GYROTONIC® Ann Arbor
Master Trainer Aimee McDonald
GYROTONIC® Ann Arbor is dedicated to focused, quality education in the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods.
Teacher Training Courses
Online Live and On Demand Classes
Unlimited On Demand Video Membership
Intensive Private Study Sessions
It's long been my dream to have a serene, sunlit space in which to provide focused exploration into the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods. And now I'm doing just that in my calm treehouse of a space. Located behind our house in a sweet residential neighborhood, just a short walk from downtown Ann Arbor, this purpose designed studio provides a space for diving deep into learning. I strive to create a relaxed, noncompetitive environment so that each student can focus on their individual learning
Consistency and accessibility are critical to maintaining growth in your movement practice. That's why I offer the Unlimited On Demand Video Membership for only $35 per month. You'll have access to GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Tower classes, as well as classes on Specialized Equipment. Whether you're a beginner, and experienced client, or a trainer who's looking for some inspiration in your workouts, there's plenty here for you.
For trainers or long-time dedicated students of the work, I offer two to three hour blocks of Intensive Private Study Sessions. Come visit Ann Arbor for a day or two and spend some dedicated time working on new things, reviewing material, or just enjoying some time focused on deepening your movement practice. Message me to book sessions and plan your visit.
Want the support and commitment of live online classes? Join me for online class from your own home or studio. This gives us a chance to check in on the issues you're wanting to focus on in class, and to answer individual questions. Class schedule varies throughout the year, so check out the schedule from week to week.
About Aimee
Aimee McDonald is a Specialized GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer, former pilates instructor trainer, and was owner of The Movement Center for 15 years. Aimee was in the first pilates teacher training certification course at Equilibrium studio in Bloomfield Hills, MI, when it opened as the first STOTT Pilates Licensed Training Center in 1998.
She opened The Movement Center in Downtown Ann Arbor in 1999 and soon after immersed herself in the study of the Gyrotonic® work. Having had to travel extensively for her Gyrotonic® training she became determined to make this training available to her community and those living throughout Michigan.
In 2014, having found the studio to have grown to the point that the management and administrative work was detracting from her ability to focus on her true passion of teaching, Aimee phased the studio over to new owners. This enabled a return to a deeper dedication to teaching and continuous growth and learning.
Aimee has also written several Pilates Teacher Training manuals. Her blog, Aimee McDonald Moves, helps movement professionals navigate the complexities of the industry. She was at the forefront of converting from in-person to online training at the onset of the COVID crisis, and has assisted numerous trainers and studio owners make the transition.
Aimee’s Gyrotonic® mentors have been numerous and generous, notably long time teacher and great source of support and guidance, Juergen Bamberger. Aimee has also been fortunate to have so many opportunities to work with creator of the Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® system, Juliu Horvath. In pilates Aimee’s early teachers include Cherie Boschma and Moira (Stott) Meritthew.
In her many years of teaching Aimee has gained extensive experience and knowledge working with diverse populations and issues, including dancers and athletes of all disciplines, prenatal and postpartum, shoulder, neck, back, and knee issues, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, older populations, osteoporosis, scoliosis, and general fitness, with a special interest in working with dancers. Aimee holds a BFA in Dance from The University of Michigan and is a dancer and choreographer, and Artistic Director for Terpsichore Collective Dance Company.
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