«It’s the mind itself which shapes the body.»
Joseph Pilates
Overview of membership categories
| Registration fee | CHF 100.00 |
| Active membership | CHF 200.00 / calendar year* |
| Studio membership | CHF 100.00 / calendar year* |
| Studio membership | CHF 100.00 / calendar year* |
| Studio membership | CHF 100.00 / calendar year |
Membership contributions must be paid by 31st December of each year. If payment is late, we will add an additional fee of CHF 30.00.
Please note:
- All memberships must be renewed on an annual basis.
- We examine every application carefully. If necessary, we will also bring in external experts.
- Every 2 years, at the end of the even years of membership, members must submit proof of their on-going training, adding up to a total of at least 40 hours.
Code of Ethics
Regulating Governing Continuing Development
Regulation Governing the Training for a Member of Pilatessuisse
Active membership
This type of membership is suitable for trained Pilates trainers who can prove their knowledge of the entire Pilates method, including the methodology.
The prospective Active member must fulfil the requirements in accordance with the regulation regarding the training requirements.
Benefits
- Membership certificate
- Access to the Pilatessuisse network (members, workshops, newsletter, etc.)
- Discounts for all Pilatessuisse workshops
- The right to vote at the annual general meeting
- Listing of address, telephone number and e-mail address on the Pilatessuisse website
- The right to use the Pilatessuisse logo
This form of membership is only awarded to an individual, not to a collective (a studio).
Studio membership
Studio membership studios to make use of the association and its public image to position itself within the Pilates sector.
Studio membership does not confer any voting.
Benefits
- Presentation of the studio on pilatessuisse.ch, with a link to its own website
- Publicity for its own workshops on pilatessuisse.ch
- Placing of open vacancies on pilatessuisse.ch
- Opportunity to sell Pilates equipment on pilatessuisse.ch
Regulations for Studio Membership
Student membership
Student membership is directed at people who do not yet meet all the requirements for active membership – e.g. because they are still in training. Once all the requirements have been fulfilled, they can apply for Active membership.
Student membership can last for a maximum of three years. Student members do not have the right to vote.
Benefits
- Access to the Pilatessuisse network (members, workshops, newsletter, etc.)
- Discounts for all Pilatessuisse workshops
- Confirmation of Student membership
Supporter membership
This form of membership is aimed at people who cannot demonstrate any Pilates training, but who wish to support the development and work of Pilatessuisse in Switzerland.
Supporter members do not have the right to vote.
Benefits
- Access to the Pilatessuisse workshops
- Access to the Pilatessuisse network (members, workshops, newsletter, etc.)