02/26/2026
We’re wrapping up and I have some thoughts on movement as a walk/run therapist! We are always hearing how great exercise/movement is for us, to the point that people claim it’s their therapy. Yes, movement can have many benefits, similar to therapy and I highlight those in this blog, but it’s not the same as therapy AND it’s only beneficial when you are nourished. Movement is beneficial when it fits in your life without causing physical, mental, or emotional harm. 💪💪
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Therapists on this side of aisle see how nuanced movement, food, and overall well-being can be. Therapists like me want to help you see how movement can be a coping skill that allows you to live more fully and that this work is intertwined with your relationship with your body, food, and movement. It’s kind of hard to talk about movement or do movement based therapy without talking about your relationship to your body and food, right? 🤔🤔
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There are wonderful fitness coaches out there who understand disordered eating and the need to carefully approach movement for all bodies. Read my latest blog where I share resources on how to find this type of coach. And shout out to and her work as a fitness coach who really gets it!
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If you think you need more help in the disordered eating department, we are here to help!—Maria
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