About

Dr. Paula Chambers is an award-winning dance fitness teacher who creates a safe space to enjoy moving and gently challenging your today body.

She is extensively trained in Nia Technique, with additional training in Franklin Method, Anatomy Trains, Grief Yoga, Trauma Informed Movement Teaching, and Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals.

Prior to teaching movement, Dr. Chambers excelled in higher education, earning her PhD in English, winning a teaching award, and founding an influential career exploration website for doctoral students called Versatile PhD.

Through it all, Paula’s deep mission has been to support others’ mental and physical health by creating safe, uplifting spaces for healing and self-discovery.

Trainings and Academic Degrees

• 2nd Degree Black Belt in NIA Technique mindful dance fitness

• Franklin Method

• Grief Yoga

• Trauma-Informed Movement Teaching

• NIA and Trauma

• Anatomy Trains in Motion

• Race Literacy

• Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals

• B.F.A., Film

• M.A., English

• Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition

My education enriches my movement teaching in many ways. Most importantly, it allows me to imbue movement with meaning. I craft yearlong programs that use movement as a vehicle for lifelong learning. Every class has a focus, and every class focus relates to the focus of the year. By taking my classes and reading my blog posts, you will take a learning journey that will benefit you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.