After seven years of dedicated study, hands-on practice, and extensive training, I’m proud to be one of only 22 certified Healing Dance practitioners in the United States. I’ve completed all eleven core trainings and am currently pursuing the advanced underwater certification—of which only ten people in the U.S. hold.
What is Healing Dance?
Healing Dance is a holistic aquatic bodywork modality developed by Alexander George in 1993. Rooted in the belief that movement is medicine, this unique form of water therapy blends elements of dance, massage, and mindful movement. The technique uses the natural qualities of warm water—buoyancy, resistance, and flow—to support the body in a continuous, fluid experience.
A full Healing Dance curriculum includes eight surface-based trainings and three subaquatic courses involving underwater movement with nose clips. These sessions encourage a sense of weightlessness and freedom, helping to release physical tension and emotional blockages. With over 30 hydrodynamic waves, spirals, and spatial patterns, Healing Dance awakens the body’s innate healing potential and restores natural rhythms of awareness.
Inspired by George’s background in ballet, Trager Work, and WaterDance, the method has since evolved with contributions from esteemed teachers like Inika Spence-Whaley and Mary Theri Thomas. The practitioner creates a rhythmic “dance” with the client, guiding them through stretches, spirals, gentle traction, and dynamic motion. This creates a powerful somatic dialogue that supports both psychological and physical healing.
What to Expect in a Session
Each session begins with a brief intake to discuss your health history and intentions. You’ll float in a warm pool while I support and guide you through the water—lying face-up with ears submerged to encourage deep relaxation. For those who feel adventurous, I also offer optional underwater movements! There is no set routine; the session is intuitive, fluid, and completely personalized to your needs.
This work is particularly beneficial for those recovering from stress, trauma, chronic pain, or emotional tension.
A Note on My Practice
While I am fully certified in the complete core Healing Dance curriculum, I’m currently refining my advanced underwater skills. For a limited time, I’m offering sessions that include underwater work at a reduced rate in exchange for your participation and feedback. All I ask is that you complete a short, one-page evaluation form after the session to help me continue growing in this unique modality.
Healing Dance is a transformative journey through water—merging art, therapy, and presence. If you’re looking for something beyond traditional massage, this might be exactly what your body and spirit are longing for.