Delfina Bonilla-Lopez
Meet 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 earned her BA in Spanish Literature & Musicology from the University of Michigan in 2009, but it was her personal journey of overcoming the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle that ignited her curiosity about the body’s ability to recover and thrive. This experience led her to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer, where she found her passion in helping clients with corrective exercise, posture, and movement therapy.
Her journey continued in 2010 when she completed her first yoga teacher training with YogaFit®, focusing on restorative yoga, flow yoga, and making yoga accessible to all. Delfina then deepened her understanding of movement and body mechanics through Yoga Tune Up®, studying under founder Jill Miller. These experiences shaped her movement philosophy, blending strength & conditioning, yoga, corrective exercise, functional movement, and self-massage to help clients address issues in their tissues and improve overall movement patterns.
In 2019, Delfina’s passion for corrective therapies led her to the Center for Neurosomatic Studies (CNS) in Clearwater, FL, where she became skilled in Neurosomatic Therapy. After personally overcoming a 10-year battle with chronic chest pain, Delfina was inspired by the transformative potential of Neurosomatic Therapy. At CNS, she learned to use an 84-point posturology assessment to identify patterns of overuse, underuse, and misuse at the root of pain and discomfort. She combines this precise manual therapy with corrective exercises to help clients release tension, reprogram new pain-free movement patterns, and reclaim their bodies.
Delfina is also expanding her expertise by learning the principles of the Schroth Method for Scoliosis, inspired by her fascination with Structural Therapy and her work alongside Shila Tirabassi LaGrua, the founder of Body Center St Pete. She is dedicated to using these advanced techniques to help clients correct posture, alleviate pain, and improve overall alignment.
Delfina’s mission is to help clients recognize their bodies as brilliant, self-restoring systems capable of profound transformation. Whether through Neurosomatic Therapy, corrective exercises, or self-massage, Delfina is passionate about empowering her clients to feel confident, pain-free, and strong in their bodies.
When not in the studio, Delfina enjoys spending time with her two sons, exploring the beach, playing piano, experimenting with recipes, and diving into the world of personal development. She’s also an avid fan of fantasy, magic, and everything in the realm of dragons and hobbits.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.