Rachael Bonaiuto, LPC, MA, BC-DMT
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About
About Embodied Wellness: Embodied Wellness was founded by Rachael Skolnik Bonaiuto, LPC, MA, R-DMT in 2008. The vision for Embodied Wellness emerged from a lifelong journey rooted in compassion and acceptance for self and others, along with peaceful ways of empowering individuals and communities... but it wasn't always clear! Several years ago, Rachael began to recognize - after a series of illnesses, injuries and devastating encounters with medical professionals - that she was the real authority on her own body. Through this discovery, she began to acknowledge her own power and learn to trust her own answers... While working with others - of all walks of life - Rachael began to see how this understanding was invaluable for their journeys, as well. Feeling heart broken by our broken system, Embodied Wellness created a new system for people - supporting self-knowing, empowerment, and growth. We use proven tools and interventions to help our clients make the change THEY want to make, to discover THEIR own balance and to learn to love, trust, and value THEMSELVES. Through this process, Embodied Wellness has witnessed countless individuals, couples and families engage in more intimacy with self and others, find freedom and trust in their own bodies and achieve intended goals in career, creativity, relationship, health and personal growth. It is our joy and mission at Embodied Wellness to support our clients' development of new patterns and attainment of optimal wellness.
About Rachael: Rachael Skolnik Bonaiuto holds an BA in Psychology and Philosophy from Indiana University and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Rachael is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist and has extensive training in Authentic Movement, Meditation, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has been active in the mental health profession for over 15 years. Rachael has served as a community development specialist, teacher, counselor, sustainability consultant, spiritual mediator, Peace Corps Volunteer and Life Skills Trainer. As a Psychotherapist, she has worked with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents since 2003. Rachael has an authentic presence and relates to each client with heartfelt acceptance, wisdom, and power. She listens deeply, responds intuitively, incorporates diversity, and applies useful interventions with humor, creativity, and joy. Rachael's approach is centered around building genuine connection, developing somatic awareness, and exchanging honest presence. Rachael believes that each of us are our own agents for self-change and trusts the inherent wisdom of healing potential in every body.
Rachael Bonaiuto, LPC, MA, BC-DMT
Embodied Wellness inspires individuals, couples and families to develop and maintain healthy relationships, to make creative and empowered decisions, and to develop self-awareness and inner motivation to move forward in life. We offer Body-oriented Psychotherapy, Authentic Movement Sessions, Wellness Workshops, and Counseling for individuals, couples, families and teens. We gladly arrange services for out of state clients, including Skype sessions, intensive therapy, workshops, and retreats. Embodied Wellness approaches every session, class, and consultation with compassion, innovation, and the integration of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. We would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, inspired ideas, or potential collaborations.About Embodied Wellness: Embodied Wellness was founded by Rachael Skolnik Bonaiuto, LPC, MA, R-DMT in 2008. The vision for Embodied Wellness emerged from a lifelong journey rooted in compassion and acceptance for self and others, along with peaceful ways of empowering individuals and communities... but it wasn't always clear! Several years ago, Rachael began to recognize - after a series of illnesses, injuries and devastating encounters with medical professionals - that she was the real authority on her own body. Through this discovery, she began to acknowledge her own power and learn to trust her own answers... While working with others - of all walks of life - Rachael began to see how this understanding was invaluable for their journeys, as well. Feeling heart broken by our broken system, Embodied Wellness created a new system for people - supporting self-knowing, empowerment, and growth. We use proven tools and interventions to help our clients make the change THEY want to make, to discover THEIR own balance and to learn to love, trust, and value THEMSELVES. Through this process, Embodied Wellness has witnessed countless individuals, couples and families engage in more intimacy with self and others, find freedom and trust in their own bodies and achieve intended goals in career, creativity, relationship, health and personal growth. It is our joy and mission at Embodied Wellness to support our clients' development of new patterns and attainment of optimal wellness.
About Rachael: Rachael Skolnik Bonaiuto holds an BA in Psychology and Philosophy from Indiana University and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Rachael is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist and has extensive training in Authentic Movement, Meditation, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has been active in the mental health profession for over 15 years. Rachael has served as a community development specialist, teacher, counselor, sustainability consultant, spiritual mediator, Peace Corps Volunteer and Life Skills Trainer. As a Psychotherapist, she has worked with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents since 2003. Rachael has an authentic presence and relates to each client with heartfelt acceptance, wisdom, and power. She listens deeply, responds intuitively, incorporates diversity, and applies useful interventions with humor, creativity, and joy. Rachael's approach is centered around building genuine connection, developing somatic awareness, and exchanging honest presence. Rachael believes that each of us are our own agents for self-change and trusts the inherent wisdom of healing potential in every body.
