Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that systematically uses music (be it singing, playing, and/or listening) to treat the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. How? Music therapy can help reduce pain levels, promote relaxation, improve communication skills, and provide comfort during difficult times; and is found in a variety of places such […]

At Body Moves, our Promise, Mission and Core Values embrace a lifestyle approach to movement and life-long learning. That’s why we’re looking forward to learning from emeritus UI Professor Kathleen Janz as she shares fascinating, myth dispelling evidence regarding physical active and how it affects healthy bones. Kathleen work and research as an epidemiologist in […]

Julie Fitzpatrick, DPT, has helped numerous people navigate their way back to function again. While doing so, she noted a trend of “sicker” patients and began to ask herself, “Are we [as healthcare] proactively doing enough to address our patient’s current health status? Are we educating and supporting them on how to live a healthy […]

Body Moves is gearing up for our annual Anniversary Celebration with several **FREE** wellness workshops that you won’t want to miss! Click HERE to see the online sign up for these events!   HAPPINESS, WHIRLWIND, and LIFE BALANCE Wednesday, May 15 2:30-3:30PM Julie Fitzpatrick, DPT, and founder/owner of Optimal Wellness incorporates her knowledge of physical […]

World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day is an international event that happens sequentially around the globe on the last Saturday of April Join the Body Moves tribe led by owner and instructor Sue Campney for a special practice as people unify worldwide for a day of wellness and peace This Saturday, April 27 at Morrison […]

Hey, Body Movers! We are hosting a bonus yin yoga class this Friday, April 19 from 3:30 – 4:30 with yoga instructor Barb Sorenson! If you are an Active Living or Smal Group Training student at Body Moves, this class is part of your program!!! If you are new to Body Moves, your first class […]