About Us

Our Studio

Lowcountry Power Pilates – Mount Pleasant’s premier Pilates studio offering Classical Pilates classes  exercise methods – provides an array of services to achieve the balance of mind, body and spirit. Our classes are small are tailored to our client’s needs and schedules.

Classes – including private pilates classes and semi-private pilates classes  – are designed to strengthen your core and build flexibility. We welcome everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners to experience Pilates  with our classical trained instructors.

Certified complete Apparatus Power Pilates Instructor

Jill has been certified since March of 2004. Her initial love of Pilates blossomed after trying Pilates in the early 2000’s in Albany, NY. It was the first “exercise “ that she truly enjoyed and it was not just a way to burn calories or to tone the body. She felt better both mentally and physically afterwards. She has worked in various Pilates studios in Albany, NY, Stamford, CT and a physical therapy practice that specialized in women’s health in Norwalk, CT.

After moving to and settling into the Charleston area, she joined the team at Lowcountry Power Pilates. She continues to practice Pilates and is an avid golfer. She loves to connect with clients and strives to see improvements in their strength, flexibility and general wellbeing. Some continuing education topics and specialties include pre and post natal Pilates, Pilates for Seniors and special cases including injuries or conditions of the knee, back and hip.

Certified Power Pilates Instructor

Catherine Durst has called South Carolina “home” for over 30 years. A native of Concord, NC, Catherine received a Bachelor of Science degree from Presbyterian College, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina.

Over the past 25 years, Catherine has worked at the SC Department of Education, served as Executive Director of Children’s Chance for families facing pediatric cancer in SC, and been in sales for Tap and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. During this time, Catherine has volunteered for Lifepark Church, Girls on the Run, Share Our Suzy, and other local organizations.

For the past 14 years, Catherine has been an instructor at Pure Barre Mount Pleasant and Tampa Fl. During this time, Catherine has also been part of LowCountry Pilates as a student, enjoying the physical and emotional benefits of classes. Her love of pilates became pronounced when she was going through chemotherapy in 2021, realizing how much pilates strengthened her body and mind amidst limitations. Catherine lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband Steve and her children Maggie (16) and Hunter (15). She is excited about sharing her experience of helping bodies of all ages experience their maximum potential!

Certified Power Pilates Instructor

Eyren is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who grew up in California dancing, playing tennis, skiing and riding her bike everywhere. Pilates always played a background role in her life before it stole her heart for good while transforming and healing her body from high intensity workout programs. She has been a fitness trainer, lifestyle education and director of operations for corporate wellness programs, gyms and allied health practices for over 30 years.

She holds a BS in Kinesiology and Physical Education with a minor in Exercise Nutrition from California State University, East Bay/Hayward. In 2019, she began her formal Pilates instructor training with Club Pilates and is currently working towards completing her comprehensive certification with PowerPilates. She has additional training in pre and postnatal exercise, TRX, and Trigger Point.