PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION Β· 25+ YEARS Β· CALABASAS, CA
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION Β·
25+ YEARS Β· CALABASAS, CA
BetterBody Pilates
BetterBody Pilates
Teacher Training Academy
Teacher Training Academy
A certification built on real anatomy, real teaching skills, and a curriculum that
prepares you to train any client β safely, confidently, and profitably β from day one.
A certification built on real anatomy, real teaching skills, and a curriculum that
prepares you to train any client β safely, confidently, and profitably β from day one.
Β· All programs priced in USD Β· Available in the US & Philippines Β· Worldwide enrollment open
Β· All programs priced in USD Β· Available in the US & Philippines Β· Worldwide enrollment open
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION Β· 25+ YEARS Β· CALABASAS, CA
PMI-BASED CERTIFICATION Β·
25+ YEARS Β· CALABASAS, CA
BetterBody Pilates
BetterBody Pilates
Teacher Training Academy
Teacher Training Academy
Most Pilates programs teach exercises.
We teach exercises, anatomy, cueing, client communication, business skills, and real-world teaching experience developed through 25 years of running a successful Pilates studio.
Our goal isn't simply to help you pass an exam. It's to help you become employable and confident.
A certification built on real anatomy, real teaching skills, and a curriculum that
prepares you to train any client β safely, confidently, and profitably β from day one.
Β· All programs priced in USD Β· Available in the US & Philippines Β· Worldwide enrollment open
HOW BETTERBODY COMPARES TO THE MARKET
White House Pilates
$4,650
Comprehensive Β· books extra Β· in-person only
Natural Pilates (all-in)
$5,500+
300-hr Reformer Β· sticker $3,945 + required extras
Bodyline / Balanced Body
$7,600+
Modules only Β· 11β12 months Β· no anatomy included
BetterBody Β· Mat + Reformer
$4,900
Anatomy included Β· manuals Β· live coaching Β· all exams
HOW BETTERBODY COMPARES TO THE MARKET
White House Pilates
$4,650
Comprehensive Β· books extra Β· in-person only
Natural Pilates (all-in)
$5,500+
300-hr Reformer Β· sticker $3,945 + required extras
Bodyline / Balanced Body
$2,600+
Modules only Β· 11β12 months Β· no anatomy included
BetterBody Β· Mat + Reformer
$4,900
Anatomy included Β· manuals Β· live coaching Β· all exams
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
This Pays for Itself.
A Pilates certification is not an expense. It is a revenue-generating skill that compounds over time. Here is what the numbers actually look like β conservatively.
CURRENT MARKET RATES Β· PRIVATE REFORMER INSTRUCTION
What Certified Instructors Charge
$75β120
Private Session
One-on-one reformer or mat instruction. Most common and highest margin format.
$45β75
Semi-Private / Duet
Two clients, split cost. More accessible for clients, still strong margin for you.
$35β60
Apprentice / Discounted Rate
While still in training, you can offer discounted sessions. You earn. Clients get a deal. Win-win.
CONSERVATIVE Β· PART-TIME
14 wks
to break even on Reformer cert
4 private sessions per week at $75 = $300/week. Your $3,499 Reformer cert pays for itself in 14 weeks of part-time teaching.
MODERATE Β· MIXED TEACHING
6 wks
to break even on Reformer cert
6 privates + 3 group sessions per week β $600β700/week. Your cert pays for itself in 6 weeks. Many students hit this before graduation.
STARTER BUNDLE Β· HOME STUDIO
8 wks
to break even on $4,900 bundle
Teaching from home with your own reformer. Zero studio rent. $600/week in sessions = full investment back in 8 weeks.
START EARNING WHILE YOU LEARN
You Don't Have to Wait Until You Graduate
During your program, you are completing supervised teaching hours β which means you are already working with real people on the reformer. Many students use this time to build their client base by advertising discounted apprentice or student rates. This is smart business, not cutting corners. You are transparent about your status, your clients get affordable sessions, and you start generating income before certification is complete.
With a home reformer, this becomes even more powerful β no studio rent, no scheduling around someone else's space, no waiting list for equipment. Your reformer is available when your clients are. Your ROI starts the week it arrives.
One-on-one reformer or mat instruction. Most common and highest margin format.
ELIZABETH Β· GRADUATE
One-on-one reformer or mat instruction. Most common and highest margin format.
ELIZABETH Β· GRADUATE
One-on-one reformer or mat instruction. Most common and highest margin format.
ELIZABETH Β· GRADUATE
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
This Pays for Itself.
A Pilates certification is not an expense. It is a revenue-generating skill that compounds over time. Here is what the numbers actually look like β conservatively.
