Renata Brandao

About

My Bio

Renata Brandão, a native of Brazil, brings a global perspective, deep expertise, and a radiant spirit to her work in healing and movement.

As a physiotherapist, she spent over ten years working in hospital intensive care units in Brazil.

She holds Pilates certifications from Polestar Education and the PhysicalMind Institute, and GYROTONIC®️ Level 1 and Level 2 . Renata is also GYROTONIC®️ pre trainer by Lisa Lansing .

She also is a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher with two teaching credentials.

For 14 years, Renata ran a thriving studio in São Paulo, where she built a skilled and collaborative team of dancers, physical therapists, and physical educators.

The studio became known for its focus on movement and rehabilitation, earning a reputation as a trusted space for high-quality, integrative care.

In 2014, Renata moved to the United States. Her passion for holistic healing took her to India three times, where she studied Ayurveda and earned certification in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapeutic Massage. She later became a licensed massage therapist in the U.S.

Renata has continued to expand her movement expertise, earning advanced GYROTONIC®️ GYROKINESIS®️ ,

GYROTONER®️, the Jumping-Stretching Board (JSB), Leg Extension Unit (LEU), Therapeutic Applications by Uwe and Advanced GYROTONIC®️ Level 2 and also GYROTONIC®️ for dancers certifications.

A lifelong yogi and dedicated student of the human body, Renata’s offers massage sessions that are intuitive, grounded, and deeply restorative. Her compassionate approach creates space for each client’s unique healing process — making every session not just a treatment, but an experience of genuine care.

She believes, Movement Heals!

My Qualifications

  • GYROTONIC® Apprentice
  • GYROTONIC® Trainer
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer
  • GYROKINESIS® Apprentice
  • GYROKINESIS® Trainer

My Training

  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 2 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 1 Course
  • GYROTONER® Course- 4 days (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Leg Extension Unit Course
  • GYROTONER® Course- 6 days (legacy)
  • GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
  • GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board Course
  • GYROTONIC® Level 2, Program 2 Course
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for the Pelvic Girdle
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Pre-Training Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Foundation Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Final Certificate Course
  • GYROKINESIS® Happy Moves Course
  • GYROTONIC® Applications for Dancers Level 1

Teacher Training Course Schedule

No training events scheduled at this time.

Virtual Class Schedule

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“The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience.”
– Juliu Horvath