Get to Know the The Body Center St. Pete Team
Shila Tirabassi LaGrua
Shila’s journey into the healing arts began with a deep passion for movement as an internationally touring professional modern dancer. A graduate of the Juilliard School in NYC, Shila had the privilege of performing and directing with renowned companies and choreographers, including Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, Martha Graham, Robert Battle, and Stephen Petronio.
Alyson Ballow
Alyson is a LMT, CNS, RYT-300 and has received her AFAA certification in Group Fitness Training. She has continued education and certifications for Community Yoga Outreach, The Art of One-on-One, and AcroYoga, both Lunar Therapeutics and Solar Acrobatics. She graduated in June 2014 from Warrior One Yoga (Orlando, FL) and in August 2022 from the Center for Neurosomatic Studies (Largo, FL).
Adam Fields
Adam’s professional journey began in the world of nursing, where he first became a Registered Nurse. His early career gave him invaluable insight into the Western medical system, working with patients in various settings—from dementia care and acute rehabilitation to the fast-paced environment of the ER.
Brunella Lucchi
Brunella Lucchi, originally from Italy, has built an impressive career in manual therapy, driven by her passion for helping clients overcome pain and restore balance. After studying foreign languages and literature at the University of Bologna, Brunella’s pursuit of knowledge led her to the United States in 1991, where she discovered her passion for manual therapy and soft tissue treatments.
Delfina Bonilla-Lopez
Delfina Bonilla-Lopez, LMT, CNS, RYT-200, YTU, CPT, is a passionate bodywork specialist and dedicated advocate for the body’s innate capacity for restoration. With a lifelong love of athleticism and movement, Delfina is committed to helping her clients rediscover their body’s natural potential through Neurosomatic Therapy, corrective exercise, and a range of holistic techniques.
Heidi Brewer
Heidi Brewer, a native of the Pacific Northwest and University of Washington alum, has been a dedicated dance artist and movement specialist in Seattle, NYC, and LA since 2001. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Kane School and Kinected in NYC, where she also serves as the Communications Director. At Body Center St. Pete, Heidi is a Pilates Instructor, guiding clients in achieving optimal alignment and movement and Kane School Teacher Trainer, teaching the Pilates Method to future instructors.
Martha Spalding
Martha Spalding, PT, IMT, NTP, FLT, is an experienced Physical Therapist with over 30 years of expertise in Integrative Physical Therapy. After graduating from the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Dance, Martha pursued a career in professional dance. However, after a career-ending injury, she shifted her focus to physical rehabilitation, earning her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Sharon Ditata
Sharon’s passion for movement started with sports. Regular physical activity led her to find unique ways to train, strengthen, and prepare her body for physical challenges. In the ‘90s, she discovered Pilates, where she experienced the benefits of building core strength, structural stability, and mindful breathing. The practice stayed with her, and as her career took her across the country, her Pilates routine followed.
Chemen Hudikowa Handel
Chemen’s journey began in Turkmenistan, where her passion for movement, music, and culture first took root. With over nine years of teaching experience, she blends a wide range of practices—including yoga, Pilates, breathwork, and ceremony—into a style that is both grounding and expansive.