Somatic Movement Coaching & Therapy

Connect with Your Body, Participate in Your Life

What is Somatic Movement Coaching What is Somatic Movement Coaching

Personalized one-on-one movement coaching to help you explore your body connections, enhance self-expression, and discover new possibilities for growth.

A New Chapter: 

Individual Coaching Complementing Embodied Acting Sessions

In addition to group sessions in embodied acting, I now offer personalised Somatic Movement Coaching.

These one-on-one sessions, grounded in the Laban-Bartenieff Movement System and Somatic Practices, help individuals explore, reconnect, and thrive through movement.

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Explore Movement: Personal Sessions

Discover how movement can help you reconnect with yourself, make new choices, and find clarity in your life or work. Through somatic coaching, explore the wisdom of your body and learn to listen to its unique language.

Individuals seeking to reconnect with their bodies and inner selves.

People feeling stuck in their personal or professional lives, looking for new perspectives or changes.

Anyone searching for greater balance, well-being, and self-awareness.


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"I feel disconnected from my body and want to learn how to listen to it better."


"I’m struggling with stress and need tools for grounding and relaxation."


"I want to explore my movement habits and how they affect my daily choices."


"I feel limited in my ability to express myself authentically."

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Initial Interview: Free (30 minutes via video call).


Online Session: €49 (1.5 hours).

or

In-person Session: €65 (1.5 hours) at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam. If renting a studio closer to your location, additional costs may apply (€30/hour).


Price Packages Available

For Performers & Public Speakers



Elevate your stage presence and deepen your connection to your body through Movement Coaching. Whether you're an actor, speaker, or performer, these sessions provide tools to enhance expressiveness and audience connection, addressing posture, gesture, breath support, psychological gesture, space engagement, and many other elements rooted in LBMS and psycho-physical approach.


Actors, public speakers, and performers looking to enhance their stage presence and expressive range.

Individuals preparing for specific performances, auditions, or speaking engagements.

Creatives seeking deeper embodiment and connection to their craft.


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"I struggle with stage fright and need tools to feel more grounded."


"How can I use my posture and gestures to connect better with the audience?"


"I want to explore the concept of psychological gesture for my next performance."


"My physical expressiveness feels limited, and I want to expand it."


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Initial Interview: Free (30 minutes via video call).


Online Session: €49 (1.5 hours).

or

In-person Session:

Home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam: €65 (1.5 hours).


A rented studio might be used for more expressive work or if the session requires incorporating Space as a partner. Additional costs for studio rental: €30/hour.

Price Packages Available

For Specific Requests


Tailored support for unique goals or challenges through somatic movement. Whether you seek stress relief, grounding, or deeper self-connection, these sessions address your specific needs with care and expertise.



Anyone with unique challenges or goals that can be addressed through somatic movement coaching.


Individuals facing specific physical, emotional, or creative barriers.


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"I experience constant tension in my shoulders and neck and need relief."


"How can I reconnect with my breath to reduce anxiety?"


"I want to feel more grounded and balanced in my movements."


"I’m curious about using floor groundwork to release stress."


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Initial Interview: Free (30 minutes via video call).


Online Session: €49 (1.5 hours).

or

In-Person Session: €65 (1.5 hours) at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam. If renting a studio closer to your location, additional costs may apply (€30/hour).


Price Packages Available

Ready to reconnect with your body?

Book your first session today and start your journey toward greater self-awareness and creative freedom.

Pricing & Packages

Introductory Session:


Online Session:


In-Person Session:


€49 (1.5 hours)


€65 (1.5 hours)

at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam.


All prices include 21% VAT.



Packages:

3 sessions: 

€132 online 

€178 in-person at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam. 


Note: If renting a studio closer to your location, additional costs may apply (€30/hour).

5 sessions: 

€215 online

€290 in-person at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam. 


Note: If renting a studio closer to your location, additional costs may apply (€30/hour).

10 sessions: 

€410 online

€540 in-person at the home studio in De Aker, Amsterdam. 


Note: If renting a studio closer to your location, additional costs may apply (€30/hour).

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Why Somatic Movement Coaching?

"Your body holds the key to your growth, balance, and creativity." Movement coaching offers a holistic approach to personal and professional transformation, helping you understand and expand your unique movement language.

