This workshop is ideal for:

• Healthcare professionals supporting clients with EDS, HSD, or chronic pain

• Physiotherapists, osteopaths, and other physical therapists looking to expand their toolkit

• Pilates teachers, yoga instructors, and personal trainers seeking safer, more adaptive strategies

• Movement professionals with a foundation in anatomy and client-centred practice

• Anyone committed to offering inclusive, nervous system-aware care for complex conditions

*Please note: Participants who have not previously completed Understanding Hypermobility Zoom workshop will be required to attend the online session as a prerequisite.

This immersive two-day course includes 18 hours of teaching, combining theory, movement, and practical application.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll explore:

• The physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of hypermobility and chronic pain

• How to apply a biopsychosocial approach to client care

• Why traditional movement strategies may not work—and what to do instead

• Practical tools for applying the Integral Movement Method (IMM) in clinical and movement settings

• Understanding the pain mechanisms specific to hypermobility, and how to support clients safely

• Breath and relaxation techniques to calm the nervous system

• Building proprioception and postural control without overwhelm

• Stability and balance training tailored for EDS and HSD

• Integrated postural awareness—body and mind

• Case study analysis and programme design

You’ll engage in:

• Didactic presentations led by Jeannie Di Bon

• Break-out group learning and discussions

• Guided IMM-based movement sessions exploring each principle

Note: Movement participation is encouraged throughout. If you are unable to take part in the practical elements, please inform your instructor in advance.

Upon successful completion of the 6-hour in-person workshop, participants will receive an official Certificate of Attendance from Polestar UK, which can be used as proof of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for insurance, professional body recognition, or ongoing education records.

To gain IMM certification, you will submit an 8-week client programme based on a real or hypothetical case. Your submission will be assessed by Jeannie Di Bon. Successful participants will be listed in the official IMM practitioner directory at jeanniedibon.com.

To keep accreditation current, graduates need to complete 16 hours of Polestar training courses and/or workshops every two years as well as two hours of self-practise and 10 hours teaching each week.

Then all you do is complete this form and return to us having paid the appropriate renewal fee online HERE (£75 prior to expiry, £150 after expiry). We will then maintain your listing, as a currently accredited Polestar instructor in our “Find a Teacher” search HERE.

TIP: Check your certification expiry date and ensure you have completed your hours before that date! We run Polestar Advanced training courses and workshops so there are plenty of opportunities for you to complete your practice and hours.

If you have multiple certifications, these can be renewed on one form, for one fee with the necessary hours recorded once. Just remember to tick all the boxes that apply.

Prerequisite: All participants must complete the online workshop Understanding Hypermobility before attending this in-person course.

Polestar UK Online Workshop Refund Policy

Polestar Pilates UK Ltd. Cancellation & Amendment Policy More than 30 days prior to course start – full refund of all course fees, less an administration charge of £25.00; between 16 – 30 days prior to workshop start – 50% refund of course fees; 15 days or less – no refund. We reserve the right to cancel any course, in which case the fees will be refunded in full. Polestar Pilates UK Ltd. is not responsible for any participant’s hotel/airline reservations or transportation to and from a course in the event of cancellation.