NM Studio: Comprehensive Pilates Certification

NM Studio Comprehensive Pilates Certification & Mentorship program

Tentative schedule: SAT / SUN 1:30p – 6:30p (at NM Studio UWS) 

Sept 12/13 Mat 1

Sept 19/20 Mat 2 

Oct 3/4 Reformer 1

Oct 24/25 Reformer 2

Nov 7/8 Reformer 3

Nov 14/15 Contemporary Reformer / Cueing & Props

Dec 5/6 Anatomy 

Dec 12/13 Biomechanics 

Jan 9/10 Cadillac 1&2

Jan 23/24 Cadillac 3 & contemporary 

Feb 6/7 Chair 1&2

Feb 27/28 Barrel

Mar 20/21 Injury – hip/knee/foot

Apr 10/11 Injury – back/shoulder/neck

Apr 17/18 Prenatal / postpartum

Pricing: 

Early bird – $5750 paid in full by 7/20/26

Reg price $6500 

2 payments $3350 / total $6700

3 payments $2300 / total $6900

Referral Bonus – $150

Refer someone to our program and earn a $150 referral bonus. If your referral enrolls in the full program and makes their first payment, you will receive $150 by check as a thank-you for your referral.

Terms: The referral bonus is issued after the referred participant has officially enrolled in the full program and their first payment has been successfully received. One bonus is paid per qualifying referral.                                  

NM Studio Comprehensive Pilates Certification Overview

Pilates Comprehensive Certification at NM Studio is an in-depth training that incorporates much more than a standard Pilates training. Our method is based on functional movement and focuses on contemporary Pilates with a foundation of classical exercises. 

Our Studios:

We have 2 locations in NYC.  Our UWS location offers larger group reformer classes as well as private sessions, while our UES location offers more intimate small group reformer class, duet and private sessions.   We exclusively use Balanced Body equipment in our studios, however we have knowledge of most major brands of Pilates equipment and this training will make sure you are comfortable working with different variations.

Our Education Team

NM Studio Owner – Nikyta Moreno

Her philosophy is simple: it’s all about balance. By blending dance, Pilates, and yoga, she creates low-impact, high-energy workouts that build strength, improve mobility, and challenge the body without sacrificing form. Her mission is to help people move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free—proving that effective workouts don’t have to come at the cost of your body.

In July 2021, Nikyta brought that vision to life by opening her first Pilates studio on New York City’s Upper East Side. Following its success, she expanded with a second location on the Upper West Side, August 2024. Thoughtfully designed and fully equipped, both studios offer a welcoming space where clients and instructors can feel supported, empowered, and at home.

Beyond teaching, Nikyta is passionate about education and mentorship. She believes exceptional instructors are built through strong foundations, hands-on experience, and genuine confidence. Through NM Studio Comprehensive Pilates Certification & Mentorship Program, she is dedicated to helping aspiring instructors master the fundamentals while supporting experienced teachers in refining their skills and advancing their careers.

Her goal is to develop knowledgeable, confident, and inspiring instructors who leave the program fully prepared to teach with authenticity, expertise, and passion.

Director of Education – Melissa Green                                                                  

Melissa is an experienced holistic wellness expert. She is an Institute for Integrative Nutrition Graduate & AADP Board Certified Health Coach, a 500HR E-RYT & YACEP certified Yoga Instructor through the Yoga Alliance, Master Reiki practitioner and has over 700 Certification hours of Comprehensive Pilates Training. She specializes in corrective exercise, functional movement, injury recovery and Pre/Postnatal exercise, protocol and recovery. As a labor support Doula & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist she focuses on helping her clients through each stage of pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum recovery. 

Melissa has created and executed Pilates Certifications for multiple studios throughout NYC, including her own (pre-COVID), before creating the NM Studio Comprehensive Pilates Certification & Mentorship program.  In addition to her experience as a studio owner, teacher trainer and manager she has also worked in many top studios throughout NYC over the past 10 years as well as a Pilates Manager for Equinox.  She designed this training to not just give teachers a comprehensive education, but to be able to use their certification and trust us there is a difference.

What to Expect:                                       

During the certification we will cover Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel from both a classical and contemporary approach. In addition to this we will learn fundamentals, anatomy, biomechanics, body reading, injuries, prenatal, postpartum, props, choreography, cueing, classes vs. private sessions, teaching online & business and branding.                

Application Requirements/ Prerequisites                                

Prior to taking this course you must have completed a minimum of 20 Pilates equipment classes. These do not have to have been completed at NM Studio but it is recommended that you have taken at least 3 classes at our studio to become familiar with our equipment and class style.                                

Hours Required                        

NM Studio’s certification program is 600 hours. 

• 150 hours of in-person education. 
• 150 hours of self practice 
• 150 hours of practice teaching
• 150 hours of observation

What’s Included:

If you want to include any classes or private sessions

50% discount off additional classes

25% discount off additional private sessions                                                        

Certification Modules                                        

• Intro to Anatomy
• Biomechanics of Movement
• Mat I / II
• Reformer – Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Contemporary Cadillac – Beginner
• Intermediate / Advanced / Contemporary Chair I / II
• Barrels – Ladder / Step Barrel
• Body Reading & Corrective Exercise
• Prenatal & Postpartum
• Injuries – Hip / Pelvis
• Injuries – Foot / Knee / Ankle
• Injuries – Back / Shoulder / Neck

Tests / Certifications                      

• Mat Test / Certification
• Teach a 30 min open level mat class using max 1 prop 
• Reformer Tests
• Teach a 30 min open level reformer class        
• Show/Demonstrate – Reformer III order and exercises
• Comprehensive Test        
• Design a full session using all principles using – limited use of reformer is allowed, must utilize Cadillac and other equipment                

This structure of this course is designed for you to start teaching during your training.  Upon successful completion of Mat and Reformer tests you will be certified in each and will then be able to obtain insurance and audition to teach community classes at the studio.  Our goal is for you to complete training with the highest level of education, provide career and teaching mentorship AND to have teaching experience (this is what makes you hire-able).  Our program only accepts people who are committed because we are committed to your success.

For more information please email us at:
Certification@nmstudionyc.com

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