ABOUT JAN
I am a classically trained Master Instructor, certified through Romana’s Pilates and proud to be a second-generation teacher in the direct lineage of Joseph Pilates himself. For more than 23 years, I have been practicing and teaching Pilates, training both students and instructors all over the world.
My journey has taken me from Paris, where I helped train the country’s first group of Kryzanowska-certified teachers, to South Carolina, where I created my own teacher-training program. I later managed one of Manhattan’s most successful Pilates studios before opening Henry Street Pilates in 2009.
Since then, the studio has grown and evolved into Henry Street Fitness. In 2016, we expanded into a larger space, adding private and duet Reformer sessions to our signature group Tower classes. In 2018, I graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program, which inspired me to expand my focus on both business and community. That same year, I became certified as a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Pink Ribbon Program and later as a Cancer Lifestyle Expert for InKindSpace, an online platform bridging science and lifestyle for women navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Not one to sit still, I rebranded again in 2019, officially becoming Henry Street Fitness. When the pandemic struck, I moved the studio back to its original home — a “right-sizing” move that allowed us to adapt while continuing to serve our community.
What am I like as a teacher? My classes are all about the flow, the laugh, and the next level. My vibe is part rock star and part been-there-done-that guide. I believe in keeping things fun and energizing, while challenging clients to move beyond what they thought was possible.
“I can't imagine there's a better place to do Pilates. Are you looking for the most experienced, hands-on teachers who are total pros? Look no further. Every class is different, it's a real community and the space is fantastic. Jan and her team are as good as it gets!”
"Run, don’t walk to sign up for a class at Henry Street Fitness….a neighborhood club, where friendly faces (and great abs) abound ….Jan is a master at her craft. She has some of the best of instructors in the area. I’ve been coming to this studio since I moved to Cobble Hill over 10 years ago. I’m an aging athlete. No matter which class, I’m always challenged by my workouts at HSF, and I always have fun."
"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."