CURRENT MARKET RATES Β· PRIVATE REFORMER INSTRUCTION
What Certified Instructors Charge
$75β120
Private Session
One-on-one reformer or mat instruction. Most common and highest margin format.
$45β75
Semi-Private / Duet
Two clients, split cost. More accessible for clients, still strong margin for you.
$35β60
Apprentice / Discounted Rate
While still in training, you can offer discounted sessions. You earn. Clients get a deal. Win-win.
CONSERVATIVE Β· PART-TIME
14 wks
to break even on Reformer cert
4 private sessions per week at $75 = $300/week. Your $3,499 Reformer cert pays for itself in 14 weeks of part-time teaching.
MODERATE Β· MIXED TEACHING
6 wks
to break even on Reformer cert
6 privates + 3 group sessions per week β $600β700/week. Your cert pays for itself in 6 weeks. Many students hit this before graduation.
STARTER BUNDLE Β· HOME STUDIO
8 wks
to break even on $4,900 bundle
Teaching from home with your own reformer. Zero studio rent. $600/week in sessions = full investment back in 8 weeks.
START EARNING WHILE YOU LEARN
START EARNING WHILE YOU LEARN
You Don't Have to Wait Until You Graduate
During your program, you are completing supervised teaching hours β which means you are already working with real people on the reformer. Many students use this time to build their client base by advertising discounted apprentice or student rates. This is smart business, not cutting corners. You are transparent about your status, your clients get affordable sessions, and you start generating income before certification is complete.
With a home reformer, this becomes even more powerful β no studio rent, no scheduling around someone else's space, no waiting list for equipment. Your reformer is available when your clients are. Your ROI starts the week it arrives.
FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER
The Starter Bundle β Launch Ready
Built for someone who is not just pursuing a certificate β they are building a business. Everything in the Mat + Reformer Bundle, plus a home reformer delivered to your door, NASM ClubConnect membership, free CEUs, and CPR certification. You can start teaching clients the week your equipment arrives.
STARTER BUNDLE β NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Everything You Need to Start Earning
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment β anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,900
$5,700+ in combined value
Best ROI of Any Program
3-month payment plan available Β· reformer ships after deposit confirmed
FULL CERTIFICATION
β Anatomy & Movement Foundations
β Mat Live Cohort β complete program
β Reformer Live Hybrid β complete program
β All printed + digital manuals (Mat + Reformer)
β All practice, observation & teaching logs
β Written + practical exams (both programs)
BUSINESS LAUNCH KIT
β NASM ClubConnect membership (1 year)
β Free continuing education units (CEUs)
β CPR certification included
β Start teaching clients at home from day one
β Zero studio rent while building your client base
WHY THIS BUNDLE CHANGES THE MATH
The Mat + Reformer Bundle is $4,200 β without equipment. This bundle is $4,900 β with a reformer delivered to your door. That's only $700 more for a piece of equipment that lets you eliminate studio rent entirely, start seeing clients immediately, and build income before you graduate. At $80/session, that reformer pays for itself in 9 sessions.
FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER
The Starter Bundle β
Launch Ready
Built for someone who is not just pursuing a certificate β they are building a business. Everything in the Mat + Reformer Bundle, plus a home reformer delivered to your door, NASM ClubConnect membership, free CEUs, and CPR certification. You can start teaching clients the week your equipment arrives.
STARTER BUNDLE β NO EARLY BIRD (ALREADY DISCOUNTED)
Everything You Need to Start Earning
The complete professional foundation. One enrollment β anatomy, full mat cohort, and full reformer certification. Everything needed to teach both formats with confidence. Best for those who already have studio access or equipment, or for international students.
$ 4,900
$5,700+ in combined value
Best ROI of Any Program
3-month payment plan available Β· reformer ships after deposit confirmed
FULL CERTIFICATION
β Anatomy & Movement Foundations
β Mat Live Cohort β complete program
β Reformer Live Hybrid β complete program
β All printed + digital manuals (Mat + Reformer)
β All practice, observation & teaching logs
β Written + practical exams (both programs)
BUSINESS LAUNCH KIT
β NASM ClubConnect membership (1 year)
β Free continuing education units (CEUs)
β CPR certification included
β Start teaching clients at home from day one
β Zero studio rent while building your client base
WHY THIS BUNDLE CHANGES THE MATH
The Mat + Reformer Bundle is $4,200 β without equipment. This bundle is $4,900 β with a reformer delivered to your door. That's only $700 more for a piece of equipment that lets you eliminate studio rent entirely, start seeing clients immediately, and build income before you graduate. At $80/session, that reformer pays for itself in 9 sessions.
