Five Bells Pilates Social Walk
About our lovely Pilates Social Walk on the 3rd May, from the Five Bells, Brabourne. This is a walk I have done many years ago, but I wasn’t sure of the route. I got chatting to Ken and Rosmary at our Christmas lunch and they said they do the walk regularly and...
Raise the Bar! Pilates Masterclass
(Due to the high demand for this masterclass, Jane has since run ‘Raise the Bar’ for a second time on 26th April, and we’ve included some photos from this one as well.) In addition to her regular group Pilates classes throughout Folkestone Hythe and...
Newsletter 17th March 2025
Hello Everyone What a busy few months we have had in classes, plus a really well attended walk (16 people) on a surprisingly warm February day, followed by a lovely lunch at the Loaf in Sandgate. Then we have just had a fully-attended ‘Raise the Bar’ Masterclass last...
Newsletter 16th February 2025
Hello Everyone It’s been a chilly start to the year, so well done to all those who have ventured out to classes when it’s been really horrible outside. We never regret stepping out the front door and coming to class, even when it’s cold! Thank you everyone who is...
Health Tip – Use a Tripod
Use a tripod to prevent forward head posture Over the years of teaching Pilates I have worked with many clients who have come to me and mentioned they had problems with their neck, shoulder or upper back, often all three and on one side. When I have talked to them...
Newsletter 20th January 2025
Hello Everyone Well done everyone who is now back in class and embracing 2025 with enthusiasm and gusto. Masterclasses I have lots of plans this year for social activities and several Masterclasses. I haven’t done any Masterclasses for the last 2 years as I have been...
Hythe Ladies Probus Club – Pilates Presentation
Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, Jane Mackenzie MA, delivers a presentation on the benefits of Pilates to Hythe Ladies Probus Club, at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, on January 15th 2025. Many thanks to Claudia Andrews, who kindly arranged for Jane to deliver this...
A Very Happy Christmas!
Our Christmas Social Events 2024 This year so many of my wonderful Pilates family wanted to join me for Christmas socials, that I need to run four separate meals out, at Aspendos in Folkestone, The Tiger in Stowting, and two at the Red Lion in Hythe. We enjoyed some...
Newsletter 17th November 2024
Hello Everyone How time flies when we are having fun! It’s been a great start to the autumn with some of our classes at full capacity now. I love seeing you all each week and well done with your commitment to your future health, wellbeing and posture. Please make sure...
Newsletter 28th October 2024
Hello Everyone Autumn is upon us know and we are starting to get out those warm socks and boots. It’s been so good to see you all in classes and benefiting from my online Pilates, too. As you know I am constantly looking at ways to improve our health and wellbeing...
Menopause Weight Gain – What You Can Do
In this article we discuss an issue of great importance to all women – the menopause, and menopause weight gain. We discuss its symptoms, and ways in which you can help reduce these through healthy living. Joining a fun, supportive exercise and advice group such...
Newsletter 26th August 2024
Hello Everyone My New Qualifications! Well, it’s taken me more than two years, but I’m there at last – I’ve finally completed and passed (with flying colours!) a series of three highest level qualifications, which I believe cements my position as one of the country’s...
Making the Most of your Online Pilates
For all those already taking advantage of my online Pilates and Back Health Toolkit, or those thinking of joining soon, here are a few tips to make sure you make the most out of ‘Jane Mackenzie 247’ Online Pilates! Decide what your goals are when doing the online....
Kent’s Leading Pilates Instructor – Jane Mackenzie
Kent’s Leading Pilates Instructor – Jane Mackenzie Double Level 4 qualified Pilates instructor and Pilates Exercise Therapist Jane Mackenzie is Kent’s leading Pilates instructor, and one of the UK’s top Pilates instructors. Here’s...
Jane Mackenzie – Supporting Clients with Long-Term Health Conditions
Current Availability of Classes I’m delighted to say that I have just received confirmation that I have passed the second of my three new Pilates qualifications: ‘Supporting Clients with Long-Term Health Conditions’. I have taken this new...
Newsletter 17th June 2024
Hello Everyone I know I have been saying it a lot, but it really does look like the weather is finally perking up. So, this email is mostly about doing our Pilates and walking outside. What kit to bring to class the next two weeks Week commencing 17th June –...
Newsletter 28th April 2024
Hello Everyone I hope you have had a good April despite the showers, and it’s been so lovely to see some of you socially too over this month; you know my sayings are ‘exercise and socialise’ and ‘stronger together’. We have definitely applied both recently, with our...
Etchinghill Pilates Social Walk and Lunch
Some photos of our lovely walk and lunch below!… Over the years our Pilates family has grown dramatically, and we now also enjoy walks and social events together outside of classes throughout the year. We have a WhatsApp group to share events and chat, as well...
Pilates Can Reverse Osteoporosis
DEXA scan T-scores, ranging from normal to low (osteoporotic)For more information on osteoporosis, it’s risk factors and what you can do to help yourself: Please read my article: Osteoporosis and Exercise. Pilates with Jane Mackenzie to improve bone density...
Newsletter 6th April 2024
Hello Everyone I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. It’s warming up a bit now, even if we are still getting a bit of rain! In this newsletter, learn about my recently passed Level 4 qualification, my forthcoming charity swimathon, our next Pilates social walk, and...
Jane Mackenzie – Specialist in Managing Low Back Pain
Pilates Instructor Jane Mackenzie completes another high-level fitness qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain. Jane already has several qualifications relating to back health, but wanted to...
Newsletter 23rd March 2024
Hello Everyone Spring is officially here! Which means longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunity to get out and do the things we love together, including our Pilates, of course! I’m really pleased that so many of you are now back and taking regular classes with...
Newsletter 17th February 2024
Hello Everyone I know this can be a time for hibernating, so well done in getting out in the bad weather to keep up your Pilates; I do love seeing you all! Let’s use this cold, wet time to really focus on our health. Exercise is so important for our physical and...Jane Mackenzie M.A.
Level-4 Pilates Instructor
Level-4 Pilates Therapist
Pilates Backcare Specialist
Advanced Breathing Instructor
Telephone: 07703 792388
Email: j@janem.co.uk
