I am a classically trained master instructor certified through Romana’s Pilates and a second generation teacher. I have been practicing and teaching Pilates for over twenty three years. I have taught students and trained teachers all over the world.
In Paris, I helped train the country’s first batch of Kryzanowska-certified teachers, and in South Carolina I implemented my own teacher-training program. I managed one of Manhattan’s most successful Pilates studios before opening Henry Street Pilates in 2009.
Henry Street Pilates has been evolving and growing ever since. In 2016, the studio changed locations and expanded into three times more space. We began offering private and duet sessions on the Reformer in addition to our signature group Tower classes.
In 2018, I was accepted into and graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program. Encouraged by the program’s emphasis on both business AND community, I started looking into ways I could be of further service. I became certified as a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Pink Ribbon Program. I am also a Cancer LifeStyle Expert for InKindSpace. InKindSpace is an online platform bridging science and lifestyle to woman with cancer during diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Not one to sit still or run out of energy, I rebranded in 2019 and Henry Street Pilates became Henry Street Fitness. Enter the pandemic, and I moved back to the my old space before expanding. I call it right-sizing during an unprecedented time!
What I am I like as a teacher? I am all about the flow, the laugh and the next level. My vibe is part rock star and part been there done that, let’s move on.
CHATTING WITH JAN
"Imagine Lucille Ball, Carole Lombard, and Marie Curie coming together into a shining force of nature that will guide, nurture, TEACH the art of Pilates. This laser beam is Jan, exhorting & exacting, analytical & creative, hilarious & kind. Pilates with Jan goes beyond fitness or exercise--it becomes the most empowering, enriching thing you do all day!"
"Jan is the reason I get out of bed in the morning. If I have a conflict and can’t get to one of those early morning classes I am miserable. Starting the day, and often the week, with Jan before the sun is up gives me energy and strength that carries me through the week. And I always feel an inch taller on my walk home."
"Jan really is an omniscient super-hero-like healer who also happens to be really funny and motivating, making us laugh every class. She sees everything and zeros in with laser-like accuracy making corrections which make each exercise find its most effective (ouch) but correct position."
"Jan's enthusiasm and energy are infectious. I go to HSP not only for her excellent instruction and creative classes, but because she's truly a joy to be around. She's hilarious, and even though it only makes it tougher to do the ab series while laughing throughout, your body will thank her for it."
