Provisional Professional Members List
This page lists the current Provisional Professional Members of DTAA. These professionals are recognised at the second highest level of credentialing in Australasia.
These members can be identified by the post-nominal of DTAA (Prov DMT).
Provisional Professional members have demonstrated that they
- Have sufficient experience to deliver quality therapeutic services for clients with a number of issues
- Undertake ongoing professional development and receive professional supervision of their work
- Agree to abide by ethical conduct as set out in DTAA’s Code of Ethics
- Hold professional indemnity insurance
- Are fully paid Provisional Professional Members of DTAA, renewing their membership annually.
For a listing of other DTAA-recognised members, please go to our Professional Members’ Register and the Associate Member page.
For information about becoming a Provisional Professional Member, please go to our membership page.
A Provisional Professional member does not have the option to deactivate as they are still working toward professional membership. If membership lapses, the Provisional Professional member will not be automatically renewed and must reapply. If a break from DMT work is warranted due to personal, health or family circumstances, they must continue to pay their Provisional Professional membership fee. If paying the fee creates a hardship, they must write to the Administrator, PMC Convener, and Treasurer to explain the circumstances and discuss a fee adjustment.
NSW | QLD | VIC | SA | WA | TAS | NZ
Australia
New South Wales
Rachel Mortimer, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Central Coast NSW
Graduate Diploma of Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy- Tensegrity Training, Foundation Course in Dance Movement Therapy – International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia (IDTIA), Diploma Community Services
Cert IV Community Services/Welfare, Dance Health Alliance Teacher Training, Trained Yoga and N.I.A Instructor
Rachel has worked as a therapist and youth/support worker, particularly within the NDIS framework, Her client-focused approach blends a unique set of skills to provide a nurturing and safe space. She collaborates with her clients to uncover the hidden stories/experiences stored in the body, reprogram the nervous system, and gently release narratives that aren’t serving us well, allowing the body to achieve balance. She has worked with acquired brain injuries, neurodiversity, intellectual disabilities, autoimmune conditions/ post op, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Facilitated sessions in Aged care homes and private practice, Using evidence-based modalities and trauma-informed care to create safe,and supportive environments that foster holistic health. She offers both one-on-one and group sessions, she currently runs a creative movement group for women. She may even bring her therapy dog, Stella, to enhance the therapeutic environment.
Email: hello@bodyjnana.com.au
Dianna Sparrow DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Sydney (Eastern Suburbs)
Diploma of Sports Injuries (1998) Diploma of Remedial Massage – Australasian College of Natural Therapies 2003
TRE – Trauma Release Exercises Provider Certification 2014
Certification of Hot Stone Massage 2019
Advanced Clinical Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy 2020
Diploma Dance Movement Therapy – (DTNZ) 2022
Dianna has devoted over 25 years to promoting holistic well-being and integrating mind-body tools. In 2010, she established Advance with Health, specialising in supporting individuals from diverse population groups dealing with muscular tension & pain, anxiety, burnout, depression, addictions, life’s transitions, grief, loss, and trauma.Her understanding of movement and its therapeutic potential developed during her decade-long teaching experience at a private school in Sydney in the early 2000s. Simultaneously, her lifelong connection with dance has significantly shaped her understanding of movement and its therapeutic potential, leading her to complete her studies in Dance Movement Therapy with a person-centered, humanistic approach.In 2019, Dianna introduced The Moving Circle, an immersive and playful experience designed to cultivate resilience, connection, and healing in Sydney. Each event is curated to draw participants back into their bodies.
+61 414 411 884
info@advancewithhealth.com
www.advancewithhealth.com
Zerina Millard DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Northern Rivers: NSW
Master Creative Arts Therapy (University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne)
I have experience working with people with disabilities in both and individual and group context. I also have experience working in disaster recovery using trauma informed principles within a creative recovery framework.
zerina@bollywoodsisters.com
https://www.bollywoodsisters.com/dance-therapy
0423019335
Janina Catalao Dionisio Murta DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Central Coast, NSW
Online Sessions Available
Certificate and Advanced Clinical Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy; Trained yoga teacher and yoga therapist in training; 10 years experience as a research consultant and project manager.
