The Story Behind the Movement
Spaces where movement becomes a path to resilience, restoration, and joy.
Meet Casey Cox, Nooma Studios Founder
Casey Cox is an entrepreneur redefining the fitness industry through restorative movement, connection, and joy. Known for her grounded leadership style and deeply relational approach, Cox creates spaces that help people reconnect with themselves rather than simply pursue performance.
Before she was an entrepreneur, she was a wife and a mom, searching for a healthier, more meaningful way to move. For years, one question followed her: “What if we move our bodies not to change the way they look but for how it makes us feel?”
Raised in Oklahoma City, Cox grew up experiencing both struggle and perseverance firsthand. She learned not only how to survive difficult circumstances, but how to continue moving forward with compassion, faith, and strength. She credits her faith as a steady source of healing and direction throughout her life.
Like many women, Casey struggled to reconnect with herself after becoming a mom.
She joined a local gym, and while she loved the energy of group fitness, the overall experience felt impersonal and uninspiring. After an injury led her to explore different approaches to movement, Casey earned certifications in yoga and Pilates and visited studios across the country in search of inspiration. Along the way, she realized she wasn't looking for a better workout; she was imagining a completely different kind of studio.
In 2017, Casey opened the first Nooma Studio in Searcy, Arkansas.
Since then, Nooma has grown into multiple locations, each created with the same intention: to offer a welcoming space where people feel encouraged, supported, and empowered through movement.
Over time, she built Nooma into more than a fitness studio. What began as movement classes evolved into a philosophy centered on resilience, restoration, and a redefinition of why people move their bodies in the first place. Rather than using shame, pressure, or outward transformation as motivation, Cox created an experience that helped people feel seen, known, supported, and capable of showing up for life with greater capacity and joy.
Ultimately, Casey Cox is building a movement centered on resilience, connection, and meaningful living. Through Nooma and Give Your Movement Meaning, she continues to shape a future that challenges the culture of burnout and self-punishment, inviting people into a more restorative, life-giving way to move through the world.
Casey believes movement should give back more than it takes.
She hopes that every person who walks into Nooma leaves feeling stronger, more resilient, and more connected to themselves than when they arrived.
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Every Class Creates a Greater Impact
Our mission doesn't stop when class ends. Every membership and class package helps support organizations that are making a meaningful difference in our communities.
When you choose to move at Nooma, you're joining a movement that reaches beyond our studio walls.
What People Are Saying
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Love the energy, encouragement and challenge!
— Emily J
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Movement and music opened up the space to feel and accept my healing.
— Nooma Client
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Felt very welcomed and like I belonged there.
— Brenda P
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Discover What's Possible With the Right Support
You don't have to figure out your fitness journey alone. Our experienced leaders are here to guide, encourage, and support you every step of the way. With intentional movement and a welcoming community, you'll build the confidence, resilience, and strength to thrive both inside and outside the studio.
FAQs
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Casey Cox founded Nooma Studios in 2017 to create a movement experience that helps people build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and increase their capacity for everyday life. Learn more about Casey's story and credentials.
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Nooma is the phonetic spelling of the Greek word for spirit, breath, and air. It reflects our belief that movement should nourish both the body and the mind.
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The first Nooma Studio opened in Searcy, Arkansas, in 2017, creating a new kind of movement experience beyond the traditional gym or hot yoga studio in Searcy, AR.