Fletcher Towelwork® Course

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Fletcher Towelwork®?

How is this Course structured?

What are the benefits of taking this Course?

How much does this Course cost?

Is there a registration deadline?

Who should take this Course?

May I take the Fletcher Towelwork® Course if I do not work or teach in a related profession?

How does the licensing process work?

How much is the Fletcher Towelwork® licensing fee?

How long will my Fletcher Towelwork® license be valid for?

How do I maintain my Fletcher Towelwork® license?

What should I bring to this Course?

Are there any preparations I need to make before the Course?

Where will the Course be held?

What is the Course schedule?

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

Are you interested in hosting this Course at your location/country?

What is Fletcher Towelwork®?

Fletcher Towelwork®, developed by Pilates Master Ron Fletcher over the past 4 decades, is a signature feature of the Fletcher Pilates® Program. Created to stabilize and balance the shoulder girdle in standing posture and during upper body movement, basic Towelwork can be taught to beginners as an easy and effective home exercise program. Fletcher Towelwork® is versatile and can
be adapted to seated positions. A complete Fletcher Towelwork® movement program ranges from simple stabilizing and range of motion exercises to beautifully complex movement patterns that challenge the advanced student, teacher, and athlete alike.

How is this Course structured?

Fletcher Towelwork® has two levels:
1) Licensing Course
2) Advanced Course
The Fletcher Pilates® ABC’s Course is a pre requisite to the Licensing Course.
The Licensing Course is a pre requisite for the Advanced Course.

What are the benefits of taking this course?

The Fletcher Towelwork® can help:

1. Enhance stabilization of the shoulder girdle;
2. Increase expansion of the anterior chest and shoulder muscles;
3. Correct forward head posture;
4. Increase range of motion in the thoracic and cervical spine;
5. Prepare the shoulder girdle for weight bearing work.

How much does this Course cost?

The course fees are as follow:

1 day ABC’s Course S$400

1 day Licensing Course S$800

1.5 days Advanced Course S$1,000

The above fees are inclusive of instruction and licensing by a comprehensively trained teacher and one copy of the course manual.
(Prices subject to changes without prior notice)

Is there a registration deadline:

The registration deadline for this event is 2 weeks prior to the event start date. To inquire about the possibility of registering for this event past the registration deadline, please contact the number(s) given for each location.

These requests will be granted based on space availability.

Who should take this Course?

This Course is designed primarily for Pilates and other movement therapy teachers, but also provides an excellent continuing education opportunity for Physical and Massage Therapist as well as Personal and Athletic Trainers.

Students are required to attend the Fletcher Pilates® ABC’s Course before the Licensing Course. And the Licensing Course is a pre requisite to the Advanced Course.

May I take the Fletcher Towelwork® Course if I do not work or teach in a related profession?

YES! We welcome intermediate/advanced students of a variety of movement disciplines to take this course for personal information and practice. Should you have questions or concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you, please contact the number(s) given for each location.

How does the licensing process work?

The process includes a written test as well as a Performance Evaluation of basic Fletcher Towelwork® skills. The skills involved in this examination process will be taught and reviewed throughout the Course.

If you plan to apply for Licensing rights to teach the Fletcher Towelwork®, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Pilates, Dance, Yoga, Gyrotonic, Feldenkrais, Alexander or other comprehensively trained movement therapy professional
• Physical Therapist
• Personal Trainer
• Athletic Trainer

All qualifying individuals must bring documentation of current professional license or ceritificate in order to participate in the Licensing portion of this course.

To find out whether you are eligible to license to teach this work, please contact number(s) given per location.

How much is the Fletcher Towelwork® licensing fee?

The first year licensing fee is included in the Course fee.

How long will my Fletcher Towelwork® license be valid for?

Your initial license will be valid through December 31 of the following year. For example, if you successfully complete the licensing requirements in April 2010, your initial license will be valid through December 2011 - at which point you will be eligible to renew your license. Licenses may be renewed on a yearly basis.

How do I maintain my Fletcher Towelwork® license?

It’s easy! To maintain your annual Fletcher Towelwork® license, you are required to take private sessions or group classes (for a total of 3 hours) focused on the Towelwork with a Qualified Fletcher Teacher. This session should be documented, signed by your teacher, and submitted to the Ron Fletcher Company at the time of renewal. It is strongly suggested that you take the advanced Fletcher Towelwork® Advance Course to further your education and understanding of this work. You must also renew your license by paying the annual licensing fee of US$50.

What should I bring to this course?

A Fletcher Braided Towel, which may be purchased at www.fletcherpilates.com or through your Fletcher Pilates Teacher… and a desire to learn!

Are there any further preparations I need to make for this course?

Please read the Fletcher Class Protocol sheet that will be included in your confirmation email.

Where will this course be held?

See the Calendar to find out the locations/studios

What is the course schedule?

For exact dates see the Courses Calendar for each location/studio.

Course start times:
Licensing
Day 1: 09:00am - 4:00pm (lunch 12:00-1:00pm), licensing 4:00-6:00pm

Advanced Course
Day 1: 10:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00-2:00pm)
Day 2: 10:00am - 1:00pm

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

All Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send/fax a written, dated cancellation notice to the address of the location which you will be taking the Course.

If cancellation is received up to one month prior to event start date, a full refund of Program fees, less a S$75 administration fee, will be issued. Cancellations made less than one month prior to event start date are not eligible for a refund. Please allow 2-4 weeks for your refund to be processed.

In the event that iPilates Pte Ltd should have to cancel an event due to low enrollment or illness, all students will be given one month notice prior to event start date, and will be refunded in full within 30 days of cancellation.

Are you interested to host this Course at your location/country?

The iPilates Hosting Program allows you to have a Fletcher Pilates Teacher cum Facilitator deliver this Course on-site at your facility.
For more information check out iPilates Host Program.

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