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Move and Thrive

I'm Jess, a bellydancer, yoga teacher and trained therapist. I have a mission to use my education, experience and training to make useful and practical information available and accessible to as many people as possible. My specialist interest is trauma recovery, particularly using a multi-faceted approach combining somatic and cognitive therapies. I also have a lot of specialist content for dancers and dance teachers, and am available for personal coaching or counselling sessions- just send me an email!

Qualifications - Bachelor of Social Science, Grad. Dip. Psych, Grad. Dip. Psych (Adv), M. Couns. Specialist trauma therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga teacher.

Most Popular

Managing Teacher Burnout

AU$15.00

FREE!!!!

Intro to Trauma-Conscious Teaching

AU$0.00

REDUCED FOM $177

Breaking Brain Barriers in Dance - 3 video package

AU$90.00

ON SALE!

Intro to Trauma Conscious Yoga - 4 class pack

AU$67.00

New Series!

Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Dance - feat. Kamrah

Diversity and Inclusion workshop series for movement teachers

AU$27.00

Keeping Cool in Class - Tips for Movement Teachers

AU$55.00

Beat Stage Fright for Good! - session now available as downloadable content

AU$35.00

In Person Dance and Yoga Classes

Yoga for Absolute Beginners - Mondays 6-7pm, starting 28 July

Nepean Community College, Penrith Westfield

Many people are aware of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga, but starting can feel intimidating. This course is designed to be accessible to all, offering a gentle pace and personalised instruction. You’ll learn Hatha yoga, a style that emphasises holding each pose for a few breaths before transitioning to the next. Each class will conclude with a short meditation, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Everyone is welcome!

Bellydance for Beginners - Mondays 7-8pm, starting 28 July

Nepean Community College, Penrith Westfield

Designed for absolutely everyone of all ages and body types, and with no dance experience required, this course will get you shaking and shimmying in no time! Focus is on fun and fitness, and movements will be broken down clearly and concisely in a patient, step by step way. Belly dance is a great way to improve fitness, self-confidence, and exercise hips and knees without jarring movements. It can also relieve stress, improve self-esteem, and is an amazing core workout!

Karma Echoes Intermediate Level Fusion Bellydance classes - Tuesdays 6-7pm, starting 22 July. Not taking new students currently.

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What People Are Saying

Hi Jessica

A quick note to say that I found the presentation very informative, useful, thoughtful and really appreciated your multifacted approach. I will have a look at your website and figure out how I can access your resources for my own...

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Hi Jessica

A quick note to say that I found the presentation very informative, useful, thoughtful and really appreciated your multifacted approach. I will have a look at your website and figure out how I can access your resources for my own...

Breaking Brain Barriers: Performer Edition is a fantastic program that made me feel armed with knowledge and not only empowered to take on the challenge of performing, but freer to enjoy the experience as well. I now understand better what is going...

K

Breaking Brain Barriers: Performer Edition is a fantastic program that made me feel armed with knowledge and not only empowered to take on the challenge of performing, but freer to enjoy the experience as well. I now understand better what is going...

Thank you so much for the workshop, I found I resonated with almost every point you made. I think this will be an incredibly useful tool for me- I've had a lot of 'aha' moments!

S

Thank you so much for the workshop, I found I resonated with almost every point you made. I think this will be an incredibly useful tool for me- I've had a lot of 'aha' moments!