MEET JACKIE BARTON

 

Originally from the Florida Panhandle, Jackie moved to Bradenton in 2012 after raising her four children in upstate New York, where she provided dance instruction, personal training and nutrition counseling.  She is a certified Zumba Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and is a Level-3 certified Pilates Instructor.  Jackie’s practice focuses on the individual, where strength through flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy, out-going lifestyle.

 

“I picked the name Chameleon Pilated & Fitness for my first studio because I was inspired by Joseph Pilates’ admonition that with Pilates, after 10 lessons you’ll feel the difference, after 20 lessons you’ll see the difference, and after 30 lessons you’ll have a whole new body” says Jackie.  “It certainly happened for me, and I love seeing it happen with my clients…we can all be chameleons, and be the change we want to see with our health,” she adds.

 

Jackie continues to teach dance at a local health club and golf club, “because I love to dance,” she says and, “it gives me a chance to stay in touch with so many friends.”

 

“Jackie loves the beach and loves being a new golfer, and says Pilates has helped a lot as she learns the game.  “Your mind and your body have to work closely together in golf the same way as in Pilates”, she says.  “I hope I keep getting better at both!”