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Membership Business

Membership Business

Membership Business

Member network operated with a Pilates business mindset and systematic system. APPA is a for-profit business community for its members. Only practical activities can create sustainable development.

Classification of Members

APPA's membership consists of general members, certified members, and special members.

Regular Member (Free Member)

Pilates Instructor

There are only instructor members as general members. General members can receive the most basic benefits provided by APPA and can enjoy more benefits and business participation. To do so, you must pay membership fees as a paid member.

Subscription Qualifications

Those who have completed the regular Pilates training course.

Registration Process

Fill out and submit the membership registration form (Google application form).

Subscription Cost

Free for general members.

Subscription Benefits
  • Free version content available
  • Content provided free of charge by member countries

Accredited Member

Certified members must obtain certification qualifications from general members by going through specific procedures and verification procedures.

Certified members are composed as follows:
  • Certified Lesson Instructor
  • Certified Instructor Teacher
  • Certified Studio (Center)
  • Certified Academy (Institute)
  • Certified Corporation

Certified members are operated by APPA's certification business management system.

Special Member

  • Pilates Manufacturer
  • Dealer & Distributor

Special members are given the authority to jointly participate in APPA's projects and share opportunities. Special members include regular members and sponsors.

APPA Member Benefits
  • Free use of APPA online webzine
  • APPA official membership card issuance
  • PIA Convention Discount Benefits - Overseas APPA participating members receive an additional 15% discount on top of the existing discount rate
APPA Membership Registration Process

When you fill out the APPA Membership Application Form, the office will review it and give you a membership number.

Receive Membership Card

You can receive a membership card online and print it, which includes your membership number and name.

Why Become a APPA Member?

APPA members will have high competitiveness in each country.

Access the online APPA webzine

You can view various academic information and Pilates business information for free in the APPA official web magazine.

Network of APPA official members only

You can build your business into a more powerful presence in the Pilates industry in each country.
Within the network, you can share all materials and information related to the Pilates business

PIA convention benefits and VIP invitations

You can get registration discounts and other benefits at the Pilates In Asia Convention.
APPA members can use special booths and spaces.

Interlocking APPA partner CEC points

You can acquire linked CEC points from APPA-linked US, Europe and other countries.

APPA Membership

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General

2 year period paid member

General members can maintain membership without verification or confirmation

Application process

To sign up for APPA membership, click on the PIA site APPA. Click “General member Apply” If you fill out the membership application form, you will be automatically registered.

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Special

2 year period paid member

If a special member ceases business, the membership card becomes invalid.

Application process

Special members are eligible to become APPA members if they meet the qualifications set by APPA. The secretariat will certify members.

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Certified

1 year period paid member

To become a certified member, must take a certification test once a year and You must submit a report to maintain it.

Application process

Certified members include Pilates instructors, center owners, and general members. Educational institutions and related companies can acquire it, and registration is determined through the prescribed qualification verification process.