Open Door

Open Door Open Door supports integrative wellness via professional services and classes: physical therapy & movement, nutrition, coaching, counseling, mindfulness

Open Door brings wellness programs to the Upper Valley. We offer clients the tools to be self reliant and resilient, and to achieve vibrant health and well-being. Our services include Physical Therapy & Movement; Nutrition Education; and Counseling, Coaching and Mindfulness. We work with clients in private sessions and group classes in our studio, and we bring our services to organizations at their place of business. For details, visit: www.opendoorworkshop.com.

The Somatics of Language: How Words Land in the BodyWednesday, May 14th, 5:30-7pmKate GambleDrop in $15Register: opendoo...
05/11/2025

The Somatics of Language: How Words Land in the Body

Wednesday, May 14th, 5:30-7pm

Kate Gamble

Drop in $15

Register: opendoorwrj@gmail.com

In this class, we will explore the deep connection between
language and the body. Through poetry, spoken word, and personal mantras,
we’ll attune to how words resonate within us—how they move through our
nervous systems and leave traces of meaning, memory, and emotion. Language,
when fully felt, has the power to heal us from within.

What does it mean to *feel* language? Beyond speaking and listening, we
also experience words physically—through sensation, breath, and emotion.
This somatic approach to language invites us to engage with both our
delightful and difficult stories in a new, embodied way. By doing so, we
can develop tools supporting our natural resilience and restoration capacity.

We’ll begin by cultivating safety through gentle, embodied meditation and
then follow what arises using simple somatic practices and breathwork.
There will be space to share poetry, phrases, and reflections, and witness each
others’ stories, and offer support within a compassionate and respectful
community.

This workshop is open to everyone—no prior experience needed.
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Kate Gamble, Founder
Open Door Integrative Wellness
opendoorworkshop.com

Would love to see you on the 10th!
04/27/2025

Would love to see you on the 10th!

Rejuvenate

Saturday, May 10th
9:30am-12:30pm

In Person at Open Door

Kate Gamble & Mandy Snyder

Price
$55
(If price is a barrier, be in touch with Mandy at mandy@mandysnyder.com)

Come join us for a spacious 3-hour morning workshop. We will slow down, explore organic movement, offer each other nonjudgmental witnessing and listening, and engage creatively. Connect with yourself and be part of a gentle and supportive group experience.

Feeling a bit of soul depletion? This might be just the place to be on a Saturday morning in May.

Come join us to...

🦋Practice slowing down to open to depth &beauty.

🦋Gather for intelligent play and embodied presence.

🦋Connect with self and group with curiosity & compassion.

🦋Explore Parts Work (IFS) practices for inner listening.

🦋Practice tools for nervous system regulation.

🦋Be seen and heard.

About the Facilitators:

Kate Gamble owns Open Door Integrative Wellness and is a physical therapist, dancer, and somatic practitioner. Her somatic training includes the Feldenkrais Method, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Body Mind Centering, Alexander Technique, and Axis Syllabus. In 2019, she completed a certificate in Somatics at Moving on Center in Berkeley, CA. She has trained with Bessel van der Kolk and participated in the Embody Lab’s Somatic Trauma Healing Immersion. ( Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Arielle Schwartz and others).She trained with the Mark Morris Dance Company/Dance for Parkinson's Disease program. She specializes in neurodevelopmental movement patterns, nervous system regulation, and her work is trauma-informed. https://www.opendooruv.com/

Mandy Snyder is a Somatic Healer and an expressive arts facilitator who is passionate about creating spaces for embodied self-discovery. She has training in Somatic Experiencing, study in Internal Family Systems and 25 + years as in movement studies, including Authentic Movement and Body Tales. Her offerings include individual sessions and groups, both online and in-person. With warmth and welcoming, she guides others to make contact with self-compassion, a balm that makes everything just a little easier. A lover of nature and laughter, Mandy has spent many years in Vermont and California, and now makes Western Massachusetts her home. To learn more visit: https://www.mandysnyder.com/

04/24/2025

Rejuvenate

Saturday, May 10th
9:30am-12:30pm

In Person at Open Door

Kate Gamble & Mandy Snyder

Price
$55
(If price is a barrier, be in touch with Mandy at mandy@mandysnyder.com)

Come join us for a spacious 3-hour morning workshop. We will slow down, explore organic movement, offer each other nonjudgmental witnessing and listening, and engage creatively. Connect with yourself and be part of a gentle and supportive group experience.

Feeling a bit of soul depletion? This might be just the place to be on a Saturday morning in May.

Come join us to...

🦋Practice slowing down to open to depth &beauty.

🦋Gather for intelligent play and embodied presence.

🦋Connect with self and group with curiosity & compassion.

🦋Explore Parts Work (IFS) practices for inner listening.

🦋Practice tools for nervous system regulation.

🦋Be seen and heard.

