We are PilatesCertificationOnline.com (PCO), launched in 2010 by PAPT / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles. As the first professional online Pilates certification program globally, we deliver authentic training in five languages—English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean—with gold standard manuals in 14 languages, making world-class education accessible to a global audience. Explore our certification programs to join this legacy of excellence.
Leadership and Expertise
Dr. Melinda Bryan, DPT, Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer with over 35 years of experience, leads our mission. Certified by Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' trusted protégé, she ensures our programs align with orthopedic best practices. Her expertise shapes safe, effective Pilates training worldwide.
Romana Kryzanowska's Contribution
In 1992, Dr. Bryan collaborated with Romana Kryzanowska to refine our certification program, incorporating medical validation with Dr. Neal S. Penenberg of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Romana taught annually in Los Angeles, calling it her "home away from home" while living in New York, strengthening our program's authenticity. Learn more about our courses.
Our Global Impact
Through PCO, we've trained over 1,400 instructors worldwide. Our world's best-selling classical Pilates teacher training manuals, directly aligned with our online program, are available in over 14 languages globally, used independently or with courses by medical professionals and practitioners. Today, Dr. Bryan, a best-selling author, offers pathways for fitness professionals, therapists, and enthusiasts to master authentic Pilates, building on our founding legacy.
Why Authentic Pilates Matters
Our medically reviewed approach ensures safe progressions across Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels. For instance, our instructors deliver results confidently in clinical or studio settings. Choose programs with the PAPT / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles Official Seal for education rooted in the original method and modern standards.
Our Ecosystem
Why? Kaz, co-founder of Performing Arts Physical Therapy and The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles, created PilatesCertificationOnline.com (PCO), Pilates World Directory, and Pilates.TV to advance authentic Pilates worldwide. Through these platforms, he has made the original method accessible to communities everywhere. Join our PCO Certification Programs and continue this legacy of excellence.
Why Choose PCO?
Our programs combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge online learning. We offer training in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. Enroll today to experience the gold standard in Pilates education.
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