What is IMB Therapy?
Integrative Mind Body Therapy is fundamentally influenced by the total Yogic Model of health; it is a biopsychosocial and emotional approach to health, recovery and sustainable well-being. Although all Yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, Yoga based mindbody therapy is the specific application of Integrative Mind Body (IMB) based therapy to address an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional needs.
As a master and student of yoga, I have in-depth training to help mentor, assess, and cultivate a therapeutic healing container. I work with you in a mentorship program to address your specific goals while considering any limitations and/or impediments towards success you might be experiencing.
My practices as a mindbody therapist recommendations could include:
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Integrative Mindbody Therapy (IMB) Assessments
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1-1 Mentorship or Small Group Coaching
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Confidential Data & Log of Progress Reports
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Considers Bio-medical recommendations & referrals
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Salutogenic Approach to Health: neuroscience, developmental psychology, and interpersonal neurobiology
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Assisted Stretching & Supported Physical Care
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Dynamic Tensioning & Mechanical Leveraging
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Exercises that address biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system to work with areas of discomfort and/or imbalances
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Somatic Movement & Somatic Emotional Embodiment
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Breathing techniques & guidance
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Meditation | Guided Visualizations
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Affirmation and Vocalization Tools
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The Yogic Model of Health
My practice is to help you become self-reliant, guiding you by means where you learn to cultivate proprioception while creating interoceptive awareness, whether we are practicing 1:1 or in a small group setting; in either case, I am able to choose the appropriate mentorship program and practices that meet your interests and abilities.
How do I know I need IMB Therapy?
Many people first learn about integrative mindbody therapy through their primary medical doctor, doctors of homeopathy, psycho-somatics, physical therapy and/or contemplative practices such as: yoga, qigong, yin, meditation & mindfulness. A common misconception in integrative mindbody therapy is that it is only yoga, specifically, is that it’s all about stretching or movement. In fact, IMB yoga based therapy can help individuals who can’t move at all, as well as active individuals.
The yoga therapy model of health is unique because it addresses every aspect of life rather than considering each body part or system separately. Integrative Mindbody therapy is a safe way of working with the natural capacity of your body and mind to optimize well-being.
A general public yoga or qigong class can certainly ease everyday aches, pains, and mood complaints. But a IMB therapy session, whether one-to-one or in a small group, goes much further because it is tailored to the individual with a protocol you take home.
What conditions can Mindbody Therapy Help?
Mindbody Therapy can offer support for a wide range of concerns:
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Self limitations
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Pain from various sources
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Neurological Issues
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Mental Health
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Major Illnesses
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Healthy Aging
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Death & Dying
Session Logistics
Schedule a free 30 minute introductory meeting to learn if IMB Therapy is right for you. Click on the button below to make your first appointment.
Following our introductory online meeting, a series of documentation is requested to learn more about your medical health history, needs, and goals. Upon carefully reviewing documents, we schedule a follow-up assessment meeting where we go through a musculoskeletal examination, as well as review your health package, we set goals, expectations and/or any concerns needed to be addressed.
Sessions are suggested up-to 1-3 times per-week depending on the client's needs, follow-up meetings are recommended on a bi-weekly and/or monthly basis - working towards self-reliance.