What is HEROBOARD PILATES™?
HEROBOARD PILATES™ is a performance-driven, low-impact training method designed to build strength, control, and muscular endurance through intentional movement.
The method centers around the HEROBOARD™, a compact wheeled training platform that challenges stability, balance, and precision throughout every exercise. Because the board moves with the body, participants must continuously engage their core and stabilizing muscles to maintain control.
Trusted by boutique studios, independent instructors, & performance facilities
POWER DESIGN
As a HEROBOARD PILATES™ Certified Corporate Wellness Partner, Power Design integrates the method directly into their internal wellness programming — a reflection of their belief that when people feel their best, they perform their best. They represent a new frontier for HEROBOARD PILATES™: bringing intentional, low-impact strength training into the corporate space.
THE MILL
The Mill, founded by Dr. Hannah Mills, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is built on the belief that movement is medicine — blending physical therapy, personal training, and small group fitness to support long-term, sustainable health. HEROBOARD PILATES™ is a natural extension of that philosophy, bringing low-impact, precision-driven strength training to a community already committed to moving better and living stronger.
BEATSPACE FITNESS
Beatspace Fitness is a music-driven boutique studio in Fort Collins, Colorado, built on the belief that working out should feel like an experience, not just a routine. As one of the first studios in the world certified in HEROBOARD PILATES™, Beatspace brings intentional, low-impact strength training to a community that already thrives on high-energy, rhythm-fueled movement.
The Founding Network Featured
The Mill, PT & Functional Fitness
Certified HEROBOARD PILATES™ Studio
Power Design, Corporate Wellness
Certified HEROBOARD PILATES™ Studio
Beatspace Fitness, Group Fitness
Certified HEROBOARD PILATES™ Studio
Become a Certified HEROBOARD PILATES™ Studio
This is how the method grows — led by studios bringing it to life inside their own communities. Certification means joining a founding group of partners who are shaping what HEROBOARD PILATES™ looks like on the ground, in real spaces, with real people.
You bring the community. We bring the method. Together, we build something that lasts.
Limited spots available. Become a certified studio today.
Get Certified
Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to confidently lead HEROBOARD classes anywhere.
Built for Studio Owners
Get HEROBOARD PILATES™ Certified and unlock everything you need — studio pricing, group programming, and a brand clients already trust.
Built for Trainers
Get certified and start offering Heroboard sessions — private, small group, or large class. No studio required.
Our Team
Legacy Trainers – The Leaders Behind the Method
Nina McDonald
Nina McDonald has been part of HEROBOARD PILATES™ since its earliest stages, helping shape the patterns and standards that define the method today. With a background in dance, gymnastics, and rhythm-based fitness, Nina leads with precision, power, and presence.
Her coaching reflects the heart of the method—intentional, expressive, and exacting. As a Legacy Trainer, she mentors the next generation of HEROBOARD coaches to move, lead, and teach with purpose.
Clarity. Confidence. Connection
Chelsea Averna
Chelsea Averna is a multi-disciplinary fitness leader and Legacy Trainer for HEROBOARD PILATES™. With nearly a decade of experience spanning sculpt, HIIT, and rhythm-based formats, she’s known for blending precision, creativity, and connection in every class.
As Fitness Director at Gozzer Ranch, a premier Discovery Land Company property, Chelsea introduced HEROBOARD PILATES™ to the luxury wellness space—elevating how members move, train, and recover.
Her coaching reflects the essence of the method: intentional, powerful, and relentlessly refined.
Precision. Power. Presence.
Savannah Biaggne
Savannah Biaggne has been part of HEROBOARD PILATES™ since the very beginning—helping shape the method from the ground up. With roots in dance, yoga, and rhythm-based training, her coaching is defined by control, flow, and intention.
Now based in Chicago, Savannah continues to elevate the method as a Legacy Trainer, guiding movers and coaches alike to train with purpose, precision, and presence.
Intention. Alignment. Control.
Alli Bianchini
As the creator of the AB Method, Alexis offers deep expertise in program design, progression, and measurable results, helping ensure the work remains effective and sustainable as it scales. STOTT Pilates–certified in Mat and Reformer and NASM-certified in Personal Training, her foundation is rooted in disciplined methodology and progressive strength.
She was drawn to HEROBOARD PILATES™ for its ability to bridge strength, control, and longevity — and brings that same lens to the method as it evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a certified Pilates instructor to join?
No. While a background in fitness, movement, or coaching is helpful, the HEROBOARD PILATES™ certification is designed to teach you the method from the ground up.
We work with both experienced instructors and those looking to expand into a new modality.
Do I need to own a studio to get certified?
No. Many of our instructors are independent and run classes through pop-ups, private sessions, or rented spaces.
You do not need a studio to start building with the method.
What happens after I get certified?
After completing the certification, you’ll have the ability to begin teaching using the HEROBOARD PILATES™ method.
To officially teach and operate under the brand, instructors and studios must apply for and maintain an active license. This includes being approved and listed within the official HEROBOARD PILATES™ network.
This ensures that all certified partners are aligned with the method, brand standards, and overall experience.
How do instructors and studios typically use the method?
Independent instructors use HEROBOARD PILATES™ to launch their own classes, events, and private training offerings.
Studios integrate the method into their class schedules as a premium, differentiated modality that enhances their overall programming.
What makes HEROBOARD PILATES™ different from traditional Pilates?
HEROBOARD PILATES™ is a performance-driven, low-impact training method designed to build strength, control, and muscular endurance through intentional movement.
The method centers around the HEROBOARD™, a compact wheeled training platform that challenges stability, balance, and precision throughout every exercise. Because the board moves with the body, participants must continuously engage their core and stabilizing muscles to maintain control.
This creates a highly engaging, coach-led experience that feels fundamentally different from traditional reformer or mat-based Pilates.
Is this just about learning how to use the board?
No. This is a full certification in the HEROBOARD PILATES™ method.
You’ll learn how to coach, program, and apply the method in real-world settings—not just how to use the equipment.
How do I know if this is the right fit for me?
The best next step is to book a certification call with our HQ team.
We’ll walk through your goals, your background, and what you’re looking to build to determine if this is the right opportunity for you.