Michelle Maniaci, PT, RYT, CIIM, EHP
Integrative Yoga Therapy with Physical
Therapy, Energy Healing, and Massage for Your Whole Being.
I am a practitioner and teacher of Integrative and Holistic Healing, Wellness, and Injury Prevention for 14 years. I am trained to work with individuals as young as newborn age throughout the life cycle. I have specialized training in working with infants, children and their families, pre/postnatal women, individuals healing through cancer on land and in the water. I have developed a unique approach to healing and wellness that unites the science of physical therapy with yoga therapy, belly dance, creative movement, energy medicine, breath training, healing through gentle bio-energetic breathwork, massage, aromatherapy, aquatic therapy, shamanic healing methods, and sound healing/vibrational medicine. I teach highly effective, evidence-based and personalized healing and wellness approaches that are easy to learn so my clients may benefit maximally with minimal effort to LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST. I align with Divine Source during our sessions, so that together we may co-create solutions for your healing and wellness needs.
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Education/Training
Bachelor's Of Science In Physical Therapy from Florida International University 1996.
Mu-Nay Ki Training July 2010.
Certified Belly Dance Teacher in The Goddess Dancing Method® with special focus on pre/postnatal belly dance 2007.
Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist 2002
Certified Healing Touch® Practitioner 2002
Certified Instructor Of Infant Massage 2001
Certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment For The Child with Cerebral Palsy 1999
Yoga For The Special Child® Certification 1998
Bio
Michelle is the President of Nurturing Moves, Inc. and a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida. She works as the primary Energy Healing Practitioner for The Canyon Ranch, a world-renowned integrative health and wellness center in Miami Beach. Michelle has expertise in Women's Health, Pediatrics, Cancer Recovery, Stress Management, Healing After Traumatic Birth Experiences, Pre/Postatal Fitness, and Birth Preparation.
Michelle has created and developed Nurturing Moves® after 14 years of working in the field to educate and empower individuals with safe, evidence-based and holistic approaches for the needs of your Whole Being and modern times before and after birth. She is currently writing a book on the holistic and integrative approach she has developed for pregnant and post-partum women. She has also created A TOUCH OF LOVE Infant Massage Program-a six week program to enrich the lives of families for a lifetime that is currently taught at Mercy Hospital in Miami.
She has taught Yoga Therapy, Therapeutic Dance, and Stress Management for the Physical Therapy and Medical School Programs at Florida International University and the Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program at The University Of Miami.
She conducts innovative workshops, courses, and has developed programs on various topics of interest such as: Playful Parenting, Infant Massage, Nurturing The Nurturer, and Pre/Postnatal Health, Wellness, and Birth Preparation. Michelle also has presented on How To Prevent Yoga Injuries, Yoga For A Healthy Back, The Bio-Mechanics of Yoga Asana and Pranayama, and Breathing As Medicine. She has taught at State Physical Therapy Conference "How To Integrate Massage and Yoga in Pediatric Physical Therapy" and a Physical Therapy approved course called "Therapeutic Dance For Fitness and Healing". She is currently developing a Therapeutic Movement Program for Women In Cancer Recovery that will be taught at a local hospital and is writing a book on Pre/Postnatal Health with Nurturing Moves® approach.
Michelle has been featured for her pioneering work in the Wall Street Journal, The Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, Key Biscayne Magazine, Public Radio Hola Martin and Christy Cuellar-Wentz's Mommy Muse, and Birthworks International Newlsetter. She has been featured Nationally in Viva La Familia Todo Bebe Show by Univision TV and has also appeared on Local TV News for her work with Pregnancy Belly dance, Mom & Baby Yoga, and Infant Massage.
Memberships
International Association Of Yoga Therapists
Other Languages
Spanish, Italian
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check
Hours:M-F 10am-2pm
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Yoga Therapy
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Integrative Yoga Therapy
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Accidents and Rehabilitation
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Mommy-Baby Yoga
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Anxiety
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Prenatal Yoga
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Back/Shoulder/Neck/Hip Pain
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Stress Management
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Coping with Disease
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Style: Hatha Yoga
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Depression
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Style: Vinyasa Yoga
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Licenses/Certifications
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Yoga Alliance: 200 hours training (RYT 200)
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Certified Yoga Therapist
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