Scolio-Pilates® Professional Modules
Scolio-Pilates® at Altum AcademySpecialist Training for Pilates Teachers and Movement Professionals.
Learn to confidently assess, understand, and support clients with scoliosis through the internationally recognised Scolio-Pilates® Professional Seminars, led by certified Scolio-Pilates® educators at Altum Academy.
About SPMWhy Scolio-Pilates® Matters.
Scoliosis affects millions worldwide, yet few movement professionals feel equipped to address it. Scolio-Pilates®, created by Karena Thek and taught globally in hospitals and clinics, bridges this gap.
At Altum Academy, we bring this highly specialised method to Singapore, enabling Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, and movement professionals to:
Understand scoliosis beyond surface-level observation.
Apply safe, effective, scoliosis-specific exercise modifications.
Build confidence in supporting teens and adults with scoliosis.
Upcoming Scolio-Pilates® Courses
Scolio-Pilates® Module 3: The Mentorship
17–20 January 2027
This is your final step to becoming a Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner. You can learn more about the four-part process of becoming a Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner here.
The Scolio-Pilates® Mentorship is a 4-day intensive study (24 hours of class time) of three-dimensional exercise for scoliosis for professionals in the field of exercise science. These professionals include but are not limited to, Pilates Instructors and Physical Therapists.
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17 January, 2027, Sun: 11am to 6pm
18 January, 2027, Mon: 9am to 4pm
19 January, 2027, Tues: 9am to 4pm
20 January, 2027, Weds: 9am to 4pm
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Module 3 is Step 4 and the final stage of the Scolio-Pilates Practitioner certification pathway. Over four days and 24 hours of contact time, participants work through advanced positioning and wedging techniques, breathing applications for scoliosis clients, and a deeper study of how connective tissue and scoliosis interact. The Mentorship builds directly on the case study work completed in Step 3 and is where the clinical learning from all prior modules comes together.
This course is open to movement and rehabilitation professionals who have completed the full pathway and have been actively working with scoliosis clients. It is not an introductory course.
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To be eligible for the Mentorship, you must:
Be a qualified movement or rehabilitation professional — Pilates instructor, physiotherapist, kinesiologist, yoga instructor, massage therapist, personal trainer, or equivalent
Have completed Module 1 (Anatomy of Scoliosis), Module 2 (Professional Seminar), and the Step 3 Case Study
Have spent 6–12 months working with scoliosis clients following your Module 2 completion
Submit your completed case study as part of your application — a detailed report of your clinical work with one scoliosis client across a minimum of 10 sessions. A sample case study is provided once your deposit is received.
Applications are reviewed and acceptance is not automatic. Deposits are refunded if your application is not accepted.
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Course Fee
Early Bird before August 1: S$3700
Standard Price from August 2: S$4300
Payment Schedule
Deposit: S$1300 by July 15
Balance:
S$2400 if paid by August 1
S$3000 if paid after August 1, due September 15
Payment modes:
PayNow (no fees if done directly via PayNow)
Stripe/Credit Card (3.5% fee applies, automatically applied on our website’s checkout)
Bank Transfer (no fees)
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24 hours of instruction with Julie Selwood (24 CECs)
First-year Scolio-Pilates Professional Membership, which includes one hour of direct access to founder Karena Thek for client support, quarterly online professional meetings, listing on the Scolio-Pilates practitioner directory, and the ability to assist at future Modules 1 and 2 free of charge
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Julie Selwood, Principal Educator of Scolio-Pilates, Classical Pilates Teacher
Scolio-Pilates® Module 1 and 2: Professional Seminar
Apr 15–17, 2026
This combined course, led by Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator & Classical Pilates Teacher, Julie Selwood, offers an in-depth understanding and practical application of Pilates for individuals with scoliosis. Starting with Module 1, you’ll learn the basics of scoliosis anatomy and its impact on movement. Module 2 builds on this knowledge, focusing on advanced techniques and professional strategies for managing scoliosis through Pilates. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to effectively address scoliosis through Pilates and make informed exercise choices tailored to individual needs.
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Apr 2026 Intake:
Apr 15, Wed: 9am to 6pm
Apr 16, Thu: 9am to 6pm
Apr 17, Fri: 9am to 6pm
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About SPM 1
This module is a building block and lays the foundation for the Scolio-Pilates® Module 2: The Professional Seminar. You will receive a strong base in the anatomy of scoliosis to help you understand what is happening under the skin that creates the changes we see and experience with scoliosis on the surface and with movement. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to make the best scoliosis-specific exercise choices.
About SPM 2
Module 2 builds upon Module 1, Scolio-Pilates® Professional Seminar. We will dive deeper into understanding the anatomy of scoliosis and use that understanding to define the curves of scoliosis (3, 4, and thoracolumbar curves). Once we define the curves we can begin to understand how to correct those curves toward neutral. We use scoliosis-specific corrections and scoliosis-specific exercises to aid us in bringing our clients toward a more balanced system.
