Dance therapy services
MovementMeds: a dose of dance
MovementMeds is the name of my dance movement therapy business which I have run as a freelance practitioner for over 10 years.
MovementMeds is a healthy combination of dance, exercise, and mindful movement to get you feeling 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.
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“Dance, dance, otherwise we are lost…”
- Pina Bausch, dancer and choreographer
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
· Physical conditions
· Cognitive and neurological
· Stress management and trauma recovery
· Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction
NDIS participants
DMT is accessible through the following NDIS fundings forms:
Self-managed plans
Plan-managed funds
I hold active registrations with the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA) and the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
Rate: Most therapy work I undertake is billed at around $150/per hour. This may vary depending on the specific requirements of the role.
