Certifications

Certifications & Professional Training

Zohreh Ellison’s work is the culmination of over two decades of continuous study, mentorship, and exploration across Pilates, movement science, and fascia-based research. Her teaching is informed by a lifelong commitment to excellence and curiosity — blending classical Pilates principles with modern anatomy and mindful movement methodologies.

  • CPR, 2002-Current

  • Group Exercise Instructor Certification, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) 2002-2008

  • 24 Cycle, Group Cycle Instructor Certification, 24 Hour Fitness 2002

  • Yoga-Pilates (PiYo), Strength Fusion (PiYo) 2002

  • Group Exercise Instructor Training, 24 Hour Fitness 2002

  • Reebok University, Rep Reebok Certificate of Achievement 2002

  • Reebok University, Reebok Core Training Certificate of Achievement 2002

  • Group Yoga Instructor Certification, YogaFit Training System Worldwide Teacher Training - Level 1 2003

  • Physicalmind Institute, THEMETHOD Pilates Matwork Certificate 2003

  • STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Matwork and Reformer, Level 1 2004

  • Usui Shiki Ryoho First Degree Reiki Certification 2004

  • STOTT PILATES® Injury and Special Population trained 2004

  • STOTT PILATES® How to Intensify Essential Reformer Workshop 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® The Toning Ball Workshop (Total Body Toning) 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® The Toning Ball Workshop (Arm Toning) 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® Functional Fitness for Golf with STOTTä Reformer 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® I.S.P. (Repeated the Course as refresher) 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® Essential Bosu Pilates Workshop 2006

  • STOTT PILATES® Functional Fitness for Golf with STOTTä Reformer, 2006

  • Peyow Aqua Pilates Speciality Training 2007

  • STOTT PILATES® International Instructor Full Certification 2007

  • Group Yoga Instructor Certification, YogaFit Training System Worldwide, Teacher

  • Training Program - Level 2 2007

  • Group Yoga Instructor Certification, YogaFit Training System Worldwide, Teacher Training Program – YogaFit Seniors 2007

  • ACE Personal Trainer Exam Preparation Workshop 2007

  • STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Interval Training on the Reformer Workshop 2007

  • STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning Training on the Reformer Workshop 2007

  • Core Awareness The Psoas Muscle Workshop with Liz Koch 2007

  • STOTT PILATES® Essential Pilates on the Edge Workshop 2008

  • STOTT PILATES® Intermediate Pilates on the Edge Workshop 2008

  • STOTT PILATES® Pre-Natal Pilates on the Reformer Workshop 2008

  • STOTT PILATES® Intense Sculpting Challenge Workshop 2008

  • STOTT PILATES® Work Shop-Programming on the V2 Max Plus 2008

  • Balanced Body University, Mat 1, 2 and Small Props, Myofascial Meridians 36-Hours Workshop with Elizabeth Larkem 2008

  • STOTT PILATES® The Knee Stability and Function Workshop 2008

  • ACCUTONICS® Sound Gates to Meridian Harmonics 2008

  • Group Yoga Instructor Certification, YogaFit Worldwide, Teacher Training Program - Level 3 2008

  • FAMI® Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries, Mount Sinai School of Medicine 2009

  • Intensive With Mary Bowen (Pilates Elder) 2009

  • Group Yoga Instructor Certification, YogaFit Training System Worldwide, Teacher Training Program – Anatomy and Alignment 2010

  • STOTT PILATES®, Reformer For Older Adults 2010

  • STOTT PILATES®, Reformer Resistance Training for Teens 2010

  • Pilates Method Alliance®, Certified Pilates Teacher Designate (PMA®-CPT) & Member, 2010

  • Balanced Body University®, BBU Passing the Torch®, Life Long Pilates Mary Bowen (Pilates Elder), mentoring 2010

  • Discovering A Key To Dynamic Equilibrium: Posterior-Lateral Muscles Of The Hip, with Irene Dowd 2010

  • Eric Franklin Method®, Trainee first year 2010

  • Thomas Myers, Anatomy Trains®, Myofascial Meridians 2011

  • KMI®, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, Structural Vision 2011

