COMPREHENSIVE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Our comprehensive Pilates teacher training program combines the traditional Pilates principles and repertoire with a specialized focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

This curriculum has a strong foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, and functional movement, providing you with the knowledge and tools to work with clients of all levels and physical ability.

Developed and instructed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master Pilates Instructor

This course provides:

  • Small class sizes to ensure individual learning

  • Access to the Empower studio for observation and practice

  • Weekly mentorship with your instructors

  • Education of how to modify exercises for all populations

  • Eligibility to sit for the NCPT exam upon successful completion

Dates for Fall 2025:

  • September 6: Module 1

  • September 20: Module 2

  • October 11: Module 3

  • November 1: Module 4

  • November 22: Module 5

*dates are subject to change

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  • Module 1: Functional Anatomy, History and Principles of Pilates, pre-mat

  • Module 2: Apparatus and Mat Level 1

  • Module 3: Apparatus and Mat Level 2

  • Module 4: Apparatus and Mat Level 3

  • Module 5: Special Populations and Rehab Modifications, Review

Academic Commitment From You:

  • Observation hours: 100 hours (observe a certified instructor teaching or an approved online platform)

  • Practice Teaching: 75 hours (teaching friends, family, or classmates)

  • Apprentice teaching: 35 hours (teaching instructors)

  • Self Practice hours: 180 hours (practicing independently or as a student in a group or private setting)

  • Successful completion of check-offs

  • Successfully complete a final teaching practical

  • Pass final written exam with 70% or higher

“Alyssa and Saige are amazing instructors—so knowledgeable, encouraging, and inspiring. They created such a warm, welcoming space making learning fun and not intimidating. One of the best parts was that Alyssa and Saige were always happy to answer my MANY questions. The whole experience had been really positive and enjoyable. If you’re considering teacher training, I highly recommend this program—it’s a game changer!”

Lori

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Alyssa Stewart

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MASTER PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Alyssa has built her career and reputation on empowering and helping others through Pilates-based rehabilitation, functional movement, and injury prevention. In 2009, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, completed her certification in Comprehensive Rehabilitation Pilates and is NCPT certified.

With her lifelong passion of human anatomy and her strong desire to empower others, Empower PT was founded in 2015. Beyond her love of treating patients, she is a professor at the University of Tampa and found a second love of teaching Applied Kinesiology.

This passion for teaching led her to begin a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, based on her experience of anatomy, rehabilitation, patient care, and fitness. When Alyssa is not at Empower or teaching, she is spending time with her dog Kiwi, visiting her parents farm in Ocala, or finding new ways to challenge herself!

Saige Deveau

CERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Saige has been working under Alyssa for three years. She has completed her comprehensive pilates certification and is NCPT certified. She is also a NASM Certified personal trainer. With her lifetime passion for exercise she has now used pilates to greatly emphasize healthy movement!

Her new found love for pilates has led her to want to be a part of teaching others and helping them find their own love for this unique form of movement.

When Saige is not at Empower, she loves to read, spend time with her dog Dragon and play pickleball!

Financial investment for the program:

  • $5,500 for the full 450-hour comprehensive program

  • $500 deposit: gives you access to Functional Anatomy, History of Pilates, Pilates Principles, and Pre-mat exercises

  • $5000 balance paid up front, or 4 monthly payments of $1275

“I recently completed the 450-hour Pilates Teacher Training at Empower PT, and I couldn't be more thrilled with my experience! Alyssa and Saige are absolutely phenomenal instructors who go above and beyond to ensure every student's success. Their extensive knowledge and passion for Pilates is truly infectious. What really sets this training apart is how Alyssa and Saige create such a supportive and encouraging learning environment. They offered practical tips and insights that you simply can't find in textbooks, which has proven incredibly valuable as I begin my teaching journey.”

Keya

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No

  • It is recommended, but not required, that each applicant has taken at least ten classes that are a mix of mat and reformer.

  • This is an NCPT (formerly PMA) approved 450 hour comprehensive course. You will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to sit for the NCPT exam.

  • The comprehensive training covers the classical method and Pilates based equipment. The equipment includes the following: Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, Spring Boards, Spine Corrector, Oove, MOTR The use of equipment allows for more accessibility to clients/patients who have movement deficits and different skill levels.

  • Yes. You will have access to our studio and all equipment within scheduled hours.