Thank You Lupa Zoo!
We had a blast exploring the amazing Lupa Zoo last week! A tremendous thank you to Joan Lupa and the Lupa Zoo Team for welcoming in our Totally Adaptive Community.
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To see all of the fun we had, check out some of the awesome photos we took! To plan your visit to this uniquely accessible, sensory friendly, barrier-free campus visit LupaZoo.org today!
Meet the Team
Kelly Phillips, Founder & Senior Fitness Director
Kelly is a lady of deep passion; a special needs mom, a Special Education teacher (Masters Degree in Teaching), and a fitness pro who specializes in providing outstanding adaptive fitness and yoga opportunities for all abilities and all disabilities.
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In 2021, Kelly completed the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification and also completed the 120 Hour Mindful Communities Meditation Training, both through SWEAT Power Yoga. She is elated to share these powerful and important experiences with her clients, and finds great joy in witnessing the healing of yoga and meditation in others.
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Her (now famous) motto, "You're way is the right way", is a statement that is shared throughout classes. It speaks to the fact that every individual is uniquely valued, NOT in spite of their differences, but celebrated because of their differences. In appreciation of the challenges that people with disabilities, along with their families, must tackle and overcome every single day. Kelly strives to build community among participants, whether in person or virtually. Our differences bring us together, to shine our light, to be proud of who we are; to show the world our authentic selves. She began teaching Adaptive Zumba Classes to her daughter, Sarah, and a few of Sarah's peers in 2010. As she achieved important fitness certifications, class offerings were increased and Kelly founded Totally Adaptive, a nonprofit organization.
Kellys Certifications/Qualifications now include: Certified Autism Fitness Pro, ACE GFI, 200 Hour Yoga Teacher, Mindful Meditation Teacher, TRX Yoga Teacher, Adaptive TRX Yoga Teacher, Creator of BEAT, Laughter Yoga Teacher, Baptiste Unstoppable Kids Yoga Teacher, Certified: Zumba , Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, POUND Fitness Instructor
Silvana Villeneuve, Senior Fitness Instructor
Silvana is someone who loves to give because giving to others makes her the happiest. Silvana consistently gives her love, energy and compassion to her three sons, her family and friends, and her students with diverse needs. Silvana is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and an Autism Fitness Level 1 Certified Pro and Pound Certified Instructor.
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Over the years, Silvana has been fortunate to demonstrate her expertise in sensory and motor skills to assist people with varying abilities to fully access exercise and fitness. As a practicing OT, Silvana ensures that all find their individual level of success and joy when participating in the fitness classes.
Silvana is beyond excited to give the opportunity for all to access fitness to create community, family, good health and happiness.