Tactile Cueing for the Spine

November 8 2025

Vicenza Italy, Idea Pilates

Corso Palladio, 156 - 36100 Vicenza 
0444.022662 - 329.4832121

10:00 am-1:00 pm 

(2.0 NCPT and ACE CEs) 

Unlock the power of touch in this hands-on workshop designed to deepen your understanding of tactile cueing for spinal health and alignment. Whether you’re working with clients managing scoliosis, chronic pain, or simply seeking better posture and mobility, this course will elevate your cueing skills and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Key principles of spinal anatomy and biomechanics

🔹 How to assess spinal alignment and movement patterns

🔹 The art and science of tactile cueing

🔹 Guided practice in applying hands-on techniques that inform, support, and empower your clients

This course is one of two required modules for the Ascend Scoliosis Mentor Program, a 6-month immersive journey for movement professionals. If you’re ready to go deeper into therapeutic movement education and specialize in spinal care, click here to explore the full program.

To register email:

[email protected]

Cueing Tattile per la Colonna Vertebrale

8 Novembre 2025 

Vicenza, Italia – Idea Pilates 

 10:00-1:00

(2.0 NCPT e ACE CEs)

Scopri il potere del tocco in questo workshop pratico, progettato per approfondire la tua comprensione del cueing tattile per la salute e l’allineamento della colonna vertebrale.

Che tu lavori con clienti che affrontano la scoliosi, il dolore cronico, o che semplicemente desiderano migliorare postura e mobilità, questo corso eleverà le tue competenze e la tua sicurezza nel cueing.

Cosa Imparerai:

🔹 Principi fondamentali di anatomia e biomeccanica della colonna vertebrale

🔹 Come valutare l’allineamento spinale e i modelli di movimento

🔹 L’arte e la scienza del cueing tattile

🔹 Pratica guidata nell’applicazione di tecniche manuali che informano, supportano e responsabilizzano i tuoi clienti

Questo corso è uno dei due moduli richiesti per l’Ascend Scoliosis Mentor Program, un percorso immersivo di 6 mesi per professionisti del movimento. Se sei pronto ad approfondire l’educazione al movimento terapeutico e a specializzarti nella cura della colonna vertebrale, [clicca qui per scoprire il programma completo].

Per iscriversi scrivere a:

📧 [email protected] 

Contatto locale: [email protected]

Mirroring & Scoliosis

November 8 2025

Vicenza Italy, Idea Pilates

Corso Palladio, 156 - 36100 Vicenza 
0444.022662 - 329.4832121

2:00 pm- 5:00 pm

(2.0 NCPT and ACE CEs) 

This 3-hour introductory workshop focuses on the verbiage and approach when finding the connection between the healing process of the body and mind with a Chronic Pain patient (specifically a Scoliotic).  And how to use the bodies of both the practitioner and the client to teach a new movement pattern. 

Feeling "straight" in a crooked body can be frustrating to say the least.  This new approach will gift the ability to feel a straight spine and mirror the movement, while checking in with all of the parts of the body to negotiate the emotional side of Chronic Pain.  Combining both the emotions and the physical sides of pain creates a heightened awareness of healing. The inclusion of "checking in" and pausing to allow the emotional side of the healing process will be included throughout the session.

To register email:

[email protected]

Mirroring & Scoliosi

8 Novembre 2025 

Vicenza, Italia – Idea Pilates 

 14:00-17:00

(2.0 NCPT e ACE CEs)

Questo workshop introduttivo di 3 ore si concentra sul linguaggio e sull’approccio da adottare per creare la connessione tra il processo di guarigione del corpo e della mente con un paziente affetto da Dolore Cronico (in particolare con scoliosi). Inoltre, esploreremo come utilizzare i corpi sia del professionista che del cliente per insegnare un nuovo schema motorio.

Sentirsi “dritti” in un corpo curvo può essere estremamente frustrante. Questo nuovo approccio dona la possibilità di percepire una colonna vertebrale allineata e di rispecchiare il movimento, includendo momenti di “check-in” con tutte le parti del corpo per affrontare il lato emotivo del Dolore Cronico. La combinazione delle componenti emotive e fisiche del dolore genera una consapevolezza più profonda del processo di guarigione. L’inclusione di momenti di ascolto e pause dedicate al lato emotivo del percorso di guarigione sarà parte integrante della sessione. 

Per iscriversi scrivere a:

📧 [email protected]

Contatto locale: [email protected]

🌿 

The Scoliosis Mentor Program 

with Angelie Melzer

A 6-Month Transformational Training for Movement Professionals

Discover the Art of Movement-Based Scoliosis Support 

The Scoliosis Mentor Program is a comprehensive training experience designed for Pilates and movement professionals who are ready to specialize in spinal health. This unique hybrid course blends online education, in-person workshops, and real-world case study application.

