how I became a movement designer

back in 2013 when I got my master’s degree in occupational therapy one of the first things I learned was that most everyone I encounter is a little confused on what occupational therapy is. no shame because that included me…as I was doing my clinical work I also had a difficult time explaining what an occupational therapist does. it’s confusing at the beginning because there are so many different avenues to take under the broad term occupational therapy.

personal patterning

but once I started honing in on my passion areas and applying the skills + science that paralleled my personal beliefs on how we approach our daily routines I started noticing something. it's that every single person has their own unique patterning they experience their life by. our patterns have a direct impact on our stress levels, the way we move and the pains we perceive. and once we start use our personal patterning as a guide instead of forcing someone else’s upon us we start moving how we were designed to...easier + with more energy.

subtle shifts

that’s what I do as an occupational therapist - I help people find the subtle shifts they can make in their daily routines to move how they were designed to, in alignment with their personal patterning. as a result they have less pain + more energy to do the things they love…with ease

movement designer

but because occupational therapist can mean so many things I decided to get a little more specific in highlighting my signature approach and added the label ‘movement designer’

as a movement designer I celebrate the uniqueness each person has in their patterns by looking specifically at:

• daily alignment, posture + body mechanics of when they stand, walk, sit, bend + lift things

• if they’re using their breath as a strengthening technique by seeing what muscles they use to breath

• how to increase their balance + endurance in their day to day routines

and there it is, that’s how I became a movement designer…I made a fun little spin on a broad professional title + then put it on a business card ✌🏻

if you want to know more about what it’s like to work with me as a movement designer check out what past clients are saying here or learn more about my offerings here