Our Team
Meet Morgann
Founder & Co-Owner
Morgann Rose is a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor, movement therapy coach, and retired Principal Ballerina. Originally from Lake Forest, California, Morgann graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before joining her first ballet company Elliot Feld's Ballet Tech in New York City. In 2001, she joined The Washington Ballet serving in a variety of roles as Principal Dancer until retiring in 2017.
Her performing arts experience brings a unique perspective and approach to personal training, health and wellness that includes improvisational movement techniques, injury rehabilitation, alignment, injury prevention, and overall body awareness. Additionally, Morgann continues to support numerous professional ballet companies and performing art schools around the world choreographing various productions. She now lives in Reedville, VA and is the founder of Motion Studios in Kilmarnock, VA
Meet Nathan
Co-owner
Nathan Martin is a certified GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer and founded CAPITAL GYROTONIC® in Washington, DC in 2013. He is a former ballet dancer and Joffrey Ballet School alumnus who began his GYROTONIC® and Yoga career at Studio Riverside, New York City's oldest GYROTONIC® studio, in 2002. In 2006 Nathan brought his GYROTONIC® expertise to Washington, DC. During the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008, Nathan was the first GYROTONIC® Master Trainer invited to teach and help launch the GYROTONIC® method in China. Since then, Nathan has led teacher trainings both in the US, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. He returned to Washington DC in 2013 to open CAPITAL GYROTONIC®. Nathan obtained his RYT®-200 Yoga certification in 2014. He is the grandson of a Qi Gong Master and Acupuncturist - and grew up in his grandparents' Chinese medicine clinic in Hong Kong, where he was exposed to alternative medicine and the healing arts from a young age. His deep understanding of human anatomy, experience with alternative medicine, and strong foundation in dance have all contributed to his adaptable teaching style, earning him respect as a trainer in both the U.S. and Asia.
In 2023, Morgann Rose introduced Nathan to Virginia's Northern Neck, where he quickly fell in love with the area's charm and community. Nathan partnered with Morgann in 2026 to co-own Motion Studios in Kilmarnock, VA, broadening his wellness practice outside Washington, DC.
Meet Betsy
Instructor
Betsy Larabee is originally from Washington DC. She discovered the GYROTONIC® method while in residency with Martha Graham Dance Company. Not soon after she found GYROTONIC® in her then home town of Houston TX.
Betsy became a certified instructor in 2009. She believes GYROTONIC® was the answer to a lot of “why’s” in her body and in others. It made her a better observer of dancers while teaching and helped her ability to see injury patterns in the body. GYROTONIC® has helped her personally through major cancer surgeries and treatments.
She is passionate about helping others feel good in their bodies.
Meet Marlene
Instructor
Marlene Walker's philosophy centers on harmonizing physical fitness, stress reduction, and relaxation to nurture the mind-body-spirit connection and support overall well-being. With a foundation of 40+ years of experience as a nurse practitioner, teacher of physical fitness, yoga, and personal training, Marlene has dedicated her career to empowering others
to achieve healthier lifestyles. Her background includes years as a competitive runner and triathlete, co-ownership of Oakwood Fitness Center, where she cultivated a community of wellness and commitment to integrative health practices that blend medical expertise with fitness and mindfulness. Marlene leverages her diverse background to guide individuals
with personalized, evidence-based approaches. She believes in using a variety of modalities to help others achieve their goals and experience the profound benefits of a healthy, balanced lifestyle
Meet Sam
Instructor
Sam Van Saun is a local realtor and community leader in Irvington, VA who has recently reconnected with her passion for movement. After earning a B.A. and M.A in Dance in her younger years, Sam experienced physical challenges which altered her path away from a career in dance, choreography and teaching. Addressing those physical challenges 20 years later has allowed Sam to start teaching again and share her health journey with others. The Morning Warmup class stems from Sam’s personal morning routine which she began after throwing her back out post-surgery in 2016. It is a gentle way to warm up your joints and muscles first thing in the morning and prepare for the day ahead.
Meet Esther
Singing Bowl Healer
Esther Heideman has made it her life’s mission to use her musical gifts to heal people. As an accomplished classical singer, Esther has performed as a soloist with top orchestras and operas houses around the US, most notably the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and the New York Philharmonic, as well as other major concert halls throughout Europe and Asia. Using the knowledge and understanding of sound and vibration she has gained from being a classical singer.
Esther connected with a Tibetan Singing Bowl Master from Nepal, who started working with her on this ancient art form. She now serves the Washington, DC area with this technique, merging her accomplished classical musicianship with this powerful treatment of sound and vibration. For further information on Esther Singing career visit: www.Estherheideman.com