Like Pilates?  Then You'll Love Teaching It!

Pilates instructors are among the most sought-after experts in the world of fitness today.  You can join this elite group by achieving Pilates certification.

Pilates Teck offers a comprehensive studio instructor certification course within the guidelines set up by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).  Because we support the PMA and its mission to standardize Pilates training internationally, we adhere to their guidelines as we train you to be a PMA Pilates Certified instructor.  This entitles you to become both an effective Pilates trainer and a specialized contributor to the industry.

Requirements for Pilates Certification

In order to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance exam, you will have to complete your Pilates Teck comprehensive training program:

  1. 400 hours of training in classroom, observation, self-study and teacher assistance, and student teaching.
  2. A commitment to learn the Pilates work and that the work begins to change your body muscularly, posturally and biomechanically.
  3. A demonstration of commitment to learning and further education through a fact-finding or research project that is ready for presentation to Pilates instructors nationwide.

Kinesiologist Joanna Blades and post-rehabilitation specialist Karena Thek Lineback, owner of Pilates Teck

Pilates Teck Certification Program

Our Pilates training course is taught by .  For more on Joanna and Karena, follow this link to our biographies page.  While the course prepares you to take the PMA exam, more importantly it helps you understand the principles behind the choices you will make - which ultimately will prepare you to take on a wide range of clientele.

Thank you for considering Pilates Teck for your Pilates certification training program. There are certainly easier courses for you to choose from, and we applaud your choice to take on the challenge.  We know you are up for it.  Our promise to you is that we will do all we can to prepare you for your future clients, whether they are fitness fanatics, elite athletes, or post-rehabilitation clients. Good luck in your path - whatever you may choose.

We offer two convenient payment options for you; Full-pay or 4 payment options.

Full pay ($4,295)

4-payments ($1,073.75 each)

Announcing Dates for Summer/Fall 2010

Evening and Weekend Course: July 7th-November 17th.
The course meets most Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8pm and every other Saturday from 11am-6pm.  The course is scheduled to be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday. The application for mat and comprehensive teacher training is available here.

Special Note for Pilates Mat Training: If you are interested in being certified in Pilates Mat only, you will participate in the first 40 hours of the course.  For more details on Pilates Mat Training, read more here.

Fee: The cost of the comprehensive training course is $4,295.  A 25% deposit is due upon registration.

Study for your Professional Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training: Learn Pilates with a group of people that are embarking on the same path that you are. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .