Frances M Kimmel

About

 My interest in body-mind and movement integration began with my early training in modern dance and psychology.     I attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Dance from East Carolina University and completed 3 years toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Choreography & Teaching from Ohio University.

After my formal education, I pursued my interest in the healing arts training extensively in the field of somatic movement therapy/ education & bodywork.

This is my 33rd year in private practice where I combine principles from CranioSacral Therapy, The Alexander Technique, The Trager Approach, Body-Mind Centering and other body-mind disciplines to assist my clients and students with their challenges & goals.  Each method includes gentle non-invasive touch and movement exploration to help infants to seniors’ free tensions in their body, improve movement coordination, heal the central nervous system, find ease and embody a sense of vitality & well-being.

My Skills

Certified Trager Practitioner  

M.AmSAT Certified Alexander Technique Teacher

CranioSacral Therapy

Laban Movement Analysis  

Body-Mind Centering Practitioner  

Bones for Life Teacher

Professional Associations / Memberships

  International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association

 M.American Society for The Alexander Technique

  United States Trager Association

  Body-Mind Centering Association

  Foundation for Movement Intelligence

  International Association of Healthcare Practitioners

Licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals