Adriana is an Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). Expressive arts therapy has emerged over the last few decades as an innovative approach towards health in our contemporary society. Expressive arts therapy uses a range of creative media including dance, visual art, music, performance, and creative writing to encourage self-exploration and personal growth. Adriana is trained specifically in the Tamalpa Life/Art Process which is a dynamic model developed at Tamalpa Institute where Adriana was a long standing faculty member. The Life/Art Process which combines movement, art and psychological practices was developed by dance pioneer Anna Halprin and Daria Halprin, a master in the fields of movement and expressive arts.

When we experience transition, loss, get caught in cycles of addictive behaviors, or find we have “lost our center,” life can feel overwhelming. Skillful guidance and support can help us find renewal, peace, and wholeness in the midst of life’s most challenging circumstances.

In her work as a Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator (RSMT), Adriana helps to find balance in the nervous system to help her clients gain a more solid foundation in the body, which is essential for wellness. She brings a powerful orientation to mindfulness and stress reduction through her work with somatic movement therapy. Her sessions bring awareness to the patterned movements and postures that shape us, resulting in resilience and empowerment.