Pilates Empowerment Summit 2026: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

7:00am PDT

Double or Nothing: Build your team: Attract and Retain Staff

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The key to long-term stability and business growth crucial for the retention, progression and growth of your clients is to attract and keep good staff. Pilates studios are unique in that they are not “just a place to work” but can be places that foster connection and community. Discover how you can develop this kind of environment.

Presenters

Laura Lance

Presenter

Laura Lance, a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor, has been teaching since 2003. She directs the Pilates program at River Oaks Country Club in Houston—the highest-grossing country club Pilates program in the U.S.—and provides advanced training, continuing education... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Marche 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Lecture

1:30pm PDT

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth is: The Number Side of Pilates

LIMITED

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Marche 1

Limited Capacity seats available

You decided to become a Pilates instructor, passed your certifications and now are ready to teach and/or open a studio, but what about the numbers? Where do you put the numbers? This session will answer the basic questions that you need to set up the “number” side of your business from accounting to tax implications. It will also give you time to ask your questions, issues you are facing when it comes to accounting, paying employees, and etc.

Presenters

Crystal Irvin

Presenter, Porch Pilates

Crystal holds a BA in Finance and Political Science from Anderson University, a BFA in Dance and Choreography from The Ohio State University, and a Masters of Accounting from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Crystal has been in the fitness world for over 20+ years, first... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Marche 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Lecture

4:00pm PDT

Hit the Jackpot: Research Roundup

LIMITED

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Marche 1

Limited Capacity seats available

We know that Pilates is great—it is for every body, but what does science say about its efficacy? Learn what current research study findings say about Pilates for stability and strength gains, injury prevention, rehabilitation, special populations - and much more. When you ground your teaching in science, stay curious, and keep learning, you create a safer and more effective path for clients to reach their goals with confidence.

Presenters

Julie Brown

Presenter, Best Life Pilates

Julie Brown is a Peak Pilates Master Instructor and NASM Personal Trainer with over 10 years of experience working with various people from professional athletes to those that are de-conditioned or in need of rehabilitation through Pilates. She currently teaches instructors all over... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Marche 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Lecture

7:00am PDT

Ace in the Hole: Build your Social Media Following

LIMITED

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Marche 1

Limited Capacity seats available

In an industry saturated with "aesthetic" content, how do you cut through the noise to build a community that actually converts? Most instructors treat social media like a digital resume; Maghan treats it like a global powerhouse. This session is designed for the instructor who is tired of the "post and pray" method and is ready to turn their digital presence into their greatest professional asset—their Ace in the Hole. Drawing on her journey from a single studio to leading a 400,000+ member community and winning the Best Global On-Demand Pilates & Wellness Platform at the Women’s Health Awards 2025, Maghan pulls back the curtain on the "how" behind the "high-growth." Whether you are looking to fill your local classes or launch a global digital empire, this workshop provides the exact blueprint for translating your "clinical rigor" and unique personality into a high-engagement, high-revenue brand. Learn how to stop chasing likes and start building a loyal following that sustains a multi-million dollar career.

Presenters

Maghan Fittler

Presenter, Pilates Project

Maghan is an experienced Pilates instructor, nutritionist, and passionate advocate for women's health with over 25 years of experience in movement and 16 years in Pilates. Maghan has masterfully bridged the gap between traditional instruction and digital dominance as the Founder of... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Marche 1 M Resort Spa Casino

Lecture