Meet the Team

Our therapists are trained at masters level and registered with ANZACATA, the peak professional body representing creative arts therapists, and the Dance Therapy Association of Australasia.

  • Meagan is a therapeutic clinician and qualified dance movement therapist, with a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy at the University of Melbourne specialising in dance movement therapy, a Post Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy, Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy & Diploma in Kinesiology.

    Meagan values the healing power of creativity, dance, movement and play to support a healthy development of the whole self.

    Working through a lens of neuroscience, Meagan has a holistic understanding of the mind body connection, energetic principles, somatic processes and dance as an ancient healing art form. With a background in dance and social cultural anthropology, she studies traditional movement knowledges, in particular West African dance and rhythms which enrich her work as a dance therapist.

    Meagan’s experience includes therapeutic play and dance movement therapy for children’s early intervention, adult mental health, parent & infant mental health, birth trauma, children with selective mutism, ASD, adults with neurological conditions- Stroke, Parkinson’s, M.S, positive ageing, and children and adults affected by domestic violence and childhood trauma.

    The premise of the mind body unity is that change and growth in one supports change and growth in the other.

    Offering a warm approach and safely held space, Meagan supports her clients to foster an embodied sense of emotional regulation, cognition, self-expression, communication and harmonious ways of being in relationship.

  • Helena is a qualified dance movement therapist, with a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy at the University of Melbourne specialising in dance movement therapy.

    Helena holds a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, and utilises dance and movement as a therapeutic tool to facilitate change and self-discovery.

    Helena's warm and approachable nature creates an inviting space for her clients to explore their emotions, express themselves, and tap into their inner strength.

    Helena’s experience includes individual and group dance movement therapy with children and adults with mild to severe physical and intellectual disabilities, adults with multi-sensory disabilities, positive ageing, people with Parkinsons, working with CALD communities and community houses, mainstream and special school settings.

    Helena has honed her skills in various dance forms and therapeutic techniques, allowing her to tailor her approach to the unique needs of each individual and group. Her playful and creative approach encourages her clients to connect their bodies, take up space and explore new possibilities for personal growth.