Janina is passionate about helping people to re-connect with their own body and emotions, and through this restore their innate vitality. Drawing on dance therapy and yoga, Janina offers a caring and non-judgemental space for embodied and creative self-exploration. She offers 1:1 and group sessions, face-to-face or online, and works with people with varied movement abilities. In addition to this, Janina co-developed and manages the program Rhythm is Life at the non-for-profit Heartdancers. This program is aimed at transforming the lives of older people through dance, music, and art. As someone who has had cancer and experienced the emotional and physical stress that comes with it, Janina also has a strong interest in working with women affected by this illness. She believes that dance and yoga can be very effective in helping women affected by cancer feel calmer, re-gain confidence in their own body, and feel more energised and uplifted.
Telephone: +61424333495 Email: janina.murta@gmail.com Web: www.janinamurta.com
Sandra Perrin DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Sydney, NSW
Cert. IV Community Services, BArts, BSc (Psychology), Grad Dip Dance Movement Therapy
Sandra has experience with a diverse range of groups including mental health, disability, culturally and linguistically diverse, autism carers, seniors, autistic adults and preschool children. Her group program, “Make A Move”, provides a supportive and nurturing space for people to express their emotions and develop their creativity through movement. It includes a range of dance styles along with creative improvisation and use of props that can be adapted to suit the group. She also offers individual therapy. Sandra is currently involved in running peer support groups and social events for autistic adults, and has previous experience as a mental health peer worker, job coach and children’s dance teacher. She currently enjoys belly dancing, singing and yoga.
Tel: 0458 560 655
Email: makeamovedmt@gmail.com
Queensland
Madeleine Flynn, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Sunshine Coast QLD
Telehealth/Zoom
I am a mental health Occupational Therapist (Bachelor of O.T.) with extensive psychotherapy training. I have a Grad Dip in Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy.
I am a specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, with extensive postgraduate training in play therapy, individual, family and group therapy utilizing a variety of frameworks. I have previously worked in child/youth/family mental health in both community and hospital settings as a play therapist, conducting life skills training, experiential and psychotherapy groups and family work. Currently I work in private practice with people of all ages using both traditional modalities such as activity-based therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and general psychotherapy/counselling as well as more body-based frameworks such as Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy, Sensory Modulation, Nature Therapy and Animal-assisted therapy. I am available for individual sessions both in my home studio/on my property and online. I also conduct workshops/group sessions.
Email: madeleineflynn.ot@gmail.com / Web: https://animalassistedtherapy.net.au/
Anna Payne, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Sunshine Coast QLD
Grad Dip Somatics & Dance Movement Therapy; Dip Art Therapy (registered counsellor); Cert Dance Movement Therapy; Dip Contemporary Dance; Cert IV Community Services (Case Management); Cert IV Contemporary Pilates & Teaching Methodology
With a passion for utilising the creative arts for promoting mental wellbeing, Anna loves supporting individuals of all ages to create, move & thrive!
Email: wildflowstudios@gmail.com
Anne Wilby, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
South Brisbane Region
Graduate Diploma in Somatic Therapy, BA (hons) Contemporary Dance, Bachelors of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
My movement analysis work began in London in 1999. A journey of contemporary dance performance work later morphed into an appreciation of the movement sciences. I am a practitioner with roots in Laban theory, total body connectivity, Pilates Method and DMT. Special interest conditions include Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Neurodivergence, and Women’s Health.
Email: anne.wilby@icloud.com
Anna Scheuringer, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Brisbane
Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Dance Movement Therapy), The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Business (PR/Marketing), Queensland University of Technology
I support people to move safely towards their goals using a variety of therapeutic methods including movement, dance, visual art and verbal counselling. I am a professionally registered Art Therapist with ANZACATA, Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and Dance Movement Therapist with the Dance Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA). I hold a Master of Creative Arts Therapy with a specialisation in Dance Movement Therapy and work from a person-centred trauma-informed approach to deliver tailored individual sessions. My areas of expertise include psychosocial disability, mental health, trauma and chronic pain. I offer creative arts therapy and dance movement therapy via telehealth for individuals and NDIS plan-managed/self-managed participants. For appointments, visit www.yourlovingmind.com
I also offer in-person art therapy sessions at Whole Hearts and Minds Services, located in Brisbane, Qld.
