Move Well with Lisa

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Therapeutic Movement ~~~ small group classes, workshops, private lessons and myofascial release therapy. Move well. Play well. Rest well.

Be well… in body, mind, and spirit. Bio of Lisa Loiseau, MPT

Lisa blends all of her educational and lived experiences to offer opportunities as a Therapeutic Movement Coach. She combines practices of physical therapy, yoga, mindfulness, nervous system regulation and self massage for individuals to move, breathe, explore and play in a safe and therapeutic way. Degrees held:
�Exercise Physiologist

- University of Pittsburgh
� Physical Therapist- Chatham College

Certifications held:
� Yoga Instructor- Yoga Life Institute
� Children’s Yoga Teacher- ChildLight Yoga
� Myofascial Release Pracitioner- John Barnes MFR Seminars
�Trauma-informed Conferences

She is presently enrolled as a student of the program called Smart Body/Smart Mind – a nervous system educational program by Irene Lyon. Typical Clients may have the following objectives:
* Recovery from injury or chronic pain;
* Learn better ways to move during the work day or daily routine to decrease pain and improve posture;
* Take better control during times of stress;
* Develop personal strength and/or relaxation routines.

05/21/2026

Reach out with questions or inquiries to set up a Therapeutic Movement or Yoga class for any age group. This example was for the 3 and 4 year old classes. I offer a variety of themed exercises, activities, and ‘play’ that’s developmentally appropriate for each group.

Blends physical therapy knowledge, yoga, self massage and exercises to support nervous system care. Each class presents as an invitation to move or try something new without forcing.

05/02/2026

In this clip, I’m sharing an analogy that has helped my clients better understand what’s often called a “healing crisis”. I tend to think of it a bit differently —> such as new information is coming to the surface.

As you begin doing deeper internal work, whether it is talk therapy, body-based work, or nervous system support, you may notice shifts. In the work I am describing here, (myofascial release therapy). the body is moved using a modality that may physically agitate, or stir up, or bring ’stuff’ to the surface. Sometimes that looks like a temporary increase in symptoms. Other times, it’s new information, sensations, or patterns coming into awareness.

This isn’t something going wrong. It could be a message that your system has enough capacity for something previously held beneath the surface to begin to emerge.

On Instagram, I’m not going into how to respond or manage a ‘healing crisis’, because that is very individual. My intention is simply to build awareness. As your system changes, your experience may change too.

If something feels more noticeable or even more intense at times, it doesn’t necessarily mean things are getting worse, it may mean something is becoming visible or there is a new information to work with.

One recommendation I will share…. Go slowly when work with somatics (working with the body) and honestly, any deeper work. We call it titration in my world. One step, one drop, one practice at a time and allow it to sink in for integration.

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04/30/2026

This an honest ramble about my health journey and how I still notice shifts and improvements. I first made some bigger shifts in my mental health, physical health, and relational health when I became aware of my patterns, my nervous system’s responses, and how so many systems are connected..

I set myself on to a worthwhile journey when I started the 21 day Nervous System Tune Up course by Irene Lyon. It is invaluable and TODAY April 30th it is 50 percent discounted. Look at the wesbite for the full conent of the program. I will try to link on video and look at instagram profile if its not there.

Bonus: if you live near Lancaster, PA and will have access to this content, I offer classes and workshops that help to integrate this learning. I am soon ready to launch a 10 week course to teach this in a commited local group. Working on the location before I can advertise. The wait and the work may be slow, but it is worth it!!!!!

Slow is the new fast.

Build it (your nervous system capacity) and it will serve you

04/24/2026

This is part of a layered, personal Therapeutic Movement experience. Therapeutic Movement is a blend of physical therapy, self myofascial release, nervous system care, and gentle yoga.

I do teach classes, but this clip is not instructional, it’s to encourage myself and others to BE (present) in and MOVE in the space you’re in. Let your home or patio be a movement lab.

We are undergoing a major renovation project to rebuild a retaining wall. The chaos and disruption has been a lot. I’m practicing noticing the impact things have on me.

I was feeling sluggish and very withdrewn and unmotivated for a week. Today — it switched when the work area was empty of the crew and I could go out and be in my yard space comfortably.

This clip is a part of tjhat exploration and learning. For me to move where I am, I need to first notice where I am.

I noticed.
I followed my impulse.
I looked around.
I used my space in a therapeutic and supportive way.
My back moved & felt better.
I felt a burst of energy.
I moved more, felt more, and enjoyed the moment.




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03/31/2026

A seed doesn’t need to be forced to grow. It needs the right conditions.

Your nervous system is no different.
Regulation, connection, and resilience don’t come from pushing harder ,
they come from consistent, supportive inputs over time that signal safety to the system.

Of course, effort matters. We wouldn’t build strength without hard work like our gym.worouts.

But a healthy nervous system isn’t built through force. It’s cultivated.

Yes, a healthy nervous system requires cultivation with the right conditions. I learned about nervous system health through impactful education with . She offers many free resources to get you started and online self paced curriculums to keep you going, growing, and glowing!

I’ve integrated this education into my work as a somatic practitioner and physical therapist. I call my work Therapeutic Movement— my current focus is with children and early development, but I know I will return to working with adults too!