ENROLLMENT TERMS
Your Investment
All prices in USD. Accepted: credit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Wise. Philippines students may pay via GCash at USD equivalent on the day of payment β same standard as any international certification program.
MAT DEPOSIT
$ 300
Non-refundable Β· holds your seat
REFORMER + ABOVE DEPOSIT
$ 500
Non-refundable Β· holds your seat
BALANCE DUE
2 Weeks Prior
Before course start Β· materials released after full payment
BALANCE DUE
Max 12
Priority to fully paid students
PAYMENT PLANS
3 Installments
Reformer, bundles & Comprehensive Β· no added fee
EARLY BIRD
Save 10%
Mat, Reformer & Apparatus only Β· pay in full 30+ days before start
Refund policy: Deposit is non-refundable. Full tuition refundable (minus deposit) up to 14 days before course start. No refunds after digital materials are released. Β· Manuals: Printed manuals ship after full payment. Digital access releases immediately. Β· Philippines students: USD pricing applies. GCash accepted at USD equivalent on day of transfer. Β· Home reformer (Starter Bundle): Ships after deposit confirmed. Philippines and international shipping surcharge may apply β communicated at enrollment. Reformer specs confirmed at purchase. Β· Early bird discount: Cannot be combined with payment plans. Single payment only. Not applicable on any bundle pricing.
ENROLLMENT TERMS
Your Investment
All prices in USD. Accepted: credit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Wise. Philippines students may pay via GCash at USD equivalent on the day of payment β same standard as any international certification program.
MAT DEPOSIT
$ 300
Non-refundable Β· holds your seat
REFORMER + ABOVE DEPOSIT
$ 500
Non-refundable Β· holds your seat
BALANCE DUE
2 Weeks Prior
Before course start Β· materials released after full payment
BALANCE DUE
Max 12
Priority to fully paid students
PAYMENT PLANS
3 Installments
Reformer, bundles & Comprehensive Β· no added fee
EARLY BIRD
Save 10%
Mat, Reformer & Apparatus only Β· pay in full 30+ days before start
Refund policy: Deposit is non-refundable. Full tuition refundable (minus deposit) up to 14 days before course start. No refunds after digital materials are released. Β· Manuals: Printed manuals ship after full payment. Digital access releases immediately. Β· Philippines students: USD pricing applies. GCash accepted at USD equivalent on day of transfer. Β· Home reformer (Starter Bundle): Ships after deposit confirmed. Philippines and international shipping surcharge may apply β communicated at enrollment. Reformer specs confirmed at purchase. Β· Early bird discount: Cannot be combined with payment plans. Single payment only. Not applicable on any bundle pricing.
BRING THE PROGRAM TO YOUR STUDIO
Host a Betterbody Certification Course
If you own or manage a Pilates studio β in the Philippines, the US, or elsewhere β and want to run a BetterBody cohort at your location, this is how it works. You provide the space and recruit the students. BetterBody delivers the full program. Your studio walks away with a certified, BetterBody-trained instructor at no tuition cost to you.
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What the Host Studio Provides
Logistics, space, and local recruitment. You know your students and your market.
Minimum 6 reformers in safe, functional condition
Open mat space for group practice sessions
Minimum 8 enrolled paying students to activate
Stable internet for live hybrid sessions
Professional studio environment
Local marketing and enrollment coordination
$500 USD hosting deposit (refunded at activation)
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What BetterBody Provides
The complete program β delivered to your studio, your students, BetterBody standard.
Full curriculum via LMS + weekly live sessions
Printed manuals for all enrolled students
Written and practical exam administration
BetterBody PMI-based certification upon passing
Marketing assets β copy, social content, instructor bio
Student support throughout the program
In-person intensive option when Mari is in your region
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The Host Studio Benefit β One Free Enrollment Per Course
The complete program β delivered to your studio, your students, BetterBody standard.
WHAT THAT ONE FREE SEAT IS ACTUALLY WORTH TO YOUR STUDIO
Up to $5,500 in tuition value β depending on which program your staff completes
A certified BetterBody instructor staying on your floor
NASM ClubConnect membership for that instructor (1 year)
Free CEUs and CPR certification for that instructor
Business coaching module access for the host studio owner
An instructor your clients already trust β trained in your space
The free seat fills a position that would otherwise go empty β incremental cost to BetterBody is zero. For the host studio, it is a fully certified instructor without a tuition investment. A trained instructor retained on your floor generates far more revenue over time than any one-time percentage cut ever would.
PROCESS
Becoming a Host Studio
01
Inquire
Submit a hosting inquiry. We review your studio setup, equipment condition, and market before confirming eligibility.
