Integrated Movement Therapy
For years I have been calling it “Private Yoga,” but the name no longer feels appropriate for the way my private clients and I have been working lately… So, now I offer “Integrated Movement Therapy.” I like it!
An integrated movement therapy session may include techniques and approaches from the various modalities listed below. Movement based sessions are usually done on your yoga mat. I work with clients and tailor sessions to meet their unique needs and goals whether it be core and mobility work so they can run marathons into their 70’s, move out of chronic back pain, improve their golf game or just a really great, bespoke 1:1 yoga session with lots of great assists.
Private Yoga
A custom vinyasa (or yin or restorative or slow flow or likely a blend) yoga class based on what you need that day.
Breathwork
A deeper connection to the body (and especially the core) starts with the breath.
Core + Stability Work
No, not crunches! Specific and slow to get you connected to your deepest and most important core musculature
Self MFR
I’ll guide you to use tennis/MFR balls or a foam roller and other tools to release and self-massage areas with chronic tension in the body.
Personal Training
We build on the strength you develop in core work and yoga and add bands and dumbbells to continue to work stability and move into hypertrophy (getting stronger!)
Manual Therapy
I almost always incorporate some manual therapy/massage for my 1:1 movement clients.
What to Expect
Initial Phone Consult
Not sure if an integrated movement therapy session is right for you? The easiest first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call with me to discuss what you’re looking for and to determine if my approach is the right fit for you.
Intake + Postural Analysis
The first meeting will usually consist of a verbal intake and postural and range of motion assessments. I will ask you about your injury and body history (work, sports, hobbies, past injuries, etc). I will take time to assess your posture, passive and active range of motion and maybe even take a look at your gait cycle.
Session
If you are used to a public yoga class, a private session can often feel quite different, especially if you’re seeking integrated movement therapy for more therapeutic benefits. There may be less “flow” to the session and it will often be more focused on what you are needing to work on, with targeted stretching/MFR, body awareness exercises, core and strength training depending on what your body specifically needs that session.
For best results, I may recommend a little bit of homework! Usually just a simple pose or exercise or MFR spot for you to work with on your own for 5-10 minutes each day between sessions. This can make a big difference in creating lasting results from your 1:1 work.
Homework
Schedule a Consult
Want to find out a bit more about private yoga? Contact Danielle to schedule a free 15 minute phone call to learn more about how you may benefit from one:one yoga instruction.
“As a die-hard athlete dealing with crippling back pain, Danielle has been an absolute lifesaver! Over the past 3 years I’ve worked with every type of medical, physical and psychological specialist there is, and Danielle’s detailed knowledge of yoga, anatomy and biomechanics, myofascial release, breathing and relaxation, and overall function and mobility is as impressive as any of them. I work with her privately a minimum of 3 days per week, and she has an incredible ability to use her multidisciplinary expertise to customize every session, seemingly down to each individual muscle fiber. She is consistently able to identify and solve complex issues, and has brought me back to athletic performance levels that seemed completely impossible 6 months ago. Words cannot describe how appreciative I am of everything she has done for me, and how impressed I am with her expertise.”
— Scott B.