How Bové Was Born
As described by our founder, Bennalldra Williams
That was the first seed of Bové.
I had to examine what it really took for me to be my truest, best self.
I had to become my own advocate.
What was supposed to be a quick four-month recovery, turned into nine months of pain and a four year delay in performing.
Doctors had given up on me and told me I should forget about dancing again and maybe explore my options of being a choreographer.
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For me to be the most balanced, optimized, vibrant, and expressive version of myself, my tree of wellness had to include:
Bové creates space, for all to feel that wellness is not a luxury but a right. We work to create a beautiful balance of affirming the practices individuals and communities enter with, as well as sharing new ones.
This exchange fuels our idea that we are not the expert on anyone’s life or experience, but simply a guide on their paths of discovery.
That’s when Bové’s full statement of wellness was realized.
That’s when Bové’s full statement of wellness was realized.
For me to be the most balanced, optimized, vibrant, and expressive version of myself, my tree of wellness had to include:
Social Connection
Movement Science
Nutrition
Creative Expression
Rest
Capacity Building
Movement and an understanding of how the body is designed to move.
Social Connection
Movement Science
Nutrition
Creative Expression
Rest
Capacity Building
An understanding of what I'm putting into my body that helps sustain my healing and helps fuel my growth.
Social Connection
Movement Science
Nutrition
Creative Expression
Rest
Capacity Building
An outlet of creativity.
Social Connection
Movement Science
Nutrition
Creative Expression
Rest
Capacity Building
Calming the system and allowing the body to download and settle ie. sleep or relaxation, spiritual awareness and practices, time away from electronics, emotional intelligence, and being aware of sensory overload.
Social Connection
Movement Science
Nutrition
Creative Expression
Rest
Capacity Building
The handling and recovery process from setbacks and trauma.
Bové creates space, for all to feel that wellness is not a luxury but a right. We work to create a beautiful balance of affirming the practices individuals and communities enter with, as well as sharing new ones.
This exchange fuels our idea that we are not the expert on anyone’s life or experience, but simply a guide on their paths of discovery.
Meet Bennalldra
I am an Integrative Movement Specialist and Birth Doula trained across multiple movement techniques.
Not your typical fitness instructor or coach
As a Movement Specialist, I have always been fascinated by how the body works and the way it moves through space. The body is the ultimate vehicle for expression and I love working with people so they learn how to use their bodies to their fullest. My sessions are geared for the demands and stresses of modern life, designed specifically for busy professionals, athletes and creatives.
I bring together a wealth of knowledge from two decades of concert dance experience, including work with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Alabama Ballet, and the New York-based Urban Bush Women. I have a BFA in Dance and Exercise Science. I am certified in Pilates from the Kane School of Core Integration, I’m a level 2 gyrotonic trainer and a Level 3 Franklin Method educator.
My love of learning about the body has also fueled my doula practice, which got started after learning with Mama Glow and Manhattan Birth.
It’s the blending of all these experiences into a movement session that makes things unique and fun! Being healthy is a way of life. How you feel and move everyday matters to me. Together, we can develop and maintain a balanced, optimized, vibrant, and expressive you!
I’ve completed many continuing education courses covering subjects like osteoporosis and became a Buff Bones certified instructor, scoliosis, foot and ankle function, and ACL and meniscus rehabilitation just to name a few.
I’ve also completed Functional Anatomy for movement and Injuries at Mt Sinai, which provided hands-on learning to knowing and experiencing the body.