02
Agree & Deposit
Sign the host agreement. Submit $500 USD deposit. Dates, format, and schedule confirmed.
03
Recruit Students
Use BetterBody marketing assets and your own network to enroll minimum 8 paying students.
04
Course Activates
BetterBody delivers the full program. Your free staff enrollment is confirmed. Your studio gains a certified instructor.
Minimum enrollment: 8 paying students to activate. If below 8, course postponed to next cohort. Hosting deposit fully refunded if BetterBody cancels. Β· Equipment: Reformers must be safe and functional. BetterBody reserves the right to assess equipment before approval. Β· Free enrollment: One current employee per course. Non-transferable. Cannot be exchanged for cash or credit. Β· Exclusivity: Host studios are not exclusive territories. BetterBody may operate in the same region through other channels. Β· Philippines hosts: Students pay USD or GCash USD-equivalent. Host coordinates local collection and remits full USD tuition to BetterBody before materials release.
BRING THE PROGRAM TO YOUR STUDIO
Host a Betterbody Certification Course
If you own or manage a Pilates studio β in the Philippines, the US, or elsewhere β and want to run a BetterBody cohort at your location, this is how it works. You provide the space and recruit the students. BetterBody delivers the full program. Your studio walks away with a certified, BetterBody-trained instructor at no tuition cost to you.
π’
What the Host Studio Provides
Logistics, space, and local recruitment. You know your students and your market.
Minimum 6 reformers in safe, functional condition
Open mat space for group practice sessions
Minimum 8 enrolled paying students to activate
Stable internet for live hybrid sessions
Professional studio environment
Local marketing and enrollment coordination
$500 USD hosting deposit (refunded at activation)
π
What BetterBody Provides
The complete program β delivered to your studio, your students, BetterBody standard.
Full curriculum via LMS + weekly live sessions
Printed manuals for all enrolled students
Written and practical exam administration
BetterBody PMI-based certification upon passing
Marketing assets β copy, social content, instructor bio
Student support throughout the program
In-person intensive option when Mari is in your region
π
The Host Studio Benefit β One Free Enrollment Per Course
The complete program β delivered to your studio, your students, BetterBody standard.
WHAT THAT ONE FREE SEAT IS ACTUALLY WORTH TO YOUR STUDIO
Full curriculum via LMS + weekly live sessions
Printed manuals for all enrolled students
Written and practical exam administration
BetterBody PMI-based certification upon passing
Marketing assets β copy, social content, instructor bio
Student support throughout the program
In-person intensive option when Mari is in your region
The free seat fills a position that would otherwise go empty β incremental cost to BetterBody is zero. For the host studio, it is a fully certified instructor without a tuition investment. A trained instructor retained on your floor generates far more revenue over time than any one-time percentage cut ever would.
PROCESS
Becoming a
Host Studio
01
Inquire
Submit a hosting inquiry. We review your studio setup, equipment condition, and market before confirming eligibility.
02
Agree & Deposit
Sign the host agreement. Submit $500 USD deposit. Dates, format, and schedule confirmed.
03
Recruit Students
Use BetterBody marketing assets and your own network to enroll minimum 8 paying students.
04
Course Activates
BetterBody delivers the full program. Your free staff enrollment is confirmed. Your studio gains a certified instructor.
Minimum enrollment: 8 paying students to activate. If below 8, course postponed to next cohort. Hosting deposit fully refunded if BetterBody cancels. Β· Equipment: Reformers must be safe and functional. BetterBody reserves the right to assess equipment before approval. Β· Free enrollment: One current employee per course. Non-transferable. Cannot be exchanged for cash or credit. Β· Exclusivity: Host studios are not exclusive territories. BetterBody may operate in the same region through other channels. Β· Philippines hosts: Students pay USD or GCash USD-equivalent. Host coordinates local collection and remits full USD tuition to BetterBody before materials release.
Minimum enrollment: 8 paying students to activate. If below 8, course postponed to next cohort. Hosting deposit fully refunded if BetterBody cancels. Β· Equipment: Reformers must be safe and functional. BetterBody reserves the right to assess equipment before approval. Β· Free enrollment: One current employee per course. Non-transferable. Cannot be exchanged for cash or credit. Β· Exclusivity: Host studios are not exclusive territories. BetterBody may operate in the same region through other channels. Β· Philippines hosts: Students pay USD or GCash USD-equivalent. Host coordinates local collection and remits full USD tuition to BetterBody before materials release.
Ready to Enroll?
Reserve your seat in the next cohort, inquire about the Starter Bundle, or submit a hosting inquiry for your studio. Cohorts are capped at 12. Priority goes to fully paid students.