Here's how we use the ACES Model to make self care actually feel good so you can move towards more of what you want in life...
Assess
your needs, desires and goals in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
There is no ideal starting point as everyone starts in a different place.
It’s here that we first discuss familial, cultural and societal factors at play and any possible physical and emotional access needs that require extra support and care.
your needs, desires and goals in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
There is no ideal starting point as everyone starts in a different place.
It’s here that we first discuss familial, cultural and societal factors at play and any possible physical and emotional access needs that require extra support and care.
Cultivate
a care plan with measurable and achievable goals that challenge you without harmful tactics like shame. We work together to support you through the ebbs and flows with compassion and gentleness. Goals depend on you and might be to move your body more or to be more visible in your business.
Expand
your body mobility and peace of mind through the Mindful Movement for Misfits methodology including mindfulness, gentle movement and somatic awareness practices. Together, they and we foster greater harmony between body, mind and spirit. This step involves unapologetically listening to the parts of yourself you were taught to ignore and actively taking up space in your body.
your body mobility and peace of mind through the Mindful Movement for Misfits methodology including mindfulness, gentle movement and somatic awareness practices. Together, they and we foster greater harmony between body, mind and spirit. This step involves unapologetically listening to the parts of yourself you were taught to ignore and actively taking up space in your body.
Shift
from fighting yourself to exploring your relationship with yourself, your dreams and the world around you. Shift from white supremacist culture characteristics of isolation, people pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety and desire for control (h/t Tema Okun) to freedom, joy and pleasure.
from fighting yourself to exploring your relationship with yourself, your dreams and the world around you. Shift from white supremacist culture characteristics of isolation, people pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety and desire for control (h/t Tema Okun) to freedom, joy and pleasure.
If healing and spiritual spaces leave you feeling worse, Mindful Movement for Misfits is the space for you. We do connective, caring and healing work together so that you can...
- Center into your body and move towards your greatest desires
- Divest from diet culture, fatphobia and perfectionism to find a place of acceptance for all that you are
- Create a personalized care plan based on what you need (not based on a one size fits all method)
- Stop fighting your body and see it as your friend
- Cultivate safety in your body and build capacity for being with feelings
- Dismantle oppression one radical act of self love at a time
Meet Your Companion
I’m Caitlin Doherty (she/her) - a small-fat cis-gender neurodivergent Mindful Movement Witch. I'm a Scorpio and seasons, cycles, and astrology greatly influence my work. I help people who have been left out of traditional wellness spaces, and folks who want to do things differently, learn to connect with their bodies again and bring more of what they want into their lives on their terms.
I lead group and one-on-one Mindful Movement for Misfits sessions for you to gently move your body, connect to yourself and others, and practice care on your terms, just as you are. Because you don't have to "fix" anything to care for you and self care shouldn't make you feel worse.
I have completed a 200 hour yoga teacher certification program, Accessible Yoga training, Intro to Somatic Experiencing training, and am currently enrolled in a somatic based course, Embodying Racial Justice. I am also trained in lived experience which informs a lot of my work too. I am committed to learning, listening, messing up, repairing and learning some more, and creating spaces that are kinder, gentler, trauma informed, more inclusive and less violent for all beings.
I’m Caitlin Doherty (she/her) - a small-fat cis-gender neurodivergent Mindful Movement Witch. I'm a Scorpio and seasons, cycles, and astrology greatly influence my work. I help people who have been left out of traditional wellness spaces, and folks who want to do things differently, learn to connect with their bodies again and bring more of what they want into their lives on their terms.
I lead group and one-on-one Mindful Movement for Misfits sessions for you to gently move your body, connect to yourself and others, and practice care on your terms, just as you are. Because you don't have to "fix" anything to care for you and self care shouldn't make you feel worse.
I have completed a 200 hour yoga teacher certification program, Accessible Yoga training, Intro to Somatic Experiencing training, and am currently enrolled in a somatic based course, Embodying Racial Justice. I am also trained in lived experience which informs a lot of my work too. I am committed to learning, listening, messing up, repairing and learning some more, and creating spaces that are kinder, gentler, trauma informed, more inclusive and less violent for all beings.
Mindful Movement for Misfits is committed to helping you connect to, care for and take up space in your body, on your terms, so you can move towards more of what you desire.
What people are saying about their experience...
