Welcome!
Joy of Movement is celebrating 20 years as a fully equipped Pilates, Gyrotonic®️ and Massage studio in the heart of Aptos Village and bordering the redwood trees of Nisene Marks State Park.
The studio, saturated with natural wood and light provides a soothing environment to settle the nervous system, challenge the body and receive high quality bodywork to come away stronger, more aligned and rejuvenated. This is your home away from home.
Rochelle brings her expertise to all the modalities at Joy of Movement. Private lessons are private, just you in the studio, and include training on the Pilates and Gyrotonic®️ equipment specific to your needs as well targeted massage and optional homework.
Duets and trios offer the same.
Classes are fun! Rochelle offers multiple modifications to make each exercise the perfect challenge for you. Ramp it up or ramp it down to make each exercise the “just right” challenge for you. Props and choreography are always changing to keep the and body curious, strengthened and mobilized in all possible ways. You will walk away refreshed and ready for your life.
With 25 years of experience doing therapeutic and deep tissue massage as well as cranial sacral therapy, these sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re recovering from a recent or chronic injury, or coming in for a restorative session, bodywork offers healing space. Knitting together body, heart and psyche is the domain of the healing arts.
Classes can be booked online. For privates, duets and bodywork please contact me via email or text to book a session.
I look forward to working with you!
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PILATES
Reformer
Classes
Single class . $45
3 classes . $125
5 classes . $180
10 classes . $330
20 classes . $620
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SCHEDULE
Take a look at our daily schedules. Class length is 55 minutes.
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Movement That Supports Real Life
We design our sessions to help you move with more freedom in daily life. That may mean walking with more ease, sitting with better alignment, lifting without strain, or returning to activities you love.
Our approach combines precision, creativity, and care. We help you understand how your body moves, then guide you through exercises that build strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination.
What You Can Experience Here
When you visit our studio, you receive more than a workout. You get focused guidance, thoughtful modifications, and a plan that honors your body.
You can expect:
Private instruction tailored to your goals
Duet and trio sessions for shared support
Reformer classes with clear guidance
Gyrotonic® sessions that encourage fluid movement
Restorative bodywork and deep tissue massage
A calm studio environment that helps you reset
Private Sessions Built Around You
Private lessons give you the full attention of an experienced teacher. Rochelle works with you one-on-one using Pilates equipment, Gyrotonic® equipment, bodywork techniques, and optional homework that supports your progress between sessions.
These sessions work well if you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, returning to exercise, or wanting a personalized program. We adjust every movement so it feels safe, useful, and appropriately challenging.
Reformer Classes That Keep You Curious
Our Pilates Reformer classes help you strengthen your core, improve alignment, and build full-body control. Rochelle offers modifications during class, so you can ramp the challenge up or down based on what your body needs that day.
Props and choreography change often to keep your body engaged. You leave feeling refreshed, stronger, and ready to move through life with more confidence.
Pilates and Gyrotonic Sessions for Strength and Mobility
Our Pilates and Gyrotonic offerings support both stability and fluidity. Pilates helps you build organized strength, while Gyrotonic® exercise encourages circular, flowing movement that supports the spine and joints.
Together, these methods create a balanced approach to fitness and wellness. You can improve posture, increase range of motion, strengthen deep muscles, and develop a clearer sense of how your body works.
Bodywork, Massage, and Restorative Care
With 25 years of experience in therapeutic massage, deep tissue bodywork, and craniosacral therapy, Rochelle offers sessions that address your specific needs. You may come in for injury recovery, chronic tension, nervous system support, or simple restoration.
Bodywork gives your body time to release, repair, and reorganize. We create a healing space where the body, heart, and mind can settle together.
A Studio That Meets You Where You Are
You do not need to be flexible, athletic, or experienced to begin. You only need a willingness to listen to your body and take the next step.
We work with beginners, active movers, people recovering from injuries, and clients who want long-term strength and mobility. Our goal is to help you feel capable, supported, and encouraged every time you walk through the door.
We offer private Pilates and Gyrotonic® sessions, as well as duets, trios, and classes on the equipment. Therapeutic, deep tissue massage and cranial sacral therapy is also available.
Our mission is to promote long-term emotional and physical health through joyful, integrated movement training and to inspire and nurture our clients to learn more deeply about themselves and connect with fellow students and the community.
Why Be Part of Joy of Movement
People choose Joy of Movement because we offer experience, attention, and a deeply personal approach. You are not placed into a one-size-fits-all program.
We listen, observe, and guide you with care. Every session aims to help you feel stronger, more aligned, and more at home in your body.
What Makes Our Studio Different
20 years serving the Aptos community
Fully equipped Pilates and Gyrotonic® studio
Personalized private, duet, and trio sessions
Supportive classes with thoughtful modifications
Skilled therapeutic and deep tissue bodywork
Peaceful location near redwoods and Aptos Village
A welcoming space for different ages and experience levels
Start Moving With More Ease
At Joy of Movement, we want you to feel refreshed, grounded, and ready for your life. Our classes and sessions help you create a stronger foundation while giving your body the attention it deserves.
Classes can be booked online. For private lessons, duets, trios, and bodywork, please contact us directly to schedule the best session for your needs.
Contact Joy of Movement Today
Your body deserves thoughtful care, skilled guidance, and a space where movement feels good again. We would love to help you begin, return to, or deepen your practice.
Call Joy of Movement Gyrotonic and Pilates Studio today at (831) 247-5488 to schedule a session or ask questions. We look forward to working with you.
FAQs About Joy of Movement
What services do you offer at Joy of Movement Gyrotonic and Pilates Studio?
We offer private lessons, duet and trio sessions, Reformer classes, Gyrotonic® sessions, massage, therapeutic bodywork, and craniosacral therapy. Each service supports strength, mobility, alignment, and overall well-being.
Do I need experience before starting Pilates or Gyrotonic®?
No, you do not need prior experience. We guide beginners with clear instructions and offer modifications so each movement feels safe, effective, and appropriate for your body.
What should I expect during a private session?
A private session focuses completely on your needs and goals. Rochelle may use Pilates equipment, Gyrotonic® equipment, bodywork, and movement homework to help you build progress in a personalized way.
Are classes suitable for different fitness levels?
Yes, classes include modifications so you can adjust the challenge. You can make exercises gentler or more advanced depending on your strength, energy, and comfort level that day.
How do I book a session?
You can book classes online through the studio website. For private lessons, duets, trios, and bodywork, call (831) 247-5488 so we can help you schedule the right session.