Pilates Certification in West Los Angeles

New Program Beginning
September 9, 2022 - January 13, 2023

(Excludes November 25 and December 23)

4-Month Pilates Teacher Training Program
Consecutive Friday’s 12:30 - 5:00pm

Los Angeles Pilates Teacher Training

Sheppard Method Pilates Teacher Training programs are a springboard into your future career as a Pilates instructor. Our comprehensive courses provide students with the skills and understanding they need to become accomplished, inspirational teachers. You can expect to learn how to instill excellence and enhance the spirit of each individual you work with through our traditional, classical Pilates approach that focuses on technique, joy of movement, and creativity to help clients exceed limits.

At Sheppard Method Pilates, our Los Angeles Pilates certification programs are led by studio owner Risa Sheppard, a second-generation Pilates Master and passionate advocate of the Art of Pilates passed to her from Joseph Pilates disciple, Ron Fletcher, and Janine Venable-deZarn, our expert in Anatomy. As such, our in-depth classical Pilates programs stay true to the ethos of Joseph Pilates’ original methodology and are a requisite for Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) certification eligibility.

Learn More About Our Program Details

Our Pilates Teacher Training Certification Program Options

You deserve personalized attention and the highest-quality instruction as you pursue your goals to become a certified Pilates instructor. For this reason, our Los Angeles Pilates studio offers different certification programs, including:

- - The Group Teacher Training Program (Taught in a group setting with other program participants)
  - The Mentorship Program (Taught in a one-on-one setting alongside Risa and Janine)

What to Expect

Our Pilates Teacher Training Programs are internationally recognized qualifications and are suitable for all levels of experience. As such, our programs encompass 450 hours of instruction, as per the Pilates Method Alliance standards. Within classroom hours, teacher-trainers can expect to receive the following:

- - A multi-sensory, creative learning experience
  - Careful and individual attention
  - Professional support
  - Hands-on Pilates training

Our programs not only include personal training and attention, but also insight, professionalism, and resources to help you find employment quickly upon successful completion. Upon completion of the Sheppard Method Pilates Teacher Training Program, you will be eligible to become officially certified with the Pilates Method Alliance.

Note: Pilates instructors cannot become PMA Certified without first completing a full Teacher Training Program and the required 450 hours of study at an eligible school such as Sheppard Method Pilates.

Define Your Practice & Shape Your Future as a Certified Pilates Instructor

When it comes to choosing a program for your Pilates certification, it’s important to find the studio and team that best fits your needs, goals, and is able to deliver the level of attention needed so that you can explore your own style and methods. At Sheppard Method Pilates, we pride ourselves on an exploratory style that allows every participant to put their own twist on the Classical Pilates method. We believe individuality is key to organic, good-feeling classes, so we encourage our students to embrace the entire process as they make their way to an official Pilates certification!

Ready to join the Sheppard Method Pilates family? Register for Pilates Teacher Training today! We can’t wait to meet you and make you feel right at home!

Comprehensive Pilates Training:

February 18, 2022 - June 3, 2022

Training Details

4 Month program beginning: (June 4, 2021 – September 17, 2021)
- Meets 1 time per week (Friday: 12:30pm-5:00pm)
- First 8 weeks is MAT training
All Levels:
- Pre-Beginning / Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Our program meets the PMA’S (Pilates Method Alliance) criteria for inclusion in the Registry of Schools
Injury prevention/recovery and adaptive training for special populations
Proper stretching techniques, including assisted stretching
Theory and principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics
Apparatus and varied equipment integration
- Foam rollers, Swiss balls and mini balls

Total Price – $5,900

PMA REQUIRED STUDENT HOURS

Classroom
Hours

Student-Teaching
Hours

Self-Study / Mastery
Hours

Observation
Hours

Classical Mat Pilates Training:

February 18, 2022 - March 11, 2022

Training Details

Schedule to be Determined:
- Meets first 8 weeks of the FULL 4 Month Training Program
- Meeting one time per week (Friday)
Classical MAT Program
Our program meets the PMA’S (Pilates Method Alliance) recommended hours/guidelines for Mat proficiency
Skills of injury prevention / recovery and adaptive training for special populations
Proper stretching techniques, including assisted stretching
Basic theory and principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics
Varied equipment integration
- - Foam rollers, Swiss balls and mini balls

Total Price – $2,500

STUDENT HOURS

Classroom
Hours

Student-Teaching
Hours

Self-Study / Mastery
Hours

Observation
Hours

The Sheppard Method Pilates Program has given me the foundation to become a successful Pilates Manager at the Jonathan Club, an elite private club in Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles.

Suzanne Chai

With so many programs to choose from, I recommend THE SHEPPARD METHOD PILATES Certification due to Risa’s extensive experience and her dynamic teaching style.

Stacy Barrows, PT CFP Feldenkrais practitioner and physical therapist, inventor of Smart Roller

Risa is a wonderful teacher, not only instructing Pilates fundamentals and anatomy, but truly bringing the joy and beauty of movement through her unique choreography.

Laura Hartson