About Us

Mind Over Body joyfully supports transformation through the process of self-discovery to bring us back to our whole selves.  As sisters working together, we do what we do best together -- providing 3 lenses, different but integrated, and a diverse range of tools to help bring each individual into their own wholeness.

Pilates is a mind-body centric practice which starts the awareness at the core moving outwards to influence strength, flexibility, and alignment of the entire body supporting the journey back to our whole self. Mind Over Body will exclusively offer Pilates teacher training through the renowned Fletcher Pilates School.

Yoga is a philosophy, it’s a practice, it’s a transformative process which establishes the mind-body connection through breath, movement and mental focus practices to help us remember who we are, to bring us back to our whole self.

Healthy Life Coaching supports the best version of your whole self through customization of plans for your specific goals in the areas of nutrition, exercise, career, relationships, and spirituality. 

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Come visit us to get a 360 degree plan for your well-being!  

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XOXO,

Melissa, Laura & Beth

Teachers and Staff

Laura Calmes

Laura received her 150 hr-RYT yoga certification in Vinyasa Flow in June 2011 at Beloved Yoga in Reston, VA and will complete her 500 hr-RYT by early 2018, which will include a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification, Yin Yoga Certification and Contemplative Yoga Certification. She also completed a 65 hr aerial yoga certification from Unnata of NYC and is looking forward to finishing a Warriors at Ease certification (Washington, DC) later in 2018 in order to assist active and retired military. Laura enjoys studying when she can with Rosalyn Bruyere and Jennifer Stephenson McLamb in the field of energy healing and has participated in multiple donation-based healing clinics at the University of Kentucky Nurse’s clinic organized by Jennifer.

Melissa Calmes 

Melissa has been perfecting her skills as a Pilates instructor for the last 8 years.  She has earned the title of Fletcher Pilates Professional Teacher and her second full comprehensive certification is with Balanced Body. She worked and trained internationally in Jakarta and Singapore as well as Washington, DC, Tucson, AZ and Lexington, KY.  The driving force in her teaching is the mechanics of Alignment, Execution and Oppositional Energy.  Through her personal care and attention each client's individual goals can be achieved!

Beth Calmes

aka WonderWoman

Sarah Rhomberg, NCPT

Having been an avid rock climber for many years, Sarah had remained injury free until 2014 when she severely strained a muscle while climbing. During her post-injury physical therapy, she noticed that many of her rehab exercises were done on various pieces of Pilates apparatus. Thus, after she completed physical therapy, she signed up for regular Pilates classes and has continued to experience the benefits of the Pilates method for injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, and improved athletic performance as a rock climber through increased strength and mobility. In hopes of passing along the many benefits of Pilates to others, Sarah has become a Fletcher Pilates Qualified Teacher and has been certified through the Pilates Method Alliance.

Stacy Smith​

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Stacy started practicing Pilates in California in 1995, after sustaining a head injury in a car accident.  She discovered Pilates was a great way to regain strength, coordination, and balance. After many years of rehabilitation, she knew that she wanted to help others discover the amazing benefits of Pilates.  However, Pilates training and practice was put on hold while she earned her degree in Culinary Arts from the Le Cordon Bleu. In 2007, Stacy relocated to Lexington, Kentucky and rediscovered her love for Pilates. In 2014, she jumped at the opportunity to begin her Balanced Body Instructor Training and teaching journey.

Stacy firmly believes that if any student, regardless of their age or fitness level, brings the proper dedication, she can lead them through the evolution of a better body. Her student’s goals range from building firmer, stronger bodies, increasing mobility, and gaining proper alignment in their bodies. Stacy’s passion for helping others is what drives her to provide her students with careful attention, encouragement, and compassion.

 Other Certifications:

ACE Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

 Sterling Hot Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates 2017

Dina Stogsdill

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For Dina, fitness has been a lifelong endeavor. She started her athletic career in Russia as a rhythmic gymnast at the age of 8. After two years she moved to Moscow where her skills were noticed by the head coach of the Central Sport Club Army. By age 11, she became a professional athlete as member of the Soviet National Team and won a gold medal at her first international competition in Prague. She went on to win many gold, silver and bronze medals in international competitions in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, and the Czech Republic. National championships include: 8 times champion of the Soviet Army, 3 times silver medalist at the Soviet Nationals, and absolute Moscow Champion. In recognition of her career achievements, she was awarded the prestigious Master of Sport for Rhythmic Gymnastics when she was only 14.

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After a career in Rhythmics taking her to 27 different countries around the globe, Dina went on to coach other prominent athletes in the sport. Of her students, several went on to join the Russian Team, win such competitions as the European Championships in Greece, and even become Master of Sport themselves.

