What our Students Have to Say…

I thought the Pilates Comprehensive LAB Training Program taught by Jacquelyn and Holly was amazing.  The training was very thorough and taught in an effective manner.  With the program being half instruction, and half practical, it reinforced the learning of each and every exercise for every student.  This program encompasses all different apparatuses including chair, high barrel, Cadillac, mat, spine corrector and reformer, which is far more than most other programs in comparison.At the beginning of the training for each apparatus, every student receives a manual.  The manuals that are given to each student are very concise yet informative and most importantly are easy to reference after the training sessions are complete.  Jacquelyn and Holly are both very wonderful teachers, instructors, and studio owners.  Both being very successful and good at what they do, are able to teach new aspiring teachers in a fun and enjoyable way.  They want their students to very much succeed as they enter the Pilates World and will help them in doing so. Overall, I highly recommend this program.  I think for me personally it was one of the best things I have done for myself and I have learned a tremendous amount, all while meeting some really great people. - RITU SHAH, CHICAGO

My journey with Pilates began as a collegiate athlete rehabbing residual low back pain following a lumbar stress fracture. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Doctorate in Physical Therapy and currently work in a Private Practice specializing in sport -specific rehabilitation for the adolescent athlete. I have been integrating much of what I learned in the Teacher Training Program to the clinic for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and maintenance programs. Jacquelyn and Holly both have been beyond amazing; extremely knowledgeable, inspiring mentors that have extensive and valuable experience! I am always learning something new, with a deeper appreciation for movement. I could not recommend their Teaching Training Program more! - STEPHANIE FERRO, DPT, CHICAGO

My experience with The Lab Pilates Teacher Training program has been fantastic.  I came to The Lab program having been practicing Pilates for over 13 years, knowing that I would enjoy deepening my understanding of Pilates, but not 100% certain that I would want to teach Pilates (or that I would be any good at it).  Jacquelyn and Holly do an excellent job of both teaching you not only the how and the why of the various Pilates exercises and sequences, but they also make sure you learn the “soft” skills of teaching - cueing, offering corrections, making sure all clients feel comfortable and safe in your classes.  In The Lab program, you start teaching your classmates during the first weekend of training, which not only deepens your understanding of the exercises, but also gives you confidence to start your practice teaching right away.  Learning from both someone with a classical background (Holly) and contemporary training (Jacquelyn) provides a unique breadth of Pilates knowledge that other training programs may not be able to offer.  Holly and Jacquelyn are so generous with their expertise, time and humor throughout the training process and they make sure you have the skills, confidence and support needed to start a career in teaching Pilates (which I have decided to pursue), while also enjoying the process.  The people in my training class came from a variety of backgrounds - current fitness professionals, PT’s and nurses, former dancers, and those (like me) with no previous fitness or anatomy training - and varying levels of Pilates experience - Jacquelyn and Holly made sure the program was accessible to everyone, while being challenging and fun. I highly recommend The Lab Pilates Teacher Training program. - MICHELLE DEMENT, CHICAGO