Resume
Current
Engagements
2022 - Present
Body Therapist
At the KIRINUS psychosomatic outpatient center, I conduct group and individual body therapy sessions.
Dance Movement Therapist
2022 - Present
I lead group dance therapy sessions at the prestigious Marion von Tessin Memory Center in Munich for people with dementia.
2021 - Present
Research Assistant
Increasing research in dance movement therapy is fundamental in helping us understand the processes between movement, the self and health. As a research assistant as the Research Institute for Creative Arts Therapies (RIArT) at the Alanus University, I coordinate an ongoing clinical study identifying the working mechanisms of dance movement therapy.
2021 - Present
Mindful movement coach
I am active as a mindful movement coach on the innovative platform moveinu.com, that aims to make approaches of dance movement therapy more accessible as a preventative experience.
2022
I had the pleasure of working in the international project 'caravan of memory' that applies a therapeutic tango method for improve the physical health as well as quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease. Together with an amazing musician, I 'toured' various places in the west of France.
2021
Intern - Day care center
At an adult day care center I led dance movement therapy sessions once a week over the course of four months.
2021
Intern - Psychiatry
In this ten month clinical internship I co-led a weekly dance movement therapy session for adults with medium to severe depression at the University Psychiatry in Heidelberg, Germany. Documenting patient's progress and sharing in team meetings was a regular aspect of the internship.
2020
Intern - Psychosomatic clinic
In this clinical internship I assisted and co-led dance therapy sessions for patients with psychosomatic disorders. Taking part in Yoga, Chi-Gong, Art and Breath Therapy helped me situate DMT amongst other movement and creative therapies. I attended Intervision and Group meetings.
2020
Student Assistant
At the Heidelberg Center for the Environment I worked in video editing, as well as creating educational videos on the projects of the HCE.
2020
Student Assistant
At the Global Health Institute I co-organised the public lecture and seminar series that discussed headline global health issues with experts in the field. My task was to advertise and organise the event, manage the discussion as well as summarise the key points to be uploaded on the website.
Previous
Work
Experience
Dance movement therapist
Education
2019 - 2021
SRH Heidelberg University | Master’s Degree
Dance Movement Therapy
2016 - 2019
University of Heidelberg | Master's Degree
Health and Society in South Asia (medical anthropology)
2013 - 2016
University of Sussex | Bachelor's Degree
Anthropology and International Development
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The Body Mind Approach (TBMA) Level I-IV with Helen Payne (certification in progress)
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Bartenieff Core Connections online course with Antja Kennedy (in progress)
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Moving Cycle (Christine Caldwell): Phase I & II (September 2021 led by Antje Scherholz)
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Therapeutic Tango Method by Angela Nicotra on behalf of ABB Reportages (September 2021)
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Dance for PD Teacher Certification (in progress)
Attended conferences, trainings and workshops
Publications
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2023: Tango-Therapy Intervention for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Living in Nursing Homes: Effects on Quality of Life, Physical Abilities and Gait. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20(4): 3521. (with Bracco L., Pinto-Carral A., Koch S. & Mourey F.)
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2022: The impact of dance movement interventions on psychological health in older adults without dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Doi. 10.1101/2022.11.25.22282727. (with Podolski, O., Whitfield, T., Schaaf, L., Köbe, T., Koch, S., & Wirth, M.)
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Fluent: German and English
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Advanced: French and Spanish
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Beginner: Italian and Hindi