Medicalpilates SoulWellness Academy is the Teacher Training Course in Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, and comprehensive Pilates education. Online and in-person courses grounded in movement science, physiotherapy, osteopathy, rehabilitation, prevention, and wellbeing.
Pilates education for movement, rehabilitation, prevention, and wellbeing
Welcome to MedicalPilates SoulWellness Academy, founded by Dr. Mirjana Ilić, physiotherapist, osteopath, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and movement-education specialist with more than 30 years of experience.
MPSW Academy combines Pilates exercise science with principles from physiotherapy and osteopathic medicine to create a thoughtful, adaptable approach to movement, rehabilitation, post-rehabilitation, prevention, and wellness.
Our programs are designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the body, improve movement quality, and teach Pilates with greater responsibility, confidence, and compassion.
NPCP Verified Program
MPSW Academy is listed in the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) School Directory as a Verified Program. This confirms that our teacher-training program meets the eligibility requirements for graduates to sit for the relevant NPCP examination.
Learn more through the NPCP School Directory.
The MPSW approach
MPSW—MedicalPilates SoulWellness—is an integrative approach based on:
- Pilates movement principles
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation concepts
- Osteopathic principles
- Breathing and body awareness
- Neurocognitive and neuromotor learning
- Prevention and long-term wellbeing
- Compassionate, individualised teaching
Through this integration, students learn how to observe movement, adapt exercises, communicate clearly, and create safe and meaningful Pilates experiences for a wide range of clients.
Our educational approach encourages:
- Greater body awareness
- Improved coordination and motor control
- Strength, mobility, and elasticity
- More effective movement strategies
- Improved confidence and self-management
- A deeper connection between movement, breathing, and wellbeing
MPSW education is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Rehabilitation-focused Pilates should be taught within the appropriate professional scope of practice and, when necessary, in collaboration with a qualified healthcare professional.
Pilates teacher-training programs
The MPSW Academy comprehensive teacher-training pathway includes 745 hours of study, practice, observation, and teaching development.
Each module can be studied independently. Students may begin with Pilates Mat certification or continue through the equipment modules toward a broader comprehensive education.
Module 1 is mandatory because it establishes the essential foundations for all later study, including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, Pilates history, movement observation, wellbeing, mental health, and selected pathologies.
The six MPSW modules
- MPSW Ouverture
Foundations of Pilates, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, movement observation, wellbeing, and teaching principles. - MPSW Pilates Mat
Mat Pilates exercises, sequencing, modifications, cueing, class planning, and teaching practice. - MPSW Pilates Reformer
Reformer exercises, equipment setup, progressions, regressions, programming, and supervised practical training. - MPSW Pilates Cadillac, Trapeze Table, and Tower
Apparatus training, movement organisation, exercise adaptations, and teaching applications. - MPSW Pilates Chair
Chair exercises, balance, strength, coordination, progressions, and client-specific adaptations. - MPSW Pilates Ladder Barrel and Props
Barrel work and small props, including their use for mobility, strength, coordination, and creative programming.
Who can apply?
- Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
- Pilates teachers and movement professionals
- Fitness and wellness professionals
- Dance and sports professionals
- Students and movement enthusiasts
Admission requirements, course duration, and educational content vary according to the student’s previous education and professional background.
For students without a health or wellness qualification, an anatomy course is required. This four-module course consists of four hours per module and is created and taught by Dr. Davide Pini, MSc, DO, DPT.
Flexible study options
Courses are available online and in person in the following formats:
- One-to-one education
- Small groups of two to three students
- Standard groups of four to ten students
In-person courses are currently available in Piacenza, Italy, at Fitness Boutique Piacenza, owned by MPSW educator Paola Miretta, BA, CPT, RYT.
Courses may also be organised in other locations by request, subject to availability. Training is led by:
- Mirjana Ilić, PGD, DPT, DO, NCPT, Founder/Ideatore MPSW Academy
- Paola Miretta, BA, CPT, RYT
- Stefania Veronesi, BA, CPT, DI
Learn through practice
MPSW Academy believes that effective Pilates education comes from combining theory with observation, practice, teaching, reflection, and feedback.
Students are supported as they develop the ability to:
- Understand the purpose of each exercise
- Observe movement clearly
- Offer appropriate modifications
- Use precise and supportive language
- Build safe and effective sequences
- Adapt sessions to individual needs
- Teach with professionalism and empathy
Watch a Pilates lesson using the Smart Ring, conducted by educator Paola Miretta with the first MPSW Academy Certified Student, who received the MPSW Academy Diploma with Honours.
Visit the MPSW Academy Instagram page.
Why MedicalPilates SoulWellness?
The name MedicalPilates reflects Dr. Mirjana Ilić’s background in physiotherapy, osteopathy, movement science, and kinesitherapy, together with her passion for using movement as a tool for recovery, prevention, and improved physical function.
SoulWellness represents the wider dimension of the method: the relationship between movement, breathing, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and inner balance.
Together, MedicalPilates SoulWellness represents an approach to Pilates that respects the whole person—not only the physical body.
Our educational promise
At MPSW Academy, you will learn to develop:
- Better body awareness
- Better body control
- Strength and mobility
- Whole-body engagement
- Clear observation and communication
- Practical teaching skills
- Responsible decision-making
- Confidence as a Pilates practitioner
- Respect for each client’s individual needs
Our goal is to help you become a knowledgeable, adaptable, and responsible Pilates teacher who continues learning throughout their professional journey.
What our students say
“Thank you for your teaching—not only educational, but also lessons for life.”
Paola Miretta
Owner, Fitness Boutique Piacenza
“Mirjana will always be an ideal role model for me because of the way she brings together mind and body, and because of the wellbeing she transmits to everyone around her. Thank you, Mirjana, for everything you have taught me and for the confidence you have inspired in me.”
Silvia Buttignon
“I had the pleasure of being Mirjana’s student during my Polestar Pilates training in 2013–2014. Today, as the owner of my own studio, I understand the value of everything she taught us—not only the exercises, but also the principles behind them. Thank you for everything.”
Nivea Morais
Owner, Studio Personal Pilates, Funo di Argelato, Italy
Begin your Pilates journey!
The sooner you begin, the sooner you can take the next step toward your professional goals.
Contact MPSW Academy to receive information about:
- Admission requirements
- Upcoming course dates
- Module availability
- Online and in-person options
- Tuition and payment arrangements
- Scholarships and financial support
- Training locations
- Certification pathways
Scholarship requests are welcome!
I believe high-quality movement education should be accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and communities.
MPSW Academy | Pilates & SoulWellness — International
Lessons available in:
- English
- Italian
- Serbian
Additional languages may be available depending on the educator and location.
Contact details:
- WhatsApp / Telegram
- Italy: +39 335 606 9047
- Serbia: +381 64 457 5588
- Email: mpsw.academy@pm.me
Your journey with MedicalPilates SoulWellness Academy starts here. EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY TO CONTACT ME AND START YOUR ONE TO ONE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING JOURNEY. Discover an integrative way of learning and teaching Pilates—rooted in movement science, medicine, rehabilitation, practical education, compassion, gratitude, and vision.
Thank You!
Be healthy, be happy.
See you in the class,
Yours, Mirjana
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