M8

School of Healing Arts

Embodied Movement. Healing Intention.

A method born from decades of experience.

Train in the M8 Method of Movement

A foundational offering from the M8 School of Healing Arts

The 375-hour M8 Mat Teacher Training is the cornerstone program of the M8 School of Healing Arts — a self-paced, in-depth certification that blends classical Pilates principles with fascia-focused movement, energy anatomy, breathwork, and somatic awareness.

This is more than a training — it is a transformational path.

Built on over two decades of teaching experience, the M8 Method honors the body as an intelligent, healing system. You’ll learn to cue with clarity, see with intuition, and teach with purpose — integrating alignment, anatomy, and energy into every movement.

Through online video modules, detailed guides, and optional mentorship, you’ll move at your own pace while staying connected to the soul of the work. Whether you’re becoming a movement teacher for the first time or weaving this wisdom into an existing practice, this training invites you into a deeper relationship with your body, your students, and your path as a healer.

Rooted in Movement. Aligned in spirit. Created for the new era of healing

M8

M8 Method

  • Foundations

    The language of the body begins here.

    Establish your roots in anatomy, alignment, and the principles that guide the M8 Method. You’ll learn essential terms, joint actions, planes of motion, and how to observe the body with a trained and intuitive eye.

  • Movement

    Every exercise is a gateway to transformation.

    Learn a full vocabulary of mat-based exercises — from classical Pilates to fascia-focused sequences. You’ll explore cueing, progression, modification, and how to build safe, effective, and creative sequences that meet your students where they are.


  • Balance & Alignment

    Balance is not stillness — it’s responsiveness.

    Dive into the art of postural assessment. You’ll learn to recognize common misalignments, imbalances, and compensatory patterns, and how to address them through the lens of functional anatomy and fascia-informed cueing.


  • Energy

    Movement is energy in motion.

    This chapter introduces the chakra system and energetic anatomy, offering tools to see, sense, and work with energy in both yourself and your students. You’ll explore how to bring vibrational presence and awareness into your teaching.


  • Breathwork

    Breath is the bridge between body and spirit.

    Discover foundational and advanced breath techniques — from Pilates lateral breath to cleansing, energizing, and calming breath patterns. You’ll learn how to integrate breath as a tool for regulation, release, and resilience.


  • Somatics & Healing

    Teach from the inside out.

    Develop a trauma-informed lens and a healing presence in your teaching. This chapter explores nervous system regulation, somatic movement practices, guided rest, and the sacred responsibility of holding space for transformation.

  • Fascia

    The body is a living matrix of sensation and connection.

    Understand the role of fascia in movement, tension, and healing. Learn self-massage techniques, ball work, and fascia-aware sequencing that restores hydration, mobility, and flow to the entire system — even in mat work.


  • Alignment Mastery

    Where wisdom meets the details.

    Gain tools to work safely with common injuries and imbalances. We’ll explore functional anatomy and practical strategies for addressing the shoulder girdle, spine, core, pelvis, hips, knees, and feet with clarity and 


Carldeon

"I appreciated your preparedness, professionalism, expertise, skill, approach, and presence. You made the material relatable and easy to understand"

Andi

"I really enjoyed Stephanie’s teaching style in class and on-line. She made the classes very informative and fun. She was able to teach students with a wide variety of experience levels.

I am a Licensed Physical Therapist and previously trained Pilates instructor. I learned a lot in Stephanie’s classes. She made the most of our in-class time, providing valuable information and peaking our curiosity to learn more...”