Dance / Movement Therapy

This is a creative and somatic method that invites in body awareness as well as expressive movement. Movement signifies vitality, change, adaptability, and is the opposite of stuckness and stagnation. When we mindfully allow thoughts and emotions to move, we can ride the waves of life with grace.

DMT is the therapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual, based on the empirically supported premise that the body, mind and spirit are interconnected. Movement is used as a catalyst, and a means into the person's inner feelings and a way to express, cope, interact with others, and integrate their experiences. Is it fancy? No! Movement&dance can be anything from breathing, posture, communicating, the way we hold ourselves.

I have been a dance/movement therapist for 5+ years. It is effective in facilitating emotional expression, reducing anxiety and depression, and enhancing overall psychological well-being. Research has also shown that D/MT can be particularly helpful for individuals who find it challenging to communicate verbally or who have experienced trauma. With a modernized and imaginative approach to exposure therapy, I utilize D/MT to help clients confront grief in a safe and non-threatening way.

I have my Masters in Dance/Movement therapy (DMT), trained to observe, assess and engage in movement practices that meet the client where they are at; helping them to become more aware and connected to their body in a way that feels healing and empowering.

I have been a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist since 2016. Dance/Movement Therapy focuses on the mind-body connection and can take an alternative approach to many talk therapies. I utilize many dance/movement therapy intervention and skills to help clients feel more connected to their bodies and find ways to access and express emotions when they may not have words.

I like to use positive music and movement to increase your self awareness and self worth.

My primary modality is Yoga Therapy, and each session has talking, movement and meditation. The body is the gateway to our inner world, and we use the body as a a key tool in healing and integration. Sometimes this can include yoga poses, or you might create your own intuitive shapes that express what is happening in your body, mind and heart. This work can also entail feeling sensations move through the body with awareness, but not actual movement. Each session is uniquely tailored to you.

As a Dance/Movement Therapist I find that engaging in a movement practice can open us up to emotions that are deeply rooted in our subconscious. It can help to reconnect with our bodies and it invites us to find meaning without using words. This is a practice that welcomes all bodies and abilities. Dance experience is not required! Just an openness to the process.

Through dancing my whole life and later integrating therapeutic techniques into movement, I realized the deep connection between mind, body, and relationships or how we orient with the world. Experiencing trauma can cause memories to be coded in a physical place in your body where movement can activate the nonverbal memories to allow for deeper processing and provide a movement based intervention to help increase neurotransmitters and endorphins that increase mood.

By delving into the intricate dance between thoughts, emotions, and actions, Dance/Movement Therapy harnesses the power of movement to help individuals express and process emotions. Integrating movement with therapeutic techniques, I offer a unique approach that goes beyond words, promoting self-discovery, emotional release, and enhanced well-being. Movement can lead your way to self-awareness, resilience, and positive change.

I am a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, holding the highest certification in the field. With over 10 years of experience in private practice, inpatient hospitals, and outpatient treatment centers, I have a wide range of skills to help you move through the painful experiences in your life.