AMY KIARA RUTH, BSc (Kin, Ed), ASMP
Kinesiologist & Somatic Movement Practitioner
“Through movement and breath explorations you will befriend the experience of having a body.”
— Amy Kiara Ruth, BSc (Kin, Ed), ASMP
Focus: Collaborative, gentle movement approaches to promote a sense of wholeness.
Ideal for: Individuals exploring ways to be more present and have more ease in their bodies.
Rates: All appointments 60 minutes. Self-select from a sliding scale of supported access @ $94, fair access @ $120, and rebalancing access @ $142.
AMY KIARA RUTH
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Amy is a practicing kinesiologist and an associate somatic movement professional. She has been studying, exploring, and working in the field of movement for over 30 years. Her movement background encompasses practices of kinesiology, dance, tai chi, Qigong, the Pilates method, Self-Regulation Therapy, Body & Earth somatic movement practices, and Continuum & Continuum Montage.
Amy brings a grounded presence and a spirit of collaborative inquiry to her work, drawing upon a broad spectrum of somatic and trauma-informed movement approaches. Her individual sessions offer participants opportunities to develop increased possibility for movement, to cultivate attunement with their own somatic intelligence, and to reconnect to their full range of embodied expression.
In this time of climate dysregulation and great challenge, connecting to our own embodied wisdom can be a resource for being present and having creative ability to meet the gifts and challenges of this moment. As we develop and support our capacity to move with ease and joy, and to feel more fully present in our bodies, we can have more compassion for being in the world.
A typical session may include use of specific movement forms (such as the Pilates method, Qigong movement, Continuum Montage), mindfulness awareness practices, breath and movement explorations, manual therapy (such as visceral manipulation, hands-on alignment guidance, and assisted stretching), somatic-based trauma resolution modalities, as well as sensory and perceptual awareness work.
ICBC kinesiology is available with treatment plan approval by adjustor (please pay directly for sessions and receipts will be provided for reimbursement).
Professional training and affiliations:
BSc in Kinesiology, minor in Education from Simon Fraser University
Practicing Kinesiologist with BC Association of Kinesiologists
Associate Somatic Movement Professional with ISMETA
Certified Pilates Method Instructor
Self-Regulation Therapy (SRT) trauma-informed modalities, Foundation and Advanced training