Longevity Fitness Team

JENNIE BROOKS
Owner, Senior Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor, Balanced Body Pilates Educator
Jennie Brooks, the founder of Longevity Fitness Charleston, brings an impressive training background and a well-traveled understanding of mindful movement to her studio and her clients every day. A native of Charleston, Jennie’s pursuits in health and fitness have taken her from the Tuscany region of Italy to the world-renowned Pilates studios of Northern California. Throughout her journey, she has worked with Olympians, apprenticed with master instructors, and developed a signature style of training that focuses on improving body mechanics and empowering the mind to achieve wellness and longevity through movement. Jennie is a Master Educator for Balanced Body and leads the Pilates Teacher Certification Program at Longevity Fitness.

Classes Taught by Jennie: Sweat Therapy; Reformer Classical Moves, Core Burn, A.B.A. and A.B.A.+C; and TRX Transformation

DIANA DOVE
Certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor 
A Connecticut native with a passion for both music and dance, Diana was captain of Boston College's (BC) dance team; a founding member of BC's Synergy Hip Hop Dance Company; and choreographer for the BC Dance Team, BC Dance Organization and Synergy. After graduation, she earned her certifications in Group Fitness and Personal Training from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She is also licensed in Masala Bhangra Workout, Zumba, and CPR/AED. Diana has over 20 years of formal dance training in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop.

Classes taught by Diana: Sweat Therapy; Reformer Classical Moves, Core Burn, A.B.A. and A.B.A.+C; and TRX Transformation

BOBBY SHAW
Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor
Bobby’s career in the health and fitness industry has spanned more than 25 years. He received his BS degree from Lander in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He was part of the initial staff of the first Wellness Center in South Carolina in 1984. He went on to complete his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina. Bobby is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Fitness Director as well as an Exercise Specialist.

Classes taught by Bobby: TRX Transformation

MICHELLE FITZGERALD
Certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor, Yoga Instructor
Michelle has over 10 years of group fitness and personal training experience. Since beginning her fitness career as a college freshman, Michelle has become a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer in addition to teaching cycling, barre, HIIT, TRX, kickboxing, cardio dance classes, and Pilates. Michelle has degrees in both Public Relations and Integrative Arts from Penn State University. She uses her communication skills to carefully articulate proper alignment, monitor intensity, and offer progressions and regressions in a way that will educate and motivate you at the same time.

Classes taught by Michelle: Sweat Therapy, Yoga, Reformer Classical Moves, Core Burn, A.B.A. and A.B.A.+C, Stretch and Reset, and TRX Transformation

ANNA CLAGETT
Certified Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor, Apprentice Pilates Instructor
Born in Steamboat Springs, CO, Anna moved to England when she was 6 and grew up in Cornwall on the coast, playing any sport she could get her hands on, competing mainly in surfing, golf, track, netball and field hockey. Anna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Fitness at The University of Gloucestershire and has since become a certified Personal Trainer through ACE (American Council of Exercise) and TPI certified (Titleist Performance Institute). She is currently an Apprentice Pilates Instructor, training with Jennie through Balanced Body to become certified.

Classes taught by Anna: Reformer A.B.A, Reformer ABA + C, Reformer Classical Moves, TRX Transformation, F.I.T, Mat Pilates

QUINCY SHIVER
Certified Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor, Apprentice Pilates Instructor
Quincy is a certified Personal Trainer with NASM, a TRX instructor and is currently finishing her Balanced Body Pilates certification here at Longevity. She began her teaching career in high school coaching gymnasts and went on to teach aerobics and group exercise through college. After college and raising four boys, she once again returned to the gym. Quincy has grown up in a gym setting since the age of six. She was a competitive gymnast through her teenage years who went on to become an aerial acrobat for FSU’s Flying High Circus. Her passion in fitness lies in her connection with her clients and in her ability to work on balance and coordination.

