OUR STORY
Dana and Leanna started as sisters-in-law and became co-founders when Dana's passion and expertise in Pilates met Leanna's love for an evolved version of the practice.
Dana has been a lifelong lover of fitness, but found Pilates after ten years of chronic pain from a debilitating car accident. After trying everything else, Pilates healed her body and changed her life. She was so inspired, she changed careers to help others. Dana completed The Advanced Teacher Training Program through The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO in 2010 and has been a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher with the National Pilates Certification Program since 2012. She has worked in Pilates and Pilates-based Physical Therapy studios across California and North and South Carolina.
Leanna has always made time to move, but never found a workout that kept her attention — until she discovered XFormer-based Pilates. After experiencing the full body transformation firsthand and taking 300+ classes, she introduced it to Dana. Evolve Modern Pilates was born — right here in Mount Pleasant, SC.
OUR MISSION
We are driven to create a community in Mount Pleasant, SC that shares a deep passion for health, healing, and happiness — achieved through the practice of safe and effective functional movement. Our studio is a nurturing space where everyone comes together, connects, and experiences real results.
Inclusivity and support are at the core of everything we do. We welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels — creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to explore the benefits of Modern Pilates.