About the Facilitators:

Kate Gamble owns Open Door Integrative Wellness and is a physical therapist, dancer, and somatic practitioner. Her somatic training includes the Feldenkrais Method, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Body Mind Centering, Alexander Technique, and Axis Syllabus. In 2019, she completed a certificate in Somatics at Moving on Center in Berkeley, CA. She has trained with Bessel van der Kolk and participated in the Embody Lab’s Somatic Trauma Healing Immersion. ( Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Arielle Schwartz and others).She trained with the Mark Morris Dance Company/Dance for Parkinson's Disease program. She specializes in neurodevelopmental movement patterns, nervous system regulation, and her work is trauma-informed. https://www.opendooruv.com/

Mandy Snyder is a Somatic Healer and an expressive arts facilitator who is passionate about creating spaces for embodied self-discovery. She has training in Somatic Experiencing, study in Internal Family Systems and 25 + years as in movement studies, including Authentic Movement and Body Tales. Her offerings include individual sessions and groups, both online and in-person. With warmth and welcoming, she guides others to make contact with self-compassion, a balm that makes everything just a little easier. A lover of nature and laughter, Mandy has spent many years in Vermont and California, and now makes Western Massachusetts her home. To learn more visit: https://www.mandysnyder.com/

Finding Flow- A Movement Series for Human BodiesWhenMondays, March 17th-April 28th,(no class April 21st)5:30pm-7:00pmWhe...
03/05/2025

Finding Flow- A Movement Series for Human Bodies
When
Mondays, March 17th-April 28th,(no class April 21st)
5:30pm-7:00pm

Where
In Person at Open Door

Instructors
Kelly Armbrust and Kate Gamble

Price
Series: $70
Drop in $20
Drop-ins on approval from teachers

Pre-registering for the series is required

Limited space

Perfect for anyone wanting to increase mobility and flow, wanting to explore how to move in ways that feel nourishing, or wishing to return to movement without the focus on classical techniques.

Sample class:

Breathwork

Gentle floor-based movement patterns encourage strength through stability and flow through release. ( Inspired by dance, yoga, pilates, physical and dance therapy principles)

Moving through space- movement patterns through space. This will be self-paced. We will workshop what feels good in the body.

Grounding and quieting

May include some time for reflection through writing and optional sharing.

This class offers a unique opportunity to embrace the inherent kinesthetic joy of being in your body—just as it is. Together, we’ll explore natural movement patterns that emerge from our biomechanics and sensory systems, engaging with gravity and the elegant principles of physics. Designed to be accessible to all and to feel like a dance or a moving meditation, the class incorporates neurodevelopmental movement patterns and somatic practices, including Body-Mind Centering and Laban-Bartenieff Fundamentals. Through playful and engaging exercises, we’ll cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves, our environment, and each other.

To register or ask questions, email Kate at opendoorwrj@gmail.com

Collaborative Offerings -
02/26/2025

Collaborative Offerings -

Through playful and engaging exercises, we’ll explore natural movement patterns that emerge from our biomechanics and sensory systems, engaging with gravity and the elegant principles of physics.

“The mind is like the wind and the body like the sand: if you want to know how the wind is blowing, you can look at the ...
07/07/2024

“The mind is like the wind and the body like the sand: if you want to know how the wind is blowing, you can look at the sand.”
Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

A new series is beginning! This is a lovely practice that can help reset your nervous system. Drop into more ease with less effort and striving. It is open to all. Reach out with questions or to register: opendoorwrj@gmail.com

Somatics for Wellbeing
Thursdays
June 27th, July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st
5:30pm - 6:30pm
No experience required
Instructor
Kate Gamble
Price
Drop in $20
Series- $72
If cost is a concern, please let the teacher know. We are open to sliding scale.

Finding ease and grace in the mind and body is accessible to all. Through gentle movement and mindfulness practices, we will explore tools that settle the nervous system, bring ease and efficiency to our movement, and discover our own agency in integrating practices that sustain our well-being. Somatics is a field of movement studies and bodywork that foregrounds the body's internal physical sensations, perceptions, and experiences. Through somatic practices, one can listen to the body's inherent wisdom. We tap into the subtle body supported by our sensory system and inner awareness. The body is honored not as a performative tool but as a gateway to the present moment and a holder of stories, both difficult and delightful, that can, when explored, cultivate a path toward living with ease and authenticity.
There are many modalities for this work. Kate's work utilizes embodied meditation, guided breath, and natural movement practices, allowing us to drop into what is held in the body. She offers a supported touch to enhance the inner experience. There is a collaborative development of somatic practices that can be incorporated into daily life and practiced independently. Her work deeply respects the pace and process of the participant and is trauma-informed.

June into July -
06/25/2024

June into July -

This unique and transformative session combines the therapeutic vibrations of sound with the ancient wisdom of stones, tailored to your personal focus or intention.

We will host two movement improvisation classes at the Root School House in Norwich this week. The sessions are open to ...
06/15/2024

We will host two movement improvisation classes at the Root School House in Norwich this week. The sessions are open to all and will be lots of fun.
https://rootschoolhouse.org/

Classes: Tuesday- 5-6:30pm, Sunday-3-4:30pm

Kate Gamble from Open Door will facilitate the class with Pablo Escalante's accompaniment.
https://www.opendooruv.com/contractors/kate-gamble
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The class will include a simple warm-up and an opportunity to explore movement through prompts and collaboration.
The suggested donation is $20.
Please reach out to Kate with questions at opendoorwrj@gmail.com

Enjoy! Kate The

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White River Junction, VT
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