Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
Tampa’s leading 450-hour Pilates certification course led by Doctors of Physical Therapy & Master Pilates Instructors with Expertise in Anatomy, Rehabilitation, and Classical Pilates
Our comprehensive Pilates teacher training program located in South Tampa combines the traditional Pilates principles and repertoire with a specialized focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
This curriculum has a strong foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, and functional movement, providing you with the knowledge and tools to work with clients of all levels and physical abilities.
Become a South Tampa Pilates Instructor!
This course provides:
Small class sizes to ensure individual learning
Access to the Empower studio for observation and practice
Weekly mentorship with your instructors
Education of how to modify exercises for all populations
Eligibility to sit for the NCPT exam upon successful completion
Dates for Spring 2026:
February 7th: Module 1
February 28th - 29th: Module 2
March 14th - 15th: Module 3
April 4th - 5th: Module 4
April 25th: Module 5
*Dates are subject to change
Fall Semester has already begun, join the Spring Cohort
Final deposits for the Spring Cohort are due January 1st. Register today to secure your spot!
Pilates Certification Modules
Module 1: Functional Anatomy, History and Principles of Pilates, Pre-Mat & Level 1 Mat
Module 2: Level 1 Apparatus & Special Populations - Spine
Module 3: Level 2 Apparatus/Mat and Special Populations - Upper Extremity
Module 4: Level 3 Apparatus/Mat and Special Populations - Lower Extremities
Module 5: Special Populations - Pre/Post Natal, Rehab Modifications, Review of All Levels, Q&A
Requirements of Comprehensive Pilates Certification:
Observation hours: 100 hours (observe a certified instructor teaching or an approved online platform)
Practice Teaching: 75 hours (teaching friends, family, or classmates)
Apprentice teaching: 35 hours (teaching instructors)
Self Practice hours: 180 hours (practicing independently or as a student in a group or private setting)
Successful completion of check-offs
Successful completion of the final teaching practical
Pass the final written exam with 70% or higher
“Alyssa and Saige are amazing instructors—so knowledgeable, encouraging, and inspiring. They created such a warm, welcoming space making learning fun and not intimidating. One of the best parts was that Alyssa and Saige were always happy to answer my MANY questions. The whole experience had been really positive and enjoyable. If you’re considering teacher training, I highly recommend this program—it’s a game changer!”
Lori
Meet Your Instructors
Alyssa Stewart
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MASTER PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Alyssa has built her career and reputation on empowering and helping others through Pilates-based rehabilitation, functional movement, and injury prevention. In 2009, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, completed her certification in Comprehensive Rehabilitation Pilates, and is NCPT certified.
With her lifelong passion for human anatomy and her strong desire to empower others, Empower PT was founded in 2015. Beyond her love of treating patients, she is a professor at the University of Tampa and has found a second love of teaching Applied Kinesiology.
This passion for teaching led her to begin a Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, based on her experience of anatomy, rehabilitation, patient care, and fitness. When Alyssa is not at Empower or teaching, she is spending time with her dog Kiwi, visiting her parents’ farm in Ocala, or finding new ways to challenge herself!
Saige Deveau
CERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Niajah Dixon
Saige has been working under Alyssa for three years. She has completed her comprehensive Pilates certification and is NCPT certified. She is also a NASM Certified personal trainer. With her lifetime passion for exercise, she has now used Pilates to greatly emphasize healthy movement!
Her new found love for Pilates has led her to want to be a part of teaching others and helping them find their own love for this unique form of movement.
When Saige is not at Empower, she loves to read, spend time with her dog Dragon, and play pickleball!
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PMA - CERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Niajah is a proud graduate of the University of Tampa and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in May 2025. Before pursuing her DPT, she worked as a personal trainer at Empower PT, where she also became a PMA-certified Pilates Instructor. Through her one-on-one training experience, Niajah witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of personalized and intentional movement.
Now, she’s thrilled to combine her passion for Pilates with rehabilitation through Pilates-based therapy. With a keen eye for movement patterns and a strong commitment to patient education, Niajah helps her patients reduce pain, build confidence in their daily activities, and achieve their movement and wellness goals through safe, restorative therapy.
In addition to her work as a Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor, Niajah serves as an instructor and mentor in Empower’s Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program. As a mentor, she shares her clinical expertise and supports aspiring instructors in developing confidence in both their teaching and personal Pilates practice.
When she’s not in the studio, you can find Niajah reading, exploring local coffee shops, debating with Kiwi, or spending quality time with her family and friends.
Cost of Comprehensive Pilates Certification:
The Empower PT Pilates Teacher Training is an NCPT-approved course.
$5,500 for the full 450-hour comprehensive program
$500 deposit: gives you access to Functional Anatomy, History of Pilates, Pilates Principles, and Pre-mat exercises
$5000 balance paid up front, or 4 monthly payments of $1275
Final Deposits for Spring 2026 are due January 1st. Register for the Spring Cohort now and pay later!
“I recently completed the 450-hour Pilates Teacher Training at Empower PT, and I couldn't be more thrilled with my experience! Alyssa and Saige are absolutely phenomenal instructors who go above and beyond to ensure every student's success. Their extensive knowledge and passion for Pilates is truly infectious. What really sets this training apart is how Alyssa and Saige create such a supportive and encouraging learning environment. They offered practical tips and insights that you simply can't find in textbooks, which has proven incredibly valuable as I begin my teaching journey.”
Keya
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is recommended, but not required, that each applicant has taken at least ten classes that are a mix of mat and reformer.
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This is an NCPT (formerly PMA) approved 450 hour comprehensive course. You will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to sit for the NCPT exam.
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The comprehensive training covers the classical method and Pilates based equipment. The equipment includes the following: Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, Spring Boards, Spine Corrector, Oove, MOTR The use of equipment allows for more accessibility to clients/patients who have movement deficits and different skill levels.
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Yes. You will have access to our studio and all equipment within scheduled hours.