Unleash Your Inner Power
At Intentional Movement Pilates Training, we believe great instructors are built through knowledge, experience, and purpose—not memorization.
Our mission is to educate confident, knowledgeable Pilates instructors who understand not only how to teach movement, but why each exercise matters. We combine classical Pilates principles with modern movement science to create a comprehensive education that prepares instructors to work safely and effectively with clients of all abilities.
Unlike large certification programs, we intentionally keep our class sizes small. This allows for individualized coaching, hands-on learning, and meaningful mentorship throughout your certification journey. Every student receives personalized feedback, practical teaching experience, and the support needed to develop their own authentic teaching style.
Our curriculum goes beyond learning the Pilates repertoire. You'll study anatomy, biomechanics, movement assessment, class programming, cueing, modifications, and how to confidently adapt exercises for beginners, athletes, prenatal clients, and those with injuries or movement limitations.
Whether you're beginning a new career or expanding your existing knowledge, our goal is the same—to give you the confidence, skills, and understanding to become an exceptional Pilates instructor.
At Intentional Movement, we don't just teach exercises.
We teach movement with intention.
Meet Your Mentors
Jodi Tallo - NCPT, Master Trainer
Co-Founder of the Intentional Movement Pilates Training Program
With over 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, Jodi Tallo brings depth, clarity, and passion to Pilates education. An ultra-runner and rock climber, she first discovered Pilates as a cross-training tool—and quickly transitioned into teaching full-time after experiencing its transformative effects.
Jodi is highly credentialed, holding multiple certifications including two 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates Certifications, a 200-hour Yoga Certification, plus training in Barre, Lagree, and Personal Training. She has taught Pilates certifications across the U.S. and co-created a modern, anatomy-based 450-hour comprehensive training program for instructors.
Her teaching experience spans everyday clients to elite performers, including NFL and PGA athletes. Known for her grounded and intelligent teaching style, Jodi specializes in developing instructors who teach with confidence, integrity, and a deep understanding of movement and anatomy.
Catie Mann - Master Trainer
Co-creator of the Intentional Movement Pilates Training Program
Catie Mann is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with over ten years of experience teaching across all classical and contemporary apparatus. She is known for her precise cueing, smart corrections, and ability to translate complex movement into approachable, embodied learning.
In addition to her Pilates background, Catie is extensively trained in fascia-focused work and Block Therapy. She integrates breath, pressure, and fascial decompression to help clients access deeper strength, postural integrity, and mobility from the inside out. Her teaching blends structural awareness with movement intelligence, always rooted in a whole-body perspective.
Catie specializes in developing instructors with strong technical foundations, clear and effective communication, and thoughtful, anatomy-informed sequencing.
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