MEMBERSHIP OF CONTROLOGY PILATES METHOD

Karin Locher, the founder and creator of Contrology Pilates Method (CPM), has spent many years studying and researching the original teachings of Joseph Pilates and from this she has pioneered the first neuromuscular interconnection to the myofascia, the Bodylines™ (a system based around the research done by Thomas Meyers and his work with ‘Anatomy Trains’). Karin passes on this revolutionary integral work to her students through training programmes, courses and workshops.

To ensure the understanding and benefits of this teaching are maintained and developed a membership to the Contrology Pilates Method organization was launched.

Students who qualify from the Contrology Pilates Method training courses are automatically enrolled as members of the CPM organization for the first year, with their own entry in the Teachers’ Directory on our website. After the first year, an annual ‘membership update’ and subscription of Ł65 will be required to stay in the Teachers’ Directory and to receive all the benefits of membership. New members will be added to the Teachers’ Directory at the next available joining date (joining dates are: 31^st January, 31^st May and 30^th September each year).

Continued membership will be at the sole discretion of the CPM organization. This will not be a ‘points’ based system but, to ensure that the integrity of the CPM method is maintained, all members will be assessed each year and must fulfill the requirements for membership listed below. For those working in locations outside the CPM Studio, a private, one hour, assessment session with Karin Locher must be completed to evaluate the performance and development of teaching skills before subscription renewal each year. Teachers who work or attend the CPM Studio are constantly assessed and any issues will be addressed during the monthly staff meetings or during their private sessions.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:

Inclusion in the Teachers’ Directory on the CPM website with a link to the members own website and full profile.
Use of the CPM logo on your advertisements, business cards, brochures, etc whilst you remain a member (subject to useage terms and conditions)
3 Teachers’ Development Meetings each year (Ł30 per meeting). These will be 2˝ hour long group working and discussion meetings looking at different areas of the work to further enhance and develop your skills. There will also be an opportunity to discuss any problems that you have encountered.
Use of the CPM Studio equipment for self-practice (sessions must be booked in advance and are subject to availability).
Access to the CPM Studio to observe teaching (subject to prior arrangement).
10% reduction on the full price of all workshops and courses run by the CPM.
10% reduction on the full price of private sessions at the Studio. Please note that this replaces the account discount, but enables members to receive the discounted rate (and more) without having an account.
‘Last Minute’ half price terms for studio sessions and group classes with space (call 24 hours before a class).
(10% reduction on Studio hire rate should you wish to use the studio facilities to teach your own clients or hold workshops/classes (subject to availability).
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Terms and conditions apply to inclusion in the Teachers’ Directory; use of the CPM logo and private studio hire.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND OUR CODE OF PRACTICE:

Teachers who do not work or regularly train with Karin at the CPM Studio must attend a one-hour private session with Karin prior to renewal of their membership each year to assess performance and development of teaching skills (Karin’s Private Session Rate less 10%).

Attend at least 2 of the 3 Teachers Development Meetings held each year (Ł30 per meeting).
Attend at least 2 of the 10 Teachers’ Mat Sessions during the ‘subscription’ year (Ł15 per session).
Continue to develop your professional knowledge and competence in the Contrology Pilates Method and regularly practice the work yourself.
Where pilates exercises from other organizations are used, please ‘name the originator’, i.e. Body Control’s Spine Curl, Polestars Leg Circles or Kathy’s Song, to clarify the many interpretations
Work from the fundamental principles of the Contrology Pilates Method vocabulary, maintaining the ‘abc’ of the work at all times.
Treat and store all information received from, or about, your clients confidentialy.
Observe Health and Safety requirements regarding the size of classes and equipment safety.
It is strongly recommended that all members hold a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate (All CPM Studio teachers must hold a valid certificate).
It is strongly recommended that all members hold adequate and valid insurance cover (All CPM Studio teachers must have valid insurance).
It is strongly recommended that all members have a CRB check if working with children and/or vulnerable adults (All CPM Studio teachers working with children must have a CRB check).

Terms and conditions may vary from time to time and will be notified prior to renewal each year.

Use of the Contrology Pilates Method® Logo

Please find guidelines below for the use of the Contrology Pilates Method® logo which may be used by qualified Contrology Pilates Method (CPM) teachers of Matwork, Studio Work or both. Please read the guidelines carefully and note that you may only use the logo for as long as you remain a member of the Contrology Pilates Method organization and continue to fulfill all the requirements for membership.

Logo Usage:

The logo may be placed on your business cards, advertisements, brochures and website. Please note; the logo is specific to an individual teacher that has qualified following a Contrology Pilates Method Training Course. The logo does not refer to a studio or a teacher-training programme. The logo should, therefore, be positioned next to or near your personal biography, name or photograph. Members of the public can confirm that a teacher using the logo is a current member holding a Contrology Pilates Method pilates teacher qualification by checking the Teachers’ Directory on our website www.contrology-pilates-method.com.

The Contrology Pilates Method organization does not monitor, approve, recognize or accredit studios or teacher training programmes.

The correct term for your qualification is Contrology Pilates Method Qualified Pilates (Matwork/Studio) Teacher. It is important that you use the ® Registered Company sign after the first usage of the logo on each page of print where it appears, i.e. Your Name, Contrology Pilates Method® Qualified Pilates (Matwork/Studio) Teacher.

If all the teaching staff within a studio are Contrology Pilates Method Qualified Pilates Teachers, then you can, for example, say ‘At (Name of Studio), our staff are all Contrology Pilates Method® Qualified Pilates Teachers’. If only some of the teachers are qualified with the Contrology Pilates Method then our logo should only appear next to the individual’s name.

Please remember that should you decide not to renew your membership with the Contrology Pilates Method organization you must remove our logo from all advertising material and your website on or before your membership expires.

Usage guidelines may be amended from time to time. Any amendments will be notified in writing.