What happened to the Pilates Mamii: by Clarissa Shepherd



What happened to Pilates Mamii?


Nothing… and everything.

Pilates Mamii didn’t disappear—it grew.

What started as a passion project in 2023,  a space rooted in motherhood, movement, and community, began to expand in ways I couldn’t ignore. The more teachers I mentored, the more clients I served, and the more programs I created, the clearer it became: this wasn’t just a brand anymore—it was an ecosystem.

So instead of pivoting, I evolved.


Nova Pilates was created to hold the structure of that growth. It’s where the full scope of the work lives—teacher trainings, mentorship, private sessions, and group classes across Northern Virginia. It allows me to serve at a higher level, with more clarity and organization, without losing the heart of what I built.


Pilates Mamii is still very much alive. It remains the voice, the connection, the community. It’s where I show up, share, and support women—especially through perinatal fitness, motherhood, and real-life entrepreneurship. It’s also the home of my creative work: Babies & Barre, Sage Does Pilates, Kids Pilates Teacher Training  and prenatal teacher trainings.

This isn’t a rebrand.

It’s expansion.
It’s alignment.
It’s stepping fully into what this was always meant to become.

Same mission—just bigger capacity.

I hope you stay with me.



You will be able to find all things Pilates Mamii Branded and coded here:

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Mini Moguls Entrepreneurship Course

💖 Mini Mogul Entrepreneurship Workshop:✨ is a fun, interactive entrepreneurship experience designed to introduce children ages 6–17 to money, leadership, and confidence—through play, creativity, and teamwork.

In this hands-on workshop, children step into the role of business owners as they create, launch, and run their own mini businesses particularly in the wellness space.  Through guided games and real-life scenarios, they learn how money works, how to make thoughtful choices, and how to believe in their ideas and voices.

Girls will explore:

  • 💡 How to earn money and price products
  • 💸 Smart budgeting and spending decisions
  • 🐷 The power of saving and giving back
  • 🎤 Confidence in communication and leadership
  • 💪 Problem-solving and resilience when challenges arise

With colorful materials, imaginative business themes, and supportive group play, this workshop makes financial literacy approachable, empowering, and joyful. Every participant leaves celebrated—with new skills, a sense of pride, and the understanding that she can be a creator, leader, and mogul in her own way.

✨ Because it’s never too early to raise confident, money-smart moguls. ✨

This program can be done virtually or in person.

Email: info@pilatesmamii.com for more information.

Watch Sage Does Pilates Cartoon or purchase a Sage Does Pilates Doll!

 Bring Kids Pilates to Your Studio


 Become A Kids Pilates Teacher Trainer or get Certified

Empower the next generation through mindful movement. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or movement professional, teaching Pilates to kids is a powerful way to build confidence, body awareness, focus, and lifelong healthy habits. As a certified Kids Pilates Trainer, I’ve created an online course designed to meet children where they are—playful, engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate—while giving you the tools to truly make a difference.


This self-paced training allows you to learn on your own schedule and includes a comprehensive 70-page visual manual filled with clear exercises, lesson ideas, and age-appropriate cues so you feel confident teaching right away. If you’re passionate about supporting kids’ physical and emotional well-being, this course gives you the structure, education, and inspiration to do it with purpose.


Build the Next Generation of Movers

This comprehensive training is designed for Pilates instructors, studio owners, educators, and movement professionals who are ready to confidently teach children of all ages — from Mommy & Me to teens.

You will learn how to create engaging, structured, and developmentally appropriate Pilates programs that build strength, confidence, posture, and body awareness in young movers.


What’s Included:

📊 28-Page PowerPoint Presentation
A professionally designed teaching deck you can reference during training and use to guide your own kids programming.

📖 Comprehensive Training Manual
A step-by-step guide covering:

  • Teaching methodology for children
  • Class structure by age group
  • Safety considerations
  • Cueing strategies for kids
  • Behavior management tips
  • How to keep classes fun while maintaining discipline

📘 Digital Copy of Sage Does Pilates
Your training includes a digital edition of my children’s book, Sage Does Pilates — a powerful storytelling tool you can use in:

  • Kids classes
  • Camps
  • Schools
  • Mommy & Me sessions
  • Studio events

This book helps you blend literacy and movement while introducing Pilates concepts in a playful, accessible way.


Inside the Training You’ll Learn:

👶 Mommy & Me Programming
How to structure bonding-based classes that support both caregiver and child while building early body awareness.

🧒 Kids Pilates (Elementary Age)
How to teach foundational Pilates skills in a way that feels like play but delivers real results.

👧 Middle School Programming
How to support posture, confidence, coordination, and strength during critical developmental years.

🧑 Teen Pilates Programming
How to address athletic performance, body image, injury prevention, and strength training with intention and clarity.



This Training Also Gives You Insight On:

✔ How to get booked for schools, camps, and community programs
✔ How to price and position your kids offerings
✔ How to create workshops and specialty events
✔ How to build an additional revenue stream inside your studio


Email info@pilatesmamii.com to bring this to your studio.