Pilates Teacher Mentorship

Confused by exercises? Overwhelmed by hours? Stumped by pathologies?

Over the years, we’ve witnessed confusion, stagnation, and a lack of direction when trainees step away from the structure of taking Pilates teacher training modules. Our goal is to help you navigate the long — and honestly, sometimes arduous — journey of becoming a Pilates teacher by filling holes, offering guidance, and providing structure. In short: we’re here to help.

Led by Balanced Body Pilates Educators Erin Myers, Sarah Case, Whitney Etheridge, and Jennifer Stark, the Pilates Teacher Mentorship at Spiral Spine is designed to provide a personalized level of support with 24/7 access to valuable educational resources. Mentorship includes:

  • One-on-one mentoring sessions with a Balanced Body Pilates Educator (Sarah, Whitney, or Jennifer)
  • Access to the Pilates Teacher Resource Library, an ever-growing, on-demand video platform full of information covering exercises, sequences, anatomy, pathologies, business, and more
  • Direction on completing the hundreds of required self-practice, observation, and student teaching hours required to test out
  • Case Studies that help you develop your client assessment skills by exploring real client scenarios

Rather than simply memorizing exercises or sequences, you’ll develop the ability to evaluate movement, make thoughtful programming decisions, and adapt to the needs of each client. You’ll learn not only what to teach but why you’re teaching it—building the confidence and clinical reasoning needed to become a skilled, adaptable Pilates instructor.

Enjoy personalized mentorship without the pressure of a long-term commitment.

Our flexible 3-month mentorship rounds allow you to tailor the length of your program to your individual learning goals, investing in your growth one step at a time. With four rounds available, you can participate for up to a year.

Each 3-month round includes:

  • One 50-minute Mentorship Session per month (3 sessions total)
  • One email to help you stay accountable and organized per month (3 emails total)
  • One complex client Case Study per month (3 case studies total)
  • Three months’ access to the Pilates Teacher Resource Library

$399/3 months of mentorship

Start Your Mentorship
Thank you to everyone at Spiral Spine for accommodating me. The team was so warm, so helpful, and so willing to answer all of my questions that I felt like part of the family. I am truly grateful to Erin for helping me out when I got stuck and to Whitney for her amazing guidance. I'm definitely coming back to take more training courses and classes whenever I'm in town.
T. D. Reformer 2
I just completed Anatomy for Movement Professionals with Sarah, and I just wanted to send a BIG thank you! I've now taken BB courses virtually and in person with 4 different studios and instructors and Sarah BY FAR was my favorite instructor. She was INCREDIBLY knowledgeable, but made it approachable, was kind about the process and time it takes to integrate the teachings and was wonderfully encouraging and flexible when she observed students reaching their mental max. Thank you so much for a great Anatomy course and for making it feel exciting when others have made these courses feel overwhelming or daunting.
Anatomy Teacher Trainer
Erin and her crew are truly some of the best. They are extremely gifted teachers and inspire me at every single training module.
Reformer 2 Teacher Trainer
I can’t say enough good things about Erin and her team of instructors at Spiral Spine. I have just completed my educational modules to become a comprehensive instructor with Erin, and it was an amazing experience. I was thoroughly trained and received not one but two job offers very quickly. 10/10 would recommend!
Comprehensively Trained Teacher Trainer
Erin Myers is a great teacher and is very knowledgeable of the body. She and her staff are probably the most articulate Pilates professionals I have ever heard of. They are excellent Balanced Body Master Instructors. I love the way that Balanced Body encourages creativity within the realm of Pilates principles.
Chair Teacher Trainer
SPIRAL SPINE PILATES STUDIO IS TOP NOTCH! I took CoreAlign 1 and 2 in a four-day time span! Sarah is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! She is attentive, knowledgeable, sweet, and kind. She was able to read the room well as we practiced and taught one another. She was always there to demonstrate and help us to understand what we were learning. It was a lot of information in a short period of time. Sarah made it fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to come back and learn more. I highly recommend this studio and Sarah as a Beautiful soul to learn from!
CoreAlign Teacher Trainer
As always, Erin was brilliant, inspiring, and adorable! I am running out of superlatives to describe the high quality of education offered by the staff. I have taken 7 Pilates modules, 5 with Erin and she is remarkable. Bravo!
Anatomy Teacher Trainer
This course was phenomenal. I’ve never seen anyone more excited about anatomy than Erin. It made so many things “click” in my mind and helped me understand my body better and how better to help others. I loved it!
Anatomy Teacher Trainer
I just finished the Anatomy in 3D online module with Sarah over the weekend, and I had to send a note and say thank you to Sarah. She was a great teacher; I learned so much, enjoyed her instruction, and appreciated her book recommendations. She was also very funny and kept me interested the whole time—which can be challenging on Zoom!
K. D.Anatomy in Three Dimensions
Erin is one of the best instructors I have ever worked with. Her knowledge and presentation is superior to most. She motivates others to become better in their field. I truly enjoyed Erin and the course.
Reformer 1 Teacher Trainer
Erin did an amazing job teaching the class. She is so brilliant and her skill level blows me away. She made the whole learning process a pleasure, and the weekend sailed by with complete enjoyment.
Mat 1 Teacher Trainer
Erin and her staff are simply dynamic. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Erin’s staff is a great complement to her and they make a great team. They are so good at what they do.
Reformer 3 Teacher Trainer
Erin and her staff are so dynamic as instructors. Each has a totally different style, each equally engaging and incredibly informative. I feel like I am getting the highest level of Pilates instruction under these teachers.
Chair Teacher Trainer
The class was awesome! I am in awe of the genius of Joseph Pilates and appreciate all those who continue to honor his legacy. Erin presented the material in a way that was easy to understand and there was ample time to try the moves for ourselves. The class size was small, so it wasn't necessary to wait to try the move. I highly recommend the teacher training at Spiral Spine Pilates. I feel like I discovered a gold mine of knowledge and support, and I am sure there is enough for everyone!
Cadillac Teacher Trainer
Erin Myers is fabulous! As a Pilates Instructor, the Balanced Body Teacher Training program is just what I needed to further my Pilates career. I learned more from Erin and her staff than I did in my original training. Would highly recommend Spiral Spine!
Club Pilates Trained Pilates Instructor
When you are being taught by someone with great passion and knowledge for Pilates you get the best education and have best time learning it. The last two days were enjoyable, educational, and beyond. I can’t wait to do my other course study at Spiral Spine. To know I am being taught by the best is a fulfillment in itself.
Movement Principles Teacher Trainer

