Rachel Hovey, Owner
Pilates and GYROTONIC® Instructor
I received my certifications in Pilates in 2005 and GYROTONIC® in 2011. I teach in order to empower others to care for and feel good in their bodies, and believe that if you are able to sit, stand and live in ideal posture, you will feel great and be at ease.
I began taking Pilates in 1995 as part of my pre-professional dance training. I continue my Pilates practice today, because through it, I discovered that a strong core allowed me a strength and power I’d never known before.
In 2009 I injured my shoulder snowboarding, which caused severe immobility in my neck and shoulders. Over several months, the mobility in my upper body decreased to the point that I could barely turn my head. I tried massage, yoga, and chiropractic—to no avail. Then I discovered GYROTONIC®. Within a few months of starting my GYROTONIC® practice, I not only regained all range of motion in my neck and shoulders, but my upper body was stronger and more flexible than ever before. GYROTONIC® exercises promote decompression of the joints and increased range of motion. After I experienced the amazing rehabilitative benefits of GYROTONIC®, I knew I had to teach it to others.
I believe in the health and energetic benefits of movement, breath, rhythm, balance and posture and I hope that, through my teaching, I can help others feel more comfortable and at home in their own bodies.
I live in Atlanta with my husband, the owner of Wall Crawler Rock Club, and our two beautiful children. I strongly attribute my speedy labors and natural deliveries to the Body Connection both Pilates and GYROTONIC® provide.
I began taking Pilates in 1995 as part of my pre-professional dance training. I continue my Pilates practice today, because through it, I discovered that a strong core allowed me a strength and power I’d never known before.
In 2009 I injured my shoulder snowboarding, which caused severe immobility in my neck and shoulders. Over several months, the mobility in my upper body decreased to the point that I could barely turn my head. I tried massage, yoga, and chiropractic—to no avail. Then I discovered GYROTONIC®. Within a few months of starting my GYROTONIC® practice, I not only regained all range of motion in my neck and shoulders, but my upper body was stronger and more flexible than ever before. GYROTONIC® exercises promote decompression of the joints and increased range of motion. After I experienced the amazing rehabilitative benefits of GYROTONIC®, I knew I had to teach it to others.
I believe in the health and energetic benefits of movement, breath, rhythm, balance and posture and I hope that, through my teaching, I can help others feel more comfortable and at home in their own bodies.
I live in Atlanta with my husband, the owner of Wall Crawler Rock Club, and our two beautiful children. I strongly attribute my speedy labors and natural deliveries to the Body Connection both Pilates and GYROTONIC® provide.