Anaia treefoot
Dance Movement Therapy | Clinical Supervision
what is dance movement therapy
Dance Movement Therapy uses movement and body awareness alongside conversation to support emotional wellbeing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
about anaia
Anaia Treefoot is a dance movement therapist, trainer and supervisor based in Auckland and Founder of Dance & Arts Therapy NZ and Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa.
services & fees
Anaia offers individual dance movement therapy and clinical supervision, online or in central Auckland.
what is dance movement therapy
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a form of psychotherapy that works with the connection between movement, body awareness, and emotional experience. It is based on the understanding that our thoughts, feelings, and life experiences are expressed not only through words but also through the body.In a DMT session, movement, creative exploration, and reflective dialogue are used to support emotional awareness, self-understanding, and personal change. Sessions may include simple movement exploration, body awareness practices, creative expression, and time for reflection and conversation.No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or technique, but on using movement as a way to explore experience, support regulation, and deepen connection with oneself.Dance Movement Therapy can support people experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional challenges, life transitions, or those seeking greater self-understanding and embodied wellbeing.
about anaia
Anaia Treefoot is a dance movement therapist, trainer and clinical supervisor based in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.Anaia is the Founder and Executive Director of Dance & Arts Therapy NZ (DTNZ) and the Director of Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa, where she leads the development of dance movement therapy in Aotearoa and the training of future practitioners. She previously developed and served as Course Director for the Master of Dance Movement Therapy at the University of Auckland.Anaia has a clinical background in Dance Movement Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy, with experience supporting adults with personal growth, anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as children with disabilities and neurodiversity. She also has extensive experience in dance movement therapy training and education.In 2019, Anaia was awarded the Hanny Exiner Memorial Foundation Award in recognition of her contribution to the development of the dance movement therapy profession in Aotearoa.Anaia holds a Master of Clinical Arts Therapy from Whitecliffe College and is a registered Professional Member of the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
Services & fees
SERVICES:
Anaia offers individual dance movement therapy and clinical supervision sessions. Sessions are 60 minutes in length and available online or in person in central Auckland.Dance Movement Therapy sessions provide a supportive and collaborative space to explore experience through both movement and conversation.Sessions may include:
- Gentle movement exploration
- Body awareness and grounding practices
- Creative expression through movement and/or visual arts
- Reflective dialogue and integrationMovement can help bring awareness to patterns of feeling, behaviour, and relationship that may not always be accessible through words alone.No dance experience is required, and there is no expectation to perform. Movement is always adapted to what feels comfortable and appropriate for each person.People may seek Dance Movement Therapy for many reasons, including:
- anxiety, stress, or overwhelm
- emotional or relational challenges
- life transitions or periods of change
- developing greater self-awareness and self-understanding
- reconnecting with the body after difficult experiences
- supporting emotional regulation and wellbeingAlongside therapy, Anaia offers clinical supervision for dance movement therapists, creative arts therapists, and trainees in related fields.FEES:
- Individual therapy: $120+GST
- Supervision: $140+GST
- Reduced fee for DMT students: $90+GST (limited availability)If you are interested in working with Anaia, you are welcome to arrange a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss your needs and ask any questions about the process.