Mind-in-Motion™

Healing through Expressive Movement.

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If you have gone through a major trauma or life upheaval, lost a loved one, or feel you are in conflict with your family or spouse…even if you are simply struggling to adjust to normal changes, or don’t seem to enjoy life the way you used to: Therapy can help you find answers that lead to lasting change.

Mind-in-Motion™ Movement Therapy

As a lifelong dancer—and a teacher of dance and therapeutic movement for more than 25 years—I have seen first-hand the incredible benefits of dance-based movement for improving both mental health and overall wellness. Movement therapy has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety, increase self-esteem, improve sleep quality, aid in weight management, reduce risk of osteoporosis, and more. It also provides an intense emotional release, which can be profoundly healing for those struggling with trauma, grief, relationship issues, or any major life stressor.

Through many years of teaching and practice, dance-fitness training and in-depth study of anatomy, I have developed Mind-in-Motion™, my original movement therapy method, which I am now offering in group format

Mind-in-Motion™ Movement Therapy

As a lifelong dancer—and a teacher of dance and therapeutic movement for more than 25 years—I have seen first-hand the incredible benefits of dance-based movement for improving both mental health and overall wellness. Movement therapy has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety, increase self-esteem, improve sleep quality, aid in weight management, reduce risk of osteoporosis, and more. It also provides an intense emotional release, which can be profoundly healing for those struggling with trauma, grief, relationship issues, or any major life stressor.

Through many years of teaching and practice, dance-fitness training and in-depth study of anatomy, I have developed Mind-in-Motion™, my original movement therapy method, which I am now offering in group format

Talk Therapy

Therapy—like art—is not “one size fits all.”

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

I specialize in treating complex trauma. If you have been the victim of a violent crime or endured an abusive relationship; if you are a veteran who has experienced combat trauma: I have specific tools and training, and I am here to help.

Anxiety, Depression and Grief

I am here to help also if you are suffering from depression, anxiety, or grief from the loss of a loved one; if you are struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, substance use, or just finding it a challenge to cope with change and the stressors of daily life. Whatever the issues that have led you here, I can help you find balance and restore your lost sense of joy.

Couples Therapy

I am here to help also if you are suffering from depression, anxiety, or grief from the loss of a loved one; if you are struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, substance use, or just finding it a challenge to cope with change and the stressors of daily life. Whatever the issues that have led you here, I can help you find balance and restore your lost sense of joy.

Mind-in-Motion™ uses easy, flowing, guided movements combined with free expression, designed to open the heart, shoulders, hips, and other areas where we tend to “hold” stress; the movements are set to music chosen to support emotional release. The combination of flow, dynamic stretch, and sound promotes a psychomotor feedback pattern that helps us “let go” of emotional and physical stress—also known as the “relaxation response.”

Research Supports Mind-in-Motion™

Since the late 1980’s, more and more research has shown that physical exercise—and dance-based movement in particular—can be as effective as medication in reducing the symptoms of depression. Mind-in-Motion™ has added to this body of research: In 2022, I co-authored a paper based on a 14-month research study demonstrating that Mind-in-Motion™ significantly reduced depression and helped improve self-esteem. Our paper was published in The Arts in Psychotherapy, a noted peer-reviewed journal—which means that Mind-in-Motion™ is evidence-supported.

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Mind-in-Motion™ Together

Taught by Cathy Salmons, LCSW , Mind-in-Motion™ will be offered soon in collaboration with a studio in Winter Park.

Location: Coming soon
Fee: $25 or accepted insurance and HSA.

Taught by Cathy Salmons, LCSW, Mind-in-Motion™ will be offered starting Summer 2023, hosted by Full Circle Yoga in Winter Park.

Time/Date(s): TBA
Location: Full Circle Yoga Studio (972 Orange Ave. B, Winter Park, FL)
Fee: $25 or accepted insurance and HSA.

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**Mind-in-Motion™ is designed for those in general good health, cleared for moderate exercise. Stay tuned for specialized Mind-in-Motion™ groups for clients with chronic pain, mobility issues, Parkinsons, and Alzheimers/Dementia.

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About Mind-in-Motion™

“A tremendously effective way to address anxiety, insomnia, sadness and social isolation—filled with joy and fun and compassion!”

G.W.

“Mind-in-Motion is the only thing that has ever worked for me…the only time I feel good, and happy—like myself again. I experience moments of freedom, of bliss. I am joyful, I feel safe…I feel whole, and present in my body.”

L.R.

“Mind-in-Motion helped me to feel better right away and gave me a glimpse of what it could be like to feel better all the time…it was like a ‘natural high.’ I could feel when the endorphins and relaxation response started to kick in!”

J.B.

Contact me to book an appointment, or schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I am here for you.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 right away, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1(800) 273-8255.