Become a Certified Pilates Instructor with Coreva Pilates at The Edge

A Modern Approach to a Classical Method

At The Edge Pilates, we’re proud to host Coreva Pilates Teacher Training — a comprehensive, hybrid program designed by Sara Grout, Master Trainer and creator of Coreva Pilates.

This training blends the wisdom of classical Pilates with modern principles and a bespoke, prescriptive approach. You’ll learn to teach with confidence, precision, and intention — whether your goal is a new career, to deepen your practice, or to expand your work in wellness.

What You’ll Learn

  • Anatomy & movement concepts as they relate to Pilates

  • Classical & contemporary Pilates Reformer repertoire

  • Intelligent class design & sequencing

  • Hands-on teaching & cueing practice

  • Tools to build your teaching style and voice

  • Connecting the Reformer work to the Matwork

  • Working with special populations, conditions, and injuries

  • Training on additional Pilates apparatus: Tower/Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector.

Who This is For

No previous teaching experience is required — just a love of movement, a curious mind.

Movement enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into a profession

Fitness instructors, trainers, or PTs seeking a new specialty

Pilates teachers seeking deeper mastery

Anyone ready to invest in themselves and a career in wellness

How It Works

  • Hybrid Training Model: In-studio hours at The Edge Pilates, led virtually by Sara from Berlin, paired with self-paced online modules.

  • Hands-On Local Support: While Sara leads the training, Niki (The Edge Pilates) provides in-person mentorship and feedback — ensuring you have both expert eyes and hands-on guidance.

  • Comprehensive Experience: Observation, practice teaching, and assistant teaching hours are completed at The Edge and select local studios — exposing you to privates, duets, and group formats.

  • Mentorship & Test-Out: Sara stays connected virtually throughout your journey and personally oversees your test-out. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the NPCP exam, the gold standard in Pilates certification.

Your Training Team

Together, we provide a concierge-level training experience: Sara leads with expertise, while Niki ensures you have in-person support, mentorship, and space to complete your hours.

  • Sara Grout

    MASTER TRAINER

    Founder of Coreva Pilates

  • Niki Hitch

    HOST TRAINER

    Owner & Founder of The Edge Pilates

Training Details

Additional Pilates Apparatus Module

Format: Hybrid — live, in-studio weekends paired with a comprehensive online learning portal so you can study at your own pace.

Location: The Edge Pilates. 9499 Old Bailes Rd. Ste. 114-B, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29707 (located inside Athletix PT)

Enrollment Deadline: Enroll by August 1st, 2026. (The earlier you join, the sooner you can dive into your portal materials and arrive prepared for the first in-studio weekend.)

In-Studio Dates & Times:

  • September 11, 10am-2pm

  • September 12 - 13 & 19 - 20, 8am-2:30pm

  • September 29, 10am-2pm

  • October 6 & 20, 10am-2pm

Investment: $1,900

Certification: Earn your 500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certificate upon completion of the mat, reformer and additional apparatus modules. Graduates are also qualified to sit for the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) exam.

What’s Included:

  • Direct guidance from Master Trainer Sara Grout

  • In-person mentorship from Niki Hitch (The Edge Pilates) , a NPCP-certified and local studio owner

  • Ongoing mentorship to support your growth

  • Access to recordings of all in-studio sessions for unlimited review

  • Additional Pilates Apparatus: Tower/Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector. Individual Apparatus Module can be sold a la carte, upon request.

Prerequisite: valid previous mat and reformer Pilates Training

Upcoming Modules

What Past Students Say

  • “You have no idea how much I appreciate how much time and effort you have poured into each of us. Your understanding of the body and movement is remarkable but it’s not just your understanding it is also your ability to teach it that is admired. I am so thankful for this experience.”

    — J.L., South Carolina

  • “Thank you so much Sara for all your support in this journey. It has been incredible and you are an amazing trainer. I appreciate you so much.”

    — E.B., Colorado

  • “Everything you do, you do with excellence.”

    — C.M., North Carolina

 FAQs

Upon completion, you’ll receive your Pilates Alchemy certificate and be eligible to sit for the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) exam — opening doors to teach worldwide in studios, gyms, wellness centers, and more.

Certification & Beyond