint Function to deduce where that joint is in space.
- Demonstrate a complex understanding of: kinematic pairs and chains, Superficial chain preferences and Myo-fascial slings.
- Understand how Joint position interacts with local joint complexes, function and global slings.
- Demonstrate how creative and deliberate use of peripheral holds (hand and foot positions) can influence global slings and strategies.
- Demonstrate how Load can be utilised to influence different outcomes of Motor Control and explain WHY and HOW.
- Assess Closed and Open chain function of the wrists.
- Assess Coronal and Sagittal function of the ankles.
- Be able to integrate multiple systems, from head to toe, in a patient for maximal kinaesthetic up-regulation.
- Effectively teach the exercises described in this course to individuals and a group.
- Understand how the concepts and methods identified in this course can be used with any form of Functional Training.
Nominal Hours of Delivery
24 hours of practical, workshops and short lectures
Viva Voce Final Assessment
This Course is registered for 24 NPCP CEC’s
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Time
April 11, 2026 8:00 am - April 12, 2026 7:00 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Educator
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Katrina Hawley NCPT®
Katrina Hawley NCPT®
Katrina is a Certified Pilates Teacher by the Pilates Method Alliance, a graduate of the Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Program, and a Certified Movement Analyst by the Laban/Bartenieff institute. She studied Somatic Movement approaches under Janis Pforsich, Aliza Shapiro, Charlotte Wile, Irene Dowd and Martha Eddy. From 2005-2010 Katrina was on the Board of Directors for the International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA) and now continues to be an ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME). Katrina teaches Laban Movement Analysis, Issues in Pedagogy, and Pilates at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School in the Dance Division. Previously, Katrina was the co-director of HawleyMartin Dance (2001-2006) and she holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Temple University. She has collaborated with other professionals to teach how movement integrates with healing, communication, self-esteem, and empowerment. Katrina believes that relationships come first, business comes second, and play is the best!
18apr(apr 18)8:00 am19(apr 19)6:00 pmNEW OOV Foundation Course: Brookfield, WI
Event Details
Course Times are 8am – 7pm Saturday and 8am – 6pm Sunday. This Course is a new Level 1 Course that replaces the previous Oov Fundamentals Course. This
Event Details
Course Times are 8am – 7pm Saturday and 8am – 6pm Sunday. This Course is a new Level 1 Course that replaces the previous Oov Fundamentals Course. This new course now addresses the order of Importance of working on Movement and Control with Patients and Clients.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will explore how using a device like the Oov can facilitate overall improvement in Functional Movement.
During this course, participants will explore how the reflexes build movement and the relevance in exploring the Developmental positions and how they relate to the areas of the brain.
Balance Training will be utilized as a means to effectively enhance motor learning and improved performance.
This course will also start to identify Direct Clinical Deficiencies, such as Axial Control of the Skeleton, Gait Pattern Dysfunction, 3 D Sling Deficiencies and Compromised Articular function. Detailed and Specific Exercises that address the Correction of these deficiencies will be covered.
Assessments for the central axis, the axial spine, will be used to ascertain areas of interest for practitioners, and how to put clients/patients in the position for optimum change.
This course shows movement professionals and practitioners how to identify and change multiple functional domains in the body using task based, kinaesthetic intelligence upregulating, movement based interventions.
Practitioners will be empowered to assess clients and patients in a complete, whole body manner quickly and safely.
It will also address philosophy, assessment and movement from the perspective that 3 dimensional organisms require 3 dimensional philosophies, assessment tools and interventions.
Specifically, this course will address the central organisational structures, the peripheral biomechanics and more importantly, their relationship to one another, what needs addressing first for the unique patient/client in front of the practitioner at that time and how to go about making that change.
This course explains the inextricable link between the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Respiratory mechanics, axial kinaesthetic awareness and inflammatory patterns in the body and brain.
Students will also be given information for the structure, as well as the queuing techniques to facilitate a group Oov class.
This course includes:
- A unique philosophical framework for observing the human form.
- Original diagnostic tests to guide practitioners down a thoughtful path in applying their pre-existing skill set, or the skill set offered and delivered in this course and other courses from OOV Education.
- A new philosophy based Method to increase information to the body.
- Learn to find the position called the Plasmic Spine where the body is open to change.
- An understanding of the Brain and nervous system, and how Movement maps are developed and how to change them.
- Covers the developmental reflexes and positions of the body at the different developmental stages and how those positions affect different parts of the brain.