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Having earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Moscow State Academy of Physical Education and a passion to spread fitness and wellness, Dina moved to New York in 1995. To further her existing body of knowledge, Dina completed 2 years of study at The Kane School of Core Integration gaining a comprehensive certification as a Pilates teacher. Dina is also certified in resistance training with a specialty in Russian kettlebell training - a longtime training tool for the Russian military and Olympic teams. With commitment to giving her personal training clients the same quality of training as her former elite athletes, Dina quickly became a standout in the fitness industry in New York. She has been featured in The Daily News, the WB Morning News, and Fitness Magazine.

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Dina firmly believes that if any client, regardless of their age or fitness level, brings the proper dedication, she can lead them through the evolution of a better body. Her client's goals range from building firmer, stronger bodies, losing weight, increasing flexibility, and gaining proper alignment in their bodies. Dina has done exceptional work with clients who have suffered limitations from past injuries. Her client, Jeremy Boal, M.D. of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, says of Dina, "She is a truly gifted teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge...she is an outstanding listener who works very hard to understand her clients needs and concerns.”

Amber Clary

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Amber Clary began taking Pilates 8 years ago with a group of friends.  She fell in love with the challenge of incorporating Pilates Principles into her everyday life.  She has completed Balanced Body’s teacher training with Master Teacher David Gensheimer in Nashville, TN.  Amber also enjoys other styles of physical fitness such as weight training and functional training as well as a focus on mental wellness. She is a teacher of Special Education during the day and is excited to teach others how to improve their strength, mobility and mindfulness to live a balanced life.  Amber is married and has 2 lovely daughters, Kelsey and Katie Ann.

McKenna Dallas

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McKenna has been a yoga practitioner for over four years. She started her love of fitness through HIIT and weight lifting, but soon found her love for yoga, primarily for it’s focus on strength, cardio, and flexibility, but through the practice of ease rather than push. McKenna spent most of her yoga years practicing through online instructors, such as: Tara Stiles/Strala Yoga, Ali Kamenova’s Interval Yoga, and Erin Sampson's Five Parks Yoga, but she began taking group yoga classes about a year ago, and has been an avid lover and friend of Mind Over Body ever since! She is also a college student, interested in the arts and psychology, especially combined with the study of neuroscience, and a focus on the frontal lobe. Along with her work towards her degree, she is saving up for her yoga teacher certification to attain by the end of 2019; while in the meantime, she is teaching volunteer classes at MOB, getting in as much practice for her certification as possible!

Susan Pope

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Susan is a Yogafit®-trained instructor since 2010.  She also is an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor with training in Spin, TRX, Kettlebell,  Piyo, and Turbo-Kick. She teaches a Vinyasa flow that combines postures that focus on strength, balance, and flexibility.   She loves animals and especially enjoys teaching yoga in the company of cats at the Lexington Humane Society. When not practicing or teaching yoga, Susan practices law in Lexington.

Sara Mendoza

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Sara is a 200 hour RYT from Southern California where she taught Yoga full-time at different studios, gyms and corporate locations throughout Orange County. She started practicing Yoga in 2010 to help her find peace and balance in an otherwise hectic life, and along the way found her passion for teaching and sharing the benefits of Yoga with others. Sara’s classes focus heavily on Pranayama, Meditation, breath to movement, and offer a positive atmosphere where all are welcomed and accepted.

Jennifer Watts

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I came to yoga with a need to live a healthier life mentally, physically and emotionally.  Throughout my journey of self-discovery, I have found life changing transformation with the use of yoga for self-care. I am an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT), with over 2000 hours of teaching, and a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). I specialize in Hatha Yoga with concentration on breathing and the use of props for appropriate body alignment. With many clients, I use a combination of yoga, massage, and breath work for therapeutic sessions focused on body recovery.

Natalie Stigers

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Natalie, born and raised in the Bluegrass, has always loved being up to something greater than herself.  She knew she wanted to strengthen her own yoga practice as she realized how it sparked her overall gratitude, peace, and joy.  Setting her drishti on becoming a yoga teacher, she received her 200 hr-RYT certification with Shakti University focusing on Vinyasa Flow. Natalie is passionate about creating a space to connect, challenge, and have fun in her classes.  Off the mat, Natalie is a Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student at UK and mama to her fur babies Woody (Lab mix), Romeo (Dachshund), and Juliet (Dachshund).

Laurie Rentz

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Laurie started her yoga and Pilates journey at a young age as a way to improve her flexibility and form in dance.  In January 2017, she started her training in aerial acrobatics and uses yoga and Pilates now more than ever to heal and maintain both her body and mind.

Laurie is the Accounts Manager at Mind Over Body and soon to be an instructor, stay tuned!

Tashi

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I am Tashi. I am a Lion King. I have a heart full of pure gold, and though I may roar, please know I can also melt your heart.  I often melt momma’s.  I love to sit and help her correct alignment and cheer and support each of her clients.  They are all very important to me, each and everyone. They always greet me with such enthusiasm it really makes my day.  I'm so happy to be here to lend a helping paw 🐾!