Betty Karim-Delavar

Balanced Body® Comprehensive Pilates Instructor 2021

I've always been passionate about movement—biking, dancing, yoga, and weightlifting. My Interest in muscle training for diverse movements has been a lifelong journey.

At 18, I experienced elbow pain that was misdiagnosed. Medications didn't help, so I turned to Mat Pilates, which significantly reduced my pain and highlighted the power of proper movement in health.

I am a former registered dietitian with a Master's in Physiology from North Carolina State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy-2023 from the University of Pittsburgh. My mission is to share the benefits of movement for overall well-being. We have one body in this life; let's nourish, cherish, and help it reach its full potential!

Fun fact: during grad school, I worked as a research assistant in an entomology lab, studying Moths!