Breakthrough Pilates Presents
With Michael Johnson

MATFIT
LAB.

Assess • Mobilize • Heal

An immersive three-day professional education intensive exploring assessment, mobility, and movement through the Pilates method.

July 8–10, 2027 18 Education Hours West Hollywood, California
Reserve Your Place — $1,350 Explore the Curriculum
Exclusive Early-Bird Offer

The first 10 participants can register for $1,100 instead of $1,350.

USE CODE MATFIT250 AT CHECKOUT
MATFIT Lab • Los Angeles 2027

Three Days. A Deeper Understanding of Movement.

Explore the relationship between assessment, mobility, and movement through lectures, practical techniques, and hands-on application using Pilates apparatus.

July 8–10, 2027 3 Days 18 Education Hours West Hollywood
Day 01

Assess & Mobilize

Thursday • July 8
Morning Session 3 Hours

Assessment & MATFIT Foundations

Introduction to the eye chart, the 10-point fitness test for all ages, and the MATFIT® mat class.

Afternoon Session 3 Hours

Extremities & Mobility

Explore mobilization techniques for the feet, hands, elbows, and knees, with applications on Pilates apparatus and continued use of the eye chart.

Assessment • Foundations • Mobility
Day 02

Shoulders & Hips

Friday • July 9
Morning Session 3 Hours

Shoulder Mechanics

A moving lecture exploring the shoulder blades and shoulder joint, their functions, and mobilization techniques to enhance Pilates practice.

Afternoon Session 3 Hours

Hip Function & Range of Motion

Explore hip function, movement, end-range considerations, and mobilization techniques.

Shoulder Function • Hip Mobility • Range
Day 03

Spine & Integration

Saturday • July 10
Morning Session 3 Hours

The Axial Skeleton

Explore the lower spine, thoracic spine, and cervical spine through lecture and movement-focused study.

Afternoon Session 3 Hours

Application & Integration

Bring together concepts from all three days through practical exploration, examples, and application of the mobility lens using Contrology equipment.

Integration • Application • Closing

Schedule note: This is a preliminary curriculum outline. Session content and timing may be adjusted by the presenter. Each day includes approximately six hours of instruction, divided between morning and afternoon sessions.

MATFIT Lab • Registration Open

INVEST IN YOUR PRACTICE.

Join Michael Johnson for three days of immersive professional Pilates education at Breakthrough Pilates in West Hollywood.

July 8–10, 2027 18 Education Hours West Hollywood, CA
ONLY THE FIRST 10 REGISTRATIONS QUALIFY

Exclusive Early-Bird Registration

$1,100
$1,350
SAVE $250 • LIMITED EARLY-BIRD OFFER

Be among the first 10 to register and secure your place for $1,100 instead of the regular $1,350. Once the first 10 promotional redemptions are claimed, this offer ends.

Enter this code at checkout to pay $1,100
MATFIT250
Claim Early-Bird Registration

Checkout begins at the regular $1,350 price. Apply code MATFIT250 to receive $250 off, if the offer is still available.

Everything Included.

  • Complete three-day MATFIT Lab intensive
  • 18 hours of in-person professional education
  • Movement assessment and mobilization techniques
  • Hands-on learning with Contrology apparatus
  • Practical applications for Pilates teaching
  • Education with Michael Johnson at Breakthrough Pilates
Regular Registration: $1,350

All attendees receive the same complete three-day educational experience. The $1,100 price is exclusive to the first 10 eligible promotional redemptions.

Registration is subject to availability. Cancellation and transfer policies apply. Travel and accommodations are not included.

Questions about attending? Contact Breakthrough Pilates

Visiting Los Angeles?

MAKE YOUR
STAY EASY.

Come for the education. Stay for the experience. MATFIT Lab takes place in the heart of West Hollywood, with beautiful furnished residences in the very same building as Breakthrough Pilates. Your classroom could be just steps from your front door.

No morning commute. No navigating LA traffic. Just three days to learn, connect, and explore.

Stay Where You Study.

Explore four furnished residences.

Interior of two-bedroom furnished residence in the Breakthrough Pilates building In the Same Building

Two-Bedroom Residence

2 beds • 1.5 baths

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Two-Bedroom Residence

2 beds • 1 bath

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Two-Bedroom Residence

2 beds • 1.5 baths

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One-Bedroom Residence

1 bed • 1 bath

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Residences are independently managed and subject to availability. Rates and reservations are handled through Airbnb. Accommodations are not included in MATFIT Lab registration.

Everything Close By

Coffee. Food. Fresh Air.
All Around the Corner.

One of the best parts of staying here? You can leave the car behind for much of your visit. Morning coffee, quick lunches, groceries, and a little time outdoors are all close to the studio.

Javista Cafe Coffee and a morning bite downstairs.
Fatburger An easy, casual meal nearby.
Astro Burger A convenient neighborhood stop.
Guac Daddy Mexican food around the corner.
Plummer Park A breath of fresh air just a block away.
Trader Joe's Groceries, snacks, and essentials about three blocks away.

Three Days of Education.
Everything Else Made Easy.

Learn with Michael Johnson, stay steps from the studio, and enjoy West Hollywood between sessions.

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Your Classroom for Three Days

SEE WHERE
YOU'LL LEARN.

Step inside Breakthrough Pilates in West Hollywood. Our fully equipped Classical Pilates studio brings together authentic Gratz apparatus and a space dedicated to serious movement education. Take a look around before you arrive.

Authentic Gratz Apparatus Classical Pilates Studio West Hollywood, California

READY TO JOIN US?

Three days. 18 hours. An opportunity to learn with Michael Johnson and deepen your practice through MATFIT Lab.

Reserve Your Place Exclusive Early-Bird: First 10 registrations pay $1,100 instead of $1,350 with code MATFIT250.