Karin Gurtner
Position
Founder and Educational Director
Developer of the FAMO Fascia Movement curriculum (formerly Slings Myofascial Training)
Developer of the Anatomy Trains in Motion course
Developer of a Certificate IV and Diploma in Contemporary Pilates
International educator and presenter
Book author
Some Qualifications
- Certified Anatomy Trains Educator
- Certified Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Practitioner
- Continuous education in anatomy (e.g., dissection) and fields related humanness
- Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA, Pilates Method Alliance)
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- Certified Yoga Teacher
- Certified Gyrokinesis teacher
- Various certificates in massage
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Chiball Teacher
- Certified Wellness Trainer
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (broad array of certifications)
Published Books
A Glimpse into the Life of...
Personally, Karin sees herself as an ambassador of creative living—with all the unexpected discoveries, challenges, and rewards this encompasses. Her base is in Switzerland, yet her lifestyle is nomadic.
Professionally, her strength lies in synthesising complex concepts and scientific information and translating them into practical applications for the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
While the amazing team of educators conducts art of motion courses around the globe, Karin often spends most of her time behind the scenes at her laptop, writing and creating. The quietness of this work suits her introspective nature. She also has the great pleasure and freedom to co-teach education retreats and webinars with leading experts from the fields of fascia research, integral anatomy, and psychology, present at conferences, or launch FAMO Fascia Movement in new parts of the world.
Her ever-evolving friendship with the brilliant Tom Myers and their joint ventures—co-teaching in Hawai’i, Switzerland, Canada, and beyond— have enriched her life for over a decade. More contemporary and just as rewarding is a unique collaboration currently unfolding with Joeri Calsius, a clinical psychologist, osteopath, and integrated bodyworker with a degree in cultural philosophy—who also happens to be a wonderful human being.
Her commitment to learning and developing tangible tools to empower professionals and their clients continues to grow and deepen. There is so much to discover!