Movement Integration Therapy

Movement integration therapy is a form of mindfulness that combines movement with practices that benefit the mind. Dedicated to supporting your entire health and healing journey, the skilled therapists at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC, in Gilbert, Arizona, provide movement integration therapy to help you process emotions and improve overall function. Call the office today or book an appointment online to learn more about movement integration therapy. 

What is movement integration therapy?

Movement integration therapy is a holistic therapeutic technique that benefits the mind, body, and spirit. It combines physical movement with psychological processes to promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being. 

It comes from the belief that movement and body awareness help people process emotions, reduce stress, and improve overall function. 

Thrive Counseling Services, LLC offers holistic, client-driven therapies using a variety of techniques that support mental wellness and healing, like movement integration therapy.

What are the benefits of movement integration therapy?

Movement integration therapy offers a wide range of benefits for your body and mind. Some of the benefits you may gain from the holistic therapy include:

• Stress relief
• Enhanced self-awareness
• Improved physical health
• Release of pent-up emotions

The Thrive Counseling Services, LLC team uses movement integration therapy as part of your treatment plan to manage mental well-being and improve mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. They may also use movement integration therapy to help you process traumatic experiences.

How can movement integration therapy help my anxiety?

Movement integration therapy may help your anxiety by teaching you body awareness. Many people feel anxiety because they worry about the past and future. Movement integration therapy is a form of mindfulness that helps you live in the now, reducing the worry that comes with thoughts of the past and future.

It also reduces stress and lifts mood, giving you an overall sense of well-being. 

What are examples of movement integration therapy?

There are different forms of movement integration therapy. The team at Thrive Counseling Services, LLC can talk to you about the therapy and techniques they offer. 

Examples include:

Yoga

Yoga is a mind-body exercise that combines movement with meditation. People practice yoga to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Pilates

Pilates is a low-impact exercise focusing on centering, breathing, precision, and flow. It helps you become more aware of your body’s structure, including alignment, posture, and stability. 

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a meditative type of martial arts that focuses on strengthening the body and mind through coordinated movements. 

The Feldenkrais method 

The Feldenkrais method is a group class that teaches movement through verbal communication to improve body awareness and function. 

Call Thrive Counseling Services, LLC today or book an appointment online to learn more about movement integration therapy.