Jane Sato is a licensed Occupational Therapist working in one of the the top four NYC hospital systems, as well as a professional pilates, yoga, dance instructor, experienced corporate wellness consultant and coordinator who understands corporate constraints. She wants to help you bring this into your space, no matter how small it may be.Jane’s purpose and passion is imparting her knowledge to others so that they can live up to their full potential. She adores delivering programming-- as both a therapist, teacher and a consultant-- that can help others to become and stay happy, healthy, and whole.
Jane received her Masters in Occupational Therapist at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, trained at the prestigious SF Ballet School, holds a BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School, and has many international performing credits, with the Rioult Dance NY company, where she danced for 10 years. She has integrated movement and mindfulness into her therapeutic interventions at the hospital she works at as well as presenting at the American Occupational Therapy Association convention in Anaheim in April 2026. Other credits are ODC/Dance SF, the Metropolitan Opera, Jeune Ballet de France and Take Dance. After performing as a principal dancer with Rioult Dance NY for over a decade, she began envisioning herself not so much onstage, but as a helper and nurturer. She believes that all of our lives could use a little more balance and grace-- these qualities aren’t just useful while turning and leaping on stage, but can help all of us lead joyful, mindful lives no matter what our individual calling. Those qualities in tandem help us be stronger in our work and home lives. From lawyers to human resources professionals to copywriters, Jane has helped bring wellness into the lives of countless clients. She loves to coach her team through tough life transitions with bite size goals. Small changes lead to big results!
“Jane is an one of the most original, thoughtful, and knowledgeable movement teachers I have ever encountered. Her classes are unique. I have taken many yoga/pilates/barre classes, and Jane always elevates my experience. She tunes into me as an individual allowing me to emerge feeling both energized and more educated about my body.”
“Jane’s yoga classes have made me more aligned. They have also made me happier and wiser.”