DEBORAH SAPAROFF
Founder, Movement Center of Medfield
Deborah taught the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods at studios in Boston, Brookline and Wellesley before bringing the GYROTONIC® Method to Movement Center of Medfield - Deborah is a well rounded, experienced GYROTONIC® pre-trainer and GYROKINESIS® trainer who has on several occasions worked together on-site with licensed physical therapists. She has spent a lifetime in the field of fitness - as a dancer and athlete. She hopes to impact her love of movement to all her clients and students through the art of healing and understanding the mechanics of the human body. Deborah has trained in the following GYROTONIC® applications:
GYROTONIC® Certified Instructor Level I, Fitness Professional
GYROTONIC® Certified Instructor Level II
GYROTONIC® Certified Trainer
GYROTONIC® Certified Pre-Trainer
GYROTONIC® Applications For the Pelvic Girdle
GYROTONIC® Applications For the Fascial Body
GYROTONIC® Applications For the Shoulder Girdle
GYROTONIC® Applications For Scoliosis
GYROTONIC® Applications For Dancers Level 1
GYROTONIC® Applications For Golf Level 1
GYROTONIC® Psoas Principles
GYROTONIC® Wingmaster Course
GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer Update Course
GYROKINESIS® Certified Trainer
GYROKINESIS® Essentials Part I
GYROKINESIS® Breathing Course Experience
GYROTONER® Legacy Course (4 days)
GYROTONER® Refresher Course (3 days)
Specialized Equipment: GYROTONER®
Specialized Equipment: JUMPING-STRETCHING BOARD
Specialized Equipment: LEG-EXTENSION MACHINE
Specialized Equipment: ARCHWAY
Deborah discovered the GYROTONIC® Expansion System due to her personal need to heal and her inherent love of movement. She studied under the lead of master trainers Erika Hassan, Kathy Van Patten, Cori Doetzer, Lisa Pari, Martha Mason, Stephen Erwin, Juergen Bamberger, Alicia Head, Pietro Gagliardi, Elisabetta Carnevale, and Juiliu Horvarth, the creator of the GYROTONIC® Methodology. She has undergone specialized certifications with physical therapist and GYROTONIC® Master Trainer Uwe Herbstreit, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® master trainers Kathy Van-Patten and Miriam Barbosa.
Since being introduced to this system, she has done various advanced specializations, including: Therapeutic Applications for the Pelvis, Shoulder, the Dancer’s Application and Specialized Equipment.
Deborah has also taught fitness in various gyms as a Group Exercise Instructor. Her experience, versatility and ability to teach different fitness modalities has made her very valuable to the fitness industry in a group exercise setting. Deborah has launched several group fitness programs in Boston, Metro West and Providence, as well as participated in many local events and received several awards.
2013 - NeuroPlasticity Exhibit - Khaki Gallery Boston
2012 - BSC Wellesley Top Group Exercise Instructor 2012
2012 - BSC/Fitness Magazine Launch of Bikini Body Boot Camp
2009 - Zumba presentation at Twin River Casino
2008/2009 - Zumba Workshops at Boston Children's Museum
2008 - Televised Segment on Zumba (ABC6)
