Altum Academy
A deep dedication to world-class Pilates and Wellness education.
Upcoming Education Courses & Workshops
At Altum Academy, we’re passionate about building a strong connection with the Pilates and wellness community in Asia. Throughout the year, we host engaging and educational courses and workshops, featuring world-renowned Pilates practitioners and respected wellness educators. Join us to learn, grow, and connect.
Cancer Exercise Specialist® training courses with CETI (Coming soon!)
Scolio-Pilates® by Karena Thek
Scolio-Pilates® Professional Seminars Module 1+2
February Intake: Feb 23 to 25, 2025 [NOW OPEN]
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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February 2025 Intake:
Feb 23, Sun: 9am to 6pm
Feb 24, Mon: 9am to 6pm
Feb 25, Tue: 9am to 6pm
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Highlights:
Comprehensive understanding of scoliosis and its effects
Hands-on experience with Pilates for scoliosis
Detailed anatomy and differentiation of functional vs. structural scoliosis
Identification of scoliosis convexities and concavities
Movement theories and laws relevant to scoliosis
Practical exercises, starting with the first 7 exercises in Module 1 and advancing in Module 2
Professional strategies for creating effective, scoliosis-specific exercise programs
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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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Course Fees: SGD 2900
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The San San, Principal Educator of Scolio-Pilates and owner of Firmpoint Pilates in Indonesia
More about San San here.
Scolio-Pilates® by Karena Thek
Scolio-Pilates® Professional Seminars Module 3: The Mentorship (Oct 2025)
Oct 9 to 12, 2025
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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Oct 9 to 12, 2025, exact timings to be confirmed.
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To apply to this course, you must:
Be a professional in the field of movement: Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, etc.
Complete the Scolio-Pilates Introductory Course, The Scolio-Pilates Anatomy Course, and the Scolio-Pilates Seminar.
Spend 6-12 months working with scoliosis clients/patients.
Apply to the Scolio-Pilates Mentorship: This application includes a detailed case report of your work with one scoliosis client/patient. A sample case report will be sent to you when you make the deposit for the course. The deposit will be returned if your application is not accepted.
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To be confirmed.
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Karena Thek, founder of Scolio-Pilates.
Enrolment Process
Click on “Enrol for Course” for the course you’re interested in. This will lead you directly to our WhatsApp hotline.
From there, our friendly Client Care Executives will ask you a few questions about your background and experience, as well as advise you on available slots for the course.
Payment details and information will be sent to you to confirm your slot!
