the lab by elena
About the Program
Studio Pilates Nashville owner, Elena LaMadrid, has partnered with THE LAB, a 500-hour, PMA-approved Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training written by Holly Swanson of Core Chicago Pilates and Jacquelyn Brennan of Pilates and Coffee. This PMA-approved program is carefully designed to bring you both Classical and Contemporary exercises using traditional Pilates equipment: Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and High/Ladder Barrel.
The Lab by Elena will not only provide you with the best educational tools and instruction needed to become a GREAT Pilates instructor but the program also mentors, encourages, and prepares you to to be a confident and successful teacher by the time you’ve completed your certification.
Interested in learning more? Download our information packet here.
Why the Lab?
Studio Pilates Nashville not only provides you with the best educational tools and instruction needed to become a pilates instructor but helps mentor you along your journey in your pilates career. We understand that everyone’s journey is different and our studio and instructors will encourage, guide and prepare you to to be a confident teacher by the time you’ve completed your certification. Our courses are offered on weekends making it convenient for students who work full-time, out-of-town students or if you have other weekday obligations.
You’ll learn how to cue effectively, plan a well thought out class, flow through transitions, modify for injuries, and layer exercises so that every person in your class feels successful. In addition to this you’ll learn what you need to do to become a SUCCESSFUL instructor with the ability and confidence to work with everybody. You’ll learn where to look for jobs, what teaching position might be a good fit for you, and how you can grow your business to become a profitable instructor.
Upcoming Fall 2024
fall 2024 TRANING PROGRAM dates to be announced soon!
We will be holding training again this upcoming Fall 2024. Interested? Fill out our teacher training form to get on our early access to dates, information & early registration access. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out and learn more about the LAB program, becoming an instructor or any other questions you may have: hello@studiopilatesnashville.com
*Dates are subject to change due to schedule conflicts, weather, or unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend 1: October 18 - 20
Location: East Nashville, Friday 4-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
History, philosophy, professionalism, scope of practice, ethics, anatomy, movement principles, begin mat training
Weekend 2: November 2-3
Location: East Nashville, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Mat training (continued)
Weekend 3: November 16-17
Location: East Nashville, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Reformer, Part 1
Weekend 4: December 7-8
Location: East Nashville, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Reformer, Part 2
Weekend 5: January 11-12
Location: the Nations, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Cadillac/Tower training
Weekend 6: January 25-26
Location: the Nations,Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm
Chair, ladder barrel, and spine corrector training
Weekend Conflict?
We have virtual learning options if you do have a date conflict or the option to schedule a 1:1 with Elena or Megan to make up for the missed hours at a rate of $100/hr. Email us to let us know your date & weekend conflict and we can tell you more about the virtual learning option and our recommendation.
Investment
Comprehensive Certification: $6,000
*$5,500 if paid in full by start of Module 1
Mat & Reformer: $4,500
*$4,000 if paid in full by start of Module 1
Individual Modules: $1,000 per Module
*If cost is holding you back, please chat with us. Payment plans are available upon request.
Mentorship from owner Elena LaMadrid,
lead instructors Megan Hopkins & Kayla Apperson
Bound Manuals Included
Studio Rental Options at West & East Nashville
15 % off 5 class packages or any membership while completing training
Access to SPN to complete practice hours & observation
Test- Out study guide
Have more questions about the program, teacher training or if this program is right for you? Fill out this form with any questions & we’ll be in touch to make sure you feel prepared before beginning the program.
TERMS & CONDITION:
Deposit of $500 is due upon registration.
Missed session are made up at $100/hr subject to availability with Elena LaMadrid or Megan Hopkins or virtual learning option upon prior approval.
Deposit is non-refundable.
Full payment is due by the program start date or first payment of payment program.
Payment plans are available. Please inquire by contacting the studio.
No refunds. Sale is final.
Liability waiver, registration form & payment agreement a must be completed before training begins.
Studio rental options to complete training hours. First 20 hours for Mat + Reformer TT practice hours free, additional studio rental options after hours logged. First 40 hours for Comprehensive studio usage free, additional studio rental options after hours completed. The studio owner has the right to forfeit your ability to use the studio if you use the space inappropriately.
You must have personal liability insurance to practice teach at Studio Pilates Nashville.
Please be courteous of classes & or privates going on while completing your training at Studio Pilates Nashville.
While you are completing your training or training hours you are viewed as part of the SPN team. You are expected to tidy up, sanitize any equipment used & leave the studio how you found it.
Test out must be scheduled directly with Elena upon her avaibility with a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Test-out is $300 and due before scheduled date.
After you have completed your training, if you wish to teach at Studio Pilates Nashville you will be required to audition to teach. Completion of this program does not guarantee a teaching position at Studio Pilates Nashville.