Over six dynamic modules, you’ll deepen your understanding of scoliosis through hands-on techniques, personalized assessment strategies, and the guidance of a seasoned mentor who has lived the journey herself.

💫 Angelie’s Story

“I’ve spent the last 30 years as an advocate, passionate Pilates student, and Master Instructor—starting my journey at a very young age to address my own scoliosis.

Pilates allowed me to avoid spinal fusion surgery at age 12 and gifted me a profound understanding of spinal movement and healing.

My teaching combines Classical and Contemporary Pilates methods passed down by 1st and 2nd generation teachers. This blended approach helps me support both clients and instructors across the globe—offering a rich, integrated path to movement-based healing.”

— Angelie Melzer

📘 Program Structure 

6 Modules | Online + In Person + Case Study

🌀 Modules 1 & 2: Online (90 minutes each)

Learn the essential building blocks:

✔️ Spinal anatomy & biomechanics

✔️ Principles of tactile cueing

✔️ Introductory scoliosis assessment techniques

(These serve as pre-requisites.)

💡 Modules 3–6: In-Person (4 hours each)

Bring your learning to life with:

✔️ Guided, hands-on instruction

✔️ Movement interventions & strategy planning

✔️ Real-time practice with your case study client

(A scoliosis case study subject is required.)

Advanced Movement Principles 

SELF CARE RETREAT 2.0~Caribbean Style

WITH ANGELIE MELZER 

Guests join us for a week of self discovery through movement!  

New to Pilates…ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME for morning movement session!

December 1-7, 2025

Daily MORNING Itinerary:

8:00-8:30 Movement Session

*Open to the public.

DAY 1: ADVANCED MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES: Lower Body

9-9:15 Lecture

Define Lower BODY UNIT

Define Scope of Practice

Day 1 – 4 hours

                Introduction to AMP

                Introduction to the Lower Body

                Walking experience

                Foot focused workout

                Hip, knee, ankle and foot assessment

                Practice assessment

Foot focused exercises on Mat

Day 2 – 4 hours

                Knee focused workout

                Foot focused exercises on the equipment

                Case studies and practice designing programs for the foot

                Knee focused assessment and assessment practice

                Mobility and strength exercises for the knee

Day 3 – 4 hours

                Lower body focused workout

Complete knee strength and mobility exercises

                Case studies and program design for the knee

                Relationship of the hip to the knee, ankle and foot

                Hip mobility and strength assessment

Day 4 – 4 hours

                Hip focused workout

                Hip mobility and strength exercises

                Case studies and program design for the hip

Day 5 – 2 hours

                Putting it all together

                Lower body progressions

                Performance specific exercises

                Developing endurance.

Dec 7, 2025: Day trip with our guests to St John USVI where you will experience a round robin "Joe's Gym" class with 2 Master, 2nd generation teachers: Angelie Melzer and Melissa Luterek.

(16.0 NCPT and ACE CEs)

Take your Teaching and Business Skills to the next level while you take some time out to regenerate, recuperate and REVIVE!

Join Angelie Melzer for an entire week to learn and improve yourself personally and professionally!

Join us in studio or on Zoom.

The Aligned Journey~

Puerto Vallarta Mexico 

January 28-February 5 2026

This intimate retreat brings together an Amazing experience of continuing education, somatic inquiry, energy healing, and the timeless rhythms of the ocean breeze. Rooted in practices of empowerment and self-discovery, each day begins with movement sessions on the terrace overlooking the cultural center. Morning practices energize and awaken, while evening sessions offer a chance to wind down, reflect, and restore.

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the true essence of Puerto Vallarta, a deeper connection to the land and sea. We will immerse ourselves in the authentic culture with our opening ceremony, authentic catered cuisine and tequila tasting at our retreat center~Casa Del Orroyo.  

We will be in the heart of Puerto Vallarta—a  haven for practice, healing arts, and rich culture.

ASCEND Scoliosis Mentor Program

WITH ANGELIE MELZER 

Guests join us for a week of self discovery through movement!  

New to Pilates…ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME for morning movement session!

January 28-February 4, 2026

Daily MORNING Itinerary:

8:00-8:30 Movement Session

*Open to the public.

Mat Movement Topics of the week: 

Day 1: Sunrise Expectations

Day 2: Self Care Breathing

Day 3: FREE Excursion Day!

Day 4:Self Care: Neck Pain

Day 5: Self Care: Low Back Pain

8:00 AM~Morning Master Class with Angelie

9:00 AM~DAILY Breakfast Included!

