About Rachel

Rachel Friedman is the proud owner of Motion in Balance Studio, which opened in January 2007.

As owner and Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Trainer, I have been physically active for the last 25 years, practicing yoga, tai chi and pilates, competing in marathons, biathlons, and triathlons, and engaging in dance such as samba, modern and improvisation. For the last two years I have been performing with the Wild Grace Arts Dance Theater and have co-lead the Samba Olywa Community Dance Troupe. I have been practicing GYROTONIC® method for over five years and GYROKINESIS® for over 1 year. I have 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 also 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. In addition, I can help golfers with injury prevention, and if necessary, injury treatment.

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.

Studio Amenities

Motion In Balance Studio features the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, a specially designed piece of equipment that is built around the human body. It is a beautifully handcrafted wooden machine that uses weights, cams and pulleys. The workout is designed to balance the body’s strength and flexibility. The equipment guides your movements with traction and resistance along circular pathways that nurture the natural curves of the body.