  • Alan Herdman Matwork 2011

  • Pilates For Stronger Backs, Alan Herdman 2011

  • Beginner And Intermediate Reformer, Alan Herdman 2011

  • Advanced Reformer, Alan Herdman 2011

  • Teaching Skills For Pilates Teachers, Alan Herdman 2011

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Certificate of Apprenticeship 2011

  • Balanced Body™, Anatomy In Three Dimensions™ 2011

  • Stott Pilates®, Reformer and Platform Extender workshop 2011

  • Stott Pilates®, The Knee Stability and Function workshop 2011

  • GYROKINESIS®, workshop with Juergen Bamberger 2011

  • Application of Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors, Suzanne Martin 2011

  • GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, Level 1 Certification 2012

  • Fascial Fitness, Thomas Myers 2012

  • Anatomy Trains Spotlight: The legs, Arches & Pelvic Floor, Thomas Myers 2012

  • GYROTONIC®, Principles in the Context of Osteopathy 2012

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Certificate of Apprenticeship 2013

  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1, Certification 2013

    TRX SUSPENTION TRAINING® L1 2013

  • COREALIGN 1, balanced body® 2013

  • 4COREALIGN 2, balanced body® 2013

  • CoreAlign® Method, balanced body® 2013

  • Passing the Torch™ Exclusive Pilates Mentorship, Elizabeth Larkam 2013

  • PMA®, PILATES METHOD ALLIANCE, Certified Pilates Teacher 2014-2016

  • AKAEMIE FUR WISSENCHAFT, WIRTSCHAFT UND TECHNIK, an der Universitat Ulm e. V. Fascia Research Summer School, Anatomy , biomechanics, research methods and clinical assessment of human connective tissues. Intensive course for researchers and therapists for human fascia system, 2014

  • Gyrotonic Pre-Trainer 2014-2016

  • Pysio Asia Academy, Prof. Dr. Andry Vleeming, Understanding Acute and Chronic lumbar and Pelvic Girdle Pain 2014

  • Gyrokiinesis® Rejuvenation Course 2014

  • Gyrotonic® Specialized Course, Application for Pre/Post Natal Mothers 2015

  • Gyrotonic® Specialized Course, Psoas Principal 2015

  • Gyrotonic® Specialized Course, Application for Scoliosis 2015

  • Gyrotonic Pre-Trainer 2015-2016

  • Jumping-Stretching Board 2016

  • PMA®, PILATES METHOD ALLIANCE, Certified Pilates Teacher 2017-2019

  • Balanced Body® CoreAlign® Master Instructor 2018

  • Balanced Body® Movement Principal 2018

  • Balanced Body® Bodhi Suspension System® Master Instructor 2018

  • Tom McCook, Center of Balance, Three Dimensional Joint Mobility & Myofascial Loading for Gait 2018

  • Tom McCook, Center of Balance, Healthy Knees with Pilates & Franklin Method 2018

  • The Fascianation Method®, Self-Myofascial Release For Professionals

  • Gyrokinesis® 2019-2021

  • Gyrotonic® 2019-2021

  • Gyrotonic® Exploration into the Extremes Course 2019

  • Balanced Body® Integrated Movement Specialist 2019

  • PMA®, PILATES METHOD ALIANCE, Certified Pilates Teacher 2019 - Current

  • Polestar®, Konnect Pilates® Konnector 2019

  • Balanced Body® MOTR Master Instructor 2020

  • Balanced Body® BARRE Master Instructor 2021

  • Gyrokinesis® 2022-2024

  • Gyrotonic® 2022-2024

  • Balanced Body® Carrie Lamb, CoreAlign Introduction for Physical Therapists, 2022

  • NPCP®, PMA® 2022-2024

  • 1st Circuto International De Pilates, Gustavo Mendes de Oliveira & Geogia Oliveria, Punta Del Este, Uruguay 2023

  • Konnector Educator (Balanced Body Konnector Master Instructor) 2023

  • 1st Circuito Internacional De Pilates (MTR. Georgio Oliveria) 2023

  • NPCP- Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher 2024--2026

  • Gyrotonic License renewal 2024-2026

  • Gyrokinesis License renewal 2024-2026

  • MK Pilates Tower Course, (Micheal King-London) 2024​

  • SPINEFITTER by SISSEL® 2025

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