Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Fitness. Community. Results.
Embrace Your Journey with The Local Barre
Transforming Lives Through Movement and Community
Kate Kopeikin
Kate Kopeikin
Certifications
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Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
(Mat, Reformer, EXO Chair, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector) -
Barre Where You Are
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Humani Moves – Mat and Movement Foundations
Kate Kopeikin is the founder and lead instructor of The Local Barre, a boutique movement studio rooted in intentional strength, mindful movement, and purposeful living. With over five years of experience teaching Pilates and Barre, Kate brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to every class—creating space for strength, confidence, and connection to grow.
Originally from Southern California, Kate was raised in an active, coastal lifestyle that shaped her lifelong appreciation for movement and well-being. Before entering the wellness space, she spent 15 years in public service as a 9-1-1 dispatcher for seven cities in Los Angeles, following in the footsteps of her father, a Los Angeles Fire Chief. After relocating with her family to Fort Mill, South Carolina, she continued serving her community in Fire Prevention until 2022.
Kate’s passion for Pilates was born from her own healing journey. As a breast cancer survivor who underwent 14 surgeries over seven years, she sought a safe, intelligent way to move again—one that honored both strength and recovery. Pilates became that turning point. From her very first session on the reformer, Kate experienced a reconnection to her body that ultimately inspired her to teach and guide others.
She completed her Barre certification in Charleston, South Carolina, taught Barre and Mat Pilates at the YMCA, and went on to serve as Lead Instructor at a local Pilates studio for three years. Today, Kate is especially passionate about supporting breast cancer survivors and those navigating physical recovery, offering movement that is empowering, restorative, and deeply respectful of each body’s unique journey.
At The Local Barre, Kate’s mission is simple yet meaningful: to help clients build strength with intention and move with purpose—both inside and outside the studio. She is continually expanding her education and refining her craft to ensure every class reflects the studio’s commitment to excellence, care, and community.
Outside the studio, Kate homeschools her daughter, Sammi, balances a vibrant family life, and finds joy in time spent with loved ones—especially on the lake or floating down the river during the summer months.
