Alicia Parrish
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Alicia Parrish is a former classical ballet dancer and educator, Gyrotonic Master Trainer, and Gyrokinesis Pre-Trainer based in San Clemente, California. She has been teaching the Gyrotonic Method for over 20 years, and co-owns WAV Physical Therapy & Movement Studios.
Before returning to California, Alicia spent nearly 16 years in the Seattle, WA area where she founded and directed a thriving Dance Conservatory. There, her love of teaching movement, mentorship, and building community flourished. She later relocated to Southern California so her husband and co-owner, Dr. Scott Parrish, could complete his doctorate — a transition that ultimately led to the creation of WAV Wellness & Vitality and GYROTONIC® South Orange County.
After her first session, Alicia felt an immediate connection to the method and committed to advanced study and teaching. She completed her certification with Juliu Horvath and continued her training under Specialized Master Trainer Karen Mullen. She remains deeply grateful to Juliu and the many Master Trainers who continue to pass forward his work, influencing her journey and shaping her understanding of the method’s depth and adaptability.
Known for her clear eye for movement mechanics and her natural warmth, Alicia creates an environment where clients and trainees feel supported, engaged, and confident in their bodies. Her sessions blend precision with creativity, structure with flow — grounded in intelligent biomechanics yet infused with energy and joy.
Alicia is certified to teach on all Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment, trained in contemporary Pilates, and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
Alicia collaborates closely with physical therapy patients, dancers, athletes, movement professionals, and individuals seeking pain relief, injury prevention and recovery, scoliosis support, neurological rehabilitation, and long-term mobility and strength. She believes movement should not only heal and strengthen the body, but also reconnect us to ease, confidence, and enjoyment. She is mother of 3, and though they are now grown, this a role that continues to shape her perspective both in life and in the studio.
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