KL Pilates

KL Pilates is a Pilates studio in Charleston, SC, located at 1644 Ashley Hall Rd. Kathryn “Kat” Roberts Leibe leads the studio, offering private and group sessions that blend traditional and contemporary Pilates methods. Her approach emphasizes personalizing workouts to address individual needs, fostering a close instructor-client relationship that helps clients of all ages and abilities improve their strength and flexibility. The studio features Balanced Body equipment, including the Studio Reformer, EXO chair, and Pilates Springboard, alongside various props to enhance practice. Clients work on both equipment and mat exercises depending on their daily physical requirements. KL Pilates holds a rating of 5.00 based on 7 reviews. Leibe’s background includes a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Dance and training with the Boston Ballet, The Rock School, Merce Cunningham Studios, and Limon Institute. She served as a guest teacher for the North Carolina Dance Festival and UNCSA summer program in 2002, with performance and choreography credits across North Carolina, New York City, and New Jersey. Leibe integrates a dancer’s perspective into her teaching to help students achieve their fullest range of motion safely. She provides tools for everyday movement regardless of physical limitations, maintaining a positive and supportive environment. The studio’s 5.00 rating from 7 reviews reflects the positive experiences of its clients. Customers highlight Leibe’s ability to combine classical training with contemporary style to create effective and unique sessions. One client noted that working with Leibe changed their mindset toward exercise, leading to increased strength and flexibility over five years, including during and after pregnancy. Another client described the classes as engaging and enjoyable, noting that Leibe’s positive energy and grace kept them motivated to maintain a consistent fitness routine. These testimonials underscore the studio’s focus on mindfulness, humor, and personalized attention. KL Pilates brings a specialized dance-informed approach to Pilates instruction in Charleston, SC, helping clients build strength and confidence through personalized, safe, and effective workouts.

KL Pilates is situated on Ashley Hall Road in Charleston, SC, near the Palmetto Hearing Healthcare Center and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. The studio is also close to the Saint Andrews Regional Library and Lenevar Park.