Embodiment is a practice that allows us to connect to the here and now by using our amazing bodies as resources for healing. Our bodies are wise and exceptionally capable at informing us when something is wrong or in need of our attention. Most of us can tell when we need to go to the bathroom, blow our nose, or tend to a wound. These are simple, relatively neutral experiences we are used to attuning to. However, many have learned to ignore or avoid distressing body cues (i.e. thoughts, emotions, body sensations) because it feels unsafe to approach them, they don't know how to process what's happening, they learned it isn't ok to feel their emotions or trust their experiences, or they may be embarrassed or confused about what they're experiencing. Join Michelle Kelly as we discuss how embodiment practices can support growth, learning, healing, and optimal wellness. About Michelle Kelly Michelle Kelly is a passionate optimal wellness practitioner. She dedicated the first 30 years of her life to creating a robust professional dance career. Now, she channels her love of movement and expression in her work as a Clinical Mental health Counselor, Amen Clinics Brain Health Coach, and educator. Michelle founded POW Therapy: Place of Optimal Wellness in Park City, UT and supports her clients by specializing in sex & relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and holistic health. While working with adult survivors of child sexual abuse at The Younique Foundation, she discovered addressing distress with sexuality was a missing link in many therapy offices. She believes approaching the topics of sexuality and holistic health when treating trauma, relationship distress, and other mental health concerns are essential to sustained healing and enhanced well-being. Approaching what feels scary is a pathway to healing. Michelle chose to reconnect with her dancing roots by founding Fierce & Free MVMT. Fierce & Free MVMT interweaves the worlds of movement & wellness to promote increased resilience, purpose, presence, connection, & joy. She hosts inspiring movement courses with an emphasis on embodiment, attunement, relaxation, connection, and fun. Her forte for tap dancing is nurtured through her offering, Tap Gurus: Enliven your feet. Enlighten your mind. Her passion for healing and optimal wellness is put in to motion during her MVMT meditation courses, where students learn to increase their ability to connect with their emotions, so they can be a guiding light & not something to fear. Michelle practices what she teaches and mindfully chooses optimal wellness so she can create a joyful, healthy, and meaningful life. In addition to her passions for therapy and dance, she’s an energetic outdoor adventurer who loves sharing time in the mountains and beyond with her husband, family, and friends. Websites: Pow Therapy: https://www.powtherapy.com Fierce & Free MVMT: https://www.fierceandfree.org Social media channels: POW therapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POWTherapy Fierce & Free MVMT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fierceandfreemvmt Fierce & Free Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierceandfreemvmt/ View her upcoming Fierce & Free MVMT courses at https://academy.fierceandfree.org ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pyj0IAxKKg

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