Nia St. Louis Teachers
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Melissa Allen, a former dance instructor and structural engineer has found that she was missing, not only the joy of dance; but a way to express herself and find her individuality through her daily life. She was diagnosed with a debilitating stomach disease and found that with Nia she was able to release physical, mental, and emotional stresses enabling her to find peace within herself. Her ‘intention’ is to share her love of Nia, so this healing practice can be appreciated by all walks of life.
Amy Bielicke, a former fitness instructor and tennis player, Amy had a "no pain, no gain" approach to exercise, Amy fell in love with Nia the first time she experienced it. "I hadn't felt that type of joy in a very very long time." After a back injury, Amy found that she was able to continue doing Nia without discomfort where she had to give up other forms of exercise. "I was so worried that I would lose muscle tone and not stay in shape" when in fact the opposite happened. "Now my core is stronger, I am leaner and much more relaxed. Nia has definitely changed my life and I love to teach and share my joy!!"
Christine Brinker, information coming soon.
Sally Burgess, BS, MBA, is a personal trainer, wellness coach, and certified Nia White Belt Teacher. She has loved dancing for as long as she can remember. Raised out West, she was standing on her father’s boots doing the Texas two-step at a young age! Her passion is helping women live full, meaningful lives based on their unique dreams and desires as well as helping others achieve optimum health. After two decades in the field of women’s reproductive health care Sally is turning her attention to fitness and nutrition and is absolutely in love with the magic of Nia. “I love the music and the workout. I relied on strength training and cardio for years—after a few months of Nia my body is shaping up and trimming down like never before. It’s fun, it’s accessible to just about anyone and it promotes community”. 
Jeanne Carter, Certified Blue Belt Nia instructor, with a BS, MS in Special education, has always loved helping people. After a significant family tragedy, Jeanne retired from her 30 year career in special education, feeling disconnected with the things in life she used to love. At her very first Nia class, Jeanne realized the power that these classes had for emotional and physical healing. Through Nia, she is has danced into a state of greater well-being, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Jeanne enjoys the new experience of being a fitness trainer and would love to share the power of Nia with others. 
Reneigh DeBoer holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Missouri. She is a certified white belt Nia instructor, whose dance and fitness background spans many years, most recently in the area of Dance Movement Therapy. After aggressive breast cancer treatment in 2002, Nia helped her regain aerobic strength, improve overall fitness and reawaken the gifts of emotion, mind and spirit. She knew she was hooked on Nia when she felt how much she looked forward to the next class.
Kris Johnson has been a fitness professional for over 25 years, teaching classes in aerobic conditioning, weight training, and yoga. She discovered Nia in 2002 and was immediately attracted to this heart pumping workout that not only strengthens the body, but the mind and emotional self as well. She feels that dancing Nia allows one to regain the memory of what it is like to move in harmony, peace and balance. Through her teaching she hopes to inspire and empower others to awaken to their own journey back to self.
Karol McNutt has worked for over 25 years in the management of employee benefit plans for major corporations and has been active in various exercise progams all her life. After a few years in a particularly stressful work environment, along with some personal challenges, Karol found herself sapped of most of the joy and spirit she'd had most of her life. At her first NIA class, she found she was getting great exercise and at the same time having fun again! She couldn't wait to go to her next class. She says that NIA is the only fitness program during which she smiles the whole time. NIA helps her to connect her body and spirit in a holistic and joyful way. She loves that it can be effectively practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels. Karol says that NIA literally changed her life and seeks to show others the "body's way".
San Mueller, MBA, MEd, LPC and Nia White Belt teacher, has a background in dance, martial arts and yoga and has tried to bring alternative forms of healing into her work as a mental health professional. She is currently employed as VP and Director of Education and Training in a community mental health organization. When she found Nia she saw it as a way to grow personally and professionally as well as an opportunity to bring an exciting new modality into her work. “I love the freedom within the form that Nia offers. I feel my brain cells growing as my body becomes stronger. I want to share Nia with others and love the idea of learning and teaching within a caring community.” 
Susan Piontek, I am a mother of three, a teacher, a jewelry designer, a singer and a voice-over talent and now proudly a Nia White Belt. Discovering Nia has transformed my life. My body’s new found ways of expressing itself have subtly yet profoundly shifted the way I think, feel and move in the world.
It is a new beginning.
Black Belt Tracy Stamper, has been dancing and studying Nia since 1996, when she received her White Belt. Halfway through taking her first class, she was so moved by this body~mind approach to fitness that she decided to teach it, and has been doing so since 2002. Nia taught Tracy to feel at home in her body, and she is passionate about sharing the Joy of Movement with others. Tracy invites you to move your body in conscious and loving ways, in a celebration of the body in motion.
Rachel Lee Thomas, MSN, RN obtained her Nia white belt certification in 2004. As a doctoral student, her work and research in mental health and wellness focuses on the important benefits of mind-body exercise such as those obtained through the practice of Nia. Her emphasis on the emotional and spiritual elements of the practice foster heightened awareness and a greater sense of joy for both the body and mind. Rachel Lee’s classes combine emotional layers with individualized physical movements that range from fluid to funky creating a fun, uninhibited atmosphere perfect for rekindling those sparks of self-love. Join us to celebrate this joyful and creative practice, freedom of expression and grace in movement.
Sue Wilhelm, BA, LMT is Certified White Belt Nia Instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Illinois – Urbana, with concentration in art and living culture. She is also a Massage Therapist with advanced training in Cranio- Sacral, Reflexology, and Reiki techniques. She teaches Nia as a fun and meaningful way to create much needed cultural experience and ritual, and to share the importance of body awareness for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
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