Body Moves Fitness and Wellness Studio - Coralville, Iowa

Inspiring movement since 2013

Instructors

“Excellence is not merely a skill. It is an attitude.”
…Ralph Morrison

Beth Pelton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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