Pilates | Gyrotonic | Bodywork

"I’ve been a client of Elizabeth Jackson’s since 2014 and cannot speak highly enough about her. Her knowledge and expertise in Gyrotonic exercise is outstanding, but what makes her so unique is her intuition. Elizabeth is remarkably gifted in understanding an individual’s body and how to best work around its limitations and push its potential. I’m always in awe of how she has made me feel at the end of our session. I highly recommend this quiet spoken, beautiful soul who I feel blessed to know."

"I had been participating in Gyrokinesis classes for over 20 years when I was drawn to a class given by Elizabeth. Immediately, my understanding and consequent movement deepened and yielded a totally different experience. Elizabeth is a remarkable teacher. Her vast understanding, her unending exploration of the anatomy, movement and flow of the human body informs everything she does. That combined with her ability to use all of this understanding to serve the needs of each individual, and help them learn to identify and move through blocked or underdeveloped areas of the body make her an outstanding teacher. She is personable, with a calm demeanor, is responsive to questions and feedback, and stays on track. She is un-endingly creative in using the components of what she has learned to work with each person. There are no cookie cutter approaches. From group classes with Elizabeth I began weekly semi-private sessions. Over the time we have worked together, the intelligence of my body, the awakening of areas inaccessible to me, has increased immeasurably, and places of chronic pain have been diminished. I have also experienced how this physical opening has effected my total sense of well being. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is fortunate indeed."

"I have been doing Gyrotonic® with Elizabeth Jackson for 10 years. I’ve tried other practitioners, but Elizabeth is by far the most gifted of them all! My original reason for investing in Gyrotonic training was to heal my back, correct my posture and be beautiful. Over the past several years, it has made my body more flexible, has strengthened muscles that I never knew existed, and has completely healed my lower back pain. It also keeps my mind free and is like a meditation. Elizabeth is so tuned-in with my body. Whether it’s my hip, shoulders, or whatever needs attention, she alters the routine each week according to my needs. Even though I’ve exercised all my life and was a professional gymnast, I was never able to heal myself until I worked with Elizabeth. She is a an amazing healer! Thank god, I found her!"

“My Gyrotonic sessions with Elizabeth are inspirational, in addition to physical.  She takes her work very seriously:  extremely competent, thorough, patient, methodical, detail oriented, and all with a smile.  Elizabeth is a teacher at heart, who yearns for her “students” or clients to succeed.  We only have a very few teachers in life that leave a footprint.  Elizabeth is one of them.”

"Elizabeth introduced me and the rest of my family to the joys of Gyro(tonic).  Although I loved Pilates, I feel this approach to my exercise program is providing a more lasting level of physical and mental wellbeing, for which I am most grateful!"

“I originally invested in Gyrotonic exercise to heal my joint pain.  It has basically alleviated all of my joint pain, especially the early morning stiffness!”

“I’ve spent the last seven years investing in personal training and Pilates, but decided to try Gyro(tonic) one year ago...with the goal of having a healthier back and sharper mind. Gyrotonic exercise has opened up my back and I have gained a lot of flexibility that I would have previously thought would be impossible.  In addition, it’s really calmed my mind in these excitingly uncertain times.  I really believe Gyrotonic is a great tool for busy executives and I recommend it to all of my clients…”

“My original reason for investing in Gyrotonic® training was due to a diagnosis of bone loss. It has marked improvement in posture and flexibility and is the best experience and outcome I have ever had in fitness. Elizabeth is a wonderful trainer and gives the clients 100%.”

"Elizabeth Jackson is a teacher's teacher. She knows how to hold space for healing. Elizabeth's Ivy League education informs her systematic approach in her teacher trainings. She enlightens us with her extensive knowledge of anatomy, as well as her release techniques. I am truly grateful to have found Elizabeth. She is a gift to the Gyrotonic lineage."

“It’s addictive!  I can’t believe how much my flexibility and strength have improved!”

“I can hardly believe it.  Starting with the basic spinal movements and Gyrotonic equipment, Elizabeth opened up and freed my entire body to move. I even walk differently now.   I feel like, when I enter her studio, I take off my skin and leave it at the door.  Then she guides me through each progression of moves.  How does she see each muscle I’m using and know how far I can go? --Partly through her knowledge and hands on insight.  The truth is -- Elizabeth is special!    I feel so privileged to be able to work with a master”

"Gyrotonic exercise has made me a taller, more limber, and completely new ME! I was just about to give up running/training/racing, because of spinal, compressional implications, but Gyrotonic with Elizabeth has given new life to my career!   I feel like I'm 18 again! Ok, let's not go overboard, I still feel like my real age, 52."

"A few years ago during my annual physical, an X ray of my lower spine and pelvis area revealed the beginnings of osteoporosis. The standard prescription of sizable doses of vitamin D and calcium ensued, with the follow ups revealing that the pace of the condition slowed, but had not ceased. For other worthwhile reasons, I subsequently began regular Gyrotonic sessions. The progression of this ailment has now stopped, and indeed it has shown some signs of reversing. Neither I, nor the Medical Professionals, are proclaiming that I'm a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Medicine because of my experience, yet I'm comfortable with the conclusion that this is more than merely a beneficial confluence of events. I remain convinced that the flexibility and range of motion gained - coupled with has to have been increased circulation in an area of the body otherwise constricted by too many hours spent sitting in front of a computer - accounts for my good fortune."