03/25/2026

A summary of my personal Therapeutic Movement practice. Always includes —>>> following my impulse and a differing mix of elements from the disciplines of physical therapy, gentle yoga, self myofascial release, and nervous system care. Today’s seemed to have a focus on my lymphatic and cardiovascular systems, however when you touch one system, you tap into others. EVERYthing is connected.

Check out to learn more about the BIG 6 since I was not teaching it, only sharing a snippet of my practice. This is a daily non negotiable for me and has been VERY beneficial!

The two peeps who popped on my heart while I was jumping are: and —- I think you two may appreciate my first jump on the mini. I do not think it’ll be my last!

I’m taking a pause from teaching adults & have moved to more playing with little people these days, but I will be back and ready to share all things .




03/20/2026

This is an example of part of a Therapeutic Movement for 5-6 year olds. They requested a chill class~~ their words ;). I kept the theme ‘Head to Toe’ and modified it for their needs. Whereas the 3 & 4 year old class needed bigger movements for most of the 30 minutes, this group wanted to settle into their afternoon quiet time..

Is your group looking to add trauma informed age appropriate movement that blends physical therapy, gentle yoga, self care fitness, and nervous system care? I can offer classes for children and/or staff. All ages in or near

03/05/2026

I made this video on March 4th while being with the energy that came from dancing, marching, and moving through my day. I feel grateful for my abilty to move and for my capacity to be with the fullness of my vitality— when I notice it!

For a long time, this vitally lived beneath a layer of freeze, with only occasional moments of it seeping through. I am feeling it more regularty now. 🔥

I atribute this to the many teachers who have cortbuted to my leaming about my body, my energy (or sometimes lack of i), and the connection to my surroundings. I have many, but these are the ones who have infuenced me the most over the past 15 years. I strive to move forward or march forth with the love and leaming I have received.

This is a random order.

🤍 .butera. (Bob Butera) - I studied yoga wih Bob for 500 hours YTT. His training opened the door to deep tistening, to developing a mind-body-spirit practice as a householder, and to noticing the space between.

🤍 (Irene Lyon) - Out of sheer need and a period of unweliess, I discovered my now nervous system mentor. Her lessons helped me understand stress physiology, my stored survival stress, and the impact it was having on my body. I connected deeply to the developmental movement lessons. I feel well — and move well most days now!

🤍 (Jill Miller) -I completed The Roll Model Method training to leam self myofascial release. I initially went into the training so I could teach it to others, but what was revealed to me was how much I needed this self-care fitness practice myself! Breath awareness is key!

🤍 (John Barnes) - I carry many impactful sayings from the late JFB, who trained me in myotascial release. To me, a father of Intuition, often sald: “Without awareness there is no choice." “If you enter a room already knowing what to do then you do not know what you are doing."

🤍 (Ella Mrak) - This human has a way with words that evokes deep feelings in my body. His work was embedded into the nervous system mentorship I mentioned earler. The gentle movement practices felt like a needed solo dance and have helped me find my boundaries.

Thank you, teachers!

02/26/2026

This is what Therapeutic Movement can look like for a preschool or kindergarten class. The theme for this class was ‘Playing with Scarves’. We danced with them , shook them, crumbled them into scarf balls, made a scarf sandwich, and eventually covered up with them for our resting time. I love their creativity, giggles, and openness to try new things.

I can design a fun and enriching Therapeutic Movement experience for your group too. Send me a DM!

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02/23/2026

This is near the end of two of my preschool classes, ages 3 and 4. I offer a themed-based and developmentally appropraite movement and exploration class for 30 minutes a week. After lots of play and movment to our theme, at the end of class, I offer a time to preapre for stillness. Not every child stays still and that is OK. They learn to stay quiet on their mat. My class activities are optional with guidelines including - stay on your mat, follow your own body, and do not touch your friends. They get a variety of opportunities to practice waiting and even taking turns, trying new movements, and using novel tools (and toys) in new ways.

I am gearing up for more time with children in the near future. I am really excited. These little humans are our future. I love offeing this type of class which gives them movement, self holding, noticing what is within their environmnent, and creative expression. We sing, we move, we play, and we rest in a safe (enough) space.

Is your group looking for enrichment through movement? DM me to learn more.

I am a licensed physical therapist, somatic practitioner, yoga instructor, and nervous system educator. I have worked with individuals from birth to seniors.

02/12/2026

These days are some of my favorite days of the week.

Here are a few clips of Therapeutic movement for ages 3–5.

In my preschool yoga (and more) classes, children explore:
• Balance and coordination
• Awareness of body, breath, and surroundings
• Moments of stillness
• Following the natural impulses of their bodies in a guided setting
• Creating shapes and movements in a fun class

As a licensed physical therapist and somatic practitioner, I integrate enriching exercises and offer optional gentle tactile cues to support awareness and regulation.

Each week features a new theme that brings together movement, play, and learning.

Interested in bringing therapeutic movement to your school or group? I work with all ages in . DM me.

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Embodied Wisdom Institute 845 Silver Spring Plaza, Suite B
Lancaster, PA
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