Jolynn Nelson:

Co-Owner

Jolynn Nelson is the co-owner of Mindful Movement Studio & Physical Therapy. She has been a physical therapist for 20 years. She has earned a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy, and a Master's of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on biomechanics.  Jolynn also teaches for Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine Continuing Medical Education Program.

Sue Forbes:

Sue Forbes is the co-owner of Mindful Movement Studio & Physical Therapy. She has been a fitness instructor and consultant for over 20 years. She is certified by Stott Pilates in the full repertoire of equipment and mat work. She is certified by Polestar Pilates in rehabilitation, advanced spine, and in the four levels of Critical Reasoning. She has close to 500 hours in Yoga training towards her certification by Hilaire Lockwood; and is certified in Gyrokinesis. Sue is certified as a personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the Seattle Sports Medicine clinic. Sue has completed graduate work in anatomy, internal medicine, microbiology and pharmacology towards her Master's degree as a physician's assistant.

Sandy Fields: 

Sandy is a certified white belt NIA instructor. She has been teaching NIA at Lansing Community College and through Community Education since 2001. NIA is Sandy's chosen movement and awareness practice, helping her with hip replacement surgery in 2005.

Daisy Levy: 

Daisy is certified by The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado in mat and equipment Pilates. She has worked as an apprentice instructor, instructor and a senior instructor over the past 7 years in Belmont, MA, New York City, and Boulder, CO.

Kelly Paquet: 

Kelly is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is a 1994 graduate of Central Michigan University. She has a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Sports Medicine, minor in nutrition. She has 12 years of experience in rehabilitation and preventative medicine. Much of her time has been devoted to high school athletes working as the head athletic trainer for several years with various school districts in the Jackson and Lansing areas. The last four years, her focus has been more in the clinical component of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Kerry Petty: 

Kerry Petty, B.A. is a certified yoga and Pilate's instructor (Stott training) and a licensed sports massage therapist. She believes that yoga and Pilates address the flexibility and core strength that athletes demand. Kerry brings her background as a collegiate gymnast and competitive dressage rider to her teaching and understanding of the demands placed on an athletic body. Kerry has provided core Pilates training (both mat and reformer) and sports massage, to many athletes including ballet dancers, gymnasts, equestrians, as well as, basketball players at the collegiate, European, and NBA levels.