Elements Fitness & Wellness Center — Local services in Washington

I have gone to Elements for close to 15 years now----at least weekly! With significant back issues, I truly can't imagine my life without the amazing PTs/ instructors there that have helped me keep even this rather challenging body functioning optimally....through raising 4 kids ( my youngest was only about 4 when I first started going to Elements) and now into my empty nester years. Justine is the most amazing PT and Gyro Master Trainer, but beyond that just an incredibly warm and caring person who so graciously shares her extensive knowledge. She has a true gift for identifying and helping correct the woes of ones body. She helped me fall in love with Gyro, with all its wonderful benefits, and has helped me feel strong in my body. Justine has created an environment that matches the warmth and positive vibes she exudes with the talented PTs and Gyro/Movement professionals she has brought to Elements. I have worked with many over the years, but notably Gyro Master Trainer Tracy who is incredibly knowledgeable about the body and how to use Gyro (and other modalities) to keep it feeling good...and also a delight as a person. Gyro Master Trainer Chrissy is another I have learned so much from...also amazing and so kind. Justine brings people who match her enthusiasm and joy in movement and skill to Elements. The atmosphere there is special and welcoming. I am grateful to Justine and Tracy and the entire Elements community....my quality of life has been so greatly enhanced by the time spent at...

When a friend literally dragged me to Elements six years ago, I had no idea that it and they would change my body. I had had some big deal leg surgery and had years long compensations from these leg issues -- which I didn't realize were as bad as they were. I had been a young athlete but now I was a past middle age person who had done gyms and work outs consistently over the years. I'd also been in PT for years. Little did I know that I had wound up at a place with the most amazing, dedicated and focused body movement specialists and physical therapists. Now, years later, I know I will never stop going to Elements, doing private sessions and Gyro classes. Gyro-tonic is a unique system that strengthens, shapes and lengthens all the muscles in the body. (I seek out Gyro studios when I travel.) While my purpose was to get my body and my gait "fixed," Gyro and Elements wound up transforming my body, building muscle (in all the right places). I get compliments about how I look all the time, and now I wear tight clothes and feel great in them. But most importantly, I feel terrific in my body. I will never quit. Now I'm going to focus on balance and strength, so I'll stay this way forever! Elements and all the folks there couldn't be better, or nicer. Everyone who goes there loves it. Thank you...

An update from my original 2015 review. Now I’ve been practicing at Elements the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis exercises for 11.5 years and with every class I learn something new to improve my posture and overall strength. The online gyrokinesis classes were fantastic during the pandemic and I continue taking them now along with in the studio group classes. I love the studio, the welcoming atmosphere and the kindness of all Elements people and I’m grateful to the talented instructors who make me enjoy moving and feel more gracious in everything with each session.

This is an intimate, well equipped studio where I've been taking gyrotonic and gyrokinesis classes for the past 3 years - the certified and master instructors are excellent, each with their own teaching personality, great in creating well flowing, balanced sessions. The group classes are small allowing the instructors to focus on the individuals. These are great exercises for posture alignment, balance, mindful breathing, overall body and mind relaxation. Take a private Gyrotonic session prior to joining intro group classes to get accustomed to the equipment and technique. There are specials sometimes on the...