Natalie Mandeville • April 15, 2026

Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training in Tampa, FL | 2026 Enrollment Open

Train in person in Tampa, FL through a 450-hour comprehensive Pilates certification program with weekly mentorship, hands-on learning, and real teaching practice.

A Pilates instructor assists a student lying on a reformer machine in a studio with multiple wall mirrors.

One-on-one mentorship opportunity available
for the right candidate(s) (max 2).


The comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training course consists of a total of 450 hours. You are required to attend all sessions in person and complete all required hours in order to complete the course. In 2026, the in-person seminars will be held on a weekday as a recurring 3-hour appointment.


Tuition: $7,000. A $1,000 deposit is required, of which $500 is non-refundable. The balance can be paid monthly over 6 months or over an alternative term mutually agreed upon.


The course includes:

  • Training to teach on all Pilates apparatus (Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector)
  • Mentorship with Natalie on a weekly basis
  • Checkoffs and mini-tests
  • Year-end review and Q&A
  • Opportunity to start teaching after Module 1 is completed
  • Training manual
  • Final exam


Hours to be completed prior to the final exam:

  • 80 observation hours (20 online hours on an approved platform)
  • 100 practice hours (50 self-practice and 50 being instructed by a certified instructor)
  • 100 teaching hours


Prerequisites:

A minimum of 25 hours of Pilates practice on the equipment, either in the form of private sessions or group classes. Anatomy class is highly recommended.

Ready to learn more? Visit our Pilates Teacher Training page for full program details and enrollment information.

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