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Pilates Instructor Certification

The Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Our Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program encompasses 450 hours of instruction per the Pilates Method Alliance standards and includes training on all Pilates apparatuses, such as but not limited to:

  • The Reformer
  • The Cadillac Reformer
  • The Wunda Chair
  • Mat-focused Pilates
Program Details Expand
  • 16 week training period
  • Meet one time each week, every Friday, for four hours of training, study, and practice at our West Los Angeles studio
  • Injury prevention and recovery
  • Adaptive training skills for special populations
  • Proper stretching techniques including assisted or hands-on stretching
  • Theory and principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics
  • Apparatus and varied equipment integration including foam rollers, Swiss balls, and mini balls
  • Attitude, confidence and composure of a professional Pilates instructor, Pilates studio safety.
  • Learn to develop intuition with each client. Going beyond the technical, and into the heart and soul of the work
Course of Study Expand
  • Pre-Beginner / Beginner: Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, and Step Barrel.
  • Intermediate: Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, and Step Barrel.
  • Advanced: Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, and Step Barrel.
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Hours of Study Guidelines Expand
  • 450 Total Hours of Instruction and Learning:
    • 80 Classroom Hours
      • 50 Hours Pilates Repertory
      • 30 Hours Anatomy/ Lecture
    • 150 Assistant Teaching Hours
    • 100 Observation Hours
    • 150 Self Study/Practical Hours
Course Prerequisites Expand
  • Background in Pilates, Dance, Yoga or fitness related programs.
  • Entrance interview with master Pilates instructor and founder, Risa Sheppard
  • 10 Pilates private studio sessions with A Sheppard Method Pilates Instructor., This is not included in the price of the program but it is offered at a discounted professional rate
Required Reading Expand

Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine C. Germain
Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd edition, by Wynn Kapit
Pilates: Return to Life Through Contrology, by Joseph H. Pilates and William John Miller.
Pilates Anatomy, by Dr. Abby Ellsworth

The course can be completed in seven months with a full-time commitment, although you may take up to one year to complete your hours.

The Mat Pilates Certification

There are times when the fully comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program with equipment is not suitable—whether it’s due to time commitments, level of experience, or interest. As such, Sheppard Method Pilates offers an exceptional opportunity to become a qualified, knowledgeable, and successful Instructor for the mat portion of the Pilates practice.

Mat Pilates Instructor Teacher Training is a 4-week program that leverages the introduction to full Pilates Teacher Training to provide an outstanding opportunity to train under master Pilates instructors. Mat Pilates Training students receive the highest level of education that empowers them to gain the unique skills of a mat-based program and take this forward to improve their Pilates and teaching skills.

Program Details Expand
  • 5 week training period
  • Meets one time per week during the first 5 weeks of the Full Pilates Teacher Training program at our West Los Angeles studio
  • Content focuses on classical mat Pilates programs
  • Course meets the PMA criteria for inclusion in the Registry of Schools
Program Details Expand
  • 5 week training period
  • Meets one time per week during the first 5 weeks of the Full Pilates Teacher Training program at our West Los Angeles studio
  • Content focuses on classical mat Pilates programs
  • Course meets the PMA criteria for inclusion in the Registry of Schools
Course Study Expand
  • Skills of injury prevention and recovery
  • Adaptive training skills for special populations
  • Proper stretching techniques, including assisted and hands-on stretching
  • Basic theory and principles of functional anatomy and biomechanics
  • Varied equipment integration including foam rollers, Swiss balls, and mini balls
155 Total Hours of Instruction and Learning Expand

25 Classroom Hours
50 Hours of Self-Study
30 Assistant Teaching Hours
50 Observation Hours

All-Inclusive Cost

No additional payments to use the studio for the completion of hours

$5,900

Self Mastery / Observation / Self Study

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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

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