About the Facilitator

Irina Medun-Alimskaya is a certified professional specializing in movement-based approaches to self-awareness, expression, and well-being. Her work integrates somatic movement therapy and embodied acting techniques to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and expand their movement potential.

  • Certified Laban Bartenieff Movement Analyst (LBMA) – Completed a 700-hour international certification program at EMOVE Institute (ISMETA-approved).
  • Somatic Movement Therapist – Entitled to facilitate movement-based therapeutic practices supporting physical and emotional well-being.
  • Founder of My Little Drama Creative Lab – Exploring movement, psycho-physical techniques, and creative expression since 2017.

  • Uses somatic movement therapy to enhance body awareness, release tension, and restore natural movement patterns.
  • Applies Laban-Bartenieff Movement System (LBMS) to explore movement efficiency, coordination, and self-expression.
  • When suitable, integrates psycho-physical acting techniques to encourage playfulness, deepen expressivity, and unlock new movement possibilities—offering a unique and dynamic layer to the process.

Somatic Movement Amsterdam De Aker

Private sessions take place in Irina’s home studio, a calm and welcoming space designed for movement exploration and self-discovery.

Book Free Introductory Session

About the Facilitator

Irina Medun-Alimskaya is a certified professional specializing in movement-based approaches to self-awareness, expression, and well-being. Her work integrates somatic movement therapy and embodied acting techniques to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and expand their movement potential.

  • Certified Laban Bartenieff Movement Analyst (LBMA) – Completed a 700-hour international certification program at EMOVE Institute (ISMETA-approved).
  • Somatic Movement Therapist – Entitled to facilitate movement-based therapeutic practices supporting physical and emotional well-being.
  • Founder of My Little Drama Creative Lab – Exploring movement, psycho-physical techniques, and creative expression since 2017.

  • Uses somatic movement therapy to enhance body awareness, release tension, and restore natural movement patterns.
  • Applies Laban-Bartenieff Movement System (LBMS) to explore movement efficiency, coordination, and self-expression.
  • When suitable, integrates psycho-physical acting techniques to encourage playfulness, deepen expressivity, and unlock new movement possibilities—offering a unique and dynamic layer to the process.

Somatic Movement Amsterdam De Aker

Private sessions take place in Irina’s home studio, a calm and welcoming space designed for movement exploration and self-discovery.

Book Free Introductory Session

Frequently Asked Questions


Understanding Movement Coaching and Therapy



Movement coaching is a guided process that uses your body’s natural movements to enhance self-awareness, growth, and well-being.

It works by helping you tune into your body’s signals, connections, and impulses,  uncovering patterns that might be limiting your potential. Through this work, you can find new ways of moving that align with your goals, whether it’s improving posture, releasing tension, or expressing yourself fully. The process integrates knowledge of anatomy, flow, and the neurological pathways that shape how we move and feel. It’s about unlocking ease, reconnecting with inner impulses, and fostering a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

Movement therapy is a somatic practice aimed at releasing tension, fostering balance, and reconnecting mind and body.

This therapeutic process focuses on how movement influences emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations. It uses movement as a way to explore, release, and resolve internal blockages—be they physical, emotional, or mental. By working with the body’s anatomy and natural rhythms, it helps restore flow and ease, enhances neurological connections, and allows you to access the wisdom of your body to support healing, transformation, and growth.

It refers to the connection between body and mind.

The term ‘somatic’ comes from the Greek word for “body” and relates to practices that focus on the experience of the body from within, integrating physical awareness with mental and emotional processes.


Scope and Limitations


It’s not a replacement for medical or psychological care.

Movement coaching and therapy are not substitutes for psychotherapy, physiotherapy,  medical treatment or fitness training, but they can complement these practices by supporting overall well-being and awareness. 

Physiotherapy focuses on physical recovery; somatic work integrates mind and body awareness.

Physiotherapy is medically focused on diagnosing and treating physical injuries or conditions, while somatic practices emphasize understanding and enhancing the body-mind connection for overall well-being and creativity.

No, but it can complement it.

Movement coaching cannot replace physiotherapy for treating injuries or conditions but can be a valuable addition to support recovery, self-awareness, and personal growth.


Benefits and Applications



It helps with self-awareness, stress relief, creativity, and connection.

It’s particularly effective for:


Releasing tension: Addressing habitual tightness in areas like shoulders, jaw, or lower back.

Improving body awareness: Understanding how your body moves and where it feels ‘stuck.’

