Lisa Marie Goodwin-Rice

Director of In-Spiraling Movement Arts

Authorized International Master Trainer GYROTONIC® / GYROKINESIS® / Master Trainer of all Specialized Equipment / GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® LEVEL 2 Master Trainer / Ballet dancer / Specialized Workshops

Lisa Marie one of the 16 Authorized GYROTONIC®  Master Trainers in the world for the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® as well as a GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Master Trainer and a certified Master Trainer of all GYROTONIC® Specialized Equipment and specialized workshops.

Lisa Marie has been a dancer since the age of 3. During her professional ballet career, she performed nationwide with several companies including the San Francisco Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, LA Classical Ballet and Helios Dance Theatre. Lisa Marie's background in movement naturally kindled her interest in GYROTONIC®, Pilates, and other movement-based therapeutic disciplines.

In 1991, she began her extensive training in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, created and founded by Juliu Horvath. Throughout her GYROTONIC® training, Lisa Marie travelled from her home in California to New York to work privately with Juliu in his studio, White Cloud. She frequently hosted him in Long Beach, and eventually in Los Angeles as well, to teach classes and workshops. Lisa Marie earned her first Level as a GYROTONIC® Trainer in 1994, and in 1998 Juliu appointed her as a Level 1 GYROTONIC® Master Trainer and in 2011 as a GYROTONIC® Level 2 Master Trainer. Lisa Marie became one of the first GYROKINESIS® certified Level 1 Trainers, then a GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer and by 2008, Juliu raised Lisa Marie's status to GYROKINESIS® Level 2 Master Trainer.

In 1992, Lisa Marie became a certified Pilates instructor under the tutelage of Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence at Long Beach Dance Conditioning studio. She co-managed the studio and provided teacher training and certification to prospective Pilates instructors until 2000. She also studied under Marika Molnar (New York City Ballet's Physical Therapist) and Jean-Claude West (specialist in Kinesiology) and continues to take seminars and consult with them. During the same period, she was a principle dancer with LA Classical Ballet, Ballet Mistress for a season with the Guangzhou Ballet in China, and served as Director of the Children's Division of Long Beach Ballet Arts Center, teaching over 400 students. Lisa Marie was in high demand to assist ballet schools and dance companies set up Pilates and GYROTONIC® studios.

From 2000-2007, Lisa Marie was co-owner of LA Body Kinetics, directed the GYROTONIC® program of Angel City Body Kinetics with Marie-Jose Blom-Lawrence, and was a member of faculty at Loyola Marymount University teaching advanced classical ballet and GYROKINESIS® for dancers.

Lisa Marie founded White Crane Movement Arts, from which she ran a successful movement program and GYROTONIC® teacher training courses for over 15 years.

In 2007, Lisa Marie was appointed by Juliu Horvath to be an Authorized International Master Trainer. She is one of only 16 Authorized Master Trainers in the world. As an Authorized International Master Trainer, Lisa Marie conducts the GYROTONIC® Level 1 Final Certifications internationally and assists Certified Trainers in the rigorous process of becoming Master Trainers. She is a certified Master Trainer in all aspects of the system and specialized equipment and continues to deepen her knowledge and skills studying with Juliu Horvath on a regular basis.

In 2007, Lisa Marie her husband Jessie Rice founded In-Spiraling Movement Arts, Inc. They are running all aspects of GYROTONIC® studies there for both private clientele and continued education for instructors.

She travels extensively internationally conducting courses and workshops for the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. She has been an invited presenter at the Body Mind Spirit Conference since 2002. She also teaches specialized seminars focusing on injury prevention for dancers in schools and institutes such as Lines Ballet, California Institute for the Performing Arts, Inland Pacific Ballet, and Pasadena Ballet. While she was pregnant with her daughter, Lisa Marie began her Doula certification and wishes to further assist women with pregnancy issues in specialized workshops and classes. She studies and practices Medical Chi-Gong, combines healing on multiple levels with essential oils, and continues to embrace with grace and light the development of her studies in her career as a movement educator in the dance of life learning and sharing with others.

