Movement Based Therapy with Kirsten
Little Yoga Space is thrilled to be partnering with Kirsten Wilkinson from Healing Motion to offer online and in person somatic therapy and holistic wellness consultations and private sessions. Kirsten is here to hold space for you while you discover your innate wisdom, restore your embodied strength, and transcend to holistic wellbeing through somatic/ movement based therapy and integrative mind/body practices.
So what is Somatic / Movement Based Therapy?
This type of therapy approaches someone’s mental, physical and emotional health through the mind/body connection.
Through body based practices, somatic therapy bridges the gap between talk therapy and body based, integrative restoration for more comprehensive preventative medicine.
Somatic embodied practices can break down feelings of freeze, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and PTSD while also assisting with chronic pain, sleep irregularity, and symptoms of stress. It can also be a gateway to more self agency, empowerment, and nurturing resilience after a traumatic experience or while managing chronic trauma.
Through body based practices, somatic therapy bridges the gap between talk therapy and body based, integrative restoration for more comprehensive preventative medicine.
Somatic embodied practices can break down feelings of freeze, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and PTSD while also assisting with chronic pain, sleep irregularity, and symptoms of stress. It can also be a gateway to more self agency, empowerment, and nurturing resilience after a traumatic experience or while managing chronic trauma.
Where does your journey together begin?
Kirsten offers restorative movement based tools and methods specifically tailored to your nervous system needs and wellness intentions while supporting you in life shifts that promote both symptom elevation and preventative measures for a long and healthy life. Through a custom program and private sessions she will be a somatic witness and holder of brave spaces as you walk the path of restoration together. Through an initial consultation together you will find a combination of modalities that best suit your wellness intention.
Please schedule your Initial Consultation before scheduling an appointment.
Please schedule your Initial Consultation before scheduling an appointment.
What does Kirsten offer?
Custom Programs include private sessions (both online and in person) in one or more modalities:
- Yoga (Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa, Restorative, Strength Building, Trauma Sensitive)
- Qi Gong
- Somatic Experiencing
- Mind/Body Practices
- Ayurvedic Health Counseling
- TCTSY
- Breath Work
- Guided Meditation and Mindfulness
Pricing and making an appointment
Kirsten offers sliding scale pricing (€75 - €110 an hour), accessible online sessions, and personal holistic health team building alongside all of her custom programs.
To book an online consultation, please visit www.calendly.com/healingmotion
All initial consultations are conducted online via zoom, last roughly 30 minutes long, and cost €20. If you are interested in Private Professional Mentorship in trauma informed yoga, embodied practices, or somatic therapy you can also book a session at www.calendly.com/healingmotion (Hourly rates apply.)
To book an online consultation, please visit www.calendly.com/healingmotion
All initial consultations are conducted online via zoom, last roughly 30 minutes long, and cost €20. If you are interested in Private Professional Mentorship in trauma informed yoga, embodied practices, or somatic therapy you can also book a session at www.calendly.com/healingmotion (Hourly rates apply.)
Service Clarification
- Yoga sessions might include pranayama practice, asana, and guided mindfulness. Your sessions can be catered towards any intentions that you are focusing on and any themes or topics you are currently exploring.
- Qi Gong is based on 5 Elements Qi Gong and explores the balance of universal energy based on seasonal and internal organ support.
- Somatic Experiencing techniques assist individuals to navigate uncomfortable and traumatic sensations using imagery, behavior, affect and meaning in order to restore the body to a more balanced state of being.
- Mind/Body Sessions could include parts work, inner child exploration, body based tools for grounding and centering, resourcing, boundaries, and other somatic tools.
- Ayurvedic Health Counseling brings in foundational nutrition and body care routines that are specifically suited for your personal physical, emotional, mental and environmental climate.
- TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is an empirically validated, clinical intervention for complex trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The TCTSY methodology is based on central components of the Hatha style of yoga, where participants engage in a series of physical forms and movements. Elements of standard Hatha yoga are modified to maximize experiences of empowerment and to cultivate a more positive relationship to one's body.
- Breath Sessions consist of a series of breathing exercises that can function to increase diaphragm and secondary breathing muscle strength, engage the parasympathetic nervous system, relieve anxiety, stress and depression, and assist in bringing a greater awareness to the self. Sessions are catered to the intentions of the participant if wanted.
- Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Sessions focus on slowing down the body and mind in order to experience more clarity of life paths, release stress, and nurture resilience.
**All payments are made online at time of service in full. If you are in need of a payment plan please contact Kirsten at [email protected]. No refunds.
*25% of all proceeds go to Legacy Motion , a US based 501(c)3 non profit organization that provides restorative movement based practices to survivors of trauma worldwide. Through interrelated projects Legacy Motion dedicates itself to evaluating, creating and implementing high quality sustainable programs based on experience and
collaborations in the field.
Therapist Kirsten Wilkinson
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MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT, RCYT, Mind/Body Practitioner
SEP Student Cohort, IAYT Candidate, Qi-Gong Certificate Student, R-DMT Candidate, PhD Student Psychology/Somatic Therapy, Meridian University Kirsten is the Founder and Executive Director of Legacy Motion, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation committed to sustaining the ongoing preservation and documentation of endangered ancient dance forms, as well as promoting resiliency, empowerment, trauma resolution, psychosocial coexistence, community and peace building through restorative, movement based practices. Through interrelated projects Legacy Motion dedicates itself to evaluating, creating and implementing high quality sustainable programs based on experience and collaborations in the field. Her professional dance career spans over 10 years during which she performed with such companies as The San Francisco Ballet, David Dorfman and Heidelberg Ballet. She has held positions at The Library of Congress, Dance Heritage Coalition, and various adjunct professorships at American University Cairo, University of Oregon, University of Hawaii and many more. After much physical trauma sustained in a car accident, she has found sanctuary in her yoga practice and teaching. She is a certified Hot Yoga and 200YTT yoga instructor with thousands of hours teaching moving bodies. Kirsten’s training comes from a broad background including Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Nidra, Alexander Technique, LabanNotation, Dance Therapy, TCTSY, and Mind/Body Therapy. She is also the Founder of Healing Motion, a place where you can discover your innate wisdom, restore your embodied strength, and transcend to holistic wellbeing through private sessions, community events, and free offerings. www.legacymotion.org / www.healing-motion.org |