Heather A Jackson
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Ms. Jackson is a Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor and Pre-Trainer at Center GYROTONIC® in Portland, OR, her home studio since her apprenticeship.
Born in Albany, NY Heather began dancing at 8 and was enthralled. At 14 she became a Ballet Major at the University of Utah where she earned her BFA. During her professional career Heather enjoyed performing all over the United States and toured internationally. Teaching dance and movement has been an hugely important piece of her life and she currently teaches ballet, beginning through professional. Her performing career brought her to Portland, OR in 2003 where she was introduced to the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods. She was amazed to find how much this work enhanced her own dancing abilities, teaching connection, and well-being. Heather started her GYROTONIC® teacher training in 2013 which she completed with Master Trainer Emma Kingston at Center GYROTONIC®.
Heather has completed the courses for all specialized equipment, GYROTONIC® Level 2 programs, Applications for Dancers, Therapeutic Applications for Scoliosis, Pelvic Girdle, Shoulder Girdle, Osteoporosis, and Hands and Feet, and is a Certified GYROTONIC® and Certified GYROKINESIS® Pre-Trainer. She grateful for the opportunity to assist people on their journeys toward increased awareness, an enlivened body, physical empowerment, and embodied joy. Ms. Jackson now sees her clients improving their health, posture and confidence.
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