Jessie Rice

Director of In-Spiraling Movement Arts
Neuromuscular Healer, Founder of Rice Release Technique, Creator of Arnica Gold™, GYROTONIC®

Jessie Rice, creator of the Rice Release Technique™ and Arnica Gold™, is known throughout the healing industry for his excellence in therapeutic bodywork. He is a certified massage therapist and massage instructor with over seven year experience in medical research. Jessie is also an approved provider for continuing education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Jessie's appreciation of the body and its systems was inspired by his Bachelor's degree in biology and Master's work in molecular biology. He performed laboratory research at Oregon Health Research. At the same time he studied classical ballet and jazz.

Jessie first began helping people as a mental health couselor for adults and adolescents in hospitals, group homes and domestic violence shelters. Working in the psychology field for over 13 years combined with his health science education and dance background helped Jessie first notice the importance of the mind-body connection in the healing process.

To further his understanding of the mind-body connection, Jessie traveled around the world to over 25 countries to learn more about bodywork and hands on healing practiced in other cultures. After his travels, Jessie arrived in Los Angeles, studied massage therapy and became an associate instructor at California Healing Arts college, He began a successful masssage therapy practice (A Touch of Compassion) working with doctors, acupuncturists, osteopaths and chiropractors to provide a holistic approach to healing.

During his practice, Jessie realized the benefits of combining bodywork and homeopathic herbs to work in harmony with the mind-body connection. He understood that the body releases its own painkillers but restricted blood flow can prevent it from reaching a traumatized area. To resolve this issue and aid his clients during their treament (and continue their healing afterward), he created his homeopathic cream, Arnica Gold™.  His formula contains arnica for its anti-inflammatory properties and calming effects on the nervous system, abenefistnd red clover, a vasodilator, to increase healing blood flow to the injury. Arnica Gold™ soothes and relieves muscle ache, brought on by trauma-and helps open up congested areas. Arnica Gold™ is now being used and sold by many different practitioners around the world.

Through the culmination of his spiritual upbringing, education. work, travel, and massage experience, Jessie created his own bodywork teachnique. The Rice Release™ method uses the mind-body connection to revive a flow of the body's healing mechanism: first approach is to assess holding and compensation patterns, then he addresses muscle spasm and faxcial restrictions that block or congest the body's response to trauma. Restoring the flow of blood, lymph and chi to the injured area reduces pain and encourages healing. Jessie's philosophy is that this flow must then be stabilized through healthy patterns of movement that help the body remain open. Jessie is Level 1 certified GYROTONIC® trainer, trained in the therapeutic applications of shoulder girdle, pelvic lumbar, hip and knee and is certified in the Archway.

Jessie has been successful in treating many different issues and injuries: the jaw, back, neck, chest, abdomen, leg hip, knee, calf, foot, angle, wrist and arms and many injuries such as TMJ, frozedn shoulder, scoliosis, herniated discs, -to name a few. Jessie also trained  as a doula and certified in pregnancy massage assisting in many births. Rice Release Technique™ and Arnica Gold™ used together with the GYROTONIC EXPANSIONSYSTEM® have been a powerful tool in rehabilitating professional athletes, dancers, musicians, doctors, physical therapists and others who enjoy moving.

Jessie founded In-Spiraling Movement Arts with his wife and parnter Lisa Marie. Both Jessie and Lisa Marie are much sought after for the healing and movement excellence they provide. Jessie's inspiration comes from the harmony and joy he feels while working directly with clients and students, helping them to create and experience a better quality of life.

Devon Bailey

Devon Bailey is a certified GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® instructor and an officially certified GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer with Lisa Marie . She also has certificates in GYROTONIC® Level II as well as on the Jumping Stretching Board, GYROTONER®, Leg Extension Unit, and ARCHWAY & Ladder Specialized Equipment.

Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, Devon grew up studying dance and rhythmic gymnastics. She attended SUNY Purchase College where she received a BFA in dance performance in 2003. A year later, while apprenticing with the Buglisi/Foreman Dance Company in New York City, a fellow dancer introduced her to the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®.

Her clients range from the ages of 9 to 86 and include professional athletes, golfers, dancers, as well as people recovering from injuries. She brings into her sessions a unique sensitivity and joy of movement, while striving to develop within her clients a functional, intelligent body with both strength and flexibility, outstanding posture, and overall optimal health.

