Meet DJ Kat – Kelly Atkins
Guiding You Back to Your Body, Rhythm, and Community
Kelly Atkins, BS Health & Wellness, has been guiding people back into their bodies for over 20 years. With a deep background in movement, yoga, meditation, and nervous system–informed practice, Kelly blends science, rhythm, and relational connection to create transformative experiences.
“Kelly (DJ Kat) holds this beautiful container with reverence for anyone and everyone. She has taught me so much about “Life as Ceremony”, “Sweating your Prayers”, working with archetypal patterns and how nourishing it is when we give space in our lives to really experience Unity Consciousness. I’m so grateful for these gifts and for the entire community. I’m in love with the thought of healing the world one dance at a time.”
-Jodi B
Kelly’s Journey
Originally trained as an ACE-certified personal trainer, Kelly founded Kai Integrated Fitness, mentoring other professionals and expanding into pain-free movement, aging well, coaching, and somatic education.
She is:
- A Black Belt–level Nia teacher
- A yoga instructor of 20+ years (TriYoga, 2003)
- Experienced in Bikram, Yin, and music-infused yoga classes
- A third-level meditation initiate through Blue Throat Yoga
During COVID, Kelly fully embraced Ecstatic Dance and DJing, discovering rhythm as a powerful pathway for regulation, restoration, and community connection.
Today, she offers monthly embodiment workshops and private sessions focused on:
- Moving pain-free
- Releasing stress
- Building resilience
- Reconnecting to your authentic rhythm
Her approach is trauma-aware, inclusive, structured yet compassionate—designed to help you feel steady, supported, and fully yourself.
Private sessions: $99/hour
First consultation: Complimentary
Text: 941-928-8866 to connect
“I can sit fully in my body, in a safe space, and allow what needs to come up, and be seen, to do so. By the end of the dance, we all feel more connected to each other, lighter.”
-Jonell P
The Beat Goes On: Free Workshop
What You’ll Explore
- How predictable rhythm restores internal coherence
- The science of nervous system regulation through repetition and synchrony
- Relationship as a pathway to steadiness
- The power of shared timing and nonverbal attunement
- What it means to be supported — not just believe in support
A performance space
A therapy session
A religious gathering
It is a grounded, trauma-aware, inclusive experience designed to help you feel more steady, connected, and internally organized.
Workshop Details
- Simple rhythmic exercises (seated or standing)
- No choreography
- No touch
- No pressure to share
- Clear boundaries and consent-based space
You don’t have to create the rhythm — you can let it carry you.
This is a space for:
- Participation without pressure
- Connection without overwhelm
- Support without force
Even when life feels out of balance, the beat goes on — and you can return to it.
Connect with DJ Kat
For questions, private sessions, or workshops, reach out to Kelly Atkins:
Text / Call: 941-928-8866
Email: mbfdancer@aol.com
Join the Beat Goes On workshop and rediscover your rhythm, your body, and your community.