Become a Pelvic-Health Informed Fitness Professional

This 3-day immersive Belle Method Training is designed for existing movement teachers to level up their skills and gain a deeper understanding of how to support pregnant and postpartum clients with their core and pelvic floor using proven Pilates techniques.

Learn how to help your clients:

• Improve diastasis recti

• Reduce pelvic organ prolapse

• Manage intra abdominal pressure in pregnancy

• Train for birth

• Reduce incontinence

• Return to high impact activities postpartum (running, HIIT)

• Correct “heart bottom syndrome”

• Build strength and muscle

There are no prerequisites required, but the training is geared to those who are already teachers of movement or body workers (yoga, Pilates, personal training, strength coaching, Barre, group fitness etc).

Gain knowledge to feel more empowered and prepared in supporting women throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Walk away with confidence knowing how to structure movement classes and training sessions safely at any stage of pregnancy or postpartum.

This training will be held in a “retreat format” for 4 days and 3 nights, in-person at the luxurious lakeside Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre near Kingston, Ontario from Thursday September 25- Sunday September 28, 2025.

Includes all accommodation, food and beverages, and extra activities.

Enjoy hiking the autumn forest trails, meditation, paddle boarding, kayaking, wood-fired sauna, lake swimming and farm-to-table chef prepared cuisine.

Get ready to connect with other incredible fitness professionals, and leave feeling refreshed, motivated and inspired with the tools to create whatever you desire in your life and career (and the lives of your clients!)

Location | Bloom Holistic

Just north of Kingston, Ontario, a 3-hour drive from Toronto & 2-hour drive from Ottawa

 Including

• Immersive Belle Method Training + Teaching Manual

• Pelvic Floor, Stretch & Core Pilates Classes

• Elevate Your Fitness Business Workshop

• Paddle boarding and Kayaking

• Wood-fired sauna and lake plunge

• All delicious farm-to-table vegetarian meals and snacks from the on-site chef team

• Self-serve beverage, coffee & tea station

• 3-nights, 4 days accommodation in lake-side luxury

• Hiking 25 km trails to explore

Does not include

Transportation or travel/medical insurance

Total Price Per Person (13% HST not included)

*Upper level rooms are larger, with vaulted ceilings and a lake or garden view

Proposed Itinerary

*Subject to change. See photos from past retreats at our Gallery page!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

3:30 pm - 5 pm: arrival + snack

5 pm: Welcome circle & introductions

5:15 pm: Pelvic Floor & Core Pilates Flow (45 min)

6 pm: Farm-to-Table Dinner

8 pm: Fire pit Gathering & Intention Setting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

7:15 am: morning lake dip (optional of course!)

7:30 am: self serve coffee + tea + light breakfast + slow mornings

9 am - 11:30 am: Module 1

11:30 am: Teaching Practicum

12:30 pm: Lunch

Free time: swim, hike, paddle board, kayak, journal - the time is yours!

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Module 2

4:30 pm- 5:15 pm: Teaching Practicum

Free time

6 pm: Farm-to-Table Dinner

7:30 pm: Sharing Circle

8 pm: Stretch & Release meditation

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

7:15 am: morning lake dip (optional of course!)

7:30 am: self serve coffee + tea + light breakfast + slow mornings

9 am - 11:30 am : Module 3

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Fitness Business Workshop

12:30 pm: Lunch

Free time: swim, hike, paddle board, kayak, journal - the time is yours

1 pm - 3 pm: Sauna time & Lake Plunge

3 pm - 5:30 pm: Module 4

6:00 pm: Lakeside Outdoor Pizza Oven Dinner (weather dependent)

7:30 pm: Fire pit Gathering

8 pm: Fascial Stretch

SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2025

7:15 am: morning lake dip (optional of course!)

7:30 am: self serve coffee + tea + light breakfast + slow mornings

8:30 am - 10:30 am: Module 5

10:30 am - 11 am: Teaching Practicum

11 am - 11:30 am: Closing Circle

11:30 pm: Brunch

12:30 pm Departure *you may enjoy the outdoor grounds as long as you wish

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM TO INQUIRE OR BOOK

Full payment required to confirm reservation

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Full payment is required at time of booking

• If cancelled prior to August 1, you receive a refund less $500.00. If cancelled after August 1 there is no refund. The payment is transferable if you find someone to take your place.

FAQ

Where is the Bloom Holistic Retreat location? How do I get there?

You can drive, or take the train to Kingston station - it's only a 20 minute Uber trip north of Kingston. Drive time is about 2.5-3 hours from Toronto, 2 hours from Ottawa, and 3-4 hours from Montreal

I have food allergies. Can you accommodate? 

That's our specialty! We get it, and will do everything we can to ensure you enjoy healthy delicious food according to your dietary needs.

Will this certify me to teach Pilates if I’ve never done a Pilates certification before?

No. While you will leave this immersive training with a solid understanding of Pilates principles, cues and techniques, this is not a comprehensive Pilates mat certification. It took Nikki 6 months to get her initial Pilates mat certification, followed by a lengthy apprenticeship of practice teaching hours. 3 days is not nearly enough time to become a properly certified Pilates teacher. This training is meant for existing Pilates, Yoga, or Fitness Trainers who want to build on their knowledge and learn more about how to serve pregnant and postpartum clients with deepened pelvic floor knowledge.

What prerequisites do I need to attend?

None, however while this training is open to everyone, it is geared for existing movement teachers and body workers who want to better serve their pregnant and postpartum clients/students.

I’ve never taught classes or clients before. Can I come just to learn for myself?

Yes you can! Get ready to nerd out on anatomy! You will learn a lot for your own practice.

I am pregnant/postpartum. Can I attend?

Yes absolutely. If you’re nursing, we are also happy to store pumped milk for you (fridge or freezer).

Meet Your Host

NIKKI BERGEN

A master trainer & creative educator, Nikki Bergen is one of Canada’s most sought after fitness experts. Nikki’s passion for pelvic health and advocacy, coupled with 20+ years as a Pilates trainer has driven her to create The Belle Method - pelvic health informed Pilates programs for pregnancy, postpartum & beyond. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two young children. When she's not teaching birth prep & postpartum courses to women around the world, you can find her hosting local and international wellness retreats with her company Elevate Retreats, or writing her first book on the pregnant pelvic floor. www.thebellemethod.com 

Instagram: @thebellemethod