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Dr. Justine Bernard began studying Gyrokinesis® in 1994 with Hillary Cartwright while on scholarship at The Ailey School for Dance in New York, NY. She studied with Juliu Horvath at White Cloud and became certified to teach Gyrotonic® exercise in 1997 and Gyrokinesis® in 1999. She taught at Studio Riverside under the guidance of authorized master trainer Leda Franklin for many years. In 2003 she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons specializing in Neurological and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. After working at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center as a physical therapist, she returned back home to Washington, DC to teach Gyrotonic® exercise and open a private physical therapy practice. Dr. Bernard is currently a Gyrotonic Master Trainer in Washington D.C. and owns Elements Fitness and Wellness Center, a Gyrotonic® studio which also offers physical therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy.Over the past 8 years we have grown to include the most effective healing modalities available. We started with Gyrotonic exercise and have added Pilates, Acupuncture, Massage and 5 physical therapists. We have grown in to a kind, personalized oasis from the city, for you to learn, move and heal. We look forward to your visit. Established by Justine Bernard, physical therapist and Gyrotonic® Master Trainer.