"In 2016, after 30 years of chronic and debilitating back and neck pain - including three bad discs, a fractured L4 vertabrae, and then surgery on a ruptured fourth bad disc - I was convinced that my active, athletic lifestyle was increasingly slipping away from me.  I was unable to stand up straight most mornings after getting out of bed.  I knew that a round of golf, or two sets of tennis would leave me barely able to walk the following day.  And several times a year I would wind up bedridden for days on end, just waiting for the pain to subside a bit.  While the daily stretching and targeted exercise program I was following helped to a degree, I also found myself resorting to muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory pills on an increasingly frequent basis when my back would go "out."  It was a seemingly endless cycle where I never truly got any better for any length of time...it was always a matter of just waiting for the pain to return. After resolving to find a new path forward following my surgery in 2016, I stumbled across Gyrotonic and decided to give it a try.  My research led me to Elizabeth...and thank God it did!  The philosophy and science behind Gyro made instant sense to me as she described it, but it is Elizabeth's uncanny ability to teach Gyro - both Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis - that has made all the difference for me.  Her keen sense of observation, complete understanding of the human anatomy, and uncanny ability to offer you just the right verbal and visual cues helps you to systematically rebuild your body's movement patterns, to strengthen your core and your spine.  She really takes the time to understand each person's individual issues and then designs your sessions to both ground you in the basics of Gyro while addressing whatever ails you.  I have been a regular practitioner of Gyro now for over 18 months, all under Elizabeth's tutelage, and my back and my neck have not felt this good, this solid, in as long as I can remember.  And on the increasingly rare occasions when my back or neck is once again bothering me, a session or two with Elizabeth gets me right back on track.  I cannot recommend Gyro and Elizabeth highly enough...I now believe I will be able to be active and continue to do the things I love to do long into the future, which is a far cry from where I was just a short time ago."

"Elizabeth Jackson has kept my voracious appetite for challenging and healthy movements satiated for over seven years. I have always been very athletic and received an athletic scholarship in track and field, and football for college.  It has been wonderful to add Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic to the list.   I have never left a workout, (or work-in, as founder, Juliu Horvath, points out), feeling like I didn't get the most out of the session.  The reason being that Elizabeth always brings the very highest level of intention, concentration, commitment, dedication and an ever present empathy for her students. Her ability to read and assess movements; the timing and quality of her hands on; and her verbal queues are remarkable. Her demonstrations of the modality are inspiring and her studio and equipment match her teaching skills. Thank you, Elizabeth!"

"A good friend of mine who tried various highly rated and popular exercise modalities raved Gyrotonic’s effectiveness and it’s ability to overcome physical limitations. That was a few years ago.  I quickly became a Gyrotonic practitioner, and, in turn, introduced it to another friend who uses the movements for both relaxation and mobility. I engage in Gyrotonic to better my flexibility, balance and core strength. The maneuvers are complimentary to my weight and cardio exercises, compensating for many of the not so favorable impacts. I have gradually learned to properly breathe, use different muscle groups and maintain good posture. I find the instructions from Elizabeth finely nuanced. Her patience and focus are instrumental in learning the ‘extension’ principle of Gyrotonic correctly, which is the key differentiator from other forms of exercise."

"I was introduced to Gyrotonic by Elizabeth Jackson a few years ago after a back injury. Not only did Elizabeth and Gyrotonic help my back, but both transformed the way I thought about movement, exercise and my body in general. Elizabeth is an amazing instructor with great insight and understanding of how our bodies move and has been quite successful at getting me to move BETTER. She also takes each of her clients and treats them like INDIVIDUALS rather than just going thru the motions or treating each body exactly the same way.  She is very concentrated on making her clients get what they want out of their work out- whether it be helping to heal in injury, lose weight, or just trying to lengthen tight muscles, (which is no easy task!!). Not only is Elizabeth dedicated to her clients' work outs, but continues to train herself in Gyrotonic and can move on that machine like she's been dancing her whole life. Thanks Liz!!"

“My original reason for investing in Gyrotonic® training came after I’d been doing Pilates for 3 years.  In search of ridding of my back pain, I’d also tried the chiropractor, physical therapist, andstretching modalities of all types to no avail.  Gyrotonic exercise with Elizabeth finally cured my back pain and stretched my whole body out so that I can now put my socks on without having to struggle.  Also, I am more relaxed, my whole body is more flexible and my stomach is flatter.  Overall, it has been an amazing transformational experience.”

“My original reason for doing Gyrotonic® exercise was to expand into a practice that would compliment Pilates (core strength).  Learning it has totally enhanced all other workouts by teaching me to be more mindful of my spine (lengthening/strengthening) allowing me to move more effectively and efficiently.  It has increased the range of motion in everything I do in and out of the gym.  It’s absolutely amazing!  After being a gym rat for over 20 years I didn’t think it was possible to change my body, but Gyrotonic exercise with Elizabeth has done it!”

"I’ve had the amazing luck to have trained with Elizabeth Jackson for more than 9 years! Elizabeth is inspirational, motivating and very kind. She is a real pleasure to work with and learn from!. Elizabeth is able to apply her deep knowledge of Gyrotonic, Gyrokenesis, and body movement during our sessions, so that I am constantly learning new ways to lengthen my spine, move from my sacrum, and stretch my psoas. Nine years later, I stand taller, am stronger and feel younger than ever before, thanks to Elizabeth and Gyrotonic! Elizabeth is a wonderful spirit who helps me, and so many people, deal with their bodies, and by extension, their lives and loves."