Carriage House School of Pilates

Marlisa Groff Eyre, BA, PMA-CPT, owner of Carriage House Pilates & Wellness
Leslie Williams, PT, DPT, owner of Berryville Physical Therapy & Wellness

​Mission Statement

CH Pilates Method teacher training exists to provide comprehensive Pilates training to aspiring teachers. With a solid foundation of anatomy and physiology and a clear presentation of the Pilates method of exercise, students will become skilled Pilates instructors utilizing the mat, reformer, chair, Cadillac/Tower, and Arc/Barrel.

Program Description

Students will study anatomy and physiology of movement and gain a firm understanding of the human body and the musculoskeletal system. Through the CH Pilates Method modules, students will develop confidence in their own Pilates practice and will be trained to program Pilates sessions tailored to the needs of clients. Additionally, students will learn to work with other professionals in providing safe exercise within the Pilates teacher scope of practice. Students will learn Pilates modifications that may be offered to clients with special needs. Teaching skills including clear and concise instruction, promoting rhythm/flow in both group class and private session setting, cueing, and observation/assessment will be emphasized. Students will attend 96 hours of in-person lecture and hands-on practice labs under the instruction of Marlisa G. Eyre, NCPT and Leslie Williams, DPT. In addition to in-person modules, students will be required to independently log and obtain additional observation hours, practice teaching hours, and personal practice hours. Through regular assessment following individual modules and a final exam at the conclusion of the comprehensive program, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency and mastery of Pilates material and human anatomy and physiology related to movement. Upon successful completion of the 450 hour comprehensive CH Pilates Training School, graduates will be eligible to take the National Certified Pilates Teacher exam and acquire national/international recognition of competence. Please note: it is expected that students will complete all 6 modules. The remaining hours necessary for completion of the comprehensive Carriage House Pilates Training School must be arranged and completed individually. Carriage House Pilates & Wellness, LLC cannot guarantee employment or practice teaching hours at the studio (beyond the 24 studio hours that are built into the training program). Students in the program can gain practice hours at home and by booking Pilates sessions at the studio (discounted rates available via autorenewal). Additionally, observation hours can be arranged at CH Pilates & Wellness, based on availability. Students may complete the remaining hours for NCPT certification at their leisure but will not receive a Certificate of Completion of Comprehensive Pilates Training until all hours have been submitted to CH School of Pilates for review.

MODULE 1: Foundations of Pilates and Matwork (16 hours)
MODULE 2: Foundations of Anatomy and Cadillac/Tower (16 hours)
MODULE 3: Pilates Anatomy for Movement and Reformer 1 (16 hours)
MODULE 4: Pilates Anatomy for Movement and Reformer 2 (16 hours)
MODULE 5: Pilates Chair/ Arc/Barrel and special populations (16 hours)
MODULE 6: Teaching, Cueing and the Block System plus Comprehensive Review and Assessment (16 hours)

Pricing and Dates
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MODULE 1 September 13-14, 2024 (plus 4 hour mandatory practice/practice teaching prior to module 2)

$450 by 7/15/2024 EARLY BIRD
$475 after 7/15/2024

MODULE 2 October 11-12, 2024 (plus 4 hour mandatory practice/practice teaching prior to module 3)

$450 by 9/15/2024 EARLY BIRD
$475 9/15/2024

MODULE 3 November 8-9, 2024 (plus 4 hour mandatory practice/practice teaching prior to module 4)

$450 by 10/13/2024 EARLY BIRD
$475 after 10/13/2024

MODULE 4 TBD (plus 4 hour mandatory practice/practice teaching prior to module 5)

$450 by  
$475 after 

MODULE 5  TBD
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​$450 by  
$475 after

MODULE 6 FINAL assessment- TBD

$450 by
$450 after

Prerequisites: 50 practice hours of Pilates (or instructor approval)
A one-time Materials Fee of $250 is required prior to Module 1. Materials provided include the following resources:

• CH Pilates Method Teacher Training syllabus
• Return to Life through Contrology, Joseph H. Pilates
• Pilates Anatomy, Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger
• Pilates, Rael Isacowitz (2nd edition)​

REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 CH PILATES METHOD TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL  IS OPEN NOW.  EMAIL [email protected] OR TEXT/CALL 540-533-8643 TO REGISTER.