Reconnect with yourself through Dance Movement Therapy
Embodied • Expressive • Connected
No dance experience required.
Trauma-informed • Neuro-affirming • Small groups
“It gave me the equivalent feels of having had a wholesome reset / holiday / soul massage… These days it’s a rarity that I can feel totally relaxed and safe outside of the house so I’m infinitely grateful.”
Jaymie
What is Freeflow?
Freeflow is a Dance Movement Therapy group facilitated by Jen Hollstein, a Dance Movement Therapist in training in supervised professional practice.
Through guided movement experiences, Freeflow invites you to reconnect with your authentic expression, deepen trust in your body, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Dance Movement Therapy is founded on the understanding that our bodies hold memories, emotions, strengths and wisdom that are not always accessible through words alone.
Every Freeflow session is a different adventure. Together we can explore sensation, rhythm, breath, sound, imagery, improvisation, mirroring, and play through carefully guided movement experiences accompanied by immersive music and evocative soundscapes.
Creative practices are thoughtfully woven into sessions where they support the therapeutic process. Depending on the focus of the day, you may also be invited to explore:
Drawing, painting, collage, clay work, and embodied mark-making
Visualisation meditations
Music-making, singing, and sound
Reflective writing and journaling
Whatever has brought you here, Freeflow offers a nourishing space to come as you are and move from there.
This is an open group for both regular and casual participants, and spaces are limited.
“If you're looking for a real, soul-shaking reset, Freeflow is absolutely where you need to be! Jen has created a truly transformative space where you don't just move, you let loose, get expressive, and feel incredibly empowered. I honestly felt the power of just letting go and allowing my soul to flow in a pure magic experience...”
Rodrigo
Is this right for me?
Freeflow may be for you if you are looking to:
reconnect with yourself after a busy or challenging season
step away from the pressures of everyday life and make space just for you
reduce stress and overwhelm
rediscover play, joy and spontaneity
express emotions that are difficult to put into words
build confidence and self-trust
deepen body awareness
nurture your creativity
meet like-minded people in a welcoming community
move, laugh, create and explore in a supportive space
Looking for something more personal?
If a group setting doesn't feel like the right fit, or you're interested in a more tailored experience, private Dance Movement Therapy sessions are also available by enquiry.
“Whoever wants to dive into an amazing journey of discovering the power of movement and art should visit Freeflow… Jen offers a creative space with excellent music choice, cosy light effects, and a combination of dance and art-making. I left feeling flowy, free, and with a deep sense of belonging.”
Marie
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Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a psychotherapy that uses movement as the primary therapeutic process. It is based on the understanding that our bodies and minds are deeply interconnected, and that movement can help us explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences in way that words alone cannot.
Rather than learning dance steps or performing for others, Dance Movement Therapy invites you to become curious about how you move, how you feel, and what your body might already know.
Sessions may include guided movement, improvisation, mindfulness (or bodyfulness), creative exploration, music, and reflective conversation, depending on the needs of the individual or group.
No dance experience is needed - only a willingness to arrive as you are.
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Freeflow brings together the evidence-informed practice of Dance Movement Therapy with immersive creative experiences that invite movement, expression, reflection, and play.
This approach is shaped by Jen's multidisciplinary background as an award-winning artist and classical musician, with professional development in Art Therapy focussing on Sensorimotor Art Therapy (Guided Drawing), and a deep curiosity for dreams, symbolism, intuitive creativity, and the natural world.
She also brings her lived experience of neurodivergence to practice, offering a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and person-centred approach where participants are supported to engage in ways that feel safe, authentic, and empowering.
Depending on the focus of each session, creative practices such as visual art, music, drama, reflective writing, or work with natural materials may be woven into the experience where they support individual and collective exploration.
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Freeflow welcomes adults from all walks of life. Some people come seeking emotional support or self-discovery, while others are looking for greater creativity, confidence, playfulness, or connection.
Whether you're completely new to movement or have danced your whole life, you're welcome exactly as you are.
If you're unsure whether Freeflow is the right fit for you, please get in touch. I'm always happy to have a conversation before you book.
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Not at all. Freeflow isn't about learning choreography or performing. There are no right or wrong ways to move. The focus is on exploring movement in a way that feels authentic, comfortable, and meaningful for you.
For one person, that might look like leaping around the space like a ballerina. For another, it might look like slowly rolling around on the floor like a sac of potatoes!
One of the most beautiful aspects of Dance Movement Therapy is recognising that movement exists on a continuum. Even something as simple as your breath is movement, making it one of the most accessible and powerful places to begin.
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That’s completely normal. Almost everyone feels a little nervous before their first session.
Soft lighting in the space supports a calm and welcoming atmosphere, making it easier to drop into your own experience.
The culture of Freeflow is also nurtured to be curious and compassionate, not critical, so you are encouraged to go at your own pace, stay with what feels good, and opt out or modify activities at any time.
Many people find their self-consciousness softens as the session unfolds.
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Yes, absolutely. Many people do, and many new friendships begin there too!
Freeflow is also designed for solo adventurers, and you’ll be welcomed like an old friend.
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Wear whatever genuinely makes you feel GOOD!
Powerful embodiment practice can start in the wardrobe! So, rather than forcing an outfit you think you should wear, tune in to what you feel free to move in!
Layers are great too as you warm up and cool down, and you can move barefoot or in socks.
Feel free to bring your journal and a bottle of water.