About Us
Enjoy healthy movement for a vibrant life!
Welcome to Move with Diane
Healthy Movement/Healthy Life
Diane Sullivan, based in Poultney, Vermont is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor, a student of Somatic Movement and healthy eating enthusiast. I have over 20 years experience teaching in the fitness industry.
Chronic aches and pains can diminish the pleasure of living. If you limit your movement, you can lose the ability to move fully. Little by little the activities you once enjoyed doing become too difficult or uncomfortable. You don’t have to settle for less. Dynamic movement is gentle and safe; and may turn back the hands of time by improving mobility.
Move with Diane and get back to living your best LIFE!
“Taking Diane's classes have helped pretty much eliminate all my hip, knee, lower back, shoulder and neck pain. I actually noticed the changes within the first weeks.”
Hillary, Educator
TESTIMONIALS
“As I approach the big 40, my muscles have started to feel tight and my range of motion is limited. I recently decided to join Move with Diane Essentrics to help improve my flexibility and to decrease the tension and pain I am feeling in my neck and upper body. Being an athlete for most of my life, I have done workouts that were nothing like Essentrics. When I first began the warm up it looked and felt super easy and I felt like a dancing fairy. During the hour session my mind quickly changed and I noticed my body was challenged in a way it had never been before. It is a unique workout where you are slower moving but it improves your cardio, it focuses on strengthening your entire body, elongating and stretching all the muscles. You can see and feel Diane’s upbeat personality and passion during the class. I love her enthusiasm, encouragement, and expertise throughout the workout. She teaches perfect form and technique to ensure we all get the most out of each session. This is a workout that doesn’t feel like a typical workout and I challenge you to give it a try. You won’t go back to the old style workouts once you see and feel the benefits of Essentrics.”
Melissa, PE Teacher
I began going to Essentrics Class in 2022.
My retirement started in 2020, shortly before Covid lockdown’s had started.
Like many people, I sat home too much, and baked sweets .
When I started class, I had allowed myself to get in the worse shape of my life. My legs and feet hurt almost constantly, I went to the chiropractor twice a week. I felt like the retirement, I had worked so hard to earn, was miserable.
After starting Essentrics class, I rarely have pain, my legs are pain free, my feet rarely hurt. My chiropractor appointments are now every 8 weeks. I can move again, I can reach things on top shelf. I can move more than I could 5 years ago.
I love my instructor, Diane, she is a friend that wants the very best health for not just myself, but for her entire class. Her class is warm and inviting. I am far from the youngest person in class. But there has never been a feeling of competition, no feeling of being too old, or too out of shape.
My friends, that I have met there, are wonderful, I love to see them, and I miss them when they are away.
Essentrics has changed my life, for the absolute better. I would tell anyone, if you feel intimidated by the thought of ‘exercising’, to try Essentrics class and start moving and living again.
Lynell Spilsbury
Stretch with Diane is my favorite class of all time. I love how my body feels now that I can see and feel
the strengthened muscles all along my spine, abs, lower back and leg joints. Diane creates each session
with special attention to even the most minute of muscle fibers, those most of us take for granted, until
the day when a seemingly simple move throws one’s back out. Thanks to Diane’s class, my lower back
pain is virtually gone along with foot pain that has haunted me over the years.
Gail Garber, Executive Director Hawks Aloft
Essentrics…One of the best things I have done for myself. I started 4 years ago with the idea of working all my muscle groups and improving areas that needed strengthening and relieving pain in others. Essentrics has accomplished this and then some. My balance has improved so much that I have saved myself from falling and seriously hurting myself. I have toned up muscle I have not seen since I was a teen. I am lucky to have a friend like Diane Sullivan that encourages me to try and keeps encouraging me to continue. She goes out of her way to find times and days that will work for most people. I recommend it for all ages and physical abilities.
Joanne Briseno, Educator
Essentrics has become my friend among friends. I’ve been attending Diane’s class for over two years now and feel I am stronger, more flexible, and more relaxed than ever before. The class is a pleasure to go through, almost like dancing, and I love how it makes me feel. Having Diane as my instructor and model for the exercises is a perfect combination.
Lin Wong, Nurse
I have been attending Diane’s exercise classes since fall of 2021. I am 72 years old. Before I began her class, I suffered from low back pain due to an automobile accident. I no longer have that back pain. Diane emphasizes the importance of toning our muscles. I have learned how to strengthen my muscles so I can now recover from a potential fall. You are never pushed to do more than you want in Diane’s class. Her classes are both fun and so very beneficial.
Joan Bassick
I knew going into Diane's program that the classes were going to be great and that she was amazing. But I had no understanding of how much it would affect me and change my body and so my life. Taking Diane's classes have helped pretty much eliminate all my hip, knee, lower back, shoulder and neck pain. I actually noticed the changes within the first weeks. I've been attending regularly for almost 3 years and I'm totally hooked! Diane is experienced and very knowledgeable. She is helpful and understanding - being supportive and positive, allowing you to work at your own pace yet challenging you to do more if you are able. Diane is very passionate and enthusiastic about her program. I highly recommend taking her classes. Diane will help you gain strength and flexibility throughout your body, and feel more positive, younger and fitter than ever!
Hillary Villa, Educator
I have been taking Diane's class for just a few weeks. When I started this class I was suffering from extreme joint pain, arthritis in my feet, fatigue, and borderline high blood pressure. My doctor had recommended that I purchase a home blood pressure monitor, so I could track my own blood pressure, which had been 148/87 at my last doctor visit. My most recent blood pressure reading was 118/66! Not only that, but my joint pain is resolving, my foot pain is nearly gone, and I have more energy than I have in a very long time. An added benefit - even though it hasn't been a specific goal - is some weight loss since starting the class. I'm motivated to take better care of my body, and Diane helps me feel successful! Diane's class has literally changed my life in just a few short weeks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Diane!
Billie Helean, Educator