Nichole Beeks

Nichole Beeks has studied GYROTONIC® for the past 5 years in San Francisco under Master Trainers Debra Rose and Elizabeth Dawson. She is a recent graduate and member of the inaugural class of the Alonzo King Lines Ballet/ Dominican University of California BFA program. After graduating with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Psychology, Nichole danced professionally with Peninsula Ballet Theatre in San Mateo CA . Nichole has spent the past two summers sharing her passion for GYROTONIC® teaching young dancers in the Lines Ballet Summer Program the direct relation and application of GYROTONIC® in dance. She is also certified in the Leg Extension Unit and Jumping Stretching Board and is studying Level 2. She enjoys sharing her love for movement and this rejuvenating system with people of all backgrounds and movement experience.

JULIE CALVERT

Julie's love for movement began at the age of 5. She grew up dancing jazz, ballet, hip hop and rhythmic gymnastics. She was also a very active swimmer. In 2005 she moved to Chicago where she received a dance scholarship at Joel Hall Dance Center and performed for different companies throughout the city. It was here that Julie discovered the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and decided she wanted to make it a part of her life. She came to In-Spiraling Movement Arts to pursue her love for the movement and became a Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor in 2010. Since then she has completed and is certified on the Leg Extension Unit and Jumping Stretching Board with Lisa Marie Goodwin-Rice. Currently has completed her GYROTONIC® Level 2 Pre-training in pursuit of her Level 2 Foundation. She is very inspired by all forms of movement and looks forward to expanding her knowledge within the GYROTONIC® System.

Lavinia Suna Findikoglu

Lavinia Findikoglu grew up in Arlington, Virginia. She began dancing at an early age studied ballet at Arlington Center for Dance, and later the Washington School of Ballet. Her summers were spent away from home attending summer programs for Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
In 2002 she moved to Boston. While there she earned a degree in ballet and modern dance from the Boston Conservatory. She performed works by Luis Fuente and Jose Limon, as well as her own choreography and that of her peers. It was at the Conservatory that she was first introduced to Gyrokinesis (the mat work of the Gyrotonic® Expansion System).
After graduating, Lavinia moved to Los Angeles to pursue her interest in Gyrotonic. She studied predominantly with Master Trainers Lisa Marie Goodwin and Barbara Schwarz. Lavinia is currently a certified Level 1 Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Instructor.

Tammy Gibson

Tammy Gibson was born and raised in Alaska and has been dancing and teaching professionally all over the world for 17 years. She is currently a Radio City Rockette, and has performed in the 81st Academy Awards with Hugh Jackman and Beyonce Knowles, various productions in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the L.A. Opera, where she had the opportunity to work with the famous director Garry Marshall and choreographer to Madonna and Michael Jackson, Vincent Paterson. Tammy was also a magician's assistant to the world-renowned magician and illusionist of the year, Rick Thomas. Not only was she a featured dancer for the Dolly Parton tour and for Billy Ray Cyrus, Tammy was a soloist in the Broadway show tour of Fosse where she worked directly with Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen. Tammy was also a featured dancer and model for Reebok. As well as all forms of partner dancing, she has extensive performance experience in classical ballet, jazz, tap, modern, trapeze and Spanish web. She has co-choreographed shows in Greece, Las Vegas, and for Crystal Cruise Lines where she is part of the ballroom specialty act.

Tammy received her ACE Group Fitness certification and taught many forms of group fitness classes at top gyms in New York City and Connecticut. After having the privilege to study for three years with one of Joseph Pilates "Master Inheritors," Kathy Grant, Tammy graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the prestigious New York University Tisch School of Performing Arts and went on to complete her Pilates certification through one of the privileged few "2nd Generation" Pilates Master Instructors, Jennifer Kries. Tammy worked as Jennifer Kries' assistant and taught private and group classes at her studio, Balance, in New York City as well as many other renowned fitness facilities throughout New York City and Connecticut. Tammy also helped design the Pilates program for Fitness Edge, a large chain of gyms throughout the east coast and opened up a successful private studio in Connecticut, Tammy Gibson Pilates. Tammy recently created Pilates At Sea for Crystal Cruises and is the industry's first and most comprehensive Pilates program of its kind. She designed a complete list of 25 group reformer/mat classes and sources top Pilates instructors to teach her program onboard for Crystal Cruises elite clientele. Tammy has completed her GYROTONIC® teacher training at In-Spiraling Movement Arts through master teacher Lisa Marie Goodwin and is a Cardiobarre instructor in Los Angeles, CA.

