I’m Samantha Wood, MPT, MBA, NCPT, RYT - physiotherapist, educator, and author of Pilates for Rehabilitation. My work bridges evidence-based medicine and mindful movement, drawing from physical therapy, Pilates, yoga therapy, and sports rehabilitation. I serve as associate faculty for BASI Pilates and teach advanced education courses worldwide. I support Pilates teachers, movement professionals, and individuals recovering from injury, as well as those seeking deeper education and meaningful wellness experiences.

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Advanced Education Courses for Pilates Teachers

Expand your expertise and confidence with courses designed to help Pilates instructors safely and effectively work with clients managing injuries, chronic pain, and neurological conditions.

Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedics (Online)

This brand-new on-demand workshop gives Pilates instructors a clear, practical framework for working safely and intelligently with clients experiencing injuries and movement dysfunctions. Through expert-led modules, you’ll deepen your understanding of functional anatomy, movement impairments, and effective exercise adaptation — all at your own pace.

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Pilates
for Injuries & Pathologies: Orthopedics (In-Person)

This three-day, in-person workshop delivers the same practical framework as the on-demand Orthopedics course, with the added benefit of live instruction and hands-on learning. Pilates instructors will explore functional anatomy, movement impairments, and effective exercise adaptation through real-time feedback, guided practice, and discussion. Ideal for those who prefer learning in a live, collaborative environment.

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Pilates
for Injuries & Pathologies: Chronic Pain & Neurological Conditions
(In-Person)

This two-day intensive course helps Pilates instructors work safely and confidently with clients managing chronic pain and neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stroke. You’ll learn how to adapt Pilates within your professional scope and design effective sessions using the BASI Block System, with practical tools you can apply immediately to complex client needs.

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Pilates for Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

Pilates for Rehabilitation is an authoritative guide by Samantha Wood, MPT, bringing Pilates into clinical practice to help clients recover from injury, improve functional strength, and manage pain. Packed with step‑by‑step exercises, clear indications and contraindications, and expert insights, it’s designed for clinicians, instructors, and movement professionals who want practical tools grounded in research and real‑world application.

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Pilates for Rehabilitation Video Series

Discover the power of Pilates for rehabilitation through my personal video library — created and taught by me. With a mix of free and paid content, these videos give you practical, real-world tools to work confidently with injuries and movement challenges. Each session is concise, focused, and designed to fit into a busy schedule while delivering clear, actionable guidance you can use right away.

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Personalized Guidance & Private Sessions

Work with Samantha one-on-one to create a plan that’s all about you. Choose from private sessions or fully customized programs designed to meet your goals, support recovery, and help you move with confidence.