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How it all began…

My story begins as a professional ballerina for 15 years and when I retired, I found myself feeling stuck and restless. The structure and purpose I had enjoyed were gone, and I struggled to navigate this new chapter of my life.

In my search for clarity I discovered mindfulness meditation. Over time, mindfulness became more than just a practice; it became a way of life. It helped me find balance, deepen my self-awareness, and reconnect with my sense of purpose.

Inspired by this shift, I knew I wanted to share these tools with others. I went to school, earning a degree at Lesley University in holistic psychology and also was certified in their 2 years Mindfulness Studies program. With this knowledge, I created Movement & Mindfulness, a program that integrates movement and mindfulness to support overall well-being.

Today, our team brings this work into schools and communities, helping students and individuals cultivate awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Through workshops and programs, we empower students to connect with themselves, embrace change, and find strength in both movement and stillness.

My passion is to inspire others to maintain a movement practice and support them in reaching their personal wellness goals. No matter where you are in life, mindfulness and movement can create the space for growth, healing, and transformation.

“Desirée made everything we did feel non-threatening, achievable, individually based. She is an effective instructor and motivator. Her upbeat personality, energy, openness - comes through and makes one want to join in.  - Kathy S

Kind Words From Others…

“I highly recommend Desiree's mindful program. I really liked having multiple sessions because my students walked away with knowledge about themselves and how to utilize mindfulness throughout their day.” Hunnewell Elementary, Wellesley, MA

“We were looking to bring a new exciting class where students can learn new calming techniques as well as have a mix of dance and movement. Parents have enjoyed sending their children to Movement & Mindfulness. Their children have talked about having some calm time after a busy day at school. Working with Desiree has been great! She is kind, engaging with the children as well as responsive. She works well with the school on all aspects. It has been a pleasure having her a part of the community.”

Riverbend School/Natick, MA