Timorei “Timi” Spaulding (pronounced as if her parents couldn’t decide between the names “Tim or Ray” so they just mashed it all together) is certified as both a Rock Steady Boxing coach and DanceAbility instructor. She has always had a passion for the power of movement as exercise and art, and its ability to bring people together. Timorei spent her college years at San Francisco State University and the University of Oregon in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science in Dance and Business Administration minor. This is when she fell in love with body mechanics and exploring the mind-body connection through somatics work (nerd alert). Under DanceAbility International’s founder, Alito Alessi, Timorei earned her DanceAbility instructor certification in 2016. She is excited to implement DanceAbility pedagogy in her dance classes to explore movement with people of all abilities in an open, supportive space. Her new passion for boxing is thanks to her mom, Donnella. Being introduced to Rock Steady Boxing, Timorei is eager to help people fight back against Parkinson’s. She is also First Aid/CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross. Next up, is completing her comprehensive Pilates certification. When Timorei is not movin’ and groovin’, she’s likely munchin’ on Mexican food or trying to hop on a plane to get the next stamp in her passport.

Donnella “Nel” Andraos (AKA Timi’s mom) is a certified Rock Steady Boxing coach. Based on personal experience, she firmly believes in the mental and physical benefits of boxing. That may sound counter-intuitive, but it’s not. Nel is a triple-negative breast cancer survivor who started kickboxing to counter the effects of chemo-brain and neuropathy, both cancer souvenirs. She credits the intense kickboxing workouts for helping her reclaim her life. Beyond the body and mind conditioning attributes, Nel quickly realized kickboxing was cathartic too. An important bonus when one is dealing with pent up frustration over something they can’t control. She has since taken her martial arts training a step further actively learning Muay Thai (Thailand’s national combative sport also known as the “art of eight limbs”). A Reach to Recovery volunteer with the American Cancer Society, Nel shares her recovery story with the patients she mentors to encourage and instill hope in those still in the trenches. Her other certifications include Adaptive Special Needs Group Fitness Trainer through Strong Education, Group Fitness Instructor through ACE (American Council on Exercise), and First Aid/CPR/AED through the American Red Cross. Fun fact: Nel’s favorite fix is a Randy’s maple bar with a Diet Coke chaser. Yum, yum, burp!

Blue bio coming soon!

Michael Andraos (AKA Nel’s hubby and Timi’s pops) is a certified Rock Steady Boxing coach. Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Michael grew up in the gym to condition him for sports. He swam competitively, played rugby, soccer, and cricket. He represented Zimbabwe in the World Junior Water Polo Championships and was selected for the “Honorary” South African second national team. Michael left South Africa to backpack the world and in 1988 met the love of his life, Nel, on the Trans-Siberian Express in the then USSR. Fate was set, Michael and Nel wed in Bulawayo in 1990 before raising their wonderful family in Irvine for thirty-plus years. Michael coached soccer for 13 years to remain close to his kids and started his own engineering firm here in Irvine. Inspired by the awesome Timi and Nel duo, Michael got his RSB certification and coaches when not helping behind the scenes. Fun fact: Michael enjoys playing squash, eating biltong, boerewors and sadza, and LOVES Seinfeld!!!