The Pilates Method Alliance� (PMA�) is the international, not-for-profit, professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA's mission is to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals.

Our goals are:

• To unite the Pilates community.
• Create an organization of qualified, dedicated professionals who share in Joseph H. Pilates' vision.
• To maintain the highest standards for Pilates education and information.
• To support research on Pilates exercise.

We invite you to share with us in our organization. The alliance has been created as a nonprofit organization dedicated to unity, professionalism and to advocating educational standards.