Modern Pilates Teacher Training

Winter 2025 Teacher Training Dates:

Mat + Anatomy:

12-4pm on 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2

Tuition: $2,000, eligible for 10% discount if paid in full. Payment plans available upon request.

Reformer

12-4pm on 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9

$4,000, eligible for 10% discount if paid in full. Payment plans available upon request.

Becoming a Pilates instructor is rewarding and exciting. It is also a big commitment and investment. If you’re ready to take the next steps, please complete our interest form.

Course Requirements:

Mat - 150 hours (50 apprentice teaching + 30 taking classes + 30 self-guided study/practice + 20 observing classes + 20 lectures)

Mat + Reformer - 300 hours (100 apprentice teaching + 60 taking classes + 60 self-guided study/practice + 50 observing classes + 40 lectures)

Reformer - 150 hours (50 apprentice teaching + 30 taking classes + 30 self-guided study/practice + 20 observing classes + 20 lectures)

Participants are also required to attend an an anatomy lecture, taught by instructor and DPT, Amanda Pignato.

To receive a certificate of completion, participants must pass a final test including a practical and written exam. The Reformery Mat + Reformer Teacher Training is a NASM/AFAA Approved Provider.

Please review our Teacher Training Terms + Conditions prior to reserving your spot. It is required that all participants agree to them.

Course Description

Led by The Reformery cofounder, Hannah McMullen, this training is an in-depth education on the Pilates method. Open to anyone interested in deepening their Pilates practice and/or teaching Pilates, it includes the history, evolution and application of Pilates, including the classical method and our modern approach. Participants will leave the training with a comprehensive knowledge of how to effectively teach mat and/or Reformer Pilates in a private + group setting. Graduates are not guaranteed employment at The Reformery but are guaranteed an audition to work at The Reformery.

The training includes two separate courses: Mat/Anatomy and Reformer. They can be completed separately. To participate in reformer only, you must have a prior mat and anatomy training. Teacher training includes both in-person lectures and self-guided study/practice hours, as outlined above.

Questions? Fill out our interest form and we’ll be in touch.

Meet the Educators

Hannah McMullen is co-author and the lead educator for the teacher training, as well as co-founder and instructor at The Reformery. Prior to opening The Reformery, Hannah taught in NYC and has almost a decade of experience in the Pilates industry. This is her fourth teacher training session training and many graduates are currently teaching at The Reformery and at other Rochester-area studios.

Olivia is an assistant educator and has been an instructor at The Reformery for 3 years. She also teaches yoga, specializing in perinatal practice and works as a birth and postpartum doula.

Amanda Pignato is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and instructor at The Reformery. Amanda leads the Functional Anatomy coursework.

Hannah fell in love with Pilates over a decade go. She completed her first classical Pilates teacher training in 2015 and is certified in mat, reformer chair, trapeze table and barrel. Since then, Hannah has evolved to a modern teaching style, incorporating current scientific research and exercise science principles.
While living in NYC, she was a founding instructor at Good Day Pilates where she assisted in the development of their first teacher training program.
Hannah is a movement positive instructor and believes in educating the next generation of instructors the same way.
Hannah’s Trainings:
- Classical method of Pilates matwork, reformer and chair, educated through Hana Pilates and Bodyworks
- Good Day Pilates Pre & Postnatal training
- Good Day Pilates Chair, Trapeze Table + Barrel
- Breathe Education Visualized Anatomy

Amanda discovered her love for Pilates in 2014 while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Amanda found Stretch Pilates in Buffalo and had great mentors that made her experience invaluable, and sparked her newfound passion for Pilates.
Amanda is certified in Balance Body Reformer 1, 2 and 3 and is also a certified personal trainer through ACSM. From a young age, Amanda always knew she was meant to heal others through physical movement, and worked endlessly to get into PT school.
After many years of being a Pilates and group class fitness instructor, Amanda graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, where she has practiced in both outpatient and inpatient clinics, however knows her vision is non-traditional and hopes to use Pilates as a primary treatment method when rehabbing her future patients, believing in Joseph Pilates’ quote that “you are only as young as the spine is flexible.”

FAQs

Mat:
- Lectures: 20 hours
- Self-guided experience: 130 hours
  - Taking Classes: 30
  - Personal Practice/Self-Study: 30
  - Observation Hours: 20
  - Apprentice teaching: 50
Reformer:
- Lectures: 20 hours
- Self-guided experience: 130 hours
  - Taking Classes: 30
  - Personal Practice/Self-Study: 30
  - Observation Hours: 20
  - Apprentice teaching: 50
No! This training is open to anyone.
No, but your test out can be an audition (if you want). It is possible to pass the audition but not be hired at The Reformery but it is likely that if you choose to use your test out as an audition, you could be added to the sub list right away and offered classes when they become available.
Yes. Remote options or makeup sessions may be available for certain dates, upon request. Please reference the terms and conditions for more details.
After passing the exams, you will receive a digital certification showing that you completed The Reformery Modern Pilates teacher training program.
While we don’t require it, we highly encourage some Pilates experience so you have a basic background of the method prior to the training.
No, we recommend trying many studios with different styles and vibes to help you find what you connect with most. However, you might find deeper connections from your lectures + coursework when you take classes at The Reformery.
No, because it is not required to take all of your classes at The Reformery. However, participants will get a 50% discount on drop-in class credits at The Reformery when using those classes towards the required coursework.
Yes, participants must complete and test-out within 1 year of the start date.
Class hours can be done virtually, however if you are participating in the reformer training, your class hours need to be spent on a reformer.
Observation hours should be done in person. However, if you have geographical or scheduling concerns that limit your ability to do this, our lead trainers will work with you to find an online observation option.
For observation hours, you must be able to observe both the instructor and the clients.
Yes, we will discuss the history and evolution of Pilates and teach trainees about the classical repertoire.
Yes! We will help you navigate getting started and how to build your career.
Yes! This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your personal practice