“Excellence is not merely a skill. It is an attitude.”
…Ralph Morrison
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Beth PeltonOwner/Instructor
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Patricia ArnoldAgeless Grace Instructor
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Sue CampneyT’ai Chi and Qigong Instructor
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Holly CarpenterSmall Group Personal Trainer, Zumba and Body Sculpt Instructor
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John JadryevYoga Instructor
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Donny LindellMat Pilates Instructor
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Kathy McGowanNia and Nia Moving to Heal Instructor
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Amandine MothershedNia and Nia MoveIT Instructor
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Sarah NearyYoga Instructor
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Lisa PelzerYoga Instructor
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Barbara SorensonYin Yoga Instructor
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Kari RodriguesAdministration/Management

Beth Pelton
Owner/Instructor
Education and Training
- Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene Education and Administration, The University of Iowa
- Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.)
- Nia 1st Degree Black Belt Instructor
- Nia 5 Stages Instructor
- Ageless Grace Educator
- Functional Aging Specialist (FAS)
- Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist
- Barefoot Training Specialist, Level 1
- T. Colin Campbell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
- T. Colin Campbell Food and Sustainability Certification
- Affiliate Member, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Additional
- Owner, Body Moves Fitness and Wellness Center
- Associate Professor Emerita in Health Promotion and Dental Hygiene, The University of Iowa
- 16 years teaching Nia in Iowa City area
- Native Iowan
- Mother of Stephanie, grandmother of Amanda, Mallory, and Sydney
- Mom of Tansy Madigan Pelton, the Beagle
Classes
- Nia
- Ageless Grace
- Touch Points
- Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle

Patricia Arnold
Ageless Grace Instructor
Education and Training
- Bachelor of General Studies, The University of Iowa
- Elementary Teaching Certificate
- Ageless Grace Educator
- Nia White Belt
Additional
- Head Start Teacher
- Piano Teacher
- Pianist, Our Lord’s Church, Solon, IA
- Book Club
- Piano Club
- Quilter
Classes
- Ageless Grace

Sue Campney
T’ai Chi and Qigong Instructor
Education and Training
- T’ai Chi Chuan Practitioner over 25 years
- T’ai Chi Chuan Instructor over 5 years
- Certificate in Accounting and Business Machines
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Trained Spiritual Director
- Certified Wedding Officiant
Additional
- Johnson County Employee, 32 years, providing assistance to low income households
- Believes T’ai Chi is a Way of Living
- Loves Thunderstorms, a Good Book, Yard Work, Being Barefoot
- Has 2 Incredible Grandsons
Classes
- T’ai Chi Chuan
- Qigong

Holly Carpenter
Small Group Personal Trainer, Zumba and Body Sculpt Instructor
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, The University of Iowa
- Certified Functional Aging Specialist, (FAS)
- Certified Brain Health Trainer, FAI
- Cancer Exercise Specialist, Advanced Qualifiation, FAI
- Certified Zumba Instructor
Additional
- Trainer and instructor in fitness industry for 17 years
- Passionate about health and fitness
- Love swimming, dancing, kickboxing and lifting
- Favorite activities include reading and cooking
- Proud mother of two young adults, ages 25 and 21, and one fur baby, Maisy
Classes
- Small Group Personal Training
- Zumba
- Body Sculpt

John Jadryev
Yoga Instructor
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Iowa
- Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
- Veterans Yoga Project for Trauma Mitigation
Additional
- Yoga Practitioner, 22 years
- Yoga Instructor, 10 years
- Yin Yoga and Pranayama Workshops, Satchidananada Ashram, Virginia
- Member, Veterans for Peace
- Member, PEACE Iowa
Classes
- Gentle Yoga
- Yin Yoga
- Yoga with a Chair

Donny Lindell
Mat Pilates Instructor
Education and Training
- Studied Art and Dance, The University of Iowa
- Iowa City West High Graduate
- Pilates Mat Certification
Additional
- Mat Pilates Instructor, 2 years
- Proud pet parent of one of the happiest pups around
- Deal Shopper Extraordinaire
Classes
- Mat Pilates

Kathy McGowan
Nia and Nia Moving to Heal Instructor
Education and Training
- Registered Nurse, Kirkwood Community College
- Nia Blue Belt Instructor
- Nia Moving to Heal Instructor
Additional
- Retired Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Volunteer, Iowa City Learning Foundation
- Passionate about Guiding Nia Moving to Heal Students to Partner with Their Bodies for Healing through a Sensory Awareness
- Creator of Paper and Fabric Art Journals and Cards
- Love to Explore New Art Techniques
Classes
- Nia
- Nia Moving to Heal

Amandine Mothershed
Nia and Nia MoveIT Instructor
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts with Voice Emphasis, Minor in French, The University of Iowa
- Nia Brown Belt Instructor
- Nia MoveIT Instructor
- Certified Zumba Instructor
- Usui Reiki Practitioner
- Embodiment Mentor
Additional
- Internationally Traveled Musician, Choral Music Specialty
- Lover of the Outdoors
- Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee
- Mother of 2 Children, Some Cats, and Married to College Sweetheart
Classes
- Nia
- Nia MoveIT

Sarah Neary
Yoga Instructor
Education and Training
- Licensed Masters in Social Work, The University of Iowa
- Certified Thanatologist (Death and Bereavement Education)
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYP-200)
- Mindful Resilience Yoga Teacher Level 1, Yoga Veterans Project
Additional
- Social Worker, Oaknoll Retirement Community, Iowa City
- Wellness, Self-Care, Mindfulness Practices
- Painting, Gardening
- Community Singing
- Reading
- Walking Faye, Faithful Dog Companion
Classes
- Gentle Vinyasa Yoga
- Yoga for Grief Workshops

Lisa Pelzer
Yoga Instructor
Education and Training
- Registered Nurse
- Interior Designer
- Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)
- Certified in Barre Above
Additional
- RN at Lone Tree Health Care Center
- Lover of biking, hiking, weight lifting
- Passionate about health and fitness
Classes
- Gentle Yoga

Barbara Sorenson
Yin Yoga Instructor
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Sociology, The University of Iowa
- Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)
- Yin Yoga Instructor Training (50 hours)
Additional
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Employee, Patient Financial Services
- Fort Dodge Native, Iowa City Resident 37 years
- Avid participant of yoga retreats, continuing education, and festivals
- Dog fan, dog sitter
Classes
- Yin Yoga
- Yin Yoga Workshop Series and Special Events

Kari Rodrigues
Administration/Management
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts, English, The University of Iowa
- Certified Zumba Instructor
- Functional Aging Specialist (FAS), in progress
Additional
- Instructor in fitness industry for 6 years
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Secondary Education English Teacher in Brazil for 12 years
- English Program Coordinator at international bilingual school for five years
- Home School Teacher
- Soccer athlete at collegiate level athlete
- Basketball, volleyball, and soccer coach at junior high and high school levels
- Vocal music and pianist
- Mother of Mishael, Benaiah, Noah, and Grace. Spouse of Frederico. Dog mom of Bailey
Classes
- Administration and Management
- In-house online technician
- LIVE WELL Series Instructor