Her Pilates/ GYROTONIC®  regimen and commitment to all realms of physical, mental, and spiritual fitness has been a constant force in her technical dance training and has aided in shaping her career as a successful professional dancer. The mind/body connection, when honed, provides endless possibilities and Tammy Gibson is thrilled to continue to share her knowledge and expertise with her beloved clients.

Eden Jasper

Elaine Lew

Certified & Licensed Massage TherapistM.A. Spiritual Psychology

Zen Massage is “massage of the moment” with full awareness of your feelings, your challenges, and your abilities to attain peace and balance. I have over 10 years experience on clients ranging from physically challenged people, pregnant women and first time clients, to other massage therapists. Whether you are seeking pain relief or nurturing and pampering, I can help you regain your natural sense of balance. My bodywork is uniquely tailored to your needs, not a spa routine. I work with the intention of healing and I listen to both your body and your preferences as I work, adapting each session to you.

Zen Counseling

My spiritual training is both academic and life-based. I have traveled to over 15 countries and I speak three languages fluently. I have lived a variety of lifestyles and offer nonjudgmental support for your challenges. I can assist your growth and healing by providing a completely nurturing and soothing environment.  Learn how to surrender to peace. Your intention to heal and your ability to allow the possibility of healing are all that is required.

My life is my example of how I have risked happiness and gained peace. 

My life experience includes a corporate job in a Fortune 500 company, working in Tahiti at Club Med, and a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology. I have traveled to 17 countries and 25 states in the US, I speak three languages fluently, and hold both US and Swiss citizenship.

I began my life on the lower East side of New York City and went on to graduate from high school when I was 15 to begin college at UC Santa Cruz at 16. I graduated UCSC at age 20 after taking six months off to travel to Europe. My first full time job was in the corporate world and after four years at a Fortune 500 company, I left to work at Club Med in Tahiti and travel for two years.

After several careers in industries ranging from Internet Technology to Real Estate, and an assortment of a few colorful and unusual jobs in the entertainment industry, my travels eventually brought me to the University of Santa Monica's Spiritual Psychology program.

I began to share the tools I have learned to use with others in counseling after I received my Master's in Spiritual Psychology, but I found that my approach did not really fit into the definition of counseling. It does not fit into the traditional definition of coaching either, so my definition for the process I create with the people who come to me is management. I can help you successfully manage your life and or business. I do not use any formulas, tests, programs or protocols with you. You are the best expert on how you want to live your own life. My role is to provide you with tools to build what you want, not to put you into a prefabricated box designed by someone else. I do not make any recordings, videos or take notes during our session, but you are welcome to take notes. Zen means in the moment and your awareness of what is in the moment is what we focus on in our sessions.

Because all true benefits are mutual, I do not work with everyone who wants to work with me, and not everyone will want to work with me. I offer a complimentary 10 minute telephone conversation which will help us determine our compatibility. I will never ask you to do anything that goes against your heart, but I will always challenge you to do what feeds your soul. Any process we create will require courage, honesty, and perseverance, so if we are not a good fit, I will say so and recommend that you work with a referral or find someone else on your own.

If you feel your life can be better, you are right; you can begin living that life whenever you are ready.

Danielle Litman

A physical force since birth, Danielle Litman earned the nickname “The Hulk” after breaking a few walls (and noses) as a baby. Danielle’s parents enrolled her in dance and gymnastics at age two, looking for a more constructive outlet for her endless energy. She went on to compete with Abby Lee Dance Company (now featured on a popular reality TV show), travel the world and win many accolades and awards in both. In high school she shifted her focus to tennis, winning the Pittsburgh City Championship three years in a row and placing in the Israeli Maccabi (Olympics). She also excelled in track and field.

