Therapeutic Movement

Therapeutic Movement is a body-mind practice that blends physical therapy, yoga, myofascial release, and nervous system regulation preparing one for optimal movement in daily living at home, work, and play.  The intention of the class is to empower individuals to desire to explore moving their bodies to develop awareness of their internal sensations.  This is a process of embodiment.  These healthy practices are timely for current stressful and uncertain times.  This practice is a gateway for individuals to create new neural pathways (signals to and from the brain).  Our humanness allows for healing and growth, no matter our age, which is so hopeful. This concept is called neuroplasticity since neurons that fire together wirer together.  Creating healthy movement habits will move individuals towards wellness that will inherently impact our community and humanity in a positive way.

Who is Therapeutic Movement for?

Therapeutic Movement classes and workshops are designed for individuals who are seeking balance, connection, and body-mind-spirit wellness.  Classes are particularly helpful for individuals who are:

  • Recovering from injury or chronic pain.

  • Seeking to develop healthy coping skills for nervous system health and reversing a maladaptive stress response.

  • Pursuing postural awareness and strength in both the sedentary and the active parts of one’s life.

  • Healing from trauma, chronic overwhelm and/or fatigue-related conditions.

  • Interested in learning about the biology of stress and adversity and developing an understanding of neuroplasticity, which is the human brain’s capacity for positive change.

  • Seeking to be a student of one’s body through developing awareness of the internal sensations (embodiment) and implementing new movement routines as a result of both guided and intuitive exercises.

What type of exercises are involved in classes and workshops?

  • Corework, joint stability and mobility exercises

  • Breathing, relaxation and down regulating exercises

  • Creative and expressive movement to music

  • Self-myofascial release - rolling out any trigger points or “sweet spots”

  • Gentle adjustments and hands-on support by the licensed trauma informed Physical Therapist 

  • Additional components in a longer WORKSHOP may include: small group discussions, community building, healthy snacks, and journaling.