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Meet Rhona Parsons

 

Welcome! A little about me...

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(Pilates • Certifications • CEC Workshops)

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I have been teaching and mentoring fitness and wellness professionals since 1996. As a presenter, educator, and program developer, I am dedicated to providing high-quality training that helps instructors expand their knowledge, confidence, and impact.

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I am a continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance and several provincial fitness organizations across Western Canada. Over the years, I have certified hundreds of instructors through the programs I have developed and continue to mentor professionals through workshops, certifications, and specialized training.

Creator of The Core Pilates Method™

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I am the creator of The Core Pilates Method™, an internationally recognized program accredited by the PMA Teacher Training Accreditation Program (ITTAP).

 

This method blends Joseph Pilates’ original philosophy with modern anatomical science, setting a high standard for safety, accessibility, and effectiveness in Pilates education.

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Over the past two decades, I have certified and mentored hundreds of instructors worldwide, many of whom now inspire others through their own teaching and continue to grow the Pilates community.

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Through Bodyworks with Rhona, I continue to offer professional development opportunities that elevate the quality of teaching within the wellness and fitness industry.

Rhona Parsons
Rhona Parsons
The Hundreds

At the heart of everything I teach is a simple belief: when instructors deepen their understanding of the body and movement, they gain the confidence to guide others more safely and effectively.

 

My hope is that through the trainings, certifications, and workshops I offer, instructors feel empowered, supported, and inspired to share this work with their own communities.

Member (past and present) of:​

  • Pilates Method Alliance

  • Yoga Alliance

  • CFES (Canadian Fitness Education Services)

  • Infinite Possibilities Training - TUT

  • Toastmasters International

  • Rotary International

Certified with the Pilates Method Alliance
Certified Yoga Alliance Educated Provider
Infinite Possibilities Trainer

My Certifications and Awards:

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  • The Core Pilates Method (PMA)

  • BodyAwake School of Yoga RYT200

  • Toastmaster of the Year (2017), Kalamalka Toastmasters

  • Best Selling Author

  • Signature Keynote Speaker

  • Fitness, Health and Wellness Presenter

  • Certified Coaches Federation Life Coach 

  • Yoga Alliance E-RYT500, YACEP

  • SOYA Academy RYT500 

  • National Master Bender Ball Trainer for The Bender Method, Barre Above, and Tabata GX 

  • Stott Pilates Mat Instructor 

  • Les Mills International BodyPump, BodyFlow, BodyStep, BodyVive 

  • Fitness Instructor Specialist 

  • Personal Fitness Trainer Specialist

  • Pfilates (Pelvic floor Pilates) trainer

  • Woman of The Year Nominee (2009) for Vernon, BC 

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