Email: admin@yourlovingmind.com
Anna Kneen, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Brisbane, Logan City, Gold Coast
Advance Clinical Training in Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy, Diploma Counselling
Worked with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds including elderly, disability, palliative care, pregnant women, homeless, couples, and children. Familiar with a multi-modal approach, incorporating art, journaling, play, props, nature, outdoors, water, animals, and music into the work to engage creativity and exploration. Strong focus on acquainting with, engaging, and embracing one’s identity and relationship with self and others to explore, learn, heal, and grow.
Telephone: 0488184850 Email: mannatherapy@outlook.com
Web: mannatherapy.com.au
Christie Trowers , DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland, Australia
Advanced Clinical Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy – Tensegrity Training (2020), Structural Integration – Anatomy Trains (2017), Dip. Remedial Massage (1996)
As a structural body worker Christie in the first instance through touch in the form of myofascial release assists her clients in awakening their somatic awareness, leading to a further curiosity or need to release held postures. As clients become more curious or sense that their body patterns may be closely linked to their life challenges, Christie will work on alternate sessions with clients in Dance Movement Therapy and hands on bodywork. She will often work with clients as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Christie works with clients that have diagnosed C-PTSD and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life changing illness. She also works in collaboration with her clients, using Dance Movement Therapy as a resource to help them achieve their personal development goals.
Mobile: +61 459547681 Email: christietonks@hotmail.com Web: www.onthetabletherapies.com
Victoria
Brendan O’Connor, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Essendon, Victoria Australia
Dance Theatre Degree from Fontys Dance Academy The Netherlands, Somatic Dance certificate from Tensegrity Training in the Sunshine Coast.
For the past 20 years, I’ve traveled the world, mesmerizing audiences with my performances while delving deep into the realm of somatic therapy. My journey commenced within the ecstatic dance community, where I not only danced but also led workshops, guiding individuals to explore movement beyond its physical confines. Under the guidance of Tracy Nicholson, a prominent figure in somatic therapy, and with the mentorship of Jane Refshauge, I refined my skills and therapeutic approach. Drawing from my extensive background in performance arts and keen observation of movement, I’ve developed a nuanced understanding of the body-mind connection. This perspective enables me to facilitate profound shifts in my clients, helping them unearth deep-seated blocks and rediscover bodily freedom.
Amy Pyers, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Geelong, Victoria Australia
Advanced Clinical Training in Somatics & Dance Movement Therapy- Tensegrity Training Neuro Linguistic Practitioner- Destiny Pursuit Fitness Certificate – Great Southern Regional College of Tafe
Amy has delivered many group and personal sessions working with several populations including NDIS participants, LGBTIQ+, anxiety, PSTD, seniors, children and the general population. Her area of focus is senior citizens and special needs offering a person centered approach based around the need for community connection and building confidence with an emphasis on increasing mobility, balance and coordination. Application of LMA, Bartenieff fundamentals, Developmental Movement Patterns as well as creative dance activities offers the clients a space to explore, make choices, discover and grow. Amy also runs an adult group which offers a safe space for participants to reconnect to themselves, process emotions, gain insight using authentic movement and creative dance practices.
Tel: (+61) 0421 192 125 Email: amypyers@gmail.com
Web: https://www.Movement Classes | Linktree
Ashleigh Berry, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Melbourne, including inner East and inner North Suburbs, VIC Australia
Bachelor of Arts: Dance (Hons) – Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates – Tensegrity Training
Advanced Clinical Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy – Tensegrity Training
Breathing Retraining in Clinical Practice Level 1 – Breathability
Experience in working with clients with chronic pain and supporting healing from past traumatic experiences, experience with elite dance students recovering from acute injuries and chronic pain.
Tel: 03 9429 6448 Email: ash@movementality.com.au
Web: https://www.movementality.com.au/somatic-movement-therapy
Anna Foletta, DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Eltham and surrounding areas, Mount Eliza and surrounding areas
Bachelor of Education (Prim) (Hons)
Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy (Phoenix Institute)
Anna has been holding movement/ritual/rites of passage work with pre-adolescent girls, teenagers and women for over ten years, and uses DMT practices to explore and deepen this work on a regular basis. She offers this work in private practice and is also available for corporate standalone workshops. Anna has experience working with primary/secondary school aged children with varying complex levels of intellectual and physical disabilities, and has extensive experience working with adults living with intellectual disabilities in a group DMT setting as well. She has worked with individuals and facilitated group work with people living with Dementia in aged care facilities, and in residential homes with people living with acquired brain injuries. Available for both group and individual sessions.
