Testimonials | Charlotte Movement Arts

client testimonials

"Alissa builds upon your knowledge base of Gyrotonic exercise, whether you are a novice or advanced practitioner, she supports your individual learning style and provides systematic learning goals each and every session."

"What an outstanding teacher training experience. Alissa provides a supportive learning environment in which you can make mistakes and learn from them. She is a true professional whose elegance, skill and leadership style were truly appreciated throughout the training weekend."

"Alissa is a remarkable teacher and I’ve enjoyed taking Gyrokinesis foundation/updates, Gyrokinesis Breathing and Gyrotonic Level 1 Foundation course from her. I appreciate her wealth of knowledge, clear and concise approach in teaching. She is humble and kind, which is reflected in her intimate private studio.”

"Alissa is great to work with! She has been able to tailor the exercises to suit my limitations. With her extensive knowledge, she always has thoughtful and creative explanations that help me understand and progress. I am constantly telling my friends how much I love working with Alissa and how I love Gyrotonic."

"Tapping into these energy meridians allowed me to release tense muscles. The exercises helped me gain strength and mobility. After a few months working with Alissa, I feel like a new person."

"Being a student of Alissa has been an incredible, life-altering experience. She can very clearly perceive each student and client's physical potential. She uses a gentle, yet determined touch to guide the body into positions that represent that persons' potential, in that moment. She identifies in her students their counter productive patterns, and shows you how to re-coordinate the body so that any given movement can be achieved."

"Alissa is a very professional / knowledgeable instructor. Alissa helped me address chronic postural / movement issues and I now feel in the best shape in my life in my 40's.."

"CMA is as good as it gets. Alissa is truly a master instructor and I'm thrilled that they've been able to transition to the virtual space as I'm not based in Charlotte and have come to depend heavily on my weekly sessions. I highly recommend Charlotte Movement Arts."

"Gyrotonic gave my body a second life. Having a back problem since I was 10 presented a number of challenges including pain management, misalignment, energy blocks, and cosmetic appearance. The Gyrotonic system enabled me to have better control of my body, feel connected in my mind, body, and spirit, and provided me with a deep healing sensation that I experience after each session."

"I consider myself extremely lucky to have the fortune of living in the same town as Alissa. I have had back issues for years, and the Gyrotonic system is terrific. Alissa is the most knowledgeable, insightful, intuitive, and skilled body practitioner I have ever met. Her help with my spinal issues has been heads and shoulders above anything else I have been exposed to."

"A Gyrotonic work-out provides for a deeper experience where I can feel every cell in my body being activated. My back feels more alive than ever. THANK YOU."

"Alissa's detailed orientated teaching style inspires your best performance and I love it. I am learning to move with intention and grace and I have never felt stronger. As a runner my regular workout with Alissa is creating a healthy athletic balance.."

"Alissa has patiently guided me on my Gyrotonic journey-- providing valuable insight on my hip injury, sharing knowledge and teaching me awareness. My 3 hour commutes are well worth it! Feel great and love Gyrotonic!"