Become a Certified Pilates Instructor in Los Angeles
A Comprehensive 500-Hour Pilates Teacher Training Program.
Dedicated to developing knowledgeable, confident Pilates instructors through comprehensive education and individualized mentorship.
Now accepting inquiries for our inaugural cohort.
Begin your journey
A classical comprehensive education in the Pilates method-rooted in tradition, informed by science, and taught with integrity.
Instructional Sessions
October 2026–April 2027
Limited Enrollment
Maximum of five students per cohort.
Personalized Mentorship
Individual attention. Ongoing guidance.
500 Comprehensive Certification
Most graduates complete in 6-8 months.
Classical Foundation
Timeless method. Modern application.
Hybrid Learning Model
Online and in-person classes located in Toluca Lake, California.
Instructional sessions run from October 2026 through April 2027. Students then complete their remaining observation, practice teaching, and final certification requirements, with most graduates completing the full 500-hour program within 6-8 months.
What You’ll Study
Foundations
Pilates Fundamentals • Functional Anatomy • Professional Practice • Business Ethics
Pilates Systems
Mat • Reformer • Chair • Cadillac • Barrel
Integration & Teaching
Teaching Methodology • Practice Teaching • Teaching Practicum
Why only five students?
Each teacher training cohort is intentionally limited to just five students to provide a more personalized and supportive learning experience. With a small cohort size, every participant receives dedicated mentorship, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback to build the confidence and skills needed to become a knowledgeable Pilates instructor.
❋ Personalized instruction and expert mentorship
❋ Increased teaching and observation opportunities
❋ Constructive, individualized feedback
❋ A learning experience designed for long-term success
Meet the Program Director
Angie Niemeyer
Program Director • Movement Educator • Mentor
Angie is the founder of Toluca Lake Pilates and The Pilates School. With a decade of Pilates teaching experience and a background in corporate leadership, education, and mentorship, she is passionate about preparing thoughtful, confident instructors through rigorous training, personalized mentorship, and a commitment to excellence.
“I believe great Pilates education creates confident thinkers, not just certified teachers.”
— AngieMeet the Master Trainer
Caitlin Meek
Master Trainer • Movement Educator • Mentor
For Caitlin, Pilates is never just exercise. It's a practice that builds real strength and helps people feel more alive in their bodies.
Caitlin Meek is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, movement educator, and Master Trainer with a deep curiosity about how the body moves, heals, and grows stronger. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she continues to study somatics and nervous system regulation, shaping a teaching approach that is thoughtful and always evolving.
Caitlin has taught across clinical settings, studios, group classes, and private sessions, working with an incredibly wide range of bodies. Eight years spent teaching inside a sports medicine clinic taught her to observe closely and meet every client exactly where they are. Her teaching blends classical and contemporary Pilates with functional strength and careful, individualized progression.
Caitlin is passionate about mentoring emerging instructors, helping them think critically and understand not just the moves, but the why behind them. Mentoring is one of the most meaningful parts of her work, and she takes real pride in helping shape thoughtful, confident, capable instructors.
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The inaugural Founding Cohort begins in October 2026.
Instructional sessions run from October through March 2027, with students completing observation, practice teaching, and final certification requirements afterward.
Most students complete the full program within 6–8 months. -
The Pilates School was intentionally designed as a boutique educational experience. Limiting enrollment allows every student to receive individualized instruction, hands-on mentorship, and meaningful feedback throughout their training.
Our goal is not simply to certify Pilates teachers, but to cultivate confident, knowledgeable professionals who teach the Pilates method with skill, integrity, and purpose. -
No. Prior teaching experience is not required. Applicants should have a regular Pilates practice, familiarity with the Reformer and basic apparatus work, and a genuine commitment to studying the Pilates method.
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Once we receive your inquiry, we’ll personally reach out to schedule a Discovery Conversation with the Program Director.
This conversation is an opportunity to learn more about your goals, answer your questions, and help you determine whether The Pilates School is the right fit for you.
If it feels like the right fit for both of us, we’ll guide you through the next steps in the admissions process.
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The Pilates School follows a hybrid learning model that combines in-person instruction at our studio in Toluca Lake, live online learning, and independent study.
Students can expect to participate in:
Two in-studio instructional sessions each week
One live online seminar each week.
Independent observation, personal practice, practice teaching, and study completed on their own schedule throughout the program.
Specific scheduling details are discussed during the Discovery Conversation.
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Getting started is simple. Request more information through our website, and we’ll personally reach out to schedule a Discovery Conversation with the Program Director.
From there, we’ll guide you through each step of the admissions process and answer any questions you have along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the form to request more information and schedule a conversation with Angie.