John Garey

MA, NCPT
Pilates Teacher & Educator | Creator of The Pilates IT Factor™ | Teaching Since 1998

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John Garey, MA, NCPT, is a Pilates teacher and educator and the creator of The Pilates IT Factor™.

Teaching Pilates since 1998 and fitness since 1988, he helps teachers master the communication that makes great instructors unforgettable.

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John Garey, MS, NCPT is the founder of Pilates & Fitness TV and Pilates Grad School. With a Master’s Degree in Adult Fitness from NYU and decades of teaching and presenting worldwide, John is known for his dynamic style and ability to inspire instructors at every level. He created The Pilates IT Factor™, a groundbreaking approach that blends communication science with teaching presence and connection. 

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AREA OF EXPERTISE

  • Teaching & Education

  • Career Development

John’s mentorship centers on The Pilates IT Factor™

— The program is for Pilates teachers who want to master the one skill that separates good instructors from great ones: communication. It's for newer teachers finding their voice and seasoned pros ready to deepen their impact, covering how to use your voice, body language, and presence to create a teaching experience clients never forget.

Through Pilates Grad School, participants can work through the IT Factor Video Course, Guide, and

Workbook, join the Book Club, explore the 5 Pilates Teacher Archetypes™, and attend NPCP

CEC-approved workshops. To get involved, reach out through the contact details below and John will point you to the best starting place for where you are in your teaching.

  • Business Growth

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  • Programming

  • Studio Ownership

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Let's work together to elevate your teaching and grow your career.

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