IN-PERSON PILATES TRAINING
Bel air, MD
FUNCTION PILATES® TEACHER TRAINING
Bel Air, Maryland
Hosted at The Formery Pilates Studio
5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1515, Bel Air, MD 21015
Become a Certified Pilates Instructor through Function Pilates® Teacher Training, now offered in Bel Air, Maryland at The Formery Pilates Studio. Led by Function Master Trainer Katie Davis, this comprehensive program combines anatomy, movement science, posture assessment, and practical teaching experience to prepare you to confidently teach Pilates in both private and group settings.
Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, deepen your understanding of movement, or expand your existing fitness credentials, this program provides the education, mentorship, and hands-on experience needed to become a skilled Pilates instructor.
IN-PERSON LIVE TUITION AND DATES 2026
In-Person Mat Certification
$899 or $169/month
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9/19-9/20 from 10:30am-6pm
10/3 from 10:30am-2:30pm
10/17 from 10:30am-2:30pm
10/31-11/1 from 10:30am-6pm
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In-Person Mat & Reformer Certification
$3,299 or $319/month
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9/19-9/20 from 10:30am-6pm
10/3-10/4 from 10:30am-6pm
10/17-10/18 from 10:30am-6pm
10/31-11/1 from 10:30am-6pm
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In-Person Full Comprehensive Certification
$4,999 or $479/month
Includes Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector
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9/19-9/20 from 10:30am-6pm
10/3-10/4 from 10:30am-6pm
10/17-10/18 from 10:30am-6pm
10/31-11/1 from 10:30am-6pm (review weekend)
11/14-11/15 from 10:30am-6pm (Chair & Cadillac)
12/5-12/6 from 10:30am-6pm (Cadillac, Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector)
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WITH YOUR LIVE COURSE YOU’LL LEARN:
Mat & Anatomy Foundations
Pilates Principles & History
Posture Assessment Techniques
Functional Anatomy for Pilates Instructors
Mat Exercises: Foundational to Advanced
Reformer Training
Essential to Advanced Reformer Exercises
Exercise Modifications & Progressions
Teaching Techniques & Cueing
Class Flow & Programming
Full Comprehensive Apparatus Training
Wunda Chair
Cadillac / Trapeze Table
Ladder Barrel
Spine Corrector
How to combine apparatus into private sessions and small group classes
Additional Coursework Includes
Self-Practice & Teaching Practice
Class Observation Hours
Client Programming & Session Planning
Business Essentials for Pilates Instructors
Final Practical, Written & Oral Testing
Preparation for the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) Exam
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Katie Davis
MASTER TRAINER
Katie Davis is a Master Trainer and Pilates instructor with a deep commitment to intelligent, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that progress doesn’t come from doing more, but from doing less, better. By moving with greater awareness, and refining quality, control, and precision, the body can work more efficiently and effectively.
Her approach to Pilates emphasizes strong foundations, clear understanding of mechanics, and purposeful progression. She is passionate about helping both clients and instructors understand not just what they are doing, but why it matters, and creating space for movement that is both challenging and supportive, structured yet adaptable.
Outside of the studio, Katie’s life is grounded in movement, creativity, and time with her family, friends, and dog children (Luna and Rory), who keep things equal parts joyful and chaotic. She values balance in her own routine and brings that same perspective into her teaching: strong doesn’t have to mean rigid, and mindful doesn’t have to mean passive.
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Join our internationally recognized Function Pilates Teacher Training Academy and become a confident, knowledgeable, and certified Pilates instructor. Enrollment opens multiple times a year — secure your spot today.