Upstairs Pilates

Established in 2004, Upstairs Pilates is a private, fully equipped, contemporary Pilates Studio located in Desoto Texas. Owner Jill Cowan, is a comprehensively trained STOTT PILATES instructor and has been teaching Pilates for more than 8 years. The studio was the first of its kind to open in Southwest Dallas County and remains to be one of the “best kept secrets” in the area. The quiet, clean, professional, and friendly atmosphere is a refreshing escape from the more traditional gyms and/or recreational centers. It is in this environment that individuals can have a greater focus and therefore, a better mind-body connection. Upstairs Pilates specializes in private and semi-private training. We also offer Pilates mat classes on a limited basis. For more information, please call or come by the studio to set up an appointment or consultation.

The studio had its beginning in the home of Dick and Jill Cowan in 2003. While Jill was personal training at a local gym, she began sharing her new knowledge in Pilates with her existing clients. Many of them were exited about Pilates and wanted to learn more. Equipment was purchased, and the Cowans converted their upstairs loft into a small Pilates studio. Jill began training people in the loft. During this time, more people learned of her pilates training and the studio began to grow its client base. After the entire house was “taken over’ by Pilates, with the encouragement of friends, family and clients, a space was leased in Desoto Texas. Many of Jill’s original clients are still with her, as well as many new clients from Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, Midlothian, Lancaster, Red Oak, and Oak Cliff. With a larger space, more equipment was purchased, and the training could expand to larger Mat classes. Two more instructors were added at that time. The classes grew, the client base grew, The Grand Opening was in August 2004. August 2009 we ended our 5th year!!! Thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, family, friends, and very dedicated clients, Upstairs Pilates is still in business. We want to thank all of you who have had a part in that. To those of you who are new to our studio and this website,…welcome!!! Please contact us at the studio.