Studio Metriz:
Comprehensive 1,050-Hour ADVANCED Pilates Teacher Training Program
Integrative, Osteopathic, Somatic, Classical & Contemporary
Purpose & Vision
“Pilates is not about fitness — it is about restoring health.”
-Samya
The Studio Metriz Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program provides a 1,050-hour, osteopathically informed education that unites classical Pilates, osteopathic science, and somatic movement education.
Designed and taught by osteopaths Samya Tatone DO and Georges Touret DO, this curriculum bridges movement and medicine — preparing instructors who can teach, perceive, and facilitate healing from the inside out.
Why the Osteopathic Perspective Matters
Osteopathy teaches that structure governs function. When the body’s tissues move freely and are properly aligned, the internal systems can self-regulate and heal.
This program weaves that principle through every module:
- Integration of Systems: Students learn to observe how fascia, viscera, nerves, and breath create a unified motion field.
- Depth over Display: In contrast to “fitness on reformer” trends, this training reclaims Pilates as a road to health — not performance.
- Inclusive Teaching: Graduates are equipped to guide every body type, including those with chronic pain, nervous-system dysregulation, and structural imbalance.
- Therapeutic Precision: Teachers are trained to discern between structural, fascial, and visceral restrictions, addressing each appropriately through movement and breath.
By understanding osteopathy, graduates evolve beyond choreography — they become movement therapists who use Pilates as a clinical-yet-artistic form of care.
Here, you will learn a method that honours:
The body as an interconnected ecosystem
Fascia as the continuity that unifies movement
Breath as a regulator of structure, emotion, and fluid mobility
Pilates as a road to health, not performance
Teaching as an act of regulation, guidance, and restoration
Our graduates emerge with a rare depth of knowledge — the capacity to teach meaningfully, work across special populations, support chronic pain, and stand out as highly qualified, integrative movement educators.
Welcome to a new standard of Pilates education.
Program Hours Summary
(Total = 1,050 hours)
| Category | Hours | Description |
| Lectures & Theory | 220 | Anatomy, physiology, fascia, osteopathic principles, biomechanics, diaphragms, visceral mobility, nervous-system regulation, pedagogy. |
| Practical Instruction (Mat + Apparatus) | 320 | Full classical, contemporary & rehabilitative repertoire on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Chair, Barrels, Small Arc, props. |
| Self-Practice & Embodiment | 160 | Daily self-practice, fascia mapping, ELDOA drills, breathwork, journaling. |
| Observation Hours | 150 | Supervised observation of senior teachers & osteopathic movement sessions; reflective logbook. |
| Supervised Teaching Practice | 180 | Progressive teaching clinics, mentorship feedback, in-studio practicums. |
| Case Study & Research | 20 | Applied study on special populations or therapeutic conditions integrating osteopathic rationale. |
| Final Assessment | — | Written exam, practical evaluation, faculty review. |
| Total Program Hours | 1,050 h | Meets/exceeds international comprehensive-program standards (PFUK, NCPT). |
“Studio Metriz, and the work Samya offers, is the best kept secret of Montreal.“
Clinical Integration Highlights
- Fascia & Structural Integrity: 3-D mapping of myofascial lines in motion.
- The Four Diaphragms: Cranial, thoracic, pelvic & thoracic-outlet diaphragms as regulators of internal pressure and alignment.
- Visceral Influence on Movement: Identifying organ-based restrictions and adapting sessions safely.
- Nervous-System Regulation: Techniques to balance sympathetic/parasympathetic tone through movement.
- Auto-Regulation & Homeostasis: Re-educating the body’s self-correction reflexes via intelligent sequencing.
Graduation Outcomes
Graduates are qualified to:
- Teach Pilates professionally in studios or rehabilitation clinics.
- Integrate osteopathic reasoning into movement education.
- Sit for the NCPT exam (PMA).
- Pursue post-graduate mentorship through Studio Metriz Continuing Education.
Studio Metriz trains teachers who can assess, adapt, and teach with clinical intelligence—supporting regeneration in both their students and themselves through intelligent movement, nervous system regulation, and sustainable practice.
Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency
Advanced Professional & Personal Healing Residency for Movement Educators seeking greater precision, embodiment, and longevity in their work
“You cannot teach regulation, resilience, or integration if your own system is depleted. This residency is where teachers regenerate themselves while refining their craft.”
Studio Metriz trains teachers who can:
– See movement from the inside-out
– Work with real people and real bodies
– Guide clients into regulation, resilience, and restoration
– Support chronic pain and functional imbalance
– Teach with depth, precision, and integrative wisdom
Re-Engergize
A Professional & Personal Healing Residency for Movement Educators
Advanced Pilates Education
Based on Osteopathic principles
Designed for movement professionals and teachers-in-training.
