My goal with this blog is to be able to share my work but the conversation is not always easy. I am finding myself at odds or a little outside of the norm. For example, the work doesn’t fit inside dance, which was my home structure for many years. It is the same with ergonomics, kinesiology, athletic training, and physical therapy. However, the conversations we are having are essential inside of all of these specialties.
Most sciences are looking at something very specific. They want to focus on one joint like the elbow. What is the angle as it reaches towards the computer? How does it move? Why is it inflamed? How do we fix it? However the specific is often the part of the body that is not strong enough to sustain the strain of the overall pattern.
Instead of focusing on the wrist, shoulder, neck, and hip, we look very broadly at the patterns of use and their relationship to the mind. What does that use look like and how might we address it? We consider our response to the situation. We’re not looking to pre-judge, but to be available to the whole picture as we are considering the specific. This is not something that is easily, integrated into an insurance program. It’s also not something that has been widely researched.
Integral Movement Research represents the overall work we do and bridges the gap between movement and somatic disciplines. This work goes beyond traditional frameworks, urging us to reconsider how we approach health and movement. Through Integral Movement Research, we embark on a journey of exploration, encouraging an open dialogue that fosters a deeper, more holistic understanding of relationship between the body, the mind and our patterns of use.
This is a new beginning. I’m excited to embark on a new phase of confidence, respect, support, gratitude, and honor for this work and those who are doing it.
Thank you.
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