A light-filled lab for movement
Located in the Mission District of San Francisco, Movement Lab is a spacious, light-filled studio, with equipment handcrafted locally by Balanced Body Pilates of Sacramento and internationally by the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® creator Juliu Horvath. Our studio has a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere and welcomes both seasoned Pilates, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® lovers and those just beginning their discovery.
What we offer
Movement Lab offers Private, Duet and Trio (3-person) classes in Pilates, Core Align, and the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. Pilates equipment classes have a three-person maximum, giving you a semi-private experience so you get the most out of your time and dedication.
Movement Lab's Privates, Duets and Trios in GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® methods are a great complement to Pilates and other forms of exercise — like swimming, running, biking, climbing and weight lifting — that tend to move the body in limited ranges of motion. The GYROTONIC® method, with its emphasis on undulating, spiraling, and flowing movement, is terrific for rebalancing the body, releasing tension and overall body conditioning.
In addition, Movement Lab is excited to offer one-on-one instruction inCore Align. This innovative system, created by physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman, uses standing neutral body alignment as a baseline for fostering better balance, posture and functional movement patterns. It is highly effective for addressing knee, hip and ankle alignment issues through standing posture and exercises that mimic optimal gait and walking patterns.
Julie Binkley
- Certified STOTT PILATES
- Certified Pregnancy Fitness and Postpartum Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, LEG EXTENSION UNIT, ARCHWAY™
- MFA Dance: Choreography and Performance, Mills College
Julie founded Movement Lab out of a lifelong love of movement and a desire to share her ongoing study of a healthy moving body with others. She continues to hone her ability as a teacher through specialized training programs and classes with master teachers in Pilates, GYROTONIC® method, physical therapy, contemporary dance, and somatics.
Continuing education in Pilates has led her to certifications in The Women's Center for Pregnancy Fitness and Postpartum Rehabilitation Program, Rehabilitative Pilates with Lizz Roman, Stott Injuries and Special Populations with Melissa Condron, The Upper Quadrant, Scoliosis and MET workshops with Madeline Black, Marie Jose Blom's Smart Spine course, and Irene Dowd's Free the Neck Workshop. Julie received her GYROTONIC® trainings with master trainers Debra Rose and Nora Heiber of San Francisco GYROTONIC®. She has completed training in Core Align I and II with Nancy Myers, and has attended workshops with physical therapist and author of Walk Yourself Well Sherry Brouman, andAnatomy Trains author Thomas Myers.
