From Student to Teacher: How Our Community Grows Through Pilates Teacher Training

Have you ever considered becoming a Pilates instructor?

I remember the seeds that were planted in me before I opened the studio. My instructor, who moved away from Fredericksburg, mentioned that I should get certified. My sister took a class in Richmond and promptly told me that I must start teaching Reformer classes.

That, paired with a longing for a place that felt like my former stomping grounds at Pitaiyo and a post-Covid desire to do something in person and build real community, pushed me to take the leap.

I got certified. I taught in my basement for six months. I opened Franklin St.

It’s been almost three years and we are not slowing down. In fact, our community and our team continue to grow.

Which leads me back to my question…

Have you ever considered becoming a Pilates instructor?

One of the things that has made Orofino Wellness so special, in my opinion, is that we’ve grown our team from within our own community. We’ve watched students become teachers.

The beauty in that is simple: you’re already our people. You already practice Pilates. You know firsthand about the benefits of this practice and how it helps.

Melanie, Becca, Lily, Mary, Faith, Sherri, Tracey, Lily, and Alyssa were all members here before they became Pilates instructors and joined this team. And now just look at them, they’ve become such an incredible group of teachers who rally around you every single week.

They were once where you are: just people who loved Pilates. Now they’re giving the gift of this practice to others.

Orofino Wellness Pilates Instructor Training Coming August 2025

If you’ve ever felt that pull toward teaching, or deepening your practice, we have some exciting news. We’re offering our very first in-house Pilates instructor training this August, led by me (Alona), Lily, and Alicia. This is the first time we’ll be training our future instructors directly, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

And even if teaching isn’t your path right now, know that you’re part of a community where people turn their love of Pilates into a love for teaching, right here at Orofino Wellness.

We’re honored to grow with you.

Ready to become a Pilates instructor? Orofino Wellness is opening enrollment for our first in-house Pilates instructor training this August and spots are limited. If you’re interested in learning more, click here and let’s have a conversation.