Rochelle Gingras

Joy of Movement is a great studio. Rochelle is a terrific Pilates and Gyrotonic teacher. I’ve been taking classes here for over 10 years even though it’s a trek from the westside of Santa Cruz. Rochelle is wise about bodies and a wonderful human being. I can’t say enough to praise the studio. Go try it out!

Joy of Movement is truly an amazing place. From the moment you walk in the door you feel calm and at peace. Rochelle is amazing. She really sees you and what your body needs. I have had multiple surgeries and she was there for me every step of the way helping me to recover. Every session, both a class or individual, is unique and creative. Rochelle is always learning- new techniques and equipment

I made a massage appointment with Rochelle after hearing good things from a coworker. I was in desperately bad chronic neck pain and needed relief but also was worried bodywork would make it worse in some way. Rochelle took such great care of me! It was relaxing and relieving and she also released some problem areas I didn’t even know I had (ouch, but good!). I found her really reassuring and enco

Joy of Movement Pilates studio is AMAZING! Rochelle, the owner, is truly an incredibly skilled, caring and overall body knowledgable person whose focus on helping people is a specialized skill that is hard to find! She is such a joyful person, my husband and I go weekly and have loved our progress and overall experience with Pilates and Gyrotonics. I HIGHLY recommend Rochelle and her Joy of Moveme

We’ve been working with Rochelle for 3+ years, doing Pilates and Gyrotonics weekly, in a duet. Rochelle is a great teacher and has an extensive knowledge of the body and how it works. She is always changing the exercises we do, and is very sensitive to our individual quirks. Working with her gives a good foundation for flexibility and health. The studio is very pleasant, and the new Gyro machines