Anne Thomasson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri Columbia, and went on to study massage therapy in 1993. She completed her Gyrokinesis training in Lenox, MA in 2003 and Gyrotonic training in 2004 in Chicago. She completed her Gyrokinesis & Gyrotonic certification with Juliu himself in Feb 2005.

Anne has trained in many massage modalities. These include: sports massage, deep tissue and swedish massage, Myofascial Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Reflexology.

Anne believes in the efficacy of integrated therapies to maintain overall health and wellness. An exercise enthusiast for many years, she has personally experienced the benefits of the work she now offers.

Anne is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and currently serves on the board of the American Massage Therapy Association. She is a chairperson for the Missouri AMTA National Massage Therapy Awareness Week activities. For more information please visit: www.AMTAMO.org

Anne is extensively trained on all of the specialized equipment . Anne Thomasson's original training in Gyrokinesis was with Young-ah Kim, Master Trainer, and her training in Gyrotonic was with Juergen Bamberger, Master Trainer.

Anne has trained with Paul Horvath, Juliu's brother in Therapeutic Applications for Gyrotonic. She also has special knowledge of Therapeutic applications for Osteoporosis and Scoliosis for Gyrotonic training.

Thanks to the dedication of clients and friends, Body Fusion has become the premier St. Louis area facility for the serious study of the Gyrokinesis, and Gyrotonic exercise methods. Since its inception, the facility has helped improve the fitness of clients including professional dancers, performers, skaters and athletes.

Even after 15 years of performing massage therapy, exercise and conditioning, our founder and director - Anne Thomasson - still considers herself a student, looking for ways to improve the strength and flexibility of the human body. She partners clients to help them realize their individual goals and understand their unique abilities.

 

Marcia P. Wever, owner and operator of St. Louis City Fitness, has been in the fitness/wellness industry since 1980. She has been a personal trainer since 1983 and a group exercise instructor since 1980. Her fitness management experience spans two decades and includes the University of Illinois, The Body Firm (Champaign/Urbana, IL), Bodyworks Educational and Fitness Services, and Wellbridge Fitness Center and Spa. Marcia is thus highly skilled in facility and program management as well as being an experienced trainer.

In addition, Marcia is a Master Certification Specialist for The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (www.afaa.com) in Sherman Oaks, CA. She has worked for AFAA since 1985, designing and presenting their continuing education programs to fitness professionals nationwide. Her specialty is training and certification.

Her other certifications include:

  Health Fitness Instructor (American College of Sports Medicine, (www.acsm.com)
  Group Exercise Instructor (www.afaa.com)
  STOTT® Pilates Instructor (www.stottpilates.com)
  Level 1 GYROTONIC® Instructor (www.gyrotonic.com)
 
GYROTONIC

The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a method of movement derived from Yoga, dance, swimming and gymnastics. This system of movement originates from the spine and follows the natural energy lines in the body building internal and external strength.
GYROKINESIS

The Gyrokinesis system, also referred to as the 'Essentials of Body Kinetics' works the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement without the use of equipment. The class begins with breathing techniques to awaken the senses
MASSAGE

Massage is useful in many conditions in which body relaxation, reduction of swelling, and muscle mobilization is desired. At Body Fusion, we perform a variety of massage techniques dependent upon the client and condition being treated.
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