Our Team
Meet the experts guiding you inside the Loa Movement App
At the heart of Loa Movement lies a group of women driven by a shared passion for transformative, intuition-driven fitness. As Doctors of Physical Therapy, Movement Professionals, and moms, we know the importance of exercise that allows you to do more life, not become your life.
Owner & Founder
Dr. Lauren Shelton,
PT, DPT, OCS
As a busy mom, entrepreneur, and residency-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lauren founded Loa Movement out of a personal quest for a fitness program focused on feeling good; one that valued a science-based approach to strength training, without the pressures of diet culture. Lauren’s journey includes extensive education and clinical practice— which shows up in her rich cuing and expert-level instruction. She hopes this program will show that fitness can enhance your life instead of hindering it.
Lauren teaches all the strength classes in your weekly lineup.
content Specialist
With a rich background in patient care, and a passion for lifestyle changes beyond the clinic, Meredith brings invaluable experience to our team. Coupling her expertise as a residency-trained Orthopedic Specialist with her knowledge of strength training and her love for thinking outside the box, Meredith empowers Loa members to embrace consistent at-home strengthening.
Meredith expertly created and led the Postpartum Program. You’ll also see Meredith teaching speciality classes, such as the popular Core Rebuild Series.
Dr. Meredith Shimp,
PT, DPT, OCS, PCES
REBALANCE INSTRUCTOR
Kasia Galica,
CSCS, PRT
Kasia is fully credentialed through the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI), and has over a decade of experience in the health and fitness space, with a Masters in Health Communication and a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Kasia takes a uniquely holistic approach to health, and has worked one-on-one with hundreds of clients, getting them out of pain and back to doing what they love- and beyond. Her expertise in Postural Restoration is what makes her such a huge asset to the Loa Team.
Kasia teaches your Rebalance breath and recovery classes.
Join the Movement
Each team member at Loa is here to guide, inspire, and support you in your lifelong fitness journey. Our diverse backgrounds ensure that we cover all aspects of health and wellness, making Loa a comprehensive destination for those seeking a balanced approach to strength and wellness.