Somatic Movement and Expressive Arts
I assist individuals and groups:
-interested in personal growth and/or health improvement
-in processes of preparation, change or integration
-living with injury, illness, disease
-healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, businesses, organizations, artists, performers
By guiding them in:
-Exploring personal embodiment
-Discovering and applying tools and resources for personal growth
-Navigating self and environment with increased awareness and ease
Often defined simply as mind/body practices, somatics typically reach beyond a "workout", stylized and/or competitive goal. I assist people in practicing the art of embodiment; approaching life from the perspective of the body; viewing and experiencing the world through the lens of the body. I provide resources on physical, emotional and mental levels to guide individuals in finding their own best answers.
The expressive arts process is intermodal- switching between drawing, moving, writing and creative dialogue with more focus on particular modalities depending on individual or group needs and interests. Absolutely no prior movement or arts experience is needed. My practice is informed by training in visual art, massage therapy, martial arts, chi gong, meditation, authentic movement, contact improvisation, butoh, postmodern, physical theater and mixed ability dance. Having a long relationship with my own creativity and healing, I am honored to guide and witness others.
My offerings are primarily for adults. All bodies/abilities/backgrounds 18+ welcome. Scholarship available. ISMETA registered Tamalpa practitioner. Offerings are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Individual Sessions
in studio/outdoor "fieldwork"/on location/phone/zoom. 160$ hour/ 260$ two hours
focus on one modality or a combination of movement training, expressive arts, nature/ocean therapy, creative touring. Group rates and individual package discounts.
email to inquire
Speaking/Presentations/Classes/Workshops/Event Planning
I assist and facilitate in creating meaningful shared experiences for events, gatherings and retreats. Visioning, project planning, team building and conflict resolution for groups, organizations, businesses
email to inquire
Classes/Workshops/Events
no current classes
Selected Past Events
Embodied Living: Self Care and Expressive Arts
Postmodern and Improv Dance Technique
Pathways and Crossroads II: Point A to Point B
Where am I going? How will I get there? Who will I meet along the way? A community workshop exploring our relationships to self, environment and transportation.
Breast Cancer and Mastectomy Online-Zoom
Breast cancer diagnosis, BRCA Gene and/or family history present challenging choices. These sessions are for women in process of making decisions, preparing for surgery, recovering and/or processing choices made. materials: basic paper and colors-crayon, pastel, pencil email to register
The Body Mythology of the Breastless: An International Flat Day Workshop and Gathering
dedicated to representing Aesthetic Flat Closure AKA "going flat" fairly and positively. For those with uni or bilateral mastectomy due to cancer diagnosis or prophylactic measure and anyone connecting to the theme of being breastless at any point in their life journey.
Where is the Woman? A Womenfest Workshop
In a supportive container, we will locate ourselves as women physically, emotionally & mentally
The Somatic Creative Path: My Journey To Now,
presentation of personal background and training with group expressive arts activities woven into service.
Spirit Dance
Now in it's 11th year, this practice is similar yet distinct from ecstatic dance and 5 rhythms. Non guided, freeform sessions feature a 50 minute genre hopping, primarily instrumental music set and a supportive environment. Alcohol, substance and scent free please.
James Joyce’s Ulysses Roundtable Discussion and Creative Workshops, BloomKW: Key West Bloomsday
-interested in personal growth and/or health improvement
-in processes of preparation, change or integration
-living with injury, illness, disease
-healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, businesses, organizations, artists, performers
By guiding them in:
-Exploring personal embodiment
-Discovering and applying tools and resources for personal growth
-Navigating self and environment with increased awareness and ease
Often defined simply as mind/body practices, somatics typically reach beyond a "workout", stylized and/or competitive goal. I assist people in practicing the art of embodiment; approaching life from the perspective of the body; viewing and experiencing the world through the lens of the body. I provide resources on physical, emotional and mental levels to guide individuals in finding their own best answers.
The expressive arts process is intermodal- switching between drawing, moving, writing and creative dialogue with more focus on particular modalities depending on individual or group needs and interests. Absolutely no prior movement or arts experience is needed. My practice is informed by training in visual art, massage therapy, martial arts, chi gong, meditation, authentic movement, contact improvisation, butoh, postmodern, physical theater and mixed ability dance. Having a long relationship with my own creativity and healing, I am honored to guide and witness others.
My offerings are primarily for adults. All bodies/abilities/backgrounds 18+ welcome. Scholarship available. ISMETA registered Tamalpa practitioner. Offerings are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Individual Sessions
in studio/outdoor "fieldwork"/on location/phone/zoom. 160$ hour/ 260$ two hours
focus on one modality or a combination of movement training, expressive arts, nature/ocean therapy, creative touring. Group rates and individual package discounts.
email to inquire
Speaking/Presentations/Classes/Workshops/Event Planning
I assist and facilitate in creating meaningful shared experiences for events, gatherings and retreats. Visioning, project planning, team building and conflict resolution for groups, organizations, businesses
email to inquire
Classes/Workshops/Events
no current classes
Selected Past Events
Embodied Living: Self Care and Expressive Arts
Postmodern and Improv Dance Technique
Pathways and Crossroads II: Point A to Point B
Where am I going? How will I get there? Who will I meet along the way? A community workshop exploring our relationships to self, environment and transportation.
Breast Cancer and Mastectomy Online-Zoom
Breast cancer diagnosis, BRCA Gene and/or family history present challenging choices. These sessions are for women in process of making decisions, preparing for surgery, recovering and/or processing choices made. materials: basic paper and colors-crayon, pastel, pencil email to register
The Body Mythology of the Breastless: An International Flat Day Workshop and Gathering
dedicated to representing Aesthetic Flat Closure AKA "going flat" fairly and positively. For those with uni or bilateral mastectomy due to cancer diagnosis or prophylactic measure and anyone connecting to the theme of being breastless at any point in their life journey.
Where is the Woman? A Womenfest Workshop
In a supportive container, we will locate ourselves as women physically, emotionally & mentally
The Somatic Creative Path: My Journey To Now,
presentation of personal background and training with group expressive arts activities woven into service.
Spirit Dance
Now in it's 11th year, this practice is similar yet distinct from ecstatic dance and 5 rhythms. Non guided, freeform sessions feature a 50 minute genre hopping, primarily instrumental music set and a supportive environment. Alcohol, substance and scent free please.
James Joyce’s Ulysses Roundtable Discussion and Creative Workshops, BloomKW: Key West Bloomsday