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

Nia and Ageless Grace

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

  • Founder and Former Owner, Body Moves Fitness and Wellness Center
  • Associate Professor Emerita in Health Promotion and Dental Hygiene, The University of Iowa
  • 17 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
  • Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle
  • Living the Blue Zones Lifestyle
  • Touch Points
Patricia Arnold

Patricia Arnold

Nia and 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

Owner, T’ai Chi and Qigong Instructor

Education and Training

  • T’ai Chi Chuan Practitioner over 35 years
  • T’ai Chi Chuan Instructor 12 years
  • Certificate in Accounting and Business Machines
  • Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
  • Trained Spiritual Director
  • Certified Wedding Officiant

Additional

  • Owner, Body Moves Fitness and Wellness Studio
  • Retired Johnson County Employee, 38 years, provided assistance to low income households
  • Believes T’ai Chi is a Way of Living
  • Loves Thunderstorms, a Good Book, Yard Work, Being Barefoot
  • Has 3 Incredible Grandsons

Classes

  • T’ai Chi Chuan
  • Qigong
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
Amandine Mothershed

Amandine Mothershed

Nia 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

Barefoot Strong and Small Group Personal Trainer, 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