MASSAGE THERAPY
Michelle Dorshkind
Susan Liebowitz
Studio Practitioners
PILATES
Eric Black
Susan Liebowitz
Ivy Noceto
PHYSICAL THERAPY
MASSAGE THERAPY
Michelle has been practicing massage healing for over ten years and loves it! Her style of work is best described as detailed, intuitive and therapeutic. Her training covers a variety of modalities:
| Swedish/Esalen | Sports/Deep Tissue | Touch for Health | Kinesiology | |||
| Reflexology | Shiatsu/Acupressure | Quantum Touch | Reiki | |||
| Cranio-Sacral | Lymphatic Drainage | Hypnotherapy |
“When someone comes in for a session I focus on their discomfort. At the same time, I also incorporate my intuition, trusting that the body has many layers. I am a firm believer that our bodies heal from the inside out. If we eat healthy, strengthen our muscles, practice good posture, embrace our emotions and most importantly, love ourselves, pain has an opportunity to dissipate.”
Direct Number, 925-785-3066
PILATES
Eric Black is a long-time practitioner of Kundalini Yoga and Pilates. He holds an international certification in Kundalini Yoga and has taught since 2001. He began practicing Pilates in the early 90s and has studied in various styles including IM=X, Polestar and Balanced Body. He received his Pilates certification through Balanced Body University in the Fall of 09. Eric has taught reformer and mat Pilates since 2002.
“Yoga and Pilates have been the cornerstones of my personal development for over 15 years. As an actor, musician and student of life, they’ve helped me open my body, voice and mind to new possibilities. As a teacher, I offer an integrated and sometimes eclectic approach, drawing from my broad background in the Alexander technique, many styles of yoga, and the arts. I’m especially fascinated by the nervous system - the link between body and mind - and have found that both Kundalini Yoga and Pilates are incredible tools for not only integrating awareness with physical activity, but carrying it forth into daily life.”
Eric is also an active musician and actor, and is a graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City.
Studio Number, 925-952-9688 ext. 2
PILATES
Ivy Noceto is a certified Pilates Instructor and has been teaching since 1998. She received her comprehensive certification at Turning Point Studios where she studied under Nora St. John. Her practice includes post-rehab and general conditioning, and she specializes in Pilates for athletes of all ages. She has trained competitive swimmers with the Aquanuts and Terrapins swim teams. In addition, Ivy teaches ongoing pre and post natal Pilates classes and Reformer sessions.
Ivy is also a certified Nutrition Coach, and received Team Leader certification from Dr. Ray Strand in the ‘Healthy For Life’ program. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve optimal health. A native New Yorker, Ivy earned her B.A. in Psychology at New York State University at Oneonta, and she holds her M.A. in Holistic Health Education from JFK University. Ivy enjoys hiking, and she recently returned from a trip to Machu Picchu where she backpacked along the Inca Trail.
Studio Number, 925-952-9688 ext. 2
Gayle Anderson, P.T.
Registered Physical Therapist
PHYSICAL THERAPY
A licensed Physical Therapist, Gayle holds her B.S. degree from UC San Francisco. She whole-heartedly supports people to become their physical best and live to the fullest at all stages of life.
Gayle brings 30 years of experience in Physical Therapy, including:
Orthopedic and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Sports specific physical training
Manual therapy (including soft-tissue and joint mobilization)
Pilates instruction for post-rehabilitation transitions
Balance, Gait, and Body Mechanics training
From her love of dance and her experience in ballet, Gayle has a special skill and interest in working with dancers and athletes of all ages. She enjoys incorporating Pilates principles for post-rehab as well as general conditioning, and sports performance.
Gayle Anderson, Registered Physical Therapist
Direct number, 925-324-4156
