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Meet Dana Burdick
The day I tried a GYROTONIC® exercise session, my world changed. In my quest to improve my health with a compromised immune system, I had explored many things over the years. Despite significant improvements, I believed I had tried it all. It was a complete surprise to me then that the Gyrotonic method would open me to an entirely new level and lead me back to Pilates as well.
From the start, the fluid movements of Gyrotonic exercises made me feel centered and calm. It was a refreshing shift from traditional workouts, where I often experienced muscle imbalance and soreness. Gyrotonic exercises brought pure joy, simultaneously strengthening my mind, breath, muscles, and nervous system. I knew I had to share this with others. I soon obtained my certification under master trainer Debra Rose and started teaching.
My Pilates teacher training soon followed. I had known about Pilates and its benefits since I was ten when a physical therapist introduced me to it after a school screening for scoliosis. Returning to my roots with Pilates, I gained a new appreciation for its principles.
Since then, I have earned my GYROKINESIS® certification and other specialized training. I have taught clients with diverse needs and physical challenges. I love how Pilates, Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis methods adapt for any body and ability. For those who seek it, this work can be truly transformative.
My recommendation? Don’t waste another minute doing exercises that are 'good' for you - Life is far too short. Find the thing that brings some zing to your heart – find the right teacher to help you explore the things that fill you up and go from there. The good of it will follow, I promise!
Welcome to our Movement Retreat
Hello, I am Dana Burdick, owner and trainer at Body Center Element. I am pleased to offer private instruction in GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS® and Pilates methods from our beautiful studio in Sunnyvale and convenient livestream classes online.
Our residential garden-retreat setting provides the perfect backdrop for your practice, where you can expect each personalized session to bring fresh perspective and insight.
Whether you are looking to build strength, improve posture and alignment, address muscle imbalances, recover from an injury, resolve pain or just feel rejuvenated, I'm here to help.
I’m happy that you found us, and I look forward to working with you!
Schedule a free virtual consultation to meet your trainer and learn more about our studio.
Our Services
What Clients are Saying
Dana has a great understanding of human physics. With a quick glance and without me saying any words, she pointed to the area of the pain and helped me with the problem that several sessions of physiotherapy could not fix. She is understanding, patient, and professional.
Furthermore, the ambiance is amazing.
B.B.
Dana is a rare gem. I’ve had many good teachers who can teach the material they were taught but Dana goes beyond her teachings and customizes a program for each individual client.
It’s ALWAYS the teacher who makes all the difference!!!
With my private sessions, I have actually gone beyond what I felt I could accomplish; have improved my shoulder range of motion, spinal flexion and rotation, hip tension, ankle and foot mobility just to name a few. Once I reach a goal we move on or dig deeper in a particular area or we see what more we could accomplish.
I highly recommend Dana as an instructor and enjoying her beautiful private studio.
S.F.
I always love to work with Dana. She gives me so much pleasure and inspiration to be a better person.
K.F.