Personal regeneration
Through structured detoxification, plant-based nutrition, and embodied workshops
Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency
Our Flagship Program
The Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency is designed for teachers — not just to become better educators, but to restore their own nervous systems and bodies while doing so.
This is an in-home healing residency for movement professionals, Pilates teachers, and therapists. Within your 18-month immersive experience, with 4-day intensives every 4-6 weeks, Studio Metriz combines advanced teaching education with detoxification, plant-based nutrition, breathwork, and embodiment workshops.
If you feel that your body, nervous system, or inspiration could benefit from a year of structured regeneration alongside professional mastery, I invite you to apply.
Relax & Refresh
Nervous system regulation.
A year-and-half-long professional reset that restores the teacher as a living system
Embodied Practice
Somatic intelligence.
Residents do not simply study regeneration —
they experience it in their own bodies, so they can teach from lived knowledge rather than theory.
18-month professional immersion
“The residency unfolds as a private, in-home immersive experience, where room, board, and regenerative meals are fully provided, creating the conditions for deep study, embodied integration, and systemic restoration.”
Who This Residency Is For
The Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency is designed for established movement professionals who already hold foundational training and are seeking to refine, deepen, and sustain their work at a higher level.
This residency is for you if you are:
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A certified Pilates teacher or movement educator with existing teaching experience
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A teacher-in-training nearing certification and ready for advanced integration
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A therapist or allied health practitioner (physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage therapy, rehabilitation) seeking to integrate movement education with clinical reasoning
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An experienced educator who wants to upgrade assessment skills, cueing precision, and programming intelligence
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A professional interested in osteopathic principles, systems-based thinking, and nervous system regulation as applied to movement
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A practitioner seeking long-term sustainability, professional longevity, and reduced burnout
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A teacher who values depth over choreography and embodiment over performance
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Someone ready to engage in a 12-month immersive professional commitment that includes both intellectual rigor and embodied regeneration
This residency is particularly suited to educators who sense that while their technical skills are strong, their work would benefit from greater clarity, integration, and physiological support.
Who This Residency Is Not For
The Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency is not entry-level training and is not designed to replace foundational certification programs.
This residency may not be the right fit if you are:
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Completely new to movement education with no prior training
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Looking for a quick certification, weekend workshop, or technique-focused upgrade
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Primarily interested in learning exercise choreography without deeper clinical context
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Unwilling or unable to commit to in-person intensives over a 12-month period
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Seeking a spa-style retreat or wellness getaway rather than structured professional education
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Uncomfortable with self-reflection, embodiment, and experiential learning as part of professional development
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Expecting purely theoretical instruction without practical, applied integration
Two Training Pathways
OPTION A —18-MONTH COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENCY(FLAGSHIP)
An immersive in-home experience.
Most integrative and hands-on pathway.
More in-person hours = deeper mentorship, embodiment, and clinical skill.
Prepares you for the highest professional standard and NCPT eligibility.
This is a healing residency for movement professionals, Pilates teachers, and therapists.
OPTION B — 12-MONTH INTENSIVE
Same curriculum condensed into monthly 5-day intensives.
Ideal for students with work/life constraints or traveling from outside Montréal.
Both pathways lead to the same 1,050-hour certification.
STEP 1
Online Application
Submit your application
+ short personal statement.
STEP 2
Interview
Meet with Samya + Georges
(Zoom or in person).
STEP 3
Enrollment & Payment Plan
Choose:
- 18-month comprehensive
- 12-month intensive
- Pay-in-full or 3-phase option
- Apply for scholarship (optional)
ADMISSIONS
Eligibility & What We Look For
The Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency is a selective, advanced professional immersion. Admission is based not only on credentials, but on readiness, professional maturity, and alignment with the residency’s depth and intent.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Hold a recognized certification in Pilates, movement education, or a related discipline
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Be an advanced teacher-in-training nearing completion of a comprehensive program
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Be a licensed or registered allied health professional (e.g., physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage therapy, rehabilitation, or related fields)
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Demonstrate practical teaching or clinical experience working with bodies in a professional context
Applicants should already possess foundational knowledge of movement principles, anatomy, and teaching or therapeutic frameworks.
What We Look For in Applicants
We select residents who demonstrate:
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A clear commitment to advancing their professional skill, not replacing foundational training
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Curiosity about osteopathic principles, systems-based thinking, and nervous system regulation
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Willingness to engage in embodied, experiential learning alongside intellectual study
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Professional maturity, responsibility, and respect for shared learning environments
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Interest in long-term sustainability, rather than short-term technique acquisition
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Capacity for self-reflection and integration, both personally and professionally
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Readiness to participate fully in a 12-month immersive format, including in-person intensives and residential learning
We are particularly interested in practitioners who sense that while their technical abilities are solid, their work would benefit from greater precision, integration, and physiological support.