Classes taught by Quincy: Reformer Core Burn, Reformer A.B.A, Reformer A.B.A + C, TRX Transformation

PAIGE HUBBARD
Certified Pilates Instructor, Group Class Instructor
Paige began her teaching career while earning her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Development. While working as a Behavioral Therapist, she went through Balanced Body’s Pilates program in Tampa, Florida before completing her Comprehensive Instructor Training through Polestar Pilates, where she earned her National Certification. Paige is currently enrolled with NASM, pursuing her certification to become a Personal Trainer. In addition, Paige has received certifications in Barre, Pilates Suspension Method, TRX, MOTR, Redcord Suspension, and Pilates for Special Populations. Her teaching style can be described as challenging yet creative. When not in the studio, Paige loves traveling with her family, hiking, painting, and reading.

Classes taught by Paige: TRX Transformation, Reformer A.B.A., Reformer Core Burn, Reformer A.B.A + C, Stretch and Reset, and Sweat Therapy

NATE PAGE
Certified Personal Trainer, Group Class Instructor
Nate’s fitness journey began at an early age. Michigan born and raised, Nate played sports year round and never missed an opportunity to get outdoors. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Saginaw Valley State University, then moved to Colorado Springs where he continued to follow his passion for wellness and the outdoors. While living in the Rockies, he acquired multiple fitness certifications, summited many peaks and honed his craft as a trainer. He is certified through NSCA and NASM as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. Nate’s training methodology identifies muscular imbalances and improves overall movement efficiency. His ultimate goal is to help individuals become more in-tune with their own body.

Classes taught by Nate: FIT, TRX Transformation

BENITA SHAW
Member Relations Manager
Benita spent her career at the MUSC Wellness Center and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. She is an acclaimed runner, competing in over 30 marathons across the US. She is a two-time winner of the Kiawah Marathon and a two-time winner of the Marcus Newberry Award (awarded to the 1st local finisher of the Bridge Run). Benita has helped organize the Cooper River Bridge Run for the last 36 years both as Assistant Race Director and volunteer. She is loving continuing her passion for fitness by supporting her daughter Jennie at Longevity.

MARA KAVENEY
Member Services Representative
Mara is a recent graduate from the College of Charleston, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. She was a dancer for over 10 years, as well as an assistant dance teacher. As she learned more about human anatomy and physiology through ballet, contemporary, modern and jazz, she knew she ultimately wanted to pursue a path in the health and fitness industry. Originally from New Jersey, Mara fell in love with the warm, coastal and historic feel of Charleston. Mara joined Longevity Fitness in 2019 as an intern and is now working toward both her NASM Personal Training Certification and Balanced Body Pilates Certification.

MARIA CASTELLANO
Marketing Manager
A born and bred New Yorker, Maria learned the value of a good trade-off when she traded in Long Island for the Lowcountry in 2018. Pairing an adoration for health, fitness and wellness with a proficiency in marketing and branding, Maria offers an approach that is equally enthusiastic as strategic. Her experience in the design, hospitality and fitness industries allow her to identify with the aesthetic and mission behind the Longevity Fitness brand. Maria is training under Jennie as she works toward Pilates certification through Balanced Body.

JEREMY MAYER
Stretch Therapist
Jeremy Mayer joined the Longevity Fitness team in October 2015 as a certified sports physiologist. In this role, he works with professional and recreational athletes - as well as pre and post-surgery patients - on injury prevention and recovery training. Specializing in neuromuscular activation and active flexibility, Jeremy's process includes manual musculoskeletal techniques and posture alignment training. The results are improved movement and increased strength, circulation and balance in his clients.

PAMELA DURANT
Massage Therapist
Pamela is a board-certified massage therapist and NASM-certified personal trainer. She is also the owner of Elevate Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, LLC, and has worked as a massage therapist for professional athletes in the WTA, MLS, and U.S. Soccer. She has been an official massage therapist for the Women’s National Soccer Team since 2008, traveling to the 2011 Women’s World Cup and the 2012 Olympics. She has advanced training in myofascial release, kinesio taping, and active isolated stretching. In addition, she is a certified lymphedema therapist, which includes work in manual lymphatic drainage and complete decongestive therapy. Pamela received her Bachelors of Arts from Erskine College in Psychology and History and her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Pamela studied massage at the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy, where she graduated Valedictorian.