My Journey & Philosophy

I am a Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis Specialized Master Trainer who has been immersed in human movement, structural mechanics, and the body system for over 20 years. I began my journey back in 2004, initially drawn to the organic geometry, fluidity, and creative freedom of the Gyrotonic system. In my 20s, I saw it as a vibrant, brilliant way to move. As the years have passed, my relationship with this practice has only grown deeper. Entering my 40s, I really began to appreciate the system on a whole new level—because instead of feeling the stiffness, dryness, or physical limitations that so often come with getting older, I felt fluid, strong, and capable. Having this practice as my physical foundation in combination with strength training is what allowed me to step into rock climbing for the very first time at 47 years old—feeling confident, resilient, and completely at home in my body.

Over two decades of working with bodies, I’ve gained a deep, compassionate understanding of the human experience. The mechanical wear and tear of time takes a toll on all of us, and as the years go by, our bodies develop unique sensitivities and needs. But those changes don't have to mean giving up on vitality. This work isn't just something you check off a to-do list to be "healthy." We move because in this one precious life, we deserve to enjoy it in the absolute happiest and fullest way we can. Being able to move through the world with ease, grace, and joy starts with physically having a body that feels good to live in.

That belief is what has driven my entire career. I’ve shared this system across the globe—teaching at Align Pilates in Minneapolis (one of the region's first Gyrotonic studios) and founding Om Prem Studio in Costa Rica. For ten years (2009–2019), I owned and operated Miami Beach Gyrotonic, one of the most renowned studios in the country, serving as an international educational hub where trainers visited monthly for certification and where the creator of the method, Juliu Horvath, conducted continuing education for Master Trainers. Having completed the majority of my advanced training directly under Juliu, I now travel internationally as a Specialized Master Trainer to mentor and certify the next generation of instructors.

Yet, after all these years and accomplishments, watching an individual person reconnect with their physical body remains the most fulfilling part of my life's work. It is wild—and deeply moving—to see how much a person’s entire life transforms when they release years of stored tension, restore their mobility, and feel safe and spacious in their own skin again. When you can move around the world with ease, it changes how you walk through life.