Bovée Pilates
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Michigan's only Balanced Body® Authorized Training Center

Train to teach — The Bovée Way.

A nationally recognized certification path, taught in Grand Rapids by a Balanced Body Principal Educator. Self-paced, pay-as-you-go, in studio and online.

The credential

The only Balanced Body® Authorized Training Center in Michigan.

A credential recognized and respected industry-wide — which is why trainees travel from across the country to certify here. You learn the classical foundations, modern movement science, and the Positive Body Psychology that makes The Bovée Way distinct.

  • Balanced Body® curriculum — the industry's leading certification.
  • Led by Ahmé Bovée, Principal Educator ranked among Balanced Body's top educators worldwide.
  • Draws aspiring instructors from across the country.
  • Taught The Bovée Way — classical roots + movement science + positive psychology.
Course tracks

A full certification path, one course at a time.

Most courses run two to three days (Friday–Sunday). Take them at your pace — there's no rigid cohort to keep up with.

01Movement Principles
02Mat I · II · III
03Reformer I · II · III
04Cadillac, Trapeze & Tower
05Barrels
06Chair
07Anatomy
Self-paced & pay-as-you-go In studio & online Most courses 2–3 days (Fri–Sun)
Your educator

Learn from a Master Instructor with three decades on the floor.

Ahmé Bovée is a Balanced Body Master Instructor and Principal Educator, ranked among Balanced Body's top educators worldwide. She presents at national and international Pilates stages and has spent roughly thirty years teaching the work she's built her studios around.

Founder & Educator

Ahmé Bovée

Master Instructor · Balanced Body Principal Educator
  • Ranked among Balanced Body's top educators worldwide
  • Presents at national & international Pilates stages
  • ~30 years on the floor · B.A., C.P.T.

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From our trainees

They came to certify. They left inspired.

I took a virtual movement principles teacher training course with Ahmé and she inspired me to continue my Pilates teacher-training journey.
Vik Vik · Instructor training
The most incredible education experience at Bovée Pilates. Ahmé's training sessions were so thorough and thoughtful.
Chelsea R. · Instructor training
Ready to train?

Tell us you're interested — we'll map out your path.

Send a note and we'll help you plan a certification track that fits your schedule and goals.