Dance movement therapy for rehabilitation
Dance movement therapy works with your physical rehabilitation in a creative, fun way while prioritising your mental health.
More than prescriptive exercises or searching for the words to express your emotions, dance movement therapy for rehabilitation works with the whole person - mind and body to explore capacities, strengthen the mind and body and enhance quality of life.
Bringing physiotherapy and psychology together
After a serious health event such as a stroke, TBI or a life changing accident, people find they lose their sense of self, outlet for emotions and space to have fun.
The same can be true for those who have had intensive cancer treatment, people with functional neurological disorder, Parkinson's disease, dementia or fibromyalgia.
Soul Gestures integrates neuroscience, physical rehabilitation and creative arts therapy. Move to music of your choice to help rebuild neural pathways, increase cognitive and physical ability and encourage social connection.
Sessions mix seated and standing movement according to your capacity and personal goals. We can dance regardless of physical limitations.
How will dance help my rehabilitation?
Stimulate Neuroplasticity
Dance & movement therapy uses choregraphed and improvised movement to help rebuild neural pathways to strengthen the mind body connection.
Mastering a range of movements will encourage confidence in abilities and have you feeling like you.
Physical Capacity
Working with the current range of motion, we will practise specific movement patterns and activities to improve:
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Fine and gross motor skills
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Balance
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Capacity to move at different speeds
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Use of non-dominant side
Cognitive Capacity
Following and repeating movement patterns over multiple sessions will improve
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Reaction times
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Problem-solving skills
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Recall
We will also do structured improvisation activities, where all movement is good movement and freedom is encouraged.
Expression & Connection
Themed sequences will encourage you to express yourself.
We use a range of music to evoke emotions and ways of processing and communicating.
Musical requests gladly received!