Become a Pilates instructor.
A 17-week, hands-on teacher training program at Meliora Movement, offered through Pilates Sports Center and led by Master Trainer Mysti Meese Little. It teaches to the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) standard and prepares you to pass the exam.
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Train to the NCPT credential standard
Our program is offered through Pilates Sports Center (PSC), the overseeing body of our training. It teaches to the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) credential standard.
Overseen by PSC
Pilates Sports Center is the overseeing body of our instructor training program.
Led by a PSC Master Trainer
PSC certified Mysti Meese Little as a Master Trainer, and she leads your training herself.
Prepares you for the exam
You’ll be prepared to pass the NCPT examination and earn the credential.
Made for people who want to teach
You love Pilates
You already practice and want to learn to teach it well, with real depth behind every cue.
You want a credential
You’re working toward certification and want structured training that teaches to the NCPT standard and prepares you to pass the exam.
You learn by doing
Small classes and individual attention, so your instructor sees your work and helps you improve.
Classical and contemporary Pilates, taught together
Our program combines Joseph Pilates’ original method with modern techniques.
Full apparatus repertoire
Mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair, barrel, and small apparatus, in both classical and contemporary styles.
Anatomy and assessment
Anatomy and client assessment workshops, so you can see what each body needs.
Verbal and tactile cueing
Learn to guide clients with your words and your hands.
Safety and professionalism
Injury precautions, studio etiquette, and professional ethics.
Programming for every client
Creative program development and training for diverse client needs.
Small-group mentorship
Small classes with individual attention from a Master Trainer.
Mysti Meese Little
Mysti is a Master Trainer certified by Pilates Sports Center and a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She founded Meliora Movement in East Nashville in 2020 and leads the instructor training herself.
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Good to know
Who oversees the program?
Our program is offered through Pilates Sports Center (PSC), the overseeing body of our training. PSC certified Mysti Meese Little as a Master Trainer.
How long is the program and when does it meet?
The program runs 17 weeks. We meet twice a week, and each session is 3 to 4 hours.
What will this prepare me for?
The program teaches to the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) credential standard and prepares you to pass the examination and earn the credential, so you can teach Pilates anywhere in the world. You’ll train in classical and contemporary Pilates on the mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair, barrel, and small apparatus.
How do the 450+ program hours work?
Our 17 weeks of twice-weekly sessions are the heart of the program. Call or email us and we’ll walk you through exactly how the full 450+ hours are structured.
When does the next program start?
Call us at (615) 212-5821 or email info@melioramovement.com for upcoming start dates.
Do I need experience to apply?
Tell us about your Pilates background when you reach out, and we’ll talk through whether the program is a good fit for you.
Where is the training held?
At Meliora Movement, 1106 Woodland St, Suite 3, in East Nashville.
Ready to start teaching?
Reach out today. We’d love to hear about your goals and tell you more about the next program.
Call (615) 212-5821 Apply by email