In 2016, my wife and I began a twice a week movement session with Janet Kwantes. At that time I was suffering tendonitis in both shoulders, back issues, and tightness in both hips. In short order we found out that Janet is far more than a pilates instructor. Janet’s background in body movement is exceptional. In a small group setting of 3 people she tailored our twice weekly sessions to address each individual’s needs. The programs she took us through completely solved my shoulder issues. Janet set up a pre-golf warm-up/stretching regime which has helped me greatly. Her teaching style ensures complete understanding. Her personality ensures that although we work hard, we are enjoying ourselves and having a few laughs along the way. Janet has been a godsend to me and I highly recommend her services.

- Bob M, retired first responder

Following over 3 years of treatments and rehabilitation for polymyalgia rheumatica and then being put on an urgent list for hip replacement for both hips, I was fortunate to be introduced to Janet Kwantes and her extensive and unique training in rehabilitation. She has slowly and patiently walked me through an exercise program that has first helped me where my weaknesses are and how to work on strengthening them. It continues to astonish me when she does hands-on work on areas that I don’t even realize need to be released. I am so grateful that she has been able to help me in regaining my strength and reducing pain after my long journey in medical treatment.

- Marlene Pedrick

I have had the privilege of enjoying and challenging myself in Janet’s workshops, group and private classes for over 7 years. Janet is exceptionally generous with her knowledge, incorporating her breadth ad depth of education and training into her classes with energy, enthusiasm and a great deal of care.

Her lesson plans are superbly organized and each feel customized to the specific current needs of her movers. Janet provides realtime coaching and mentoring, reinforcing mindfulnessto teach us to become better movers in ad out of class. Under Janet’s instruction, I have significantly improved my mobility, balance and strength without strain or risk of injury.

I have worked with a lot of different practitioners since sustaining a low back injury 10 years ago, and Janet is the best! In private class sessions, Janet is helping me grow and develop my mind-body awareness and connection in a very supportive approach, using her various skills, including touch therapy, alongside her extensive knowledge of anatomy and somatic movement. With each session, Janet has worked with me to identify subtle imbalances that can contribute to pain, and improve joint stability and imbalances.

Janet’s approach to movement has taught me how to move with ease and strength; I feel much better equipped to handle the activities that I love well into old age!

- DML

Every now and then life gifts you with a teacher that shares their light and wisdom in ways that you can immediately integrate into every aspect of your life.

Janet is a true gem and I am grateful to have 5 years of her teachings (both group and individual sessions) to inform my own personal practice as well as my professional practice as a psychologist.

Because she is a lifelong learner, Janet effortlessly offers instructional cues that help develop somatic insight and awareness along with scientific knowledge related to human development, anatomy, physiology, etc.

As a psychologist, part of my education and training was health focused and I am easily able to articulate human development and how trauma and stress manifest in the body. Working with Janet, I have been able to deepen understanding of these concepts through experiential activities—which has transformed my own insight along with my work with clients and students.

Her writing, her teachings, her presence—all reflect the wisdom and light she generously offers. I look forward to continuing to learn with and from Janet!

- Deena Martin, registered psychologist, PhD

I have been ever so fortunate to have been a student of Janet’s for numerous years. In that time her knowledge, passion and dedication to her students has left me feeling special, blessed and cared for. Janet not only tailors her lessons through a new central theme each sessions, she includes exercises and props that tie into that theme AND the needs of her students. When I exercise on my own at home, I hear Janet’s voice and explanations of movement so that I understand the intricacies of movement that I took for granted. Who knew or gave thought to … ‘you need to go down…to go up’….

- Amanda Fayed, art teacher