Today we’d like to introduce you to Nonna Gleyzer.
Nonna, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I spent my life learning how to heal myself. As a professional gymnast who competed for the Ukrainian national team, my body was so worn out and damaged and would often fall into spasms, leaving me unable to walk for days. When I got re-injured, a friend of mine mentioned to me to do Pilates,” and the rest, as they say, is history. Having overcame so many challenges I decided to get my BA in physiology and specialize in preventative injury and rehabilitation. I created Body by Nonna in 2008, so I can pass my knowledge onto my clients and continue doing what I love.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
As much as I love working with people and I’m a people person it’s not easy. You never know what to expect for each of Individual. Some people are very reliable and willing to put lots of work and dedication in order to see results, and express their appreciation; whereas some people want to have magic pill that does not exist! And of course, if they are not willing to put in the effort, they will not see results and be disappointed and some even go as far as blaming me. I have been doing this long enough and luckily, I have a great roster of past clients who have seen great results and appreciate my service, so I do not take this personally at this point in my career. I have had the good fortune to work with royalty; actors Samuel L Jackson, Amy Adams, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, and James Van Der Beek doing conditioning work for Dancing with the Stars); athletes (Tom Brady); performers (Madonna), supermodels (Gisele Bündchen); and influencers (Chiara Ferragni).
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Helping people to change their lives to look good and feel good was always my great passion. To give them confidence to accomplish anything they want. The biggest gift that one can have is to help others. Changing people’s physical appearance to function confidently in the world and own themselves to live life to its fullest and be their true selves.
I can also prevent and heal many different injuries like knee and hip replacements.
Below there are my specialties:
-Pilates
-Classical NY Style
-Classical West coast style
-Pre and post-natal Pilates
– Reflexology
– Chinese Accupressure
– Athlete conditioning
-Injury prevention
-Injury rehabilitation
– Special methods
-Complete realignment of the body
-Cranial sacrum work
-Toning and sculpting
-Injury prevention
-Facial muscle training
-Injury rehabilitation
-Lymphatic draining and massage
What do you like and dislike about the city?
To me, there is no place that has as much to offer as our beautiful LA. We have it all here. The weather, ocean, mountains, and lots of culture is the most dynamic people that come here from different walks of life.
But at the same time, it’s heartbreaking to see the homeless and crime situation we have been facing in Los Angeles for the last few years and I pray that the situation will be resolved soon so all of us can enjoy our beautiful city.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.BodyByNonna.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnagleyzerstudio/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BodyByNonna
