My path to Nia came out of my creative spirit's search for what makes me happy and free. I love to dance, move my body to keep it pain free, and be creative every day. Nia gives me an outlet for all of these desires. When I read about Nia, my body and mind said "YES!” I discovered self healing before I found Nia. I learned that if I moved my injured hip and spine with careful intention, I felt better. Through movement and awareness, I eventually healed my injury. So when I read that Nia teaches the same thing, it made sense to me...and then I took a class. The movements and music were amazing. I signed up for my White Belt training after only a few classes and became certified in January 2010. In September 2011, I received my Blue Belt.  Nia has revealed my gift of teaching to me. Teaching and sharing these movements with others has energized my life. I am working to build a community of movers in Bloomington, connecting with people through Nia.

Through Nia I can express the creative, beautiful, energized person that I am, and that feels like freedom!