Enhancing creativity: Unlocking new patterns of movement and expression.

Stress relief: Using movement to calm the nervous system and restore balance.

Reconnection: Deepening your connection to inner impulses and finding ease in movement.

Supporting adaptability: Helping you respond to life’s challenges with greater resilience.


It doesn’t treat medical conditions or injuries.

While movement coaching can support well-being, it is not suitable for treating serious medical issues, acute injuries, or conditions requiring specialized healthcare intervention.


Flexibility and Payment Options



Yes!

Packages are flexible and can be extended at any point during the process, ensuring you can continue your journey as needed.



The initial package payment is required in advance. However, if additional sessions are added, the remaining balance will be charged at the end of the process, based on the total number of sessions taken.

During the free introductory call, we’ll discuss your goals and needs to determine the most suitable package. You can always adjust the number of sessions as we go.

Absolutely!

Online and in-person sessions can be combined to suit your preferences and schedule, providing maximum flexibility.

What is Movement Coaching?

Movement coaching is a guided process that uses your body’s natural movements to enhance self-awareness, growth, and well-being.


It works by helping you tune into your body’s signals, connections, and impulses, uncovering patterns that might be limiting your potential.


Through this work, you can find new ways of moving that align with your goals, whether it’s improving posture, releasing tension, or expressing yourself fully. The process integrates knowledge of anatomy, flow, and the neurological pathways that shape how we move and feel. It’s about unlocking ease, reconnecting with inner impulses, and fostering a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

What is Movement Therapy?

Movement therapy is a somatic practice aimed at releasing tension, fostering balance, and reconnecting mind and body.

This therapeutic process focuses on how movement influences emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations. It uses movement as a way to explore, release, and resolve internal blockages—be they physical, emotional, or mental.


By working with the body’s anatomy and natural rhythms, it helps restore flow and ease, enhances neurological connections, and allows you to access the wisdom of your body to support healing, transformation, and growth.

What does ‘Somatic’ mean?

It refers to the connection between body and mind.

The term ‘somatic’ comes from the Greek word for “body” and relates to practices that focus on the experience of the body from within, integrating physical awareness with mental and emotional processes.

What is Movement Coaching NOT?

It’s not a replacement for medical or psychological care.

Movement coaching and therapy are not substitutes for psychotherapy, physiotherapy, medical treatment or fitness training, but they can complement these practices by supporting overall well-being and awareness. 

What’s the difference with physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on physical recovery; somatic work integrates mind and body awareness.


Physiotherapy is medically focused on diagnosing and treating physical injuries or conditions, while somatic practices emphasize understanding and enhancing the body-mind connection for overall well-being and creativity.

Can movement coaching replace physiotherapy?

No, but it can complement it.

Movement coaching cannot replace physiotherapy for treating injuries or conditions but can be a valuable addition to support recovery, self-awareness, and personal growth.

What Does It Help With?

It helps with self-awareness, stress relief, creativity, and connection.

It’s particularly effective for:


Releasing tension Addressing habitual tightness in areas like shoulders, jaw, or lower back.

Improving body awareness: Understanding how your body moves and where it feels ‘stuck.’

Enhancing creativity: Unlocking new patterns of movement and expression.

Stress relief: Using movement to calm the nervous system and restore balance.

Reconnection: Deepening your connection to inner impulses and finding ease in movement.

Supporting adaptability: Helping you respond to life’s challenges with greater resilience.

What Does It NOT Help With?

It doesn’t treat medical conditions or injuries.

While movement coaching can support well-being, it is not suitable for treating serious medical issues, acute injuries, or conditions requiring specialized healthcare intervention.

Can I extend my package if I want more sessions?

Yes!

Packages are flexible and can be extended at any point during the process, ensuring you can continue your journey as needed.

Do I need to pay for all sessions upfront?

The initial package payment is required in advance. However, if additional sessions are added, the remaining balance will be charged at the end of the process, based on the total number of sessions taken.

What if I’m not sure how many sessions I’ll need?

During the free introductory call, we’ll discuss your goals and needs to determine the most suitable package. You can always adjust the number of sessions as we go.

Can I mix online and in-person sessions within a package?

Absolutely!

Online and in-person sessions can be combined to suit your preferences and schedule, providing maximum flexibility.

Ready to reconnect with your body?

Book your first session today and start your journey toward greater self-awareness and creative freedom.

Book Introductory Call