Website: http://thewisdomseekers.weebly.com Mob: 0417 314 252 / Email: info@annafoletta.com.au
Sarah McGregor DTAA (Prov. DMT)
Hawthorn, Victoria
B. Soc Science, B.Soc Work, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Cert DT, Psychologist, Social Worker, Dance Therapist
Sarah’s dance therapy experiences includes groups for women survivors of sexual assault. Specialist areas sexual assault, depression, bulimia.
Mob: 0409 173 879 / Email: sarahmmcgregor@gmail.com
Website: www.sarahmmcgregor.com
South Australia
Western Australia
Jordine Cornish (Prov.DMT)
Jalbarragup, Western Australia
South West Western Australia (Margaret River to Bunbury Region)
2021 Master of Creative Arts Therapies (Dance Movement Therapy), University of Melbourne 2012 Post Graduate Diploma in Performance Creation (Choreography), University of Melbourne 2010 Bachelor of Contemporary Dance, University of Melbourne 2007 Diploma in Dance Performance, Dance World Studios, Australia
Email: jordine.riane@gmail.com
Tasmania
Amanda Calabro (Prov.DMT)
Launceston, TAS
Bachelor of Nursing, Post Graduate certificate in Rehabilitation Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (still undertaking)
Elderly clients in retirement homes, Special needs groups, Authentic Movement
My passion is to create a difference in people’s lives through movement therapy connecting mind, body and spirit to bring a new awareness and healing that medicine and counselling alone fail to do. I want to combine all my modalities to truly help people and change the world one person, one group at a time. I enjoy working with all populations, however in my future work I aim to work with adolescents who suffer with trust, safety, insecurities, self-doubt, lack of confidence, bullying etc, enabling them to step into their own authenticity and be the best they can be. I am also very interested in special needs and through my practical experience have come to realise how empowering, beneficial and needed movement therapy is for this population. As well as this I am creating programs to work with clients,both adults and children who have suffered trauma.
Email: calabroamanda17@gmail.com
Telephone: 0417 539 214
New Zealand
Christina Houghton (Prov. DMT)
Auckland City Wide NZ
Diploma Dance Movement Therapy (DTTA), Masters Creative and Performing Arts in Dance Studies (MCPA), PhD Art Design.
Christina has over 20 years experience in somatic dance, improvisation, choreography, research, teaching and performance in both an academic environment and community context. As a provisional professional dance therapist she has been working with older populations with dementia and aged related disabilities as well as adults and children with disabilites in commmunity drop in groups. Somatic dance and art making as an ecological practice influences her dance therapy practice and she encourages a connection to self, body and environment nature as a way for people to heal themselves. Christina is working for DTNZ assisting drop in dance and arts therapy groups as well as being a Star Jam tutor for teenagers with disabilities.
+642102237414
christinahoughton2020@gmail.com
Becca Weber (Prov. DMT)
Auckland and virtual through e-therapy/telehealth
PHD Dance Psychology, MFA Dance Choreography, MA Dance and Somatic Wellbeing, BA Psychology, BA English Literature, BA Dance Minor. ISMETA-Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, ISMETA-Registered Somatic Movement Educator, ISMETA-Registered Somatic Movement Dance Educator. Postgraduate Diploma and Advanced Clinical Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy from Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa/DTNZ
Weber is Deputy Head of Department, Senior Lecturer in Dance Studies, and Programme Director for the Masters in Dance Movement Therapy degree at the University of Auckland. She has worked with clients from 8 months to 70 years old, with a focus on rangatahi and adults most recently. Her therapeutic practice experience includes clients with neurodiversities, anxiety, depression, addiction/substance abuse issues, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. Her practice is co-creative with clients, stemming from an emphasis on person-centered frameworks, but also drawing on cognitive behavioural, psychoeducational, and mindfulness/bodyfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.
