Movement Intelligence believes in a healthy, holistic, and thoughtful approach to body-mind practices. We offer access to self-care through sessions that are both therapeutic and educational. Sessions are available on Vashon Island's Courthouse Square. We work with accident victims, insurance members, athletes and the general public.
Massage Therapy is a hands-on physical treatment session that relieves pain and speeds healing in muscles, joints, fascia, lymph, and nerves. Aldrich tailors sessions for each individual's specific needs for painless and relaxed movement. Somatic Pilates is a musculoskeletal re-education training program that builds strength from the inside-out, replacing habituated pain with body awareness, core efficiency and powerful, aligned movement.
Massage Therapy is a hands-on physical treatment session that relieves pain and speeds healing in muscles, joints, fascia, lymph, and nerves. Aldrich tailors sessions for each individual's specific needs for painless and relaxed movement. Somatic Pilates is a musculoskeletal re-education training program that builds strength from the inside-out, replacing habituated pain with body awareness, core efficiency and powerful, aligned movement.
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Hallie Aldrich began dancing as a child. Her training continued as a theater major at UCLA, where she first learned about somatic awareness techniques. In 1997 she began integrating awareness with Pilates, as a springboard diving coach. In 2000, Aldrich began working for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's conditioning studio where she worked with professional dancers, students and the general public.
Somatic Pilates- What the heck is it? With hard work, Pilates provides you with muscle control and awareness. Yet true core strength actually requires muscle release--the relaxation of "fight or flight" muscles that many of us use habitually. Is it difficult? Yes, and, as you identify inefficient movement habits, and replace them with core-active adjustments, it's amazing how quickly you feel improvement.
As a dancer, I need to be comfortable in my body at all times. I have learned to find a dynamic balance of stamina, stability, and mobility. But too much stress disrupts this balance, and causes a dangerous cycle of tension that is hard to shake. This cycle is my greatest obstacle as a dancer. I have discovered that a somatic approach to exercise and healing prioritizes the feeling of ease.
Does Your Insurance Cover Massage? Aldrich accepts several insurance types. Please locate your insurance in the list below to see Aldrich's network status. What is In Network? This means that your insurance offers you the best discounts for massage-- low copay or coinsurance costs, and often a waived deductible.
Payments are accepted prior to the time of booking. Reservations made without receipt of payment may result in cancellation or accommodation for another reservation. Payment Accepted via. Please pay in person at time of appointment. Please pay in person or by in advance by mail. P.O. Accepted in person, by phone or by email invoice.
