MindHeart Arts
Creating safe spaces for people to use the Arts for expression and learn lifestyle changes for healthier more connected lives.
A unique health and well-being service, specializing in Creative Arts, Somatic Movement, Energy Balancing and Integrative Coaching. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can heal, grow, and thrive through creative, full body expression and subtle energy work. Led by Anita, an Artist, Registered Nurse and Mind-Body Coach with a strong background in integrative nutrition, mental health and emotional mastery.
Our goal is to support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals who may not have access to, or feel ready for traditional therapy. As well as for those who would like additional modalities to complement their current health journey.
Science has shown that trauma is stored in the body and many times movement and creative expression can help the body get out of Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn mode. We aim to make therapeutic modalities approachable and enjoyable through the power of creative expression.
Modalities
Therapeutic Art, Journaling and Vocal Embodiment: With a focus on emotional expression, stress reduction and self-discovery. A variety of artistic exercises and mediums will be used.
Somatic Movement and Therapeutic Dance: Breath work and movement-based sessions to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and let out stored trauma. Designed to reduce stress and anxiety, improve physical coordination and build trust and confidence in one’s own body.
Applied Kinesiology and Acupressure: Using muscle testing as bio feedback to identify where blocked emotional energy may be causing physical symptoms of dis-ease and pain. Applying the acu-points of TCM acupressure to help bring the body back into balance, helping alleviate pain, insomnia and emotional stress.
Healthy Lifestyle Classes and Coaching: Group classes, workshops, retreats and community events.
Are you dealing with inexplicable pain?
Perhaps it’s time to dig a little deeper.
Emotional Pain=Physical Pain
After many years of suppressing my emotions I developed severe back pain, three vertebrae in my spine were rotated, my back and hips were mal aligned. It was not until I worked through my emotional pain, that my physical back pain went away and my vertebrae went back into place. It is common that when we ignore our emotions, they show up in our body as illness or pain. Using art, vocalization, simple body movements and subtle energy modalities I can help you work with your body to give it the resources to heal and release.
Food can harm or heal
I used to think I had an impeccable diet, yet I had terrible migraines and debilitating pain in my joints. It got so bad at one point that I could not open bottles, or brush my teeth without extreme pain. My husband thought I might need surgery. But I wanted to explore non-invasive options first. I looked to food as medicine, I eliminated almost all foods and started over. I learned to listen to my body, identify the foods that were causing inflammation and pain, remove them, heal my gut and now I live pain free.
My approach is holistic, and integrative. You are a bio-individual, a whole person and I will address you as such. There is no one-size fits all way to wellness, we are complex beings, we cannot separate the mind or emotions from the physical body, these are interconnected, so one area affects all the others.
My work is intended as a support to you, and a complement to any medical or mental health treatment you are receiving. My programs do not replace medical care or advice.
Breath work, guided imagery, meditation, trauma informed yoga, free flow and somatic body movements, are used to help you regain your breath and get you back in touch with your body.
In addition to those, we may explore Expressive Arts and Vocal Embodiment to help you process and take control of your emotions.
I also use modalities such as Applied Energy Kinesiology, Touch for Health and Acupressure to help with emotional and mental stress release as well as some pain relief and general feeling of relaxation.
Lifestyle and nutrition education is used to give you tools to help you take control of your health and well being as it relates to your individual journey. The goal of my work is to help you prevent bigger issues down the road and live a more balanced life.
“Exceptional! Anita is extraordinarily kind and caring. Using a holistic approach to her clients,
she recognizes how taking a body and mind perspective is essential to improving your health and well-being.
She possesses a unique ability to recognize your individuality and to identify your unique needs
in order to assist you in achieving your wellness goals.“
Michelle Fontenelle-Gilmer, MD, MHS
Medical Director of Life Bridge Kids, Assistant Professor at UNLV School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.