Studio Schedule Week of 9/14/2025 | Why Pilates at a Gyrotonic Studio?
“[Photo from when Celeste got] professional hair and make-up (thanks @salon_two_twenty_lodi & @aishasmakeup_artistry) then did headshots and studio shots for the beautiful new Lodi studio.”
image: Celeste Knickerbocker via Instagram
TL;DR
At Movement For Everyone, we teach one modality per session — either Gyrotonic or Pilates — and choose the system that best serves your body. Pilates here isn’t about big reformer sweat-fests; it’s about closed-chain strength, stability, and clarity in movement. Our focus is always you, not the method.
Why Pilates at a GYROTONIC® studio? At Movement For Everyone, people sometimes ask why we don’t offer reformer classes as part of our Pilates program. It’s a fair question.
When I recently spoke with someone interested in trying Pilates, I gave her my honest recommendation: if she wanted to dive into Pilates as a complete system, she might be better served at The Pilates School, where they teach classical Pilates in its entirety.
At our studio, Pilates plays a more focused role. We teach one modality per session — either Gyrotonic or Pilates — and choose the system based on what will best serve the person in front of us.
We use Pilates through two lenses:
Contemporary Pilates, which highlights how the body responds to compressive forces (closed-chain exercises) to build strength and stability.
The Gyrotonic approach, where sometimes a Pilates principle can provide a more concise way to embody a movement idea.
What you won’t find here is a bank of reformers built for trembling sweat-fests (though those can be fun and effective in their own right!). Instead, our commitment is to the human being in front of us, not to the methods themselves.
As longtime client Beth L. once shared:
“Harriet is not only a pleasure to work with but I’ve never met a trainer who is more passionate about using the Gyrotonic Method to help her clients live and move with vitality.”
We agree wholeheartedly — and also know that Pilates, thoughtfully applied, can be a powerful complement.
CLASS SPOTLIGHT
Upcoming Class Series – Starting in OCTOBER
Better Balance & Posture Pilates Springboard 4-class series with Celeste starts Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 AM.
Early-bird: $136 (through Sept 24)
Regular: $160
Space limited to 9 (min. 3)
Hybrid Core Confidence Pilates Mat with Harriet — starts Tuesday, October 7 at 9:00 AM.
Early-bird: $108 (through Sept 30)
Regular: $140 (after Sept 30)
Drop-in: $35
Build core strength, posture, and balance with a slower-paced, prop-supported mat class (in-studio or via Zoom).
Interested in a class series but have a scheduling conflict? Reach out and let us know. Our small class sizes let us stay dynamic with scheduling.
LIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Celeste Knickerbocker
Celeste is a certified Pilates and GYROTONIC® instructor with over two decades of experience in therapeutic movement, rehabilitative fitness, advanced massage therapy, and physical therapy modalities. With a background in dance and somatic healing, she brings a creative yet highly informed approach to the body—blending precise biomechanics with deep nervous system awareness.
Celeste discovered Pilates as a teenager, majoring in Dance at Santa Monica College, and instantly committed to a lifelong practice. She went on to get certified in the Balanced Body system, with renowned master trainers such as Elizabeth Larkam and Nancy Myers. When she discovered Gyrotonic in 2014, she knew this exercise art would similarly become a lifelong practice. After studying with Sher Borrell and Lisa Marie Goodwin, to name a few, she tested out at headquarters in Germany. Over the years, she has earned her Level 2 and Jumping Stretching Board certifications, and done coursework for specialized populations with Juergen Bamberger and Irene Rampino.
Her sessions are rooted in functionality and ease, helping clients move with greater strength, balance, and self-trust. Celeste specializes in working with a wide range of bodies and abilities, with a focus on restoring natural movement patterns and supporting long-term physical well-being. She’s passionate about guiding people back into their bodies in ways that feel intelligent, expressive, and sustainable.
If 10:00 AM class doesn't work for you, Celeste also has appointment availability at 11:00 AM Wednesdays.
HOUSEKEEPING
Rewards Program Update
We’ve updated our rewards program terms. Harriet is manually converting 2025 points, and everyone’s totals will be refreshed by October. Thanks for your patience! You can review the updated terms here →.
This is an off-week for street cleaning around the studio. Street sweeping is generally the second and fourth weekdays of the month, with the specific day depending on the street. Allow time for a pleasant walk for easier (and free!) parking on the Avenues from Anza to Fulton Streets, or toward California and Lake Streets.
First time with us? Begin with a 75-minute Initial Individual Appointment — the best way to create your personal program.
Prefer a specific time? Email info@movementforeveryone.com and we’ll do our best to fit you in.
We’re all looking forward to seeing you this week!
Warmly,
Harriet
