The question I'm asked most often as a Pilates teacher trainer by prospective trainees is about the financial side of training and teaching. How much does Pilates teacher training cost? How much does a Pilates instructor make? Let me shed some light on these questions. Let’s talk money. As with ... [ Read On ]
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How long does it take to become a Pilates instructor?
A question I'm asked very often as a Pilates teacher trainer is, 'how long does it take to go through a Pilates teacher training program and become a Pilates instructor?' When you read a training program's website, there never seems to be a clear and simple answer. There is good reason for that ... [ Read On ]
How do you get certified to teach Pilates?
How does one get certified to teach Pilates? This is a great question, and one that I'm asked all the time. It's often the first thing that pops into someone's mind when they think about starting this amazing new career. It can be hard to find a straight and simple answer, but here's the good news, ... [ Read On ]
Pilates, Scoliosis, and Success
Last month, Erin was interviewed for the Sticky Be Socks blog. She spoke to Sticky Be Socks about what lead her to Pilates, her studios (she's had 3!), and how she came to specialize in working with scoliosis clients. The full interview can be read here. ... [ Read On ]
Welcoming Lisa Chader + Her Favorite Stretches
Lisa Chader is joining the Spiral Spine Pilates staff this month, and we couldn't be more excited! Lisa is an entertainment PR professional with experience in a variety of athletics – dance, gymnastics and cheerleading – as a participant, competitor, coach, and judge. Several years ago, she met Erin ... [ Read On ]
Demonstration of the Pilates EXO® Chair
Many years ago, I was dancing on tour with the Radio City Rockettes, and I was in a lot of pain, particularly in my knees and back. My manager suggested I tried Pilates, and BOOM - my life changed forever. Now, I'm a certified Pilates instructor and most of my days are filled teaching Teacher ... [ Read On ]