Pilates Teacher Training & Certification in Ooltewah, Tn.

Our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor program requires: 96 hours of hands-on training , 28 hours of Mat personal practice , 70 hours of equipment personal practice , 70 hours of observation , and 220 hours of student teaching. It culminates with a 4-hour written and practical test out. For the Instructor Mat program, requirements include: 32 hours of hands-on training , 25 hours of Mat personal practice , 15 hours of observation , and 35 hours of student teaching. This program concludes with a 2-hour written and practical test out.

For both programs, anatomy coursework is required, with online or self-study options available, and a separate test-out is mandatory.

For our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor program, you will learn the full Classical Pilates Mat repertoire, along with extensive training on all major Pilates equipment. This includes the Reformer , Trapeze Table (Cadillac) , Spine Corrector , Magic Circle , Ladder Barrel , and Chair. We incorporate contemporary insights from movement science and biomechanics, ensuring you gain the knowledge and confidence to adapt exercises and create safe, effective programs for any client across all apparatus. For the Instructor Mat program, you will learn the full Classical Pilates Mat repertoire. This training incorporates contemporary insights from movement science and biomechanics, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to adapt Mat exercises and create safe, effective programs for a variety of clients.

Tuition for our Pilates Teacher Training programs is structured as follows:

• Instructor Comprehensive certification is $3100 for the complete package , or you can register for individual modules at $549 each.
  

• Instructor Mat certification is $1647.
  

• Personal Practice courses are $549 each

The initial deposit and payment structure for specific programs will be detailed upon inquiry. Tuition typically includes program manuals, the final written exam, and a 1-hour private session with Dr. Mary Gregory Stocker, MSPT, DPT, NCPT, CSCS.

• Cancellations 10+ days before the start date: Full refund

• Cancellations within 72 hours of the start date: 50% refund

• Cancellations less than 72 hours of the start date: No refund

Dr. Mary Gregory Stocker, MSPT, DPT, NCPT, CSCS, leads the only Pilates Mat Teacher Training program in Chattanooga pre-approved by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP). With over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and certified Pilates Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Stocker provides unparalleled expertise and mentorship.

Earning the NPCP-PMC credential distinguishes you as a highly qualified instructor and allows you to apply for Pilates Mat positions across the US. The NPCP is the only national certifying body for Pilates teachers in the US and is widely recognized as the gold standard in the industry. National certification demonstrates your commitment to excellence and enhances your professional credibility.

Reform: Fitness & Therapy offers the only NPCP-pre-approved Pilates Mat Teacher Training program in the greater Chattanooga, TN area. Our comprehensive program, led by Dr. Mary Gregory Stocker, prepares you to excel as a Pilates instructor and confidently sit for the NPCP exam.

For a complete list of NPCP-approved schools, please refer to the NPCP School Directory.