Danielle studied Dance at the University of Arizona and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing, then continued her education in Musical Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University. Always a gamer, Danielle moved to Los Angeles to work in sports radio station while earning a degree in Graphic Design. She discovered GYROTONIC®—but worked full-time—so she practiced during her lunch hour and trained on weekends to get certified. She became a full-time GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Instructor, eventually to become certified on the GYROTONER® Leg Extension Unit and Stretching Jumping Board. She continues to develop her education by taking the GYROTONIC® LEVEL 2       Foundation and Pelivic/Lumbar Therapeutic courses. She has found her true calling healing and helping people.

“Teaching GYROTONIC® has taught me how to interact with the physical being though movement,” Danielle says. “I love the way GYROTONIC® helps people in all aspects of life.”

But she didn’t stop there. Danielle’s passion for her own total health drove her back to school to become a Certified and Licensed Esthetician. One of the top skin care professionals in Beverly Hills attracted Danielle—first as a client, then an apprentice—with their philosophy of healing the skin from the inside out.

Danielle has found the fountain of youth. She now shares her secrets in GYROTONIC® GYROKINESIS® and skincare to a select clientele.

Elizabeth Mungambi

Elizabeth migrated form Kenya sixteen years ago, and now resides in Los Angeles. She went to Loyola Marymount University, where she earned a B.A in International Business. Having always had an interest in fashion and beauty, she enrolled in the Santa Monica College Cosmetology Program, where she received her Aesthetician License. She continues to attend advanced classes at the International Dermal Institute in Carson, to keep abreast on what's new in the skin care industry. Currently, Elizabetg works for the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. She is thrilled to be joining the In-spiraling movement arts family, a re-known Gyrotonic studio in Los Angeles. Elizabeth is available for both waxing treatments as well as her organic facials.

Gaida Paulovska

Gaida Paulovska Gaida Paulovska has been a certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor for six years, helping  people improve posture, alignment, control, stability, core strength and coordination.
 

She grew up in Latvia, where she studied at the prestigious NATIONAL OPERA BALLET ACADEMY in Riga. From there she went on to perform all over the world as a Prima Ballerina, in Europe, Panama, Columbia, Malaysia, Singapore and many other countries.  In America, she's performed with the ANAHEIM BALLET COMPANY, the INLAND PACIFIC BALLET COMPANY, the CITY BALLET OF LOS ANGELES, and most recently, the LOS ANGELES OPERA'S production of LA TRAVIATA.   Her varied stage work extends to such projects as the Musical Theater Guild's production of ROBERTA, and a stage show starring top recording artist TONI BRAXTON.  Her television work includes  PBS's AMERICAN FAMILY, music videos for platinum selling artists such as Jennifer Lopez, and promotional dance videos for colleges and  universities. Gaida PaulovskaGaida Paulovska has been a certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor for six years, helping  people improve posture, alignment, control, stability, core strength and coordination.

Lani Rabin

Prior to raising three children, I had done practical nursing in a medical office for over five years where my passion of the body, health, and helping others were born. Always inspired by movement, I received my third stripe red belt in Tae Kwon Do before my own health issues led me to Pilates. I obtained certification in 2003 in Authentic Pilates™ through Romana Kryzanowska.

Through continued education I discovered GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® receiving my certification for both in early 2006 and continuing my education with certifications on the GYROTONER®, Jumping Stretching Board, Leg Extension Unit, and Archway Specialized Equipment.. My own experiences and discovered fuel my passion in teaching and I am continually inspired by the changes I see in others.

Erin Rivera-Brennand

Erin joins In-Spiraling Movement Arts with a 16 year professional ballet experience behind her. She was introduced to the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® during her career as a professional ballet dancer. As a professional dancer, Erin performed with Texas Ballet Theater for eight seasons as well as Bruce Wood Dance Company, Ohio Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet and currently continues to be a guest artist performing through out the US. Erin started her GYROTONIC® career with Authorized Master Trainer, Lisa Marie Goodwin-Rice and continues to train in all aspects of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® with Lisa Marie. Erin is certified in GYROTONIC® Level 1 and has completed the Level 2 Foundation Course on the Pulley Tower. She is also certified in the Leg Extension Unit, the Archway and the Jump/Stretch Board.