🌀 Movement Resilience

First—As I enter my 23rd year as a bodyworker and movement specialist, I just want to say how deeply I value the time and resources you choose to invest in our work together. I know how precious both are. Thank you for trusting me with your body, your health, and your performance. It’s not something I ever take lightly.

Now, let’s talk about tuning in.

🧘‍♀️ Mobility Micro: Start With a Body Scan

Before you grab another foam roller or stretch guide, pause.
The first step toward resilient movement isn’t doing more—it’s noticing.

Next time you have a minute to lie down, try this:
Start at the top of your head. Slowly scan down through your body, muscle by muscle, joint by joint, all the way to your toes.
You’re not looking for what's “wrong”—you’re simply observing.

What feels sticky, heavy, or tight? Where feels light or easy?
This isn’t a “fix-it” exercise—it’s the beginning of a conversation with your body.

Write down what you notice. No judgment. No urgency.
Awareness is the first step to change.

📘 Educational Bit: What Is Resilience, Really?

The Cambridge Dictionary defines resilience as:

Now, put that in the context of the human body.

We’ve all seen that “perfect” muscle chart—the symmetrical human that pops up in every anatomy classroom:

Let me remind you: perfection does not exist.​
No one was born looking like that chart.

And modern life—hello hours of sitting, tech posture, repetitive work or sports movements—pulls us far from that ideal.
Add in old injuries or overuse, and it’s no wonder our movement feels restricted sometimes.

But here’s the thing: you’re not broken.

Your body is adaptable.
Resilience means we can come back—bit by bit—into better alignment, better awareness, and easier movement.

✨ What I’m Up To

I'm rolling out more tools soon to help you tune in and care for your body in a way that’s real and sustainable.
You’ll start seeing more short videos, mobility check-ins, and strategies that work for actual humans (not anatomy posters). Stay tuned.

📅 Book a Session

Ready to dig into your own movement patterns or soft-tissue health?

​Click here to book with me​
​(I’m adding more times daily as my work travel and kid sports schedules shift — so if nothing fits right now, circle back soon!)

Scroll down for updates on pricing, policies, and other important reminders.

As always - thanks for taking the time out of your Monday to connect.

Be well and have a great week,

​

Anna

📅 UPDATED RATES (effective April 1st):

• 60-minute in-person session: $150
• 60-minute in-person student session: $135

Payment options: Venmo, credit card (no American Express or Apple Pay), cash, or check.

📍 LOCATION:

Above Miosek Law​
3768 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254

Park in their lot and walk around the building to the front door via the sidewalk.​
My office is on the second floor (accessible by stairs only).

❗ CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER:

Cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment will be billed in full.
If needed, I may request that a card be kept on file.

That said — if you're cancelling due to sudden sickness, emergency, or adverse driving conditions, just reach out as soon as you can so I can offer the slot to another client. No fee (obviously) in those cases.

😷 SICK POLICY:

Please don’t come in if you’re sick. If you’ve had a fever or stomach bug in the last 24 hours, reschedule your appointment. I really appreciate everyone’s mindfulness around this.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new movement or self-care practice.

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