0220252431
somanautdance.com
Kylie Mottl (Prov. DMT)
Bay of Islands, North Land, New Zealand
App Science- Physical Education
Diploma of Sports Therapies
Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy
Certificate IV Fitness
I have been working with children aged 5-13 for the past 4 years in a school setting. Most of my work has been with younger children, 5-9 year olds, incorporating DMT principles and practices in large group Creative Movement Classes. These classes explore ways of moving, emotions, exposure to varied music, working cooperatively, facilitating and reinforcing areas of inquiry and learning, such as numeracy and literacy concepts and self regulation strategies. I am very interested in working with older persons and women through the stages of menopause.
00642108551549
mottlkylie@gmail.com
Sergio Dantas de Souza (Prov. DMT)
Auckland, North Island: New Zealand & Surroundings
Bachelor degree in Arts and Education
Postgraduate in History of Art
Teaching Arts specialization
Dance Movement Therapy Diploma
Working with DMT since 2021 with children and youth with special needs.
0223889639
Julie Crocker (Prov. DMT)
Whanganui, New Zealand & Surroundings
Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy (DTNZ)
• Lead Therapist of ‘Dance 4 Us’ Whanganui (Weekly group session for mixed-abilities community)
• Private practice for 1-1 Dance Movement Therapy sessions
• DMT group sessions with older people, in care home settings
• Authentic Movement workshops for women
• Positive psychology, human-centered, somatic approach
Support clients with: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & related symptoms / Depression & Anxiety / Identity exploration / Self-esteem
+64 0211216965
Mollie Rong Chen (Prov. DMT)
Auckland, New Zealand and Online
PGDip. Ed in Counselling and Guidance
NZ Cert. Health and Wellbeing in Mental Health and Addiction
I am a qualified counsellor issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in China, and a 200-Hour Certified Meditation Teacher. Had my 2 years Diploma of DMT training with DTNZ. Specialize in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds: Trauma, PTSD, ASD, ADHD, and Developmental Delay. My work experience includes Autism Early Intervention services and the MOJ programme for young trauma survivors, in individual and group settings. In my practice, I integrate modalities based on clients’ needs to support them achieve their goals more effectively, including Narrative, Dance Movement Therapy, Therapeutic Play, Arts, and Mindfulness. Working language:中文 and English.
+64 22 317 2550
Brittany Kohler (Prov. DMT)
Auckland, New Zealand
Diploma Dance Movement Therapy (DTNZ), Bachelor Performing and Screen Arts, major Contemporary Dance (BPASA) – Unitec Institute of Technology
Brittany is a Dance Movement Therapist, professional dancer/choreographer and dance facilitator based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She has offered group and individual dance therapy to children on the autism spectrum and with intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as creative dance sessions to the elderly. Brittany combines her professional dance experience and her Dance Movement Therapy training to empower those she works with, prioritising compassion, curiosity and creativity in her work. She is looking forward to working more with elderly dancers in the near future.
Telephone: +642102498211
Email: brittanykohler19@gmail.com
Jennifer Bloomfield (Prov. DMT)
Wellington NZ and online sessions available
BA Cultural Anthropology (UCSC), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Creative Writing/Poetry (SAIC), Foundation Certificate Dance Movement Therapy (DTNZ), Diploma Dance Movement Therapy (DTNZ), Diploma Dru Yoga (350 hours).
Jenny has offered group and individual dance therapy to adults and young adults with disabilities including Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum, depression, and more, and yoga to young women with mild schizophrenia. She regularly offers yoga, therapeutic dance, and community dance to neuro-typical kids and adults. She has experience guiding a therapeutic drum group, and enjoys integrating rhythm activities into her group DMT sessions. Jenny loves to support clients in a journey of self-discovery to facilitate pathways toward greater ease, flow, and joy and weaves her knowledge of yoga, mindfulness, and rhythm into her therapy practice. She has a personal interest in the use of gentle mobilisation and breath integration for healing chronic pain and anxiety.
Jenny currently offers weekly DMT groups for adults/young adults with disabilities (DTNZ), weekly West African dance and yoga for all, and 1:1 DMT sessions for all, in person and online.
Email: jenny@moringadancers.co.nz
https://www.moringadancers.co.nz
Annie Cole (Prov. DMT)
Auckland, New Zealand
Master of Dance Movement Therapy.
