Polis Pilates LLC™
With over a decade of Pilates teaching experience behind its foundation, Polis Pilates LLC has worked with a wide range of clients, from athletes to those transitioning out of physical therapy.
Our approach combines performance awareness with a strong understanding of movement mechanics, with a focus on building strength that lasts. We prioritize control, clarity, and consistency over intensity alone.
Our company has:
- Managed the opening of several studios including: HILI SoDo, HILI South Tampa, Bombshell Fit, United Ballet Theatre Academy
- Designed instructor training curriculums from the ground up
- Built assessment frameworks that prioritize true understanding over memorization
- Developed mentorship structures that support instructors beyond certification
At its core, Polis Pilates is focused on developing instructors who are precise, adaptable, and deeply competent.
Polis Pilates™ attracts students who value awareness, precision, and a deeper
understanding of the body, with a focus on long-term results over trends.
"I just finished my Modern Pilates certification with Poli and I’m so grateful for the experience. She is not only so sweet and welcoming, but also extremely educational and inspiring. She takes the time to give everyone individual attention, making sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way. You can truly tell how passionate she is about what she does. I walked away feeling empowered, encouraged, and excited to grow as an instructor. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn and level up!"
"Training with Polis Pilates for my certification was such an amazing experience. She doesn’t just teach you the movements, she makes sure you truly understand the “why” behind everything. I left feeling confident, prepared, and genuinely excited to coach. You can tell how much she cares about her students and the quality of the method."
"Can’t say enough good things about Poli. She made the entire certification experience feel supportive and empowering. She really helped me dial in my technique and made sure my routines were solid before I started teaching. Because of her, I felt confident and fully prepared going into my first classes. Even after getting certified, she’s still been there whenever I need help or have questions. She truly cares about her students and it shows."
"I started with Poli as a student at the studio, and from the very beginning she helped me understand my body in a way no one else ever has. As I continued learning with her, I was constantly impressed by how knowledgeable she is. She has an incredible ability to explain what’s happening in the body, bones, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and so on in such a clear and visual way that it almost feels like having X-ray vision. I’m so grateful for her guidance and for how deeply she cares about helping her students truly understand their movement."
"I can honestly say Poli made a lasting impact on me in life and in my practice. She brings such a genuine care into her teaching, and you can tell she truly wants her students to succeed, not just in the course, but in building their own confidence and practice beyond it.
Poli teaches in a way that comes from real experience, and that makes all the difference. She doesn’t just give you information, she walks you through it in a way that helps it actually click to create that mind to body connection!
Nonetheless, her narration is always on point. It is clear, engaging, and easy to follow, which makes even more complex moves feel in reach. She takes pride in what she does, and it shows in every part of her instruction.
Poli creates an environment that feels supportive, encouraging, and motivating. I am really grateful for the experience to know and continue learning from her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone considering this path."
May 23rd Cohort - Enrollment Now Open
Mat Certification: Foundations of Intelligent Movement
MODULE I
Foundations: Movement Principles + The Body as a System
12 pm to 5 pm
This day sets the lens through which all Pilates will be understood
MODULE II
The Original 34 Mat Exercises (Classical System)
12 pm to 5 pm
This is where they learn the source material clean, intentional, and true to Contrology.
MODULE III
Modern Mat: Progressions, Regressions + Athletic Application
12 pm to 5 pm
This is where you’ll find your signature style bridging classical work into modern, athletic, and adaptable teaching.
MODULE IV
Mock Teaching + Integration
12 pm to 5 pm
This is where everything comes together: knowledge → application → confidence.
Foundations of Intelligent Movement | Mat
Certification Structure
Pricing
$350 per Weekend or $700 Paid in Full
In-Person Development
4 Modules X 5 Hours each = 20 Hours
Taught by Poli McCormick
Observation
15 HOURS
15 Class Credits Included to book at Solace
Self-Practice
20 HOURS
Supported by printed workbooks, exercise manuals, cue cards, programming templates, and self-evaluation and assessment tools to guide independent practice.