Rachel Friedman
Motion in Balance Studio
Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Trainer
Years Downtown:
2007 to present
Little Known Fact:
Motion in Balance Studio is the only studio offering GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise. Seattle is the next closest town.
My Story:
For the last 25 years I have been physically active, practicing yoga, tai chi and pilates, competing in marathons, biathlons and triathlons, and engaging in dance such as samba, modern and improvisation. During more than 25 years I have had different governmental jobs which kept me sitting at a desk. In the early 2000s one thing led to another and I knew I needed a career shift. I loved to move and wanted to be able to help others find that joy. I had the honor to train with Magali Messac from GYROTONIC® Seattle who has been practicing since its inception in the mid 1980s. In addition, I have trained with Emma Kingston of center GYROTONIC® in Portland. I have been practicing GYROTONIC® method for over six years and GYROKINESIS® for over one year.
My work and my passions have collided. For the last two years I have been performign with the Wild Grace Arts Dance Theater and have co-led the Samba Olywa Community Dance Troupe.
I have had the privilege of training with David Rasmussen, Golf Professional, and his wife Jeanne, GYROTONIC® Master Trainer. I am now authorized to apply GYROTONIC® principles to aid golfers with all aspects of their golf swing. I can also help golfers with injury prevention and injury treatment, in conjunction with their health care professionals. Lastly, I have worked closely with physical therapists who use this method for their patients and now have a number of clients who are preparing for and/or have come through hip replacement surgery.
I thoroughly love working with all of my clients. Each and every one is unique. They all allow me to bring my varied skills and passion for movement to their exercise practice.
What I Love About Olympia:
As a new business owner, Olympia merchants and others have been extremely supportive. I am very happy to be able to grow in this wonderful community.
