Therapy services
MovementMeds: a dose of dance
MovementMeds is a healthy combination of dance, exercise, and mindful movement (& meditation) to get you feeling - and thinking - well in both body and mind.
MovementMeds is a versatile approach that is suited for all bodies, of all ages, and is welcoming of all abilities, backgrounds and beliefs. Programs are flexible, and can be tailored for individuals, groups, and more - online and in person. Movement Meds uses methods & techniques from dance movement therapy (DMT) to help bring about therapeutic change.
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NDIS participants
DMT is accessible through the following NDIS fundings forms:
Self-managed plans
Plan-managed funds
For more information regarding the NDIS and dance therapy, see here.
Dance movement therapy (DMT) combines elements of creativity with a psychosocial approach to therapy. It offers a unique approach by applying artistic, body-based techniques to achieve participants’ therapeutic goals.
DMT is used to help facilitate therapeutic growth and is appropriate for any age, ability, or stage of life; it is also a research-based profession with studies evidencing the benefits of dance, movement and somatic techniques for a variety of health concerns (some listed below). DMT is “based on the empirically-supported unity of body and mind” and “recognizes that change and growth in one supports change and growth in the other” (https://dtaa.org.au/therapy/). Dance therapists use verbal and non-verbal modes of communication to engage people in a therapeutic process. This approach can assist with the management and ongoing treatment of conditions such as:
· Mental health (anxiety, depression, and other psychosocial concerns)
· Physical conditions (persistent pain, injury, disability)
· Cognitive and neurological (Acquired brain injury, Alzheimer’s, autism, and other intellectual or sensory impairments)
· Stress management and trauma recovery (including PTSD)
· Recovery from substance use, disordered eating, and other forms of rehabilitation