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Services
Personal Growth & Counseling
Individual counseling sessions increase self-awareness, self-responsibility, and self-love. We explore the role of our inner teacher and how to listen through empowerment, integration, and embodiment.
Relationship & Family Support
Partner and family sessions develop skills in communication and authentic connection while deepening intimacy and honesty. We explore commitment, differentiation, and the role of (in)dependency to better understand how to achieve balance of self and other in relationship.
Classes & Workshops
Embodied Wellness offers group therapy, classes, and workshops based on the needs and interest of our community. Every group offered attends to the safety of the collective as well as individual concerns, creating an inclusive and contained environment to deepen and explore relevant topics. Content is creative, inspiring, and accessible for all, integrating exercises and practices that can be used in and out of the classroom.
Sample Course Themes:
* Relationship Sustainability
* Body Image Development
* Witnessing & Being Witnessed - discovery in Authentic Movement
* Magic in the Mundane
* Movement and Change
* Wellness Workshops: Breathing, Sensing, Eating, Moving, Feeling, Thinking, Playing & Working, Communicating, Sex, Meaning, Transcending
Spiritual Wellness & Retreats
Wellness Retreats provide the opportunity to rejuvenate, slow down, and connect with your highest Self. We provide the space, containment, and witnessing to rediscover balance, allow fluidity, and reconnect with your inner sense of peace and calm. Retreats are designed upon request and create an environment that opens to the deeper truths of self-reflection, personal enrichment, and healing. Previous themes have included the balance of masculine & feminine, intuition & intention and stillness & movement.
**AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT retreats also available!
What is Authentic Movement?
Authentic Movement is a body-referenced and movement-centered awareness practice in which there is a mover (client) and a witness (therapist). With eyes closed, the mover listens to, and follows an inner impulse to move in the presence of an accepting witness. Movement may arise from sensation, image, memory, thought, and/or direct experience. This practice supports individuals to align with and move their essential truth in the presence of another, strengthening their ability to track embodied experience, and practicing self-referencing speech as a means to bring consciousness to their bodys wisdom.
Contact us directly at 303.827.6450 or Email rachaelskolnik@gmail.com
Individual counseling sessions increase self-awareness, self-responsibility, and self-love. We explore the role of our inner teacher and how to listen through empowerment, integration, and embodiment.
Relationship & Family Support
Partner and family sessions develop skills in communication and authentic connection while deepening intimacy and honesty. We explore commitment, differentiation, and the role of (in)dependency to better understand how to achieve balance of self and other in relationship.
Classes & Workshops
Embodied Wellness offers group therapy, classes, and workshops based on the needs and interest of our community. Every group offered attends to the safety of the collective as well as individual concerns, creating an inclusive and contained environment to deepen and explore relevant topics. Content is creative, inspiring, and accessible for all, integrating exercises and practices that can be used in and out of the classroom.
Sample Course Themes:
* Relationship Sustainability
* Body Image Development
* Witnessing & Being Witnessed - discovery in Authentic Movement
* Magic in the Mundane
* Movement and Change
* Wellness Workshops: Breathing, Sensing, Eating, Moving, Feeling, Thinking, Playing & Working, Communicating, Sex, Meaning, Transcending
Spiritual Wellness & Retreats
Wellness Retreats provide the opportunity to rejuvenate, slow down, and connect with your highest Self. We provide the space, containment, and witnessing to rediscover balance, allow fluidity, and reconnect with your inner sense of peace and calm. Retreats are designed upon request and create an environment that opens to the deeper truths of self-reflection, personal enrichment, and healing. Previous themes have included the balance of masculine & feminine, intuition & intention and stillness & movement.
**AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT retreats also available!
What is Authentic Movement?
Authentic Movement is a body-referenced and movement-centered awareness practice in which there is a mover (client) and a witness (therapist). With eyes closed, the mover listens to, and follows an inner impulse to move in the presence of an accepting witness. Movement may arise from sensation, image, memory, thought, and/or direct experience. This practice supports individuals to align with and move their essential truth in the presence of another, strengthening their ability to track embodied experience, and practicing self-referencing speech as a means to bring consciousness to their bodys wisdom.
Contact us directly at 303.827.6450 or Email rachaelskolnik@gmail.com
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