About

In the late 1980's, I was Introduced to GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods at the original White Cloud Studio in New York. This was a time when the equipment was being created by Julie. Being part of the system as a "test pilot", experiencing innovation, changes in sequencing, and development of many exercises has been a tremendous education and a lot of fun! Watching the way Juliu has crafted the system, and makes changes to fit an idividual's experience has informed her teaching in an extraordinary way.

My studio was founded in 2001,and is located West Los Angeles in a central location to Santa 'Monica, Beverly Hills, UCLA (Westwood) and surrounding areas. Prior to that I taught in a chiropractic office and was employed as a graphic artist for a division of Marvel comics. I have taught children, young adults, professional dancers and martial artist's in private studios, clinics, at Orange Coast College, and the Orange County High School for Performing Arts. Merging art and dance was always part o f my thinking.

As an instructor, many of the practices I employ were learned from Christine Bernal as she rehabilitated professional dancers from physical therapy with Marika Molnar back to stage. I have many years of experience in dance, Pilates, sports, GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® along with courses in anatomy, Thai Massage, Orthopedic massage, and various healing modalities. I have taught children, young adults, professional dancers and martial artist's in private studios, clinics, at Orange Coast College, and the Orange County High School for Performing Arts. Coaching pre-professional and professional dancer's has been an extremely rewarding passion, as well as creating programs for Cancer patients, and elders.

As a dancer, my primary influence in ballet was Maggie Black, but I enjoyed studying from a vast array of teachers in New York. Professional experience includes television and commercial work which toured throughout the United States. Sponsors include American Airlines, Adidas, Head, Gortex, Miss America,  McDonald's, Ray Ban, Rosignal, and the U.S Tennis Association/ U.S Open. Small walk on roles with San Francisco Ballet and the Royal Ballet were unforgettable moments that I cherish.

It has been a privilege to participate in this beautiful system, and to share it with anyone who wants to move gracefully in their own body. To watch it grow, change and spread throughout the world in such a short time is a testament to the effectiveness of the method. 

Please feel free to call & visit me in West Los Angeles at my private studio.