Welcome to

Core Pilates Studio

Please contact us for information on the 2025-2026 Teacher Training!

Why Our Training Works

Knowledge

Our 9-part, 750 hour course provides a comprehensive, real-world, learning experience in a leading pilates studio. Maxing out at 10 students, you will learn everything from exercises to class planning and everything you need for a future as a pilates teacher.
Distinction

Your teacher has the equivalent of three Master degrees in the Movement field. She is a studio owner and renowned figure in the Pilates industry having been part of other Teacher Training programs as well as TEDxHiltonHeadWomen.
Application

Through observation, work shops and practice teaching, you will learn in-person at Core Pilates. Your modules will be taught in small groups, on Balanced Body equipment, while you experience a leading studio in a positive environment.

Need more information? Email us - trainme@workthatcore.com

2025-2026 Course

2025
Foundations April 4-6
No module in May
Mat 1 June 6-8
Mat 2 July 11-13
Reformer 1 August 22-24
Apparatus 1 September 26-28
Reformer 2 October 17-19
No module in November
Apparatus 2 December 5-7

2026
Reformer 3 TBD
Apparatus 3 TBD

*Dates are tentative and could change after discussion with group members

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Your Teacher

Katie Girardi has been the owner of Core Pilates on beautiful Hilton Head Island since 2008. She has been teaching Pilates since 2006, after first starting Pilates as a client who needed to build strength and balance in her muscles for her ballet career.

After discovering all the benefits of Pilates both mentally and physically, she knew it would ultimately become her passion. Katie is a comprehensively certified Pilates teacher with a secret recipe for using the Pilates system to help clients therapeutically restore their bodies in order to feel strong and confident in every day movements.

She has maintained a student's heart by keeping up with continuing education with all of the industries' top professionals across the country and has the equivalent of three Master's Degrees in the movement field.

With a passion for pilates and teaching, she has been part of Pure Body Teacher Training, featured on Pilates Unfiltered and TEDxHiltonHeadWomen, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and teaching you in the future!