Allison Kares
Nationally Certified Pilates TeacherProgram Director
Hi, I’m Allison! I’ve been teaching people how to move better and feel better for over 30 years and I’d love to inspire you with a career in movement…
About me…
My Journey Through Movement
Movement has been a part of my life since my early teens. My very first experience helping others move began in my mother’s living room, teaching a group of friends with a Jane Fonda 33 ⅓ LP as my guide. That tiny spark ignited a lifelong career.
I officially began my professional movement career as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer in the early 1990s. Driven by a passion to help those with injuries, I transitioned into clinical work as an exercise therapist in a busy manual therapy clinic.
Finding the Pilates Method
In 2000, I was introduced to the Pilates method and completely fell in love. It spoke to my body on a level that traditional fitness programs simply couldn’t. I stopped punishing my body and found new, inspiring patterns of movement. I knew immediately that I had to share this with others.
My Professional Credentials
Education is a lifelong journey. Over the last two decades, I have dedicated myself to mastering the therapeutic aspects of movement to support clients with injuries, pelvic floor disorders, and chronic conditions:
- 2002: Completed my full, comprehensive certification through Stott Pilates® (all apparatus).
- 2012 & 2013: Brought the PFilates® (Pelvic Floor Pilates) method to Niagara and became a master teacher trainer for the program across Canada and the U.S.
- 2016: Became a Polestar Pilates Studio Practitioner and Mentor for Canada, strengthening my critical reasoning and assessment skills.
- 2018: Earned my designation as a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).
Elevating the Industry: Allison Kares Education Inc.
In 2019, I combined my clinical experience and comprehensive training to launch my own Pilates Teacher Training Program. Today, I am incredibly proud to say that it has evolved into an NPCP Verified Program.
My goal is to shift the industry standard. By teaching the deep science and biomechanics behind the movements, our boutique program boasts a 100% first-time pass rate for graduates challenging the NCCA-accredited National Board Exam.
Whether you are looking to heal your own body, or you want to turn your love of movement into a highly respected professional career, I am so excited to join you on your journey.
See What Our Graduates Are Saying
About Pilates Teacher Training with Allison Kares Education Inc.
When I signed up for the program in 2019, I had no idea how much I would change as a person and as a teacher. Allison’s Comprehensive Teacher Training Program is the most thorough movement training program I have ever participated in! Her passion, skill set and integrated approach to the Pilates Method prepared me to teach others in the most effective way. A combination of in-class learning with in-studio apprentice teaching allowed me to truly integrate and internalize what I was learning along the way. When I graduated from the program I was 100% ready to teach others on all pieces of Pilates equipment. I would recommend her program to anyone who is interested in a career teaching Pilates!I'd be happy to chat with anyone who is considering signing up. Her extensive experience in the field makes her the best in the business!

Jenny Goldburg
NCPT
Allison's Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training is like no other; the knowledge and passion that has been put into the program really stands out and makes it unique. I have taken other Pilates training programs prior to this one, but never felt like I was equipped enough to practically apply what I learned. Allison's program gave me the skills, and most importantly, the confidence to turn my passion into a fulfilling career. With the knowledge I've obtained through the training, I have been able to make a positive impact on the lives of those I work with.
With Allison's support and mentorship, I have been able to progress and become a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher - a dream that I never knew I had. I have experienced a whirlwind of professional and personal growth through her program, and would suggest it to anyone who has a passion for sharing Pilates with others.

Heather Wallace
NCPT
This program has made me a better teacher and student in many ways. Allison gets you to learn how to use your eyes as tools to see how your clients move and where to look for it. She challenges you to think outside of the box and to always ask the question why? The program gets you to understand the basics but opens the door to understanding there is so much more to a lovely body and how as a teacher of movement you MUST keep learning to help others enjoy their body's as well. Not only do you feel like your head will explode at the knowledge you get from Allison but you will have many moments of laughter. You can see that Allison's heart is in this program and she wants to be there for you every step of the way for you to truly bloom

Haley Bucknall
2020 Graduate
Allison Kares Pilates Teacher Training program is the most extensive and rewarding training I have ever done. Allison Kares is a master at the Pilates method and a wonderful mentor to teach the balanced mind and body fitness approach that Pilates is. It has been very exciting to learn and practice the movements and so rewarding to help others embrace it!

Lori Mann, NCPT
2021 Graduate
I recently graduated from Allison Kares Pilates teacher program. It has my exceeded my expectations in every way and I went in with them high!
Her experience is so valuable and I have learned so much on how to help people move more efficiently.
It has been paced out well to allow myself to have my own movement journey.
She has provided me with the opportunity to feel knowledgeable and confident in my teaching career.

Lindsay Saxon
2021 Graduate
Completing the comprehensive training with Allison Kares Education was a total game-changer. The program dives deep into the full spectrum of Pilates—Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels—giving you true mastery over all equipment.
What really sets this apart is Allison’s approach to anatomy. You leave with a clear understanding of biomechanics, which takes the guesswork out of programming and helps you modify for any client. Between the hands-on apprentice teaching and the supportive mentorship, I felt completely prepared and confident to lead classes by the time I graduated.
If you are looking for a rigorous, high-quality program that will elevate your personal practice and your professional teaching, I highly recommend Allison Kares.

Cheyanne Tessier
2026 Graduate
