About Kelly

Kelly holds a BA in Communication Studies from Indiana University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University, with a concentration in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. She is an EMDR and somatic therapist at Centerpoint Healing in Denver.

Before pursuing her work in the body arts and mental health, Kelly’s background included leadership roles with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana, advertising and promotions in the video distribution industry, developing an inner-city elementary literacy and social competency program, and helping build her husband’s software company.

Kelly’s path into the body arts grew from her own healing journey. While training for endurance running in her late 20s, she developed chronic hip, back, and widespread pain accompanied by deep fatigue. Pilates, yoga, and meditation became essential tools for restoring balance, managing pain, and cultivating resilience—practices that continue to shape both her personal life and professional approach.

Now based in Colorado, Kelly enjoys the outdoors, yoga, meditation, reading, crocheting, skiing, and camping. She remains deeply committed to exploring integrative ways to support health, healing, and well-being.

Certifications

Kelly completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Nikki Myers through CITYOGA in 2009.  Kelly has had the privilege of studying with Paul Grilley and has received her Yin Yoga: Practice and Theory Teacher Training certificate. She is also a student of Bernie Clark, a leader in the Yin Yoga teaching world. Kelly completed her training for Adapting Yoga for Disability Level 1 with Matthew Sanford and is a Warriors at Ease Certified Teacher, which brings the principles of yoga to Veterans and active duty military members. She is a Y12SR Certified Teacher which "connects the dots between the ancient wisdom of yoga...tools of the 12-step program and the latest research on trauma healing and neurobiology." Kelly is also a Teacher-in-Training Level 1 for iRest Yoga Nidra through the Integrative Restoration Institute.

Kelly has achieved her Master Trainer designation by completing over 10,000 hours of teaching in Pilates. She was certified through the Body Arts and Science International 500-hour certification program in 2006.

Kelly also received her 200-hour certification in reflexology through the IUPUI Reflexology program in 2007.