Meaningful Movement Services

Introducing an integrative approach to healing trauma by incorporating both the mind and the body. There is a growing body of evidence that strength training can facilitate greater reductions in the effects of trauma than traditional therapy alone (1,2). This integrative approach will incorporate principles of trauma treatment with individualized movement plans to help participants build strength, their sense of power, efficacy, and improve their connection to the body. Sessions offered in individual or group format with Dr. Komarek who holds additional certification as a personal trainer.

Therapeutic Strength Training Rochester NY

1. Rosenbaum, S., Sherrington, C., & Tiedemann, A. (2015). Exercise augmentation compared with usual care for post-traumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 131(5), 350–359. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.12371

2. Whitworth, James & Nosrat, Sanaz & Santabarbara, Nick & Ciccolo, Joseph. (2019). High intensity resistance training improves sleep quality and anxiety in individuals who screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled feasibility trial. Mental Health and Physical Activity. 16. 10.1016/j.mhpa.2019.04.001.