Selection Considerations
Admission decisions are based on:
– Professional background and training
– Quality and depth of application responses
– Alignment with the residency’s clinical and regenerative focus
– Cohort balance and group integrity
– Capacity to engage respectfully within a shared residential learning environment
Acceptance into the residency includes a brief follow-up conversation to confirm fit and readiness.
This residency is designed for practitioners who already teach or work clinically and are ready to deepen how they assess, cue, support, and sustain the human system — including their own.
Expert Intsructors
Meet Our Team
Samya Tatone D.O.
Osteopath, Pilates Educator - Founder
Trained under Dr. Guy Voyer DO at the Sutherland Academy.
Known for her depth, precision, and clinical insight.
Samya & Georges
Founders Studio Metriz
GEORGES TOURET, OSTEOPATH – CO-FOUNDER
Osteopath & Educator
Co-Founder of Studio Metriz.
Expert in biomechanics, structure-function teaching, and applied movement therapy.
SPECIAL Residency Clinical Workshops
Clinical Workshops
Guest Faculty: Christian Limoges, ND
As part of the Studio Metriz Regenerative Residency, residents participate in applied workshops with Naturopathic Doctor Christian Limoges, focused on regenerative physiology, detoxification principles, and nutritional strategies appropriate for movement professionals. These modules support the resident’s own physiological resilience and ensure that regeneration is understood not as a trend, but as a clinically grounded, embodied process.
Christian Limoges ND
Regenerative Physiology & Applied Detoxification Modules
Module 1
Foundations of Regenerative Physiology for Movement Professionals
Clinical focus:
Understanding systemic load, recovery capacity, and the physiological demands placed on movement educators.
Educational objectives:
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Define regeneration from a physiological and systems-based perspective
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Examine cumulative stress load in teaching professionals
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Understand the relationship between nervous system tone, metabolic efficiency, and tissue recovery
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Identify early signs of depletion commonly seen in movement educators
Applied outcomes for residents:
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Improved self-monitoring of fatigue, recovery, and adaptation
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Increased teaching endurance without reliance on compensatory patterns
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Foundational literacy in regeneration as a teachable and observable process
Module 2
Applied Detoxification & Elimination Pathways: Clinical Principles and Practice
Clinical focus:
Supporting the body’s inherent detoxification systems through evidence-informed protocols appropriate for active professionals.
Educational objectives:
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Overview of hepatic, renal, lymphatic, and gastrointestinal elimination pathways
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Differentiation between supportive detoxification vs. aggressive cleansing
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Understanding when detoxification is appropriate — and when it is contraindicated
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Integration of detox principles within physically demanding training environments
Applied outcomes for residents:
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Direct experience of structured, supervised detoxification protocols
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Improved clarity, energy stability, and inflammatory regulation
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Ability to speak accurately and responsibly about detoxification with clients
Module 3
Therapeutic Juicing Protocols & Nutrient Density in Regenerative Practice
Clinical focus:
Use of targeted juicing protocols to support digestion, mineral balance, and recovery without compromising strength or nervous system stability.
Educational objectives:
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Rationale for juicing as a temporary therapeutic intervention
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Macronutrient and micronutrient considerations for active bodies
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Timing and dosing of juices within training and teaching schedules
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Common errors in unsupervised or prolonged juice cleanses
Applied outcomes for residents:
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Direct experience of short-duration, clinically supervised juicing protocols
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Improved digestive efficiency and hydration status
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Clear understanding of when juicing supports — or undermines — performance
Module 4
Regenerative Plant-Based Nutrition for Teaching Longevity
Clinical focus:
Nutrition as a structural support for connective tissue health, nervous system resilience, and sustainable professional output.
Educational objectives:
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Principles of anti-inflammatory, plant-forward nutrition
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Protein adequacy and tissue repair in movement professionals
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Glycemic stability and nervous system regulation
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Meal composition to support long teaching days and recovery periods
Applied outcomes for residents:
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Experience of nutritionally structured, regenerative meals during intensives
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Improved energy consistency and reduced post-teaching fatigue
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Practical nutritional literacy applicable to both self-care and client education
Module 5
Stress Physiology, Nervous System Load & Recovery Strategies
Clinical focus:
Understanding stress not as pathology, but as cumulative physiological load that must be metabolized and resolved.
Educational objectives:
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Sympathetic/parasympathetic dynamics in teaching professionals
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The role of nutrition, rest, and rhythm in autonomic balance
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Differentiation between perceived stress and physiological stress
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Why skilled movers are not immune to nervous system depletion
Applied outcomes for residents:
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Improved self-regulation and pacing across teaching weeks
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Greater somatic awareness of stress accumulation
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Enhanced capacity to hold therapeutic space without burnout
TUITION OVERVIEW
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- PAY-IN-FULL DISCOUNT
- SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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