Instructors

Rachael R. Resch is an artist, scientist and mystic devoted to the sacred body through movement, healing, play and prayer.  A physical therapist, Nia black belt and long-time devotee of mythopoetics, Rachael has studied with Robert Bly, Joseph Campbell, Coleman Barks, Michael Meade, Marion Woodman, Gioia Timpanelli, Martín Prechtel, Aryeh Hirschfield (z”tl), StephenVictor, Paul Richards and Rabbi David Zaslow.  Rachael was lead physical therapist at the Oregon Osteoporosis Center in Portland.  She is Director of Sacred Movement at Havurah Shir Hadash and owner of Synergy Physical Therapy & Movement Arts in Ashland, Oregon, where she lives with her husband, author and screenwriter, Richard Seidman.

Julianne Corey is an Nia Black Belt and from 2010-2016 was a member of the International Nia Training Faculty.  She is a writer, psychotherapist and Senior Lecturer in the Psychology & Applied Therapies division at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Finding Nia was the key to Julianne reclaiming the Joy of living in her body.  She finds her purpose in self-expression and in helping others find the tools to express themselves, so that we may all expand into our wholeness. 

Learn more about Julianne and her classes and events here:  https://niajoycollective.com/

Kelda Vath is an Nia First Degree Black Belt teacher who deeply and enthusiastically embodies Joy of Movement, inspiring her students to move their bodies' way.  Kelda says, "Nia has been with me for nearly 20 years. I found Nia in New Jersey when I was recently out of grad school. I’m a librarian.  I found her again after relocating to Tacoma, Washington. The Nia White Belt training changed my life, and I’ve been dancing ever since. Being with others, moving with music, being in our bodies, and allowing ourselves to try new things, to play! And feeling good doing it? Yes, please. This, for me, is the magic of Nia. Nia has been patient with me these last 3 years. My family and I are now resettled in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon, and I am so happy to be sharing Nia once again."

Check out Kelda's weekly classes at the Ashland YMCA, Sundays at 9;30 am: https://nianow.com/ssr/user/kelda

Kellie Chambers is a Nia Faculty Trainer and 2nd Degree Nia Black Belt.  She says, "My purpose is to empower my students whatever their age to unabashedly live their truth, love their bodies and find joy in each and every day. Connecting with my students and inspiring them to live their authentic self is my true passion."  Kellie is the owner of Just Move Studio in Pleasant Hill, Oregon.  

You can check out her offerings at https://kelliechambers.com

Jule Aguirre, MEd, LPC,  is an Nia Faculty Trainer, 2nd Degree Nia Black Belt and integrative psychotherapist.  She specializes in Nia Moving To Heal classes and trainings.  Jule will guide and support you in exploring all facets of self - body, mind, emotions, and spirit - to ignite the felt sense of health, healing, and wholeness.  Learn more about Jule and her offerings here:  https://www.juleaguirre.com 

Laurie Bass is a creative mover, athlete, artist, yogi, somatic educator, wellness coach and member of the Nia Training Faculty.   Her specialty is the profound self-healing, integrative and somatic education program called the Nia 5 Stages.  She is fun, compassionate, quick-witted and wise.

Learn more about Laurie, her classes and trainings here:  www.lauriebass.com

And check out Laurie's fabulous short videos, of each of Nia's 52 Moves here:  www.lauriebass.com/32-move-of-the-week