Bachelor of Dance Studies.
Annie is a Dance Movement Therapist and registered Arts Therapist. With a passion for working with children in various contexts over the past 15 plus years, Annie provides DMT for groups and individual clients, in both clinical and community contexts, as well as within schools. Her clinical experience spans a diverse range of populations including neurodiverse children, teens, and adults; children with high and complex needs; anxiety; autism; and older adults with dementia. She adopts a client-centered, relational, and trauma-informed approach, nestled in developmental psychology and polyvagal theory. Fundamentally, Annie seeks to promote a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to explore, facilitating support through embodiment, movement, breath, creative expression, presence, and play.
Email: annie.dancetherapy@gmail.com
Kristine Walsh (Prov. DMT)
Titirangi, Auckland,, New Zealand
Certificate in Intermediate studies: Visual Arts, Auckland University of Technology 1997. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science: Creative Expressive Therapies, Auckland University of Technology 2010 – 2011, Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy, Dance Therapy New Zealand, 2018, Advanced Clinical Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy, Dance Therapy New Zealand, 2019
Therapeutic Dance and DMT for groups and individuals for in person and online sessions.
Client populations:
Adults with special needs ranging from cerebral palsy, impaired movement/impaired speech, Down syndrome, cognitive delays, high to low functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Most clients are with ASD. Aged 20 – 65 years old. Organizations: Dance Therapy New Zealand and St John’s Community Centre (Adult Community Education ACE) funded Programme. Children and Teenagers with special needs ranging from Developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, high to low functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Most clients are with ASD. Aged 6 – 18 years old. Organization: Dance Therapy NZ. DMT School programmes for children with special needs mainly with ASD 6-11 years old. Organization: DTNZ in collaboration with a West Auckland school. Neurotypical Adults. West African inspired dance for well-being, cardio health and sense of community. Aged 18 – 70 years old. Yakina Drum and Dance.
Email: turquoisekris7@gmail.com
Telephone: + 64 21 036 5272
Phillippa Sherry (Prov. DMT)
Otumoetai, Tauranga, New Zealand
Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Online
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts – Theatre/Dance, Graduate Diploma Teaching (Secondary), Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy
Since embarking on my journey as a Dance Movement Therapist I have worked with diverse populations – clients living with special needs, assisting with managing chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, restorative practices for living with trauma and anxiety, mobilising from severe depression and assisting with pain associated with grief and loss. My personal experience of complex trauma recovery and severe hearing impairment equips me with the empathy and insight for a multitude of human experiences. I relate well to both children and adults and my enriched life experience enables cultural sensitivity with a keen awareness of the importance of nurturing self-governance, unity and manaakitanga. I am particularly drawn to working with facilitating therapeutic experiences where clients feel seen, heard and are moved towards living an empowered, connected and vibrant life with strength, grace and ease.
Email: phillippa.sherry@gmail.com
Chunyan Liu (Prov. DMT)
Auckland, New Zealand
Chunyan came from China. She is a Dynamic Psychology Counsellor in China. Currently living in New Zealand, she is able to provide mental health rehabilitation and immigration adjustment services to the Chinese community in her native language. She specializes in integrating the core elements of dance therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and talk therapy into the work of each visitor, each of whom is special. Life is not easy, but it is worth living.
Bachelor of Public Administration, Chunyan has accepted Sandplay Therapy, The core concept of psychology therapy, Dynamic Psychoanalysis for many years. She has worked at Shenzhen Zhongkang in the psychological research institute. She helped her cases recover their life. the accumulative cases time nearly 3000 hours. She led a Chinese dance movement therapy growth group in New Zealand. Dance therapy is not a dance, it is from body including micro expressions, power of the spirit of the analysis of the voice tone, more directly and deeply, at the same time of analyzing the integration and development, the growth of deep trauma healing, blocking the compulsive repeat mode of life, reshape internal representation, participants said the foot pain well for many.
Email: jenniferliucy70@gmail.com
Telephone: +64 0275899666, WeChat is 995336178
Michelle Heyder (Prov. DMT)
Omokoroa, Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy (NZ), Advanced Clinical Practicum in DMT (NZ)
Have worked with children from 3 – 18 years of age in the dance industry for over 20 years. Have recently received my qualifications in Dance Movement Therapy. At this stage I mainly have experience working with children who have self esteem or anxiety issues in a group and children with special needs or children holding onto anger and trauma in an individual setting. I have attended several courses in Authentic Movement and am looking forward to being able to facilitate this movement practice in my community.