2:00 PM~Daily Lunch Included!

SCOLIOSIS MENTOR PROGRAM Itinerary: Instructors

Objectives:

1. Define Scoliosis, demystify and educate both the Mentee student and the Scoliotic client.

2.  Give tools to assess (within our scope of practice), cue (verbal and tactile), and truly make a change for the client.

3. Gift confidence to both the Mentee student and the Scoliotic client so that they can feel empowered to ease daily pain and learn to move freely!

DAY 1: Define Scoliosis and the Spine

10-10:15 Lecture

Define Scoliosis

Define Scope of Practice

10:15-11:30 AM

The first of 4 in-person learning modules. This module

defines Scoliosis, the nervous system (CNS), and introduces

how tactile cues interplay with the CNS and enhance the

educational process for the Scoliotic client. We introduce a

new language for pain and the emotions behind it through

Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Pelvic Focus: Workout flow on the mat with Ang teaching

Cueing each other

11:30-12 Q&A

12:00-1:00 Teaching drills

Email summary from participants

DAY 2: Gait and Postural Eval

The second of 4 in-person learning

modules. This module will define GAIT

ANALYSIS + POSTURAL EVALUATION.

Relating to Scoliosis further and how it

works into habitual movements such as

standing, walking, sitting, etc. We will

explain how this information can be used

to educate the client on further re-

educating their nervous system.

10:00-11:30 AM LECTURE

11:00 AM -12:00 PM Define Gait Analysis

12:00-12:30 Practice

12:30-1:00 Q&A /Homework Assigned

1:00-2:00 Master Class with Angelie

DAY 3: Tactile Cueing

This module will dive into Pilates specifics on the MAT including setting protocol after the

initial assessment. Defining deeper how the springs and

rope systems differ with the feedback to the Scoliotic client

and their Nervous System.

Define Tactile Cueing

Define Scope of Practice

10:15-11:30 Define Tactile Cueing

11:30-12:00 Hip Joint Focus: Workout flow on the mat with Ang teaching

Cueing each other

12:00-12:30  Q&A

12:30-1:00 Shoulder Focus: Workout flow on the mat with Ang teaching

1:00-2:00 Teaching drills

Email summary from participants

DAY 4: Setting Protocol

The fourth and final in-person learning module. This

final module will complete the circuit of education and

training for the Scoliosis client. Beginning the process

of setting specific protocol for each client with their

Mentee student’s guidance.

10:00-11:30 AM LECTURE

11:00-11: 30 Practice

11:30-1:00 Lecture/Q&A /Homework Assigned

DAILY Afternoon Itinerary: Clients + Instructors

1:00-1:30 Master Class with Angelie

1:30-2:00 Practice Drills with Instructors

Anatomy on TOUR* 

(Up to 16.0 NCPT and ACE CEs)

Take your Teaching to the Masters Level with Continuing Education

Hands on learning.  Build the muscle system onto the skeleton with clay.

A new environment to take your anatomy skills to the next level.

Book your dates for this event at your studio!  

Email: [email protected]

Gait & Postural Evaluation

NOW Available!

Available On Demand (Entire Course+ recordings available after purchase.)

2hr CE Workshop

2.0 NCPT and ACE CEs +

BONUS 2.0 CEs for live session

2 hours On Demand Videos/Lecture

BONUS: Extra 2.0 CEs after a 1 hour Live Coaching group session with your case study. (Date: Schedule with Angelie.)

This 2-hour continuing education workshop is available Online or In-Studio.  We will "walk" you through natural gait patterns and common deviations from the foot to pelvis; sacrum to spine; and outward mobility of limbs.

This guided tour will include protocol for common misalignments and deviations, tailored specifically to your body.  It will also include how to administer a postural evaluation and general gait analysis to your clients and gift it to them, drawing them deeper into the work and more fully throughout their daily lives.

Mirroring & Scoliosis

ON DEMAND CE COURSE

(2.0 NCPT and ACE CEs) 

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on the verbiage and approach when finding the connection between the healing process of the body and mind with a Chronic Pain patient (specifically a Scoliotic).  And how to use the bodies of both the practitioner and the client to teach a new movement pattern. 

Feeling "straight" in a crooked body can be frustrating to say the least.  This new approach will gift the ability to feel a straight spine and mirror the movement, while checking in with all of the parts of the body to negotiate the emotional side of Chronic Pain.  Combining both the emotions and the physical sides of pain creates a heightened awareness of healing. The inclusion of "checking in" and pausing to allow the emotional side of the healing process will be included throughout the session.