OVERVIEW
The Educator’s ROI Weekend is a
3-day intensive with 23
hours of education designed for the next generation of
Pilates teachers and studio owners. ROI means Return on Investment—and this
weekend is built to be a direct return on the time, energy, and
money you invest in your craft. Inspired by Joseph Pilates’
Return to Life, this is
not just another continuing education weekend—it’s an immersive,
skills-and-strategy experience packed with learning and
immediate
implementation so you leave with tools you can use with
clients on Monday.
Flexible payment options
available (3 plans).
PRESENTERS
Nicole Smith —
Headlining Educator, MetroPlex Pilates & Romana’s Pilates
International; Owner, Core Love Culture
Erica Walters — Owner, Pilates Fit Studio; Lead
Teacher Trainer (Real Pilates®), GYROTONIC®
Method Teacher.
Kristen Davis — Co-Owner, Pilates Lab St. Louis;
Lead Teacher Trainer (Real Pilates®)
Juan Estrada — Lead Teacher Trainer (Real
Pilates®) Certified, Romana’s Pilates International & Power
Pilates
SCHEDULE
Friday
8:00 AM — Kickoff Mat Class: Kathy Grant’s Before the 100
(Kristen)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Making Space in the Pilates Studio:
Programming for Size Inclusivity
(Kristen)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM — The Chair Family Tree: From Arm Chair to
Ped-O-Pul (Juan)
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM — Progressive Overload for Spine & Bone
Health (Erica)
Saturday
7:00 AM — Mat Class (Instructor
TBD)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Boxes of the Body
(Nicole)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Branding for Pilates Professionals: Standing
Out in a Saturated Market + Studio Automation Strategies
(Erica)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM — When Things Go Haywire: Teaching Strategies for the Unexpected (Kristen)
Saturday Bonuses!
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45-minute Lunch & Learn for Studio Owners with Marylee Bussy
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12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM — Private Lessons (Nicole & Kristen)
Semi-Private Session (Juan) -
6:00 PM — Socialize, Sip, and Eat at
Malone’s (private room)
Hosted by Pilates Fit Studio (and covered by Erica)
Sunday
8:00 AM — Mat Class with
Nicole
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Working from the Pelvis
(Nicole)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — The Men’s Method: Mobility → Power →
Performance (Juan)
OVERVIEW
The Educator’s ROI Weekend is a
3-day intensive with 23
hours of education designed for the next generation of
Pilates teachers and studio owners. ROI means Return on Investment—and this
weekend is built to be a direct return on the time, energy, and
money you invest in your craft. Inspired by Joseph Pilates’
Return to Life, this is
not just another continuing education weekend—it’s an immersive,
skills-and-strategy experience packed with learning and
immediate
implementation so you leave with tools you can use with
clients on Monday.
Flexible payment options
available (2 plans).
3 CECs
Attract the Right Clients, Build Retention, and Scale Without
Burnout
Live at Pilates Fit Studio or
via Zoom
This workshop is designed for boutique fitness studio owners, Pilates teachers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, and service-based fitness professionals who deliver exceptional work—but feel like they’re working too hard to stand out.
In a saturated market, talent alone isn’t enough. Clear, intentional branding—supported by strong systems—drives growth, increases retention, and creates a business that can scale without constant effort.
This is not about social media hacks or quick fixes. It’s about building a business that attracts the right clients, keeps them long-term, and operates with structure and consistency.
Whether you run a single-room studio or a growing team, you’ll learn how to build a brand and operational structure that supports sustainable growth.
What You’ll Learn
• Clarify your brand to attract and convert the right
clients
• Build a client journey that drives sign-ups and
retention
• Use branding to support long-term growth and
stability
• Step into the CEO role instead of doing everything
yourself
• Align your website, lead generation, and systems
• Stand out without discounting or competing on price
3-Part Live Collaboration
Part 1: Become the CEO – Erica
Walters
Learn how to move from operator to CEO by building clarity,
structure, and a consistent client experience that drives retention
and growth.
Part 2: Branding That Converts – Anastasia
Goers
Align your website and online presence to attract the right clients
and turn interest into bookings.
Part 3: Systems That Support Growth –
Marylee Bussard
Learn how to structure your services, pricing, client journey, and
operations so your systems—and software—actually work for you.
Spots are limited to keep the experience interactive and personalized.
How to teach Arm Chair, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair + Ped-O-Pul with purpose and progression.
Workshop Description
The Arm Chair, Wunda Chair, and Electric Chair are a powerful
family of Pilates apparatus that help clients build strength with
precision and control. The Ped-O-Pul is the big sister of the Arm
Chair and becomes a next-level tool for posture, alignment, and
standing organization. In this 90-minute workshop, Juan will teach
you how to use each piece with purpose, how to choose the right
chair for the right body, and how to progress clients from
supported work into standing strength and balance.
You will learn why the Arm Chair should never be underestimated, even with lighter springs, and how to use it for beginner programming, older clientele, neck injuries, and clients building abdominal strength without head and neck strain. You will also learn how to program strength and control on the Wunda Chair for intermediate to advanced clients, how to use the Electric Chair to find muscles fast and build lower body power with precise alignment feedback, and how to integrate it all on the Ped-O-Pul for deep core engagement, postural correction, spinal decompression, and balance.
Objectives
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Teach chair-based programming using a clear progression system from beginner through advanced clients
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Choose the right apparatus for the client in front of you based on needs, limitations, and goals
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Coach strength safely through spring resistance while improving posture, stability, and alignment
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Progress supported strength work into standing integration with confidence and clarity
What You’ll Learn
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How to use the Arm Chair to build upper body strength, stabilize the shoulder girdle, refine posture, improve alignment, and develop abdominal strength without neck strain
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How to teach the Wunda Chair to build deep core strength, balance, functional fitness, and full-body control through targeted strengthening and lengthening
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How to use the Electric Chair to build quad and glute strength, functional leg power, stability, and cleaner alignment with precise feedback
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How to teach the Ped-O-Pul as a standing progression tool for center, organization, shoulder stability, breath control, posture, spinal decompression, and balance
What You’ll Walk Away With
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A repeatable chair progression template you can use immediately in privates, semi-privates, and small groups
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Actionable sequencing strategies that move clients from supported to standing work in a logical way
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Practical modifications for beginners, older clientele, neck concerns, athletes, and strength-focused clients
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Cueing strategies that create better alignment, better control, and faster client results