Email: mheyder75@gmail.com
Mobile: 0064 7 548 2265 or +64 27 292 8192
Asia – Pacific
Singapore
Joey Yew (Prov. DMT)
+1 201-486-1150 / +65 9385 6015
Email: movementswithjoey@gmail.com
– Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honours (Merit) by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
– Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) by the National Institute of Early Childhood Development, Singapore
– Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy by the Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa, New Zealand
Prior to training as a Dance Movement Therapist, Joey worked as an Early Intervention Teacher with children with physical and developmental needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Down syndrome in Singapore.
Her passion for dance and helping individuals with special needs led her to attaining her diploma as a Dance Movement Therapist by working with adults with physical and developmental disabilities online in New Zealand, and children with special needs in an integrated preschool in the United States. Her experience working with clients from different countries and cultures shows her level of adaptability to adjust sessions accordingly to clients’ needs.
Malaysia
Diana Lea Baranovich (Prov. DMT)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Psy D (Clinical Psychology) – California Southern University – Infant/Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders, Ed D (Educational Psychology) – California Coast University, MTP (Master Transpersonal Psychology – Palo Alto California, MEd (Master of Ed. Counseling ) – Loyola University – New Orleans, Louisiana, BME (Bach Music Ed. ) Loyola University – New Orleans, Louisiana
Mobile: +6017-639-3492 / Email: dr.dileab@gmail.com
Taiwan (Republic of China)
Chia Cheng Bai (Prov. DMT)
New Taipei City
– Master of Counseling and Guidance
– Bachelor of Educational Psychology and Counseling
– Certificate of TWNZ Dance Movement Therapy Training Program
I am a full-time counseling teacher in an elementary school and a licensed counseling psychologist. My therapeutic approach integrates humanistic and postmodern beliefs, believing that each individual’s exhibited qualities and abilities are inherent strengths. I have over 10 years of experience in dance therapy and psychodrama, with approximately 500 hours of training in psychodrama.
My primary clients are children, and in both individual and group counseling sessions, I frequently address issues such as ADHD, ASD, school refusal, interpersonal difficulties, and internal conflicts, and various other issues. Since children’s issues often involve systemic influences, in addition to working in schools, I also actively provide counseling services using dance therapy and psychodrama methods to different
Telephone: +886986735435
Email: dajiamatsupo@gmail.com
Yu Hsiu Ya (Prov. DMT)
New Taipei
MA (Ed/ Psych), Cert in Dance Movement Therapy.
HSIU-YA has about five years experience in Counseling: using Adlerian Psychological Approach in children and the adult. The experience of playing the ballroom dance for almost 10 years lead her to join the TWNZ Dance Movement Therapy Training and finished it. Now she keeps in serving the elementary school students and residential child care institutions on children combine with Dance Movement Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy. For approving the mental health of children, she has invested in parenting field, especially in Emotional Education. She tries to bring all of the life experiences with her as a therapist.
Telephone: +886+919-837-974 / Email: balletangel1107@gmail.com
Jung-Yi Chang (Prov. DMT)
Taichung, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Consulting Psychologist, Master of Counselling and Applied psychology.
Telephone: +886987020617 / Email: teresadance1128@gmail.com
Yun Ju Chen (Prov. DMT)
Taipei, Taiwan and it’s immediate vicinity
Consulting Psychologist, Master of Family Counselling and Guidance Program in Department of Family. Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, College of Education. Undergraduate Program of Performing Arts, College of Music.
In the last 10 years, Yun Ju has been working on her psychology and counselling training while exposing herself to many dance therapy groups and workshops. Her many strengths include: in-depth self-reflection and self-other awareness, as well as her counselling knowledges and experiences in working with both children and adults population. She received training in various therapy approaches, such as Satir model,Gestalt…etc, and has been integrated dance therapy in her verbal counselling sessions, as well as bringing other therapeutic approach into the dance therapy sessions she facilitated.
Telephone: +886+919834621 / Email: sandrachen0302@gmail.com