About Body Center St. Pete
About Body Center St. Pete
At The Body Center St. Pete, our mission is to bring out the best in your body through personalized, hands-on care. We believe that every individual is unique, and so is the treatment plan we create. By focusing on your body’s history, current condition, and specific needs, we develop a tailored approach that goes far beyond traditional methods.
Structural Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pilates, and Workshops/Classes
Structural Therapy
A holistic approach called Neurosomatic Therapy focused on correcting misalignment, restoring balance and improving function.
Integrative Physical Therapy
An Integrative Approach using an array of manual and exercises therapy techniques.
Private Pilates Training
Strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and enhance core stability through personalized sessions.
Workshops and Classes
Discover new ways to move, heal, and grow with St. Pete Body Center’s expertly guided workshops and classes.
Additional Treatments
At The Body Center St. Pete, we offer a variety of specialized treatments to complement your care, including:
- Visceral Manipulation/Organ Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Cranial/Pelvic Balancing
- Atlas/Axis Mobilization
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Oov
- Foot Fitness
- Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor Integration
- Scoliosis Strategies based on the Schroth Method
Every aspect of our care is designed to help you feel and function at your best, treating the source of discomfort while supporting long-term stability and wellness.
Meet the Team
List of Services
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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.
Shila Tirabassi LaGrua
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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.
Delfina Bonilla-Lopez
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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).
Alyson Ballow
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Tania Drago
Tania Drago is a dedicated practitioner specializing in Pilates, with certifications from Club Pilates and The Kane School of Core Integration. Originally from Boston, MA, Tania’s passion for helping others achieve a balanced, healthier lifestyle led her to pursue a career in wellness after studying Criminal Justice at Northern Essex.
Tania Drago
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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.
Heidi Brewer
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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.
Brunella Lucchi
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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.
Martha Spalding
