PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy @ BodyFirm Studios
Ireland's First Pilates Academy | PROGRESSIVE Pilates.
Welcome to The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy — where passion for movement meets decades of expertise. As Ireland's first and most experienced Pilates training organisation, we've been shaping exceptional instructors for over thirty years. We were here first — and we're still leading the way.
Discover Ireland's pioneering Pilates academy, established in the 1990s.
Led by 2nd Generation Pilates Master Trainer Joyce Gavin, we bring 60+ years of combined expertise in Pilates, physical therapy & rehabilitation training.
Ireland's Leading Pilates Training Academy Since the 1990s Whether you're dreaming of a career in Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, our evidence-based training programmes give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to transform lives through movement.
Our team of three Master Trainers, Joyce, Emma & Susannah, bring together over 60plus years of experience in Pilates, Physical Therapy, and Movement Medicine.
At the helm Joyce Gavin, Irelands Pilates originator, 40 years experience, credited with bringing Pilates to Ireland in the 90’s, published author on Pilates as well as an International Presenter. Their varied backgrounds provide a rich learning environment, giving you valuable tools to thrive in your Pilates teaching career.
Testimonial
"I had a great experience with the Reformer Training course. Joyce and Emma were incredibly thorough in their explanations and made even complex concepts easy to understand. The detailed notes and supportive videos made learning straightforward and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this course."
Catherina McKiernan
Irish Olympian, 4 time World Cross Country silver medallist.