The scoliosis-specific exercises begin with corrections in the basic positions of prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and standing. Once the corrections are applied in the basic positions, we add movement to these corrections either on the mat or with the assistance of the Pilates equipment.
Come learn why Scolio-Pilates, a form of Pilates that allows for modifications to assist the client with scoliosis in the Pilates studio, is now being used by children’s hospitals, physical therapy clinics, and Pilates studios worldwide to help with the management of scoliosis.
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SGD 2800
Early bird: SGD 2400 (valid for a limited time only)
Please note: All online payments are processed via Stripe and include a 3.5% card processing surcharge. Bank/PayNow transfer available upon request, please reach out to us directly for bank payment instructions.
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Anatomy of scoliosis: structural vs functional.
Identification of convexities and concavities.
Movement laws and their application to scoliosis.
Hands-on assessment and corrective strategies.
Core set of scoliosis-specific exercises (prone, supine, side-lying, seated, standing).
Practical application on mat and Pilates apparatus.
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Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, rehab professionals, and movement specialists seeking to expand their skills.
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Julie Selwood, Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator
Julie Selwood is a Classical Pilates teacher and one of Europe’s first Principal Educators for Scolio-Pilates.
Diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age, her rehabilitation through Pilates at the Royal Ballet School shaped both her dance career and her lifelong commitment to the method.
Certified since 2001, Julie has taught internationally, founded her own studio and teacher training school in Zürich, and worked with thousands of clients. Her specialised studies in Classical Pilates and scoliosis-specific approaches inform her clear, detail-focused teaching.
She has been an authorised Scolio-Pilates Practitioner since 2015 and Principal Educator since 2018.
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Scolio-Pilates® Module 1 and 2: Professional Seminar
Nov 23–25, 2025
This combined course, led by Scolio-Pilates® Principal Educator The San San, offers an in-depth understanding and practical application of Pilates for individuals with scoliosis. Starting with Module 1, you’ll learn the basics of scoliosis anatomy and its impact on movement. Module 2 builds on this knowledge, focusing on advanced techniques and professional strategies for managing scoliosis through Pilates. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to effectively address scoliosis through Pilates and make informed exercise choices tailored to individual needs.
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November 2025 Intake:
Nov 23, Sun: 9am to 6pm
Nov 24, Mon: 9am to 6pm
Nov 25, Tue: 9am to 6pm
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About SPM 1
This module is a building block and lays the foundation for the Scolio-Pilates® Module 2: The Professional Seminar. You will receive a strong base in the anatomy of scoliosis to help you understand what is happening under the skin that creates the changes we see and experience with scoliosis on the surface and with movement. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to make the best scoliosis-specific exercise choices.
About SPM 2
Module 2 builds upon Module 1, Scolio-Pilates® Professional Seminar. We will dive deeper into understanding the anatomy of scoliosis and use that understanding to define the curves of scoliosis (3, 4, and thoracolumbar curves). Once we define the curves we can begin to understand how to correct those curves toward neutral. We use scoliosis-specific corrections and scoliosis-specific exercises to aid us in bringing our clients toward a more balanced system.
The scoliosis-specific exercises begin with corrections in the basic positions of prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and standing. Once the corrections are applied in the basic positions, we add movement to these corrections either on the mat or with the assistance of the Pilates equipment.
Come learn why Scolio-Pilates, a form of Pilates that allows for modifications to assist the client with scoliosis in the Pilates studio, is now being used by children’s hospitals, physical therapy clinics, and Pilates studios worldwide to help with the management of scoliosis.
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SGD 2800
Early bird: SGD 2200 (till 31st Aug 2025)
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Anatomy of scoliosis: structural vs functional.
Identification of convexities and concavities.
Movement laws and their application to scoliosis.
Hands-on assessment and corrective strategies.
Core set of scoliosis-specific exercises (prone, supine, side-lying, seated, standing).
Practical application on mat and Pilates apparatus.
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Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, rehab professionals, and movement specialists seeking to expand their skills.
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The San San, Principal Educator of Scolio-Pilates® and owner of Firmpoint Pilates in Indonesia
More about San San here.
Enrolment Process for Scolio-Pilates® Courses
Click through to register for the course you’re interested in. This will lead you directly to the Course page, where you’ll be able to make payment and fill out your enrolment form.
From there, our friendly Client Care Executives will reach out within 2 business days to confirm your enrolment and ask you a few questions about your background and experience, as well as send you additional information on the course.
For any Scolio-Pilates® Modules that are currently sold out, please fill out the Waitlist/Interest Form here, and we’ll either add you to our waitlist and/or reach out to schedule a call to ensure you meet the prerequisites to enrol into the course.