Beyond exercise
About bodySpan Studio
A peaceful studio where movement is personal, unhurried, built around your unique needs.
bodySpan Studio was founded in 2005 by GYROTONIC® instructor Deborah McBride. Originally located in Boulder, bodySpan relocated to Arvada in 2021 and continues to serve the Boulder, Denver, Arvada, Golden, Superior, and Broomfield areas of Colorado.
Personalized, whole-body movement
At bodySpan, instruction is one-on-one or in small groups, so every session can follow your own awareness and refine your movement patterns. GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods encourage energy to flow through the body while we keep an open, ongoing dialogue about how each movement feels.
The result is a peaceful environment where physical movement integrates with mental and spiritual awareness—helping you find equilibrium in three-dimensional motion.
A calm, light-filled space
What guides the practice
Nurturing
A calm, supportive setting where you’re met where you are and progress at a sustainable pace.
Open Dialogue
Verbal, responsive instruction—we talk through what you feel so the work stays right for your body.
Balance
Seeking equilibrium of strength and flexibility in fluid, three-dimensional movement.
Breath
Movement led by the breath—calming the nervous system and bringing energy and focus to every session.
Your instructors
Deborah McBride
bodySpan Founder
Deborah McBride has been a certified GYROTONIC® instructor for more than 20 years. With a foundation in dance education and choreography, she began her GYROTONIC® education in 2001 under master trainer Hilary Cartwright. Deborah continued her training at White Cloud in Amsterdam, apprenticing and working closely with owner/instructor Andreas Justrich. She later earned her certification from Juliu Horvath at the European Headquarters in Bad Krozingen, Germany.
Deborah expanded her expertise by adding a GYROKINESIS® certification, along with specialized certifications on the Jumping Stretching Board, Leg Extension Unit, GYROTONER®, and ARCHWAY®—making her certified on all specialized GYROTONIC® equipment. She has completed courses in Therapeutic Application of GYROTONIC® for Shoulder Girdle, Pelvic Girdle, and Lumbar Spine, as well as many other specialized courses, and is a Level 1 GYROTONIC® Pre-Trainer.
Deborah brings deep knowledge and a keen eye for individualized movement needs. In 2005, she founded bodySpan Studio to create a serene, private environment where clients can explore movement with clarity and calm.
Deborah has worked with a wide range of clients—from professional dancers refining their technique to post-surgical patients recovering from back injuries. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities experience the energetic, flowing movement that defines the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods.
Carly Hambridge
bodySpan Instructor
Carly Hambridge is a licensed instructor of the GYROTONIC® Method and professional ballet dancer. Carly fell in love with movement at the age of seven when she took her first ballet class and immersed herself in the art form. This passion led Carly to study at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Intensive at 17 where she was first exposed to the GYROTONIC® Method and learned of the further possibility of dance outside of ballet.
Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University and has danced professionally with companies across the country including BalletMet, Nevada Ballet Theatre and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Carly danced for seven seasons with Boulder Ballet where she has danced the title role of Giselle and in works by iconic choreographers including George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Christopher Wheeldon, and Paul Taylor. She has over a decade of experience teaching ballet and pointe to youth dancers ages ranging from 2–18 and adult dancers of all backgrounds.
Carly was drawn towards the GYROTONIC® Method shortly after joining Boulder Ballet, falling in love with the profound effects it had on her body and how it helped her fulfill unrealized abilities in the studio and on stage. After working with bodySpan Studio owner Deborah McBride for the majority of her training, Carly completed the Level One Certification to pass on her experiences to others. She trained under Specialized Master Trainer Shannon Horn for her apprenticeship and was certified with Master Trainer Debra Rose at San Francisco GYROTONIC® in December of 2023.
Carly enjoys working with movers of all abilities and loves to nerd out about the limitless possibilities of the body and the deep effects the GYROTONIC® Method has on each individual. She looks forward to unlocking your movement potential and helping you achieve your fitness and wellness goals with the GYROTONIC® Method.
Carly teaches the Wednesday GYROTONIC® trio.
Curious how it would feel for you?
Begin with a reduced-rate, one-hour intro session.