Teresa Julian Rewind Pilates Lynchburg VA

Teresa Julian of Rewind Pilates in Lynchburg VA | PETT host studio

hosting a teacher training program Mar 09, 2025

Meet Teresa Julian of Rewind Pilates in Lynchburg Virginia.

She is a host studio for the Pilates Encyclopedia teacher training program.

Teresa talks about her journey as a Pilates studio owner, transitioning from a 15-year home studio to her current 2,000-square-foot commercial location three years ago.

As a former accountant, Teresa has been teaching movement for 44(!) years and received her first Pilates certification in 2007. Her studio offers primarily private sessions, duets, and trios, with three reformers, two Cadillacs, and four chairs. The studio's business approach is to focus on personalized instruction rather than large group classes. Teresa explains how the studio's culture emphasizes building relationships with clients and maintaining high teaching standards.

Teresa explains her decision to become a Pilates Encyclopedia teacher training partner studio with the need for more NCPT certified instructors and praising the program's organization and framework and comprehensive content. She currently has five teacher trainees and appreciates how the program facilitates team interaction and provides ongoing support for both mentors and students.

She appreciates how the program allows for local training without extensive travel requirements. The partnership provides benefits such as on-site observation hours, practical teaching experience, and integration into the studio's culture. Teresa emphasizes how the program helps prepare trainees for real-world teaching scenarios while building a supportive community.

She shares insights about revenue streams, including how the teacher training program provides additional income while helping to ensure the studio's future continuity. The importance of maintaining a supportive, non-competitive environment among instructors is emphasized.

Sound interesting? Listen or watch our whole conversation.