GYROTONIC® Application for the Pelvic Floor: Male and Female Pelvic Health
Elements Fitness & Wellness Center
Feb 26, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027
A 3-Day Update Course taught by Master Trainers: Dr Justine Bernard, Tracy Reid and Christina Hritz.
Explore the pelvic floor through movement, senses, anatomy, and awareness.
This three-day GYROTONIC® Update Course offers an experiential approach to understanding the pelvic floor and its relationship to the whole body. Through movement and sensory awareness, you will learn to “see (drawing), feel (using props), touch (hands-on cues), and hear (verbally cue/imagery)” the pelvic floor in a safe, respectful, non-invasive way.
You will explore how to introduce the pelvic floor to clients, build awareness, and support healthy activation and relaxation while staying within your scope of practice.
What You Will Learn:
GYROTONIC® Pelvic Floor Programs
You will learn three targeted programs for different client needs:
● Introduction & Awareness — safe introduction to the pelvic floor, development of sensory awareness, and exploration of relaxation and activation in different positions with basic Gyrotonic sequences.
● Overactive Pelvic Floor — movement strategies for release, mobility, breath integration, and relaxation of the pelvic floor using the Gyrotonic pulley tower.
● Underactive Pelvic Floor — approaches to build awareness, coordination, connection, and appropriate activation of the pelvic floor.
Deeper learning:
Explore the similarities and differences between the male and female pelvis, and deepen your understanding of pelvic floor anatomy and function.
We will also discuss “what can go wrong”—common signs and presentations of pelvic floor dysfunction, what movement professionals may observe, and when it is appropriate to refer a client to a pelvic health specialist.
Beyond Anatomy: Culture, Communication & Sexuality
The pelvic floor is closely tied to identity, culture, and sexuality. This discussion briefly addresses cultural differences, language, boundaries, and client and trainer concerns to support respectful communication.
An Experiential Approach
This course emphasizes learning through movement and sensory exploration rather than theory alone. You will develop curiosity, awareness, and observation skills, supported by practical tools for your GYROTONIC® practice.
You Will Leave With
● Embodied understanding of pelvic floor anatomy and function
● Three practical GYROTONIC® pelvic floor programs for diverse needs
● Tools for safe and non-invasive pelvic floor awareness instruction
● Ability to recognize signs of dysfunction and make appropriate referrals
● Clear understanding of professional scope of practice boundaries
● Increased confidence in discussing pelvic floor health with clients
● Heightened sensitivity to culture, boundaries, and sexuality
Leave with practical knowledge, embodied tools, and the confidence to support more clients while honoring your professional scope.
REFUND POLICY:
Please do not sign up unless you are certain you plan to attend the course. The $325 studio fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Course fee ($525) is payable by cash or check directly to the trainer on the first day.
Studio fee - $325 (Studio fee is non transferable and non refundable)
Course fee - $525
Total - $850
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