“Somatics is the study of the self from the perspective of one’s lived experience, encompassing the dimensions of body, psyche, and spirit." Thomas Hanna
Natalie Heller is dancer, body-work therapist and somatic movement educator. Her approch to the body is one where body, mind and soul are indivisible. She believes that the 'body holds the score' of our journey through life. Through body-work therapy, alignement and awareness excersises, we are able to sense the mind/body unity. This is the first step in the healing process (mental and physical). Natalie offers both private treatment and group sessions. Her practice is influenced by methods such as Somatics, dance therapy, creative practice, Ashtanga Yoga, Pilates, Thai Massage, Body Mind Centering, Contact Improvisation, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique and Simonson Modern Dance, all of which she has extensive training in.
Qualifications:
- Foundations of Western Medicine, Shenzhou Open University, Amsterdam, NL, 2020
- Masters Degree (WO) in Dance as a Creative Practice, Trinity Laban, London, UK 2012
- Simonson, injury-prevention dance from Dance New Amsterdam, New York, USA 2008
- Intensive dance training, Dance New Amsterdam, New York, USA, 2008
- Thai Massage Therapist, Two Souls Massage, New York 2008
- Masters (WO) & Bachalers (HOB) Degree in Philosophy and French, Oxford University, UK, 2006
Qualifications:
- Foundations of Western Medicine, Shenzhou Open University, Amsterdam, NL, 2020
- Masters Degree (WO) in Dance as a Creative Practice, Trinity Laban, London, UK 2012
- Simonson, injury-prevention dance from Dance New Amsterdam, New York, USA 2008
- Intensive dance training, Dance New Amsterdam, New York, USA, 2008
- Thai Massage Therapist, Two Souls Massage, New York 2008
- Masters (WO) & Bachalers (HOB) Degree in Philosophy and French, Oxford University, UK, 2006
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