LB Guides® Advanced Movement Education

TEAM TRAINING FOR PILATES STUDIOS & MOVEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Online & In-person

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Lead with confidence and teach with clarity on every piece of equipment.

LB Guides® is my signature advanced education program for experienced movement professionals and studio teams who want to make precise, confident decisions on the Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels and Bodhi Suspension System®.

It’s for Pilates studios, rehab professionals, sport coaches and studio owners who already have strong equipment foundations and want deeper reasoning, shared standards and stronger leadership in the room.

I’m LaBriece, founder of LB Guides®, Senior Educator in internationally recognized organizations and a former athlete. I bring over 20 years of work with everyday movers and elite performers, distilled into a framework you can plug directly into your studio, clinic or performance environment to train both yourself and your staff as teachers and leaders.

If you are committed to high‑quality teaching, long‑term growth and moving beyond scripted instruction into principled, integrated understanding, LB Guides® is for you and your team.

Who is it for

✔ Pilates mat and equipment‑based teachers who want to move beyond fixed sequences into responsive, case‑by‑case teaching grounded in clear reasoning

✔ Physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals who want equipment work to integrate seamlessly into strong clinical decision‑making

✔ Studio owners who want a shared professional standard across their team while elevating each teacher’s individual leadership style

✔ Sport coaches and support staff using equipment as part of long‑term strategies for performance, resilience and longevity

This is not entry‑level education. If you’re at the beginning of your professional journey, start with the Balanced Body® Pilates Instructor Trainingbefore applying to LB Guides.

What you’ll come away with

✔ The ability to stop teaching from habit and start teaching from clear, integrated understanding you can rely on in any room, with any client.

✔ Clarity and confidence on exactly why you choose each exercise, spring and set‑up, and what you expect it to create in the person in front of you.

✔ A structured framework for building sessions that are logical, progressive and adaptable — and the ability to justify every decision you make on the equipment.

✔ A grounded, recognizable professional voice that reflects how you think and lead, and a reputation as the person people turn to for answers.

✔ The capacity not just to keep up with the field, but to raise the standard for yourself, your studio and your community.

✔ The LB Guides® Guidebook (available in English/German) to support your ongoing practice.

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What LB Guides® involves

✔ Technical study of equipment variables: springs, loops, set-up load lever and intent

✔ Applied practice where you turn those variables into coherent programming that works across different goals

✔ Structured reasoning sessions where you map how exercises relate how small changes shift demand and how to adapt without losing clarity.

✔ Live supervision and feedback to refine how you and your staff see decide and explain your choices to clients and peers

✔ You will learn to see patterns make informed adjustments and clearly explain the “why” behind your programming decisions.

✔ Developing your own unique voice as a teacher and leader

LB Guides® Program Information

    • LB Guides® Resource Guidebook in English/German

    • Access to the LB Guides video library for the duration of the program

    • On site in-person sessions with LaBriece combined with online follow-up sessions (format dependent on cohort program specifications)

    • Structured tasks to apply directly with your own clients base, team or studio staff needs

    • Mentoring online sessions in the weeks directly following to help with clarity and retention of skills learned in the program

    • A solid foundation in Pilates, equipment‑based teaching, physical therapy, fitness or a related movement modality field

    • Current teaching or clinical practice

    • Regular access to a reformer or appropriate equipment

    • Willingness to examine and refine your own teaching habits and assumptions of previously earned concepts

  • Pricing depends on the program length, location, and number of participants. After an initial conversation about your needs and context, you will receive a customized proposal with a clear fee structure.

  • How long does the program run?
    LB Guides programs typically run from 1 to 5 days, depending on the client’s needs.

    Is there a certification?
    LB Guides® programs are not a substitute for an official Pilates certification program. Instead, LB Guides is designed to clarify key concepts, deepen your understanding of fundamentals, and refine your teaching skills. Participants will receive an LB Guides certificate of attendance with the successful completion of the program.

    Can I join if I am outside Switzerland?
    Yes. LaBriece teaches LB Guides throughout Europe and worldwide. Often the first part takes place on-site at the client’s facility, with the second part offered in a hybrid format with live online sessions.

    How much time should I expect to commit each week?
    LB Guides encourages participants to dedicate at least 1 focused hour per week to self-practice during the six months following the on-site component.

Upcoming LB Guides® Advanced Education Programs with LaBriece

See dates for 2026 programs and reserve your spot.

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    LB Guides® / Advanced Reformer Teacher Training at Youpila

    06–07 JUNE 2026, 10:00–18:00 & 20–21 JUNE 2026, 10:00–18:00
    Youpila Studio, Düsseldorf, Germany
    Language of instruction: German

    Open to: Youpila staff and external teachers who have already completed a Mat Pilates course.

    Over four intensive days, you’ll deepen your work on the Balanced Body Allegro® Reformer and refine how you program, cue and lead Reformer classes at a professional level.

    Two days in person with LaBriece Ochsner on site
    Two days in studio with LaBriece joining live via large screen

    PRICE
    Regular price: €1799
    Early Bird price: €1599 (register by 15 APR 2026)

    Registration via Youpila Academy.

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How to schedule LB Guides® for your team.

You’ve built your foundation. Now it’s time to strengthen and sharpen your teaching.

  1. Complete the application form below.

  2. LaBriece will personally review your information to confirm that LB Guides® is the right fit for you, your staff and your facility.

  3. You’ll be invited to a Zoom call to dive deeper into your studio, goals and needs.

  4. After the call, you’ll receive a tailored proposal with recommended next steps.

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1:1 Student Mentoring with LaBriece

EXCLUSIVE FOR MY ACTIVE INSTRUCTOR‑TRAINING STUDENTS.

Online & In-person

For students who have taken a course with me or are currently registered.
Session length: 55 minutes.

My 1:1 mentoring sessions offer personalized support to grow your teaching and leadership. Together, we can focus on client or class case discussions, programming on the equipment, refining your professional voice, or navigating your next steps as a movement professional or studio leader.

  • Single session, CHF 120

    PACKAGES
    5‑sessions, CHF 575
    10‑sessions, CHF 1100

What LB Guides Students Say

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    "Für mich ist von LaBriece zu lernen eine echte Bereicherung – nicht nur fachlich extrem gut, sondern auch menschlich inspirierend."


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    — Maria Kühr
    Founder, My Personal Gym
    Zurich, Switzerland

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    “LaBriece represents the highest level of professionalism in our industry, and I’m grateful that her expertise is part of the journey of Youpila Studios.”


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    — Conni Dingendorf
    Founder, Youpila Studios, Reformer Pilates & Barre
    Düsseldorf, Germany

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black long-sleeve crop top and black and white workout leggings, standing in front of a light-colored wall.

    “LaBriece verfügt über unglaubliches Fachwissen und hat uns nicht nur die Technik gezeigt, sondern alles, worauf es wirklich ankommt. Ich werde LaBriece dafür für immer dankbar sein.”


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    — Monica Salchinger
    Founder, Riva Circle
    St. Gallen, Switzerland

  • A woman exercising on Pilates reformer machine using resistance bands in a fitness studio.

    “Sono allieva di LaBriece da quasi un anno e trovo eccezionale la sua capacità di preservare le radici classiche del Pilates, adattandole al tempo stesso a una visione contemporanea e funzionale del movimento.”


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    — Greta Frei
    Pilates Teacher
    Zurich, Switzerland

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    “I now approach exercises with a more open mind, which brings more creativity into my teaching, something for which I respect and value LaBriece's style."


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    — Sophie Evans
    Founder, Good Evans Pilates & Ski
    Switzerland

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