This is Therapy Through Functional Movement
At Mindful Movements, we specialize in Therapy Through Functional Movement, benefiting diverse clients including those with sensory processing disorders, physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental health issues, and brain injuries. Our tailored program features multi-directional movements that engage cognitive functions, improving hand-to-eye coordination, agility, stability, strength, conditioning, and rotational movements. Participants experience heightened brain stimulation and concentration as they follow specific physical tasks in sequence. Conducted barefoot on soft mats for sensory purposes, the program also addresses foot function and gait issues.
Our Holistic Therapies
We use diverse range of holistic and movement-based therapies aimed at regulating, stimulating, and soothing the nervous system. Many of our clients exhibit heightened sensory responses, leading to constant activation of their Sympathetic Nervous System. This heightened state of “fight or flight” often manifests in various behaviours such as frustration, anxiety, stress, anger, hyperventilation, elevated blood pressure, and increased heart rate.
When in “rest and digest”, engaging the Parasympathetic Nervous System, we slow down our heart and breathing rates, reduce blood pressure, and foster a sense of calmness throughout the body. This helps reduce challenging behaviours, and leads to a happier you. Our range of Holistic Therapies include:
Breathwork
We use breath work to decrease stress, anxiety, behavioural issues, hyperventilation, and lower heart rate. Benefits include improved functional breathing, improved sleep, and an understanding of how to self-regulate.
Foot spa
Relaxation and stress relief, improved circulation, muscle tension reduction, detoxification and cleansing, stress reduction and improved sleep, enhanced mood and energy levels, self-care and mindfulness, improved skin and foot health.
Compression boots
Improved circulation, reduce swelling, muscle relaxation, sensory regulation, relaxation, improved blood flow.
Infrared Sauna
Benefits include detoxification, muscle relaxation, pain relief, improved circulation, stress reduction, sensory stimulation, enhanced immune function, heart rate variability and blood pressure regulation.
Hydra/water therapy
Reduce joint impact, pain relief, reduce stress and anxiety, improved mood, decrease behaviours, improved circulation, sensory stimulation.
Massage techniques
Reduce stress, sensory stimulation and integration, improved sleep, relaxation, stress reduction, improved circulation, joint mobility and flexibility, pain relief, enhanced body awareness, increased mind body connection, improved digestion.
Sound & music therapy
Calming effect, stimulation of positive memories, decreased behaviours, activates parasympathetic nervous system, mood enhancement, anxiety reduction, improved focus and concentration, transition aid, personalised environment, multi-sensory approach.
Red light therapy
Relieve muscle pain and inflammation, improve neural function and protection, promote wound healing and tissue repair, increase blood flow, rejuvenates skin, reduce body fat.
Scented oils
Has a calming effect on the body, positive memory stimulation, decreased behaviours, activates Parasympathetic Nervous System, enhances mood, reduces anxiety, improves focus, aids transition.
Benefits of our programs
Reduced stress, and a regulated,
soothed nervous system
Improved fine motor skills and
ability to perform daily tasks
Improved verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Improved sensory awareness and
response to sensory cues
Enhanced problem-solving abilities,
memory retention, and concentration
A supportive community and monthly
social gatherings
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