Moving in the Spirit "Believe in Me": Moving in the Spirit "Believe in Me": Iza Gustin

“Of all my students, I have seen the most physical transformation in Iza. When I first met her, she had a curved spine, and was always injured. Upon investigating, I learned that Iza had a large role in taking care of her family. One of her moms is a nurse, and I was able to ascertain that Iza received attention, and felt the most cared for, when she had an injury. Once Iza realized her injuries were preventing her from being cast in pieces, a light bulb went off in her head. She started getting stronger, her spine straightened, her shoulders went back. She turned from being a victim to a victor. Iza is so hungry for art, and takes risks as an artist. She is absolutely delightful . Her whole spirit of being in the world is to serve as an agent for change. She stands for those who cannot, and she always has. Her voice is as strong as her body is now, and it encourages others to be strong.” – Dana Lupton