Hi there, my name is Ella (she/her).

I’m a professionally registered dance movement therapist and love to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. It is a privilege and an honour to work with people in all kinds of creative and kinaesthetic ways. Bodies are ever changing and continually evolving… and the relationships we form with ourselves - and our bodies - can help support us in everyday life. Findings ways of more happily inhabiting our bodies can be a rich and meaningful journey.

For myself, dancing, movement, meditation, and yoga have been sources of joy, connection, challenge, growth, stability, and awe. I love to share some of these practices in modified ways, tailored to suit individuals and groups and focused around what is important to each person. I use dance movement therapy methods and practices to assist with a range of therapeutic goals and wellbeing desires. The possibilities are endless.

My practice is informed by collaborative principles; I also draw on strengths-based and trauma-sensitive frameworks.

In 2020, I completed my PhD in dance movement therapy at Faculty Fine Arts & Music (University of Melbourne). My research focused on collaborative approaches to dance therapy within the Victorian criminal justice system. I continue to be active in both research and teaching. As well as lecturing into the VCA’s Master of Creative Arts Therapies program, I also offer DMT services in the Geelong/Wathaurong area. Some of my current work/interests include:

·      Mental health

·      Trauma-informed services

·      Community development & wellbeing programs

·      Criminology (particularly post-release)

·      Rehabilitation & recovery (mental health and physical conditions)

My practice experience spans aged care, adult disability, and mental health, and forensics.

You can find out more about my dance movement therapy (DMT) by visiting the MovementMeds page.

And, you can learn about my professional development services by visiting the MovementLab page.