Your Instructor
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Arts in Dance (University of Oregon)
• Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (Martha Eddy SMTT Program)
• Certified Massage Therapist as Somatic Educator
• (Alive and Well Center for Conscious Bodywork)
• Certified Pilates Instructor, Mat and Apparatus (Turning Point Studio)
• Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• Holistic Lifestyle Coach (CHEK Institute)
• Certified Moving On Aerobics Instructor (Martha Eddy)
Daily Practices
• BodyMind Centering
• Laban/Bartenief Studies
• Authentic Movement
• Modern Dance
• Yoga
• Hakomi
• Contact Improvisation
• Strength Training
• Cycling
• Running
Melinda brings 15 years of experience teaching dance and movement education through health and fitness. She specializes in working with a wide range of people recovering from illness, injury, childbirth, and surgery. Through education and embodiment she seeks to use movement and touch therapies to empower those she works with. She also choreographs and performs as both dancer and musician.
Contact Melinda today at: melinda@thesmartbody.com
