About Us - Mind Body Works

KELLY DELYANNIS P.T. , CIMT

Kelly grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1994 with a BS in Physical Therapy. After graduation, Kelly was a traveling physical therapist for four years. She then moved to Bethesda, Maryland where she enhanced her manual therapy skills and began specializing in myofascial release. In 2000, Kelly moved to Virginia Beach and opened Healing Touch Therapy, Inc. She received her manual therapy certification from Great Lakes Seminars in 2006. After 14 years in business, Kelly changed her business name to Mind Body Works to incorporate a team that facilitates your healing towards healthy living. Kelly lives in Virginia Beach with her four children

NIKKI WOLFE

Nikki was first introduced to Pilates to complement her extensive dance training. An honors graduate, she went to Old Dominion University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Dance. As a dance major, Nikki was awarded the Liberace scholarship and performed with the ODU Ballet and the University Dance Theatre. Following graduation, Nikki’s successful dance career included lead teacher at Encore Dance Center, summer dance camp director at Norfolk Academy, and guest instructor at Old Donation Center’s gifted dance program.

In 2006, Nikki was asked by her Pilates mentor, Catherine Earp, to join her team of talented teachers and become a professionally trained Pilates instructor. Ready to start her next endeavor, Nikki traveled to New York City and to D.C. to train with the world-renowned Romana’s Pilates organization. After completing her 700 hour apprenticeship program, Nikki taught Pilates at several venues before partnering with Kelly Delyannis at Mind Body Works.

Eternally a student, Nikki continues her Pilates education by attending seminars and taking lessons with master teachers all over the country. She is a highly accomplished professional who believes in the power of the mind. An expert at teaching the mind/body connection, Nikki prides herself with the ability to tailor a workout based on the energy and capabilities of each student. Authentic Pilates has enhanced Nikki’s overall health and wellness. She has recovered from injuries and significantly increased her core strength and flexibility. Nikki believes in the power of Pilates and enjoys teaching and encouraging others to find the same positive results.

RUTH ROBINS

Ruth “hails” from Charlotte, NC. While getting her masters in art history in NYC, she met her Virginian husband, and they settled in Hampton Roads. Ruth has been involved in sports and passionate about fitness her entire life! After having children, she left her interior design job to become a stay at home mom. While at home, Ruth delved deeper into the fitness industry, exploring numerous types of exercise. As her children grew older, she decided to get her ACE (American Council on Exercise) personal trainer certification. Ruth is passionate about helping people get fit to enhance their daily living!

KIRSTEN ROMERO

Kirsten Romero is a Virginia Beach based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes in helping her clients achieve their health goals through a livable diet that includes great tasting, healthy foods in moderation. She believes that proper nutrition is not a secret formula, nor is it found in the latest fad diet. Instead, her nutrition counseling is tailored to each client’s individual goals and objectives to establish an eating plan that is enjoyable and sustainable.

Kirsten has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatrics, intensive care, and outpatient counseling. She graduated from Virginia Tech with both her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Nutrition. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.

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