Laura Putnam, Founder

A true movement enthusiast, Laura offers a diverse background — from inner city high-school teacher to public policy expert to dance performer. Through it all, she's been on the move!

Laura has experience in the fields of education, public policy and movement instruction. In the areas of education and public policy, she has worked as an inner city high-school teacher, a teacher in a small village in West Africa and an executive director of a nonprofit youth-leadership organization. She continues to work as an international teacher trainer, developing and conducting workshops around the world. She draws her expertise in movement from her experience as a nationally competitive gymnast, professional dancer, yoga practitioner, and Pilates and fitness instructor.

Laura holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University in International Relations and a Masters in Education from Brown University.

Christine Cully, Motion Infusion Strategist

Christine Cully brings a diverse background both culturally and professionally from living in various locations around the globe. She has worked in the financial services sector and most recently in non-profit development. For the past year she has been focusing her energies on instilling healthy lifestyles and habits on underserved youth in the Bay Area through the sport of running. She is a long distance runner herself and has always enjoyed encouraging others to train for a marathon or simply walk instead of taking the bus.

Christine holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver in International Relations and Economics.

Clare Cleveland, Movement Infusion Developer

Clare Cleveland's love of inspired movement started early when she took her first dance class at the age of four. She continues to be fascinated by the intricacies of movement and its effects on the body and mind. In her movement practice, she draws on her diverse background in GYROTONIC® — a dance and yoga-based exercise and rehabilitation system, Integrative Yoga Therapy, and massage therapy. Her work as a Research Analyst for the Division of Rheumatology at UCSF Medical Center also enhances and informs her work.

Clare holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego in biology and psychology and is a Licensed GYROTONIC® Trainer and a Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist.

Kate Clemens, Motion Infuser

Kate Clemens teaches yoga as part of Motion Infusion's on-site movement instruction series. In the words of a happy client: "Kate may look cute and petite, but she's strong! How could you not love a naval command fitness leader, a certified sports nutritionist & a licensed health counselor who also does yoga and personal training in between?"

Kristen Philipkoski, Motion Infuser

Kristen Philipkoski discovered the benefits of Pilates after spending too many hours sitting in front of a computer screen as a journalist. This was the one type of exercise that helped to relieve her discomfort and increase her overall strength. Now, she’s committed to sharing this love with others.