Pilates Instructor Certification Program
Start a Rewarding Career as a Fascial Pilates Instructor!
Do you want to do something that you are passionate about? Something fulfilling that positively changes people’s lives? …And make money? We've released the 2025 dates for our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification Program, beginning October 4, 2025. Begin your new career in the Fall of 2026!
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Our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification is a classical Pilates education program. In our 3 level program you will learn...
- The original Pilates studio repertoire from a fascial perspective, on the reformer, cadillac/tower, chairs, barrels, mat and auxiliary equipment.
- A new approach to your Pilates experience.
- A deeper understanding of the original teachings of Contrology.
- A new embodyment of skills to empower your teaching to be transformative and healing.
With a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification from Performance Pilates, you will be prepared to...
- Teach private Pilates sessions and Pilates classes
- See and teach movement from a fascial perspective.
- Address, and safely progress special populations.
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The Performance Pilates
Comprehensive Certification
The Performance Pilates Comprehensive Certification is a classical Pilates education program. Accredited through the National Pilates Certifcation Program (NPCP), our three level program teaches the original studio repertoire from a fascial perspective, on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Mat, Chairs, and Barrels. This course will add a new approach to YOUR Pilates experience. Through this fascial lens you, will learn a deeper understanding of the original teachings of Contrology. You will embody skills to empower your teaching to be transformative and healing. The Performance Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Certification prepares you to teach individual clients, group classes, and to address and safely progress special populations.
Each level of our program consists of modules. Each module is three (3) days. There are four (4) weekend modules in Level 1 and three (3) weekend modules in Levels 2 & 3.
There are a specific number of logged practice, teaching and observation hours that are required at each level to complete the 450-hour course.
NEW for 2025
- Updated prerequisite requirements.
- Orientation Day: Level 1 course prep.
- The Tuition Bundle now includes private sessions.
- Payment plans are available.
Prerequisites
Before starting Level 1, students must complete the The Centre for Spatial Medicine (CFSM) Webinar series and Prerequisite Private Sessions should be in-progress.
There will be an Orientation Day one month before the start of Level 1 to prepare you to dive right into learning to teach Pilates from a fascial movement approach.
Course Hours
| CFSM Webinar Series 1 | = | 12 hrs |
| Orientation Day | = | 8 hrs |
| TOTAL | = | 20 hrs |
| *Private Sessions from CFSM certified instructors count toward practice hours. | ||
Level 1
Level 1 consists of four weekend modules where students will deepen their understanding of fascial movement concepts as we focus on learning to teach beginner level Cadillac and Reformer exercises. We will also introduce basic exercises on the Wunda Chair.
Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 1 where they will then be qualified to student teach to fulfill teaching hours required for Level 2.
Course Hours
| Weekend Modules | = | 84 hrs |
| Practice | = | 45 hrs |
| Observation | = | 15 hrs |
| TOTAL | = | 144 hrs |
| Prerequisites & Level 1 Combined | = | 164 hrs |
Level 2
Level 2 expands the fascial movement focus as students learn the intermediate (and some advanced) repertoire on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair. We’ll introduce the first seven exercises on the Mat, High Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector Barrels.
Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 2 and will be certified to teach healthy individuals in small group classes and private sessions.
Course Hours
| Weekend Modules | = | 62 hrs |
| Practice | = | 43 hrs |
| Observation | = | 23 hrs |
| Student Teaching | = | 15 hrs |
| TOTAL | = | 143 hrs |
| Prerequisites, Levels 1 & 2 Combined | = | 307 hrs |
Level 3
Through practice and study, the fascial changes and connections made in Levels 1 and 2 will have prepared students to explore, and learn to teach, the advanced exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac and Chair. We will also learn the rest of the 35 Pilates Mat exercises.
Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will recieve their Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification.
Course Hours
| Weekend Modules | = | 62 hrs |
| Practice | = | 43 hrs |
| Observation | = | 23 hrs |
| Student Teaching | = | 15 hrs |
| TOTAL | = | 143 hrs |
| Prerequisites, Levels 1, 2 & 3 Combined | = | 450 hrs |
Prerequisites & Materials
Private Sessions
To be completed by November 7, 2025
New to Pilates or fascial movement?
Ten (10) or more private sessions
OR, Private sessions & Classes Bundle
Studio Clients
Five (5) or more private sessions
Continue class membership
10 Private Session Bundle
$443/month
One (1) private session per week with Cody to satisfy the 10 prerequisite sessions.
5 Private Sessions & 5 Classes
$600 (one time payment)
A one-time, budget friendly option that includes five (5) private sessions & five (5) classes.
Anatomy Trains
by Thomas Myers
This will be your anatomy book for the course and a valuable resource for your teaching career.
$80
Orientation Day | October 4, 2025
Orientation day takes place one month prior to the start of Level 1 to prepare you to dive right into learning to teach Pilates through a fascial movement lens. By this day, all CFSM Webinars should be completed and your Prerequisite Private Sessions are in progress.
Level 1
Level 1 consists of four weekend modules where students will deepen their understanding of fascial movement concepts as we focus on learning to teach beginner level Cadillac and Reformer exercises. We will also introduce basic exercises on the Wunda Chair. Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 1 where they will then be qualified to student teach to fulfill teaching hours required for Level 2.
Module Days
November 7-9, 2025
January 9-11, 2026
February 27-March 1, 2026
April 17-19, 2026 (Test Out)
PRICING
*Private sessions are strongly recommended through the duration of the course.
Level 1 with Private Sessions
$5,190
Early Bird Deadline - July 31, 2025
- Save $400 ($100 per module) ($4,790)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($500 off) ($4,690)
Tuition Includes
- Four (4) Level 1 course modules
- Six (6) discounted private sessions (one private session per month with Cody)
- Orientation day
Level 1 without Private Sessions
$4,650
Suitable for those who are already members of Performance Pilates
Early Bird Deadline - July 31, 2025
- Save $400 ($100 per module) ($4,250)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($500 off) ($4,150)
Please contact the studio to register. 281-937-7761
Level 2
Level 2 expands the fascial movement focus as students learn the intermediate (and some advanced) repertoire on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair. We’ll introduce the first seven exercises on the Mat, High Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector Barrels. Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 2 and will be certified to teach healthy individuals in small group classes and private sessions.
Module Days
June 5-7, 2026
August 1-3, 2026
September 18-20, 2026 (Test Out)
PRICING
*Private sessions are strongly recommended through the duration of the course.
Level 2 with Private Sessions
$3,545
Early Bird Deadline - TBD
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($3,245)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($3,145)
Tuition Includes
- Three (3) private sessions (one private session per month with Cody)
Level 2 without Private Sessions
$3,275
Suitable for those who are already members of Performance Pilates
Early Bird Deadline - TBD
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($2,975)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($2,875)
Level 3
Through practice and study, the fascial changes and connections made in Levels 1 and 2 will have prepared students to explore, and learn to teach, the advanced exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac and Chair. We will also learn the rest of the 35 Pilates Mat exercises. Upon completion of all modules, course requirements, and passing scores on all assessments, students will recieve their Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification.
Module Days
November 6-8, 2026
January 15-17, 2027
March 5-7, 2027 (Test Out)
PRICING
*Private sessions are strongly recommended through the duration of the course.
Level 3 with Private Sessions
$3,545
Early Bird Deadline - TBD
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($3,245)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($3,145)
Tuition Includes
- Three (3) private sessions (one private session per month with Cody)
Level 3 without Private Sessions
$3,275
Suitable for those who are already members of Performance Pilates
Early Bird Deadline - TBD
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($2,975)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($2,875)
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