Pilates Programming for Frozen Shoulder
3 CECs
July 20, 2025 @ 4 - 7pm (NP Sherman Oaks)
Join Natural Pilates Founder, Laura Wilson, and Physical Therapist Dr. Juan Castellano, as they explore Pilates for frozen shoulder. This course is designed for Pilates teachers and fitness professionals who are keen to expand their expertise in crafting specialized Pilates routines to support clients with this condition. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of shoulder mechanics, the pathology of frozen shoulder, and how Pilates exercises can be modified to safely and effectively work with this limitation. By the end of this workshop, participants will be confidently guiding your clients through a series of movements aimed at increasing shoulder mobility and reducing pain.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn to evaluate the shoulder complex through orthopedic and biomechanical tests
- Learn to address the pain release of the shoulder
- Explore how the use of Pilates apparatus compares with other traditional methods when treating frozen shoulder
- Learn to design home exercise programs that work in tandem with client's work in-studio
About Dr. Juan Castellano
Juan Castellano is a renowned Physical Therapist, based in Tenerife, Spain. He is a healthcare provider of complete, specialized services in Orthopedic and Sport Medicine, Physical Therapy and Fitness.
Juan is a Manual Therapy Expert and Specialist in the prescription of exercise for health and special populations. He is recognized as a Pilates Master Trainer in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, presenting often at PT and sports medicine conventions all over the world.
He works to design exercise programs as part of a multidisciplinary research group, bringing Pilates to the medical community and advocating for its study as a viable form of health maintenance and rehabilitation.
Juan brings an exceptional depth of experience and a heartfelt dedication to this course. With his guidance, participants in "Pilates Programming for Frozen Shoulder" will gain invaluable insights into creating effective, compassionate, and personalized programs that honor each client's unique path to improved mobility and wellness.
About Laura Wilson
Since achieving Full Certification in STOTT PILATES in 2005 and launching her renowned studio, Natural Pilates, Laura has been unwavering in her commitment to excellence. Her career is not just marked by impressive credentials, such as certifications in Gyrotonic, Spin, Vinyasa Yoga, Resistance Training, and Muscle Activation Techniques, but also by a genuine passion for anatomy and the transformative power of Pilates. Laura's unique approach distills the classical repertoire into accessible practices, offering a refined methodology that blends athleticism with rehabilitation, catered to all fitness levels.
Drawing on her successful career and lifelong engagement in sports, Laura possesses an intimate understanding of movement mechanics and their therapeutic applications. This has led to the creation of her accredited teacher training programs and her specialized Pilates equipment line. Her methods are designed not just to facilitate recovery, but also to empower instructors with the knowledge and skills to guide their clients through a smarter, individualized fitness journey.
Laura is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Natural Pilates' Founder and Master Trainer.