Mentoring Sessions

You’re free to schedule your monthly session with the mentor of your choice—Sarah, Whitney, or Jennifer. This flexibility allows you to learn from different teaching styles, areas of expertise, and perspectives throughout your training.

Each mentoring session is tailored to your current needs and goals. Use this time for:

  • Reviewing challenging exercises
  • Discussing anatomy, cueing, or programming questions
  • Working through case studies
  • Getting guidance on clients or teaching situations
  • Practice teaching with feedback
  • Personal practice

Please note: One-on-one mentorship with Erin is not included in the program. Private lessons with Erin may be booked separately based on availability.

Case Studies

Case studies are designed to help you develop your teaching thought process by practicing how you would approach real client scenarios. You’ll be given a client description and asked to consider how you would teach that client, including movement considerations, programming, and adaptations. Case studies are not homework assignments, nor are they graded. They’re an opportunity to prepare for challenging situations before they happen, build your confidence, and strengthen your decision-making as an instructor.

Pilates Teacher Resource Library

Access a growing collection of over 60 educational videos designed to support your learning throughout your teacher training journey. Ranging from 5 to 30 minutes in length, these videos provide you with additional tools to review concepts, deepen your understanding, and prepare for real-world teaching and include:

  • Exercise demonstrations and breakdowns
  • Anatomy and movement concepts
  • Teaching and cueing strategies
  • Special population considerations
  • Case study support materials
  • Business considerations

Use the Pilates Teacher Resource Library as your 24/7 learning hub, providing quick access to resources from Spiral Spine’s Balanced Body Pilates Educators whenever you need support outside of your mentoring sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

First, it’s not a program. There’s no pressure to complete assignments or get things right to move onto the next level.

Second, you gain access to multiple Balanced Body Pilates Educators instead of one person. Giving you a variation of viewpoints to help you hone your voice as an instructor.

Third, Spiral Spine’s mentorship encourages intentional learning through self-practice, observation, journaling, and discussion. You’ll learn not only what to teach, but why you’re teaching it.

This program is designed for Pilates teacher trainees who want additional guidance, practice, and support as they develop their teaching skills. It is ideal for students preparing for test out, new instructors beginning to teach, or teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and confidence.

No! This mentorship is designed to help Balanced Body students, students bridging into Balanced Body’s program, or those wishing to learn more about teaching Pilates.

Nope! Unlike other mentorships, you can work with a team of Pilates Educators instead of a single mentor. You’ll get to select who to book your lesson with each month. You can stay with the same mentor, but you’re not required to. Learning from different mentors allows you to gain diverse perspectives and expand your teaching approach.

You’re not doing hours to complete the mentorship; you’re doing hours to complete your training program and feel confident in your teaching.

If you’d like additional one-on-one guidance, teaching feedback, or support with specific exercises, clients, or concepts, you can book extra private lessons with any mentor at any time. That’s what makes Spiral Spine’s Pilates Teacher Mentorship unique. Book a lesson here.

Note: Private lessons are the only availability for Erin’s mentorship.

Each Mentorship round lasts 3 months, and there are 4 rounds. You can participate for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

If you’re finishing rounds 1, 2, or 3, you can sign up for the next round of mentorship.

If you’re wrapping up round 4 and still feel like you need further guidance, book private lessons with your mentor. Book a lesson here.

All four rounds of mentorship include different complex client case studies. If you complete all four rounds, you’ll receive 12 case studies.

Spiral Spine can not ensure your passing of the Balanced Body test out or the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher Exam; however, this mentorship is built to make sure you feel confident taking both of these tests.