- A new movement gamut and the ability to interpret these movements within the framework of the philosophy provided.
- A clear and meaningful “map” from the tests/movements to the appropriate interventions to change the body quickly, safely and intelligently.
- Understand the difference between Passive and Active function in Joints and how Global Myofascial strategies affect this.
- Diagnostic tests for the A.O (Atlanto-Occipital joint), The organisation of the Costal’s and lobes of the Diaphragm, the Psoas, Pelvis, shoulders, hips, wrists and ankles to assess which of these areas are relevant to pursue.
- Solutions and movements to change the information ascertained in the above tests.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the body in a new philosophical paradigm – Perfection vs Disfunction.
- Understand Bio-tensegrity and root of its manifestation: Information and Perception.
- Demonstrate correct set up, safety and care of the Oov.
- Learn contraindication and when to refer to practitioners outside your scope of practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge, implementation and pertinence of the Plasmic Spine.
- 6. Implement and INTERPRET a range of movement assessment screens.
- Use the assessments to thoughtfully guide their direction of intervention on the patient/client.
- Understand a new definition of Dis-function.
- Demonstrate a high degree of comprehension of functional anatomical interrelatedness of multiple structures – fascial, articular, myo-neural and visceral.
- Understand the METHODS employed in this course.
- Understand WHY the methods are in the order that they are in.
- Understand how the reflexes built movement and create Tone.
- Learn about the stages of development, Apedal, Quadrupedal and Bipedal, and their relevance in a movement protocol.
- Learn about Spacio-Temporal mapping, and how this gives our brain information of where it is in space.
- Learn what Sensory Motor Loops are.
- Learn about Circular Causation and how this is necessary to understand to change movement.
- Learn about the Contractile Fields, Slings, Chains and Lines.
- Understand what a Rigidity Strategy is, and what outcome it creates.
- Learn what Stability and Motor Control are, how they differ, and how to assess and correct them.
- Understand Form and Force Closure.
- Understand the anatomy and function of the AO.
- Learn the Safety Test for the Neck.
- Learn how to assess the Control and Function of the head.
- Learn how the structures in the head (eyes, ears and AO) give the brain spacial information.
- Understand the anatomy and function of the diaphragm, and its role both as a stabiliser and respiratory muscle.
- Understand respiratory physiology and its effects on muscle function, rigidity strategies and how breath can be a valuable tool in making biomechanical and neurological change in a patient.
- Understand how to observe and appropriately and SAFELY utilise breath in movement.
- Learn how to assess the Function of the Psoas.
- Learn how to assess the Pelvis and understand the Pelvic Rings.
- Learn the anatomy and kinematics of the Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles.
- Demonstrate assessment of Joint function under different Global Strategies.
- Demonstrate assessment of passive Joint Function to deduce where that joint is in space.
- Demonstrate a complex understanding of: kinematic pairs and chains, Superficial chain preferences and Myo-fascial slings.
- Understand how Joint position interacts with local joint complexes, function and global slings.
- Demonstrate how creative and deliberate use of peripheral holds (hand and foot positions) can influence global slings and strategies.
- Demonstrate how Load can be utilised to influence different outcomes of Motor Control and explain WHY and HOW.
- Assess Closed and Open chain function of the wrists.
- Assess Coronal and Sagittal function of the ankles.
- Be able to integrate multiple systems, from head to toe, in a patient for maximal kinaesthetic up-regulation.
- Effectively teach the exercises described in this course to individuals and a group.
- Understand how the concepts and methods identified in this course can be used with any form of Functional Training.
Nominal Hours of Delivery
24 hours of practical, workshops and short lectures
Viva Voce Final Assessment
This Course is registered for 24 NPCP CEC’s
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Time
April 18, 2026 8:00 am - April 19, 2026 6:00 pm CST(GMT-05:00)
Educator
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Loribeth Cohen PT
Loribeth Cohen PT
Loribeth Cohen, founder of re:fit wellness studio in Glenview, Illinois, feels passionately about Oov training. As a Physical Therapist with certifications in Pilates, Integrative Manual Therapy and Ayurvedic Medicine, Loribeth combines eastern and western practices to create holistic healing for her patients. With over 25 years of experience, Loribeth empowers her patients to listen to their body rhythms to detect acute imbalances so they can be resolved. Oov training is one of the methods used for balance, strength, and mobility work. Loribeth completed all 3 phases of Oov training and feels honored to instruct other wellness practitioners on this revolutionary piece of equipment.