Clinical Pilates by GPC®Athens 2025

17th Cycle of Clinical Pilates Course by GPC®

The Clinical Pilates Institute and the Galatsi Physio Center (GPC®), with a successful track record of organizing seminars and clinical workshops in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, France, and Israel since 2015, announce the organization of the new cycle of educational courses on Clinical Pilates by GPC® in Athens for the 2025 academic year. The central presenter will be Eleni Matsouki PT, MSc, cred.MDT, CKTP, Clinical Pilates by GPC® Master Trainer, along with other distinguished health professionals.

Athens 2025

Course Information

The Clinical Pilates by GPC® therapeutic exercise method is designed for physiotherapists and professionals working in the fields of health and rehabilitation. It is based on the classic exercise repertoire of Joseph Pilates but has evolved to contribute to the rehabilitation of various conditions. It relies on modern scientific data from international literature and is continually updated to follow the latest findings from scientific studies.

During the course, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to apply the fundamental principles of the method and the adapted exercise repertoire in the treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and other conditions. Additionally, they will be taught how to organize individual and group Clinical Pilates classes and work with special populations, such as professional athletes, pregnant women, and the elderly.

The course cycle provides comprehensive training in the Clinical Pilates by GPC® therapeutic exercise method, offering in-depth knowledge of the Mat, Reformer, Tower, Half Trapeze, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, and Spine Corrector, as well as small equipment (big and small balls, bands, rings, foam rollers, massage balls, weight balls).

For expressions of interest, you can fill out the following form:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM LINK

Venue for Course Sessions

The courses will take place at the Galatsi Physio Center, Ag. Glykérias 7, T.K. 11147 Galatsi, Athens. The hours for the sessions are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

There is also the option for remote attendance via the Zoom platform.

The scheduled dates for the educational year 2024-2025 are as follows:

• February 22 - 23, 2025
  CP1 - Introductory Clinical Pilates by GPC® - Mat (2 days, 16 hours)
  

• March 22 - 23, 2025
  CP2 - Clinical Pilates by GPC® & Myofascial Release Techniques (2 days, 16 hours)
  

• April 5 - 6, 2025
  CP3 - Clinical Pilates by GPC® - Big Equipment Phase I (Reformer, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector) (2 days, 16 hours)
  

• May 10 - 11, 2025
  CP4 - Advanced Clinical Pilates by GPC® - Mat (2 days, 16 hours)
  

• May 31 - June 1, 2025
  CP5 - Clinical Pilates by GPC® in Pregnancy & Elderly Population (2 days, 16 hours)
  

• June 28 - 29, 2025
  CP6 - Clinical Pilates by GPC® - Big Equipment Phase II (Reformer, Tower, Half Trapeze, Cadillac) (2 days, 16 hours)

Total Teaching Hours: 96

The training program lasts for 96 hours. Each participant is allowed to miss up to 5% of the teaching hours in a cycle (5 teaching hours); otherwise, they must make up for them in the next cycle. Certification is granted only upon completion of the mandatory attendance hours for the cycle and without examinations.

Eligibility

Physiotherapists and other professionals working in the health and rehabilitation fields are eligible to participate.

The maximum number of participants is 24 people.

Participants will receive printed materials, as well as demo classes covering a wide range of pathologies.

Certification

The Clinical Pilates Institute is an Accredited Member of the Continuing Professional Development Certification Services (CPD Certification Services).

Participants who complete the training cycle will receive certification with CPD credits.