Education
The Movement Study deeply values instructor and client education. Opportunities for continued learning span from casual study sessions to continuing education workshops, to a full teacher training program.
Study Sessions
Informal discussion-based Study Sessions (in-person and virtual) engage our movement community, encourage autonomy, and support self care and development. Appropriate for ANY practitioner, client or student, these group sessions will increase your movement knowledge and feel empowered. Recordings available to all participants.
Upcoming Session
Hormones and the Musculoskeletal System
with Julia Granacki
February 28th, 2025 3:00pm
Fee: $30
Have you ever wondered how menopausal hormone change affects the body? It has everything to do with the more than 100 estrogen receptors distributed throughout the female body.
In this informal conversation, Julia will discuss the quick and dirty basics of how hormones work and their effect on the musculoskeletal system. Perfect for clients and movement professionals, bring your questions and your curiosity!
Recording available to all participants. Payments made via zelle to themvmntstudy@gmail.com
Upcoming Session
Lower Leg and Foot
with Rachel Feinerman
March 28th, 2025 4:00pm
Fee: $35
Lower Leg and Foot- the end or the beginning of the body?
Are lower leg and foot injuries the consequence of or the drivers to compensation patterns in the rest of the body? Explore solutions in our March Study Session with TMS practitioner Rachel Feinerman from the same perspective. Can we ease pain and compensations in the rest of the body by addressing the lower leg/foot and ease issues in lower leg/foot through solutions up the chain.
Open to movement enthusiasts and instructors. Come with questions, engage in discussion, and learn from colleagues in your movement community. Recording available to all participants for 14 days.
Workshops
Studying movement and how it affects the body and the mind is an ongoing journey. At The Movement Study, continuing education workshops are curated to provide cutting-edge research and inspire clients and professionals alike. Offered quarterly, these workshops will be led by top-notch movement and wellness experts and will be available in person and virtual simultaneously.
Upcoming Workshop
Menopause for Movement Professionals
with Julia Granacki
March, 21st 2025 2:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: $160
With more than 100 estrogen receptors in the body, the cluster of symptoms—such as arthralgia, frozen shoulder, gluteal tendinopathy, sarcopenia, decreased bone density, and osteoarthritis—are heavily influenced by fluctuating estrogen levels. Yet many movement professionals lack training on the associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause because it was only recognized in March 2024.
In this three-hour workshop, we will examine the link between estrogen and the musculoskeletal system, the conditions related to menopause, and the most effective treatment strategies. We will also discuss best practices for educating clients using empathy, curiosity, and the “coach approach.”
Recording available to all participants.
Teacher
Training
The Movement Study offers a Comprehensive Pilates Certification to new Pilates students and Crossover Program to certified instructors looking to refine their teaching skills. Taught by TMS co-founders Stephanie Lang Bittner and Monica Mordaunt, this teacher training program is a nurturing and supportive program that guides and mentors students on their movement education journey.
Each trainee is mentored in a non-competitive atmosphere to foster curiosity and be encouraged to find their own voice as an instructor.
Email us for exact dates and pricing.
Upcoming TMS Training
Part 1
with Stephanie Lang Bittner & Monica Mordaunt
January - March 2025
Learn Pilates choreography through a holistic, brain-based and proprioceptive lens. Hone in and understand the “whys” of Pilates exercises while learning to create customized client sessions and group classes. Designed to challenge students with out-of-the box thinking and use Pilates equipment as a tool to integrate the TMS movement principles.
Upcoming TMS Training
Crossover Training
with Stephanie Lang Bittner & Monica Mordaunt
January - March 2025
As an already certified instructor, join any Part 1 coursework training, book a private mentor training, or combine both. Mentor hours integrate coursework information and strategies through discussion based, movement based, or client case study based sessions.
Upcoming TMS Training
Part 2
with Stephanie Lang Bittner & Monica Mordaunt
Summer 2025
Gives Pilates equipment certified participants an opportunity to dive into specialized topics of gait mechanics, hypermobility, scoliosis, balance therapy, and strategies for business growth. Each topic is divided into separate workshops allowing participants to move at their own pace.
Mentor Sessions
Our one-on-one mentoring program with The Movement Study founders, Monica and Stephanie, is designed to help professional practitioners find their niche and succeed. For more information please email us or contact us individually using the links below.
