About

What I uniquely offer in my studio is my devotion to the body as a source of wisdom, truth and presence. I am passionate about the body’s place in the unfolding journey toward authentic human expression. The body is, after all, the fundamental aspect of being human!

Through movement breath work and awareness, I support the direct experience of the body as our unique, very personal, sacred vessel – that is its own source of miraculous engineering, innate intelligence, and deep compassion.

Through our own deep surrender to the body as intelligent, we have the capacity to evolve the very core of consciousness, develop strength and confidence and experience a full-on love affair with being human.

Rhythm of Life is a studio devoted to humanity, in all its imperfect perfection. My intention and my purpose, as a teacher and a leader, is to support living a life that is more awake, engaged and meaningful – a life that is less about the limitations and more about the infinite possibilities of living with ease and freedom in your body.

It is from this place of heartfelt compassion and exuberance for the human experience as divine that I offer my services.

Movement & Fitness Expertise

Certified Pilates Instructor • 1997 – 2008
Certified Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor • 2000 – present
Certified Gyrotonic Instructor • 2002 – present
Certified Gyrokinesis Instructor • 2007 – present
Certified Gyrokinesis Pre-Trainer • 2009 – present

Testimonials

A lot has changed since I began doing Yamuna® Body Rolling 3 years ago. Scar tissue in my sternum (from a car accident) has broken up freeing my spine to stay in alignment which has relieved the tension in my shoulders, mid-back and ribs. My lungs are much clearer, I had asthma since I was a teen and used an inhaler on a regular basis . . . I haven’t needed to use an inhaler for over 2 years. Best of all, I’m no longer so fixated on pain – I don’t know what I would do without Body Rolling.

Karen W, Client

You really need to be a part of Fitness Finesse! Never a dull moment, it’s fun, fresh, and focused! We use exercise balls, resistance bands, weights, and lots of creativity to make each session unique and effective. And, Carol always provides her depth of knowledge in body awareness to help refine your workout for long-lasting results. I have never stayed with an exercise program as long or as faithfully as I have Fitness Finesse.

Sara D, Client

My primary passion is my spirituality. For 45 years, athletics and exercise have been an unnatural effort. Even after many beneficial years of Iyengar yoga, it was not until Gryrotonic/Gyrokinesis that I found a way to have my body working in tandem with my spirit. I feel all dimensions of my physical and energetic body coming into a strong, coherent, integrated wholeness. My massage therapist and chiropractor agree: with Carol’s skilled coaching and easy style, Gyrotonic is changing my body. I feel truly connected for the first time.

Mary Gay S, Client

Reverence, love, passion and depth are some of the words I would use to describe Carol’s approach to the body. She gently nudges when resistance is present, she lovingly embraces my limitations, recognizing easing into them will deepen my experience and she provides a richly textured landscape to explore my connection to my body, mind and soul.

Laura H, Client