Casey Bernstein, dancing the JOY

Casey's Story:   

Casey Bernstein is a dynamic professional with expertise in Nia somatic teaching and Nia teacher training. With over 35 years of Nia experience, Casey has built a reputation for training teachers, working with Special Applications, creative choreography and blending her background as a nurse with Nia Moving to Heal to educate the health-wellness spectrum. Currently Casey leads Nia White Belt, Moving to Heal and Floorplay trainings. She also leads her workshop The Art of Stepping in: Creative Class Crafting for special populations and choreography development workshops where she focuses on her philosophy that aligns with Nia that, Movement is Medicine and Through Movement we find Health for everyBODY.

Casey is a graduate from D’Youville college with a BSRN, where she was senior class president and received the highest nursing award. She has 13 years experience of various clinical nursing settings with a specialty in Critical Care. She has volunteered her services, offering the Joy of Movement for the American Cancer Society, The Interfaith partnership for the Homeless and The Next Step; Recovery program for women. Since 1993, Casey has been the creator, owner and director of The Center for Nia & Yoga, in Albany, NY. 

Casey is a previous marathon runner. Currently an active hiker and swimmer. She has been married to her cardiology husband for 45 years. They have 3 grown children, 3 delightful grandchildren and 1 Aussiedoogle walking buddy dog. 

Please visit: www.caseybernstein.com 

Contact: caseybernstein1@gmail.com