"Through this work I'm remembering that my body is my vessel for living life and it doesn't have to be a certain way (like pretty, or ageless/youthful, or like a sleepless-doing-work-machine.) It's not here to be perfect, it's just here to let me live and have experiences and perceptions in this short life. Even with a chronic pain condition, there are ways, through this work, that I found that movement CAN be good for me."
-Arti A
"Caitlin’s work is truly radical and transformative. Through working with her I have been able to find a connection and peace with my mind and body that I never thought was possible. The messages I received throughout my life were that my body’s purpose was to please others through body standards that caused me tremendous harm, and that my mind’s job was to be productive. I am just now learning that I have the right to feel pleasure and rest, and to have a relationship with my body and mind that are not based on fixing or punishing. I know this is a journey that will continue for the rest of my life. Along with the sense of liberation has been grief at the years I’ve lost trying to fit into a mold that wasn’t me. My only wish is that I had found Caitlin and Mindful Movement for Misfits sooner."
- Angela Morris
"What an absolute magical experience to work with Mindful Movement for Misfits. Caitlin brings a comfort and ease that I’ve never experienced, in a beautiful space for community to come together mindfully and in full practice to hear our bodies needs and move accordingly."
-Juanita Juanita
Options for one-on-one work...
One 50 Minute Session: for folks wanting to dip into and experience this work without purchasing a package, or for those looking for a reset/refresh. This single session is $100 and can be scheduled here.
3 Session Package: for folks wanting to maintain or refresh this work in their lives, or for those wanting a smaller investment. This package includes (3) 50 minute sessions to be used within four months of purchase. The investment for this package is $400 in full, two payments of $200 or three payments of $133 (other payment plans available).
3 Month Package: for folks who are doing this work for the first time, or for those who desire more time and support. This package includes (2) 50 minute sessions each month over three months. The investment for this package is $800 in full, two payments of $400 or three payments of $266 (other payment plans available).
Packages include:
Additional and flexible payment plans are available. Please let me know what you need and we can work to find something that works for both of us. If working with me is cost-prohibitive to you I offer reduced rate sliding scale options. No one, who wants to engage with this work, will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. Please include this information when reaching out to me or when scheduling a discovery call. Physical and emotional access needs are welcomed, kept confidential and accommodated whenever possible.
One 50 Minute Session: for folks wanting to dip into and experience this work without purchasing a package, or for those looking for a reset/refresh. This single session is $100 and can be scheduled here.
3 Session Package: for folks wanting to maintain or refresh this work in their lives, or for those wanting a smaller investment. This package includes (3) 50 minute sessions to be used within four months of purchase. The investment for this package is $400 in full, two payments of $200 or three payments of $133 (other payment plans available).
3 Month Package: for folks who are doing this work for the first time, or for those who desire more time and support. This package includes (2) 50 minute sessions each month over three months. The investment for this package is $800 in full, two payments of $400 or three payments of $266 (other payment plans available).
Packages include:
- 50 minute sessions for you to check in about where you're at, share your desires/access needs for our time together and notice what is shifting for you. During these sessions we'll make use of a variety of self care, embodiment, reflection and mindful movement practices, that I think will meet you where you're at that day. These can be aimed at helping you tune into your body, move your body or process emotions on a deeper level. Sessions will look a bit different each time, depending on what you need and your preferences.
- A compassionate space in which to be witnessed and to express your desires by tuning into your body, as it is, without changing a thing. We'll work together to meet you where you are and be open to the possibility that things and needs change. We'll check in often about how things are feeling. Consent, boundaries and communication will be at the forefront of our work together, informing everything we do.
- Unlimited support between sessions to hold space for processing, receiving support and staying accountable to yourself between sessions (because there's so much that happens between sessions and you don't have it go it alone). Depending on your needs, you'll have choice in the frequency and format for checking in whether it be text, voice messages, a messaging app or email.
- Mindful Movement practices to access on your own time and for tuning into your body over and over again. You'll receive 1-2 audio or video practices in your inbox each month to help you go deeper, stay accountable to the strides you're making and maintain this work between sessions. The practices will range in length from 5 to 30 minutes and be done with very little space and no props.
- Downloadable Mindful Movement for Misfits journal for you to assess where you're at, cultivate personalized goals, try out different care practices and reflect often on your experiences. At the end of our time together you'll reflect on all that you've explored and notice shifts that are starting to take place in your life. You'll have a chance to decide how you'd like to move forward and how/if you'd like to keep this work relevant in your life.
Additional and flexible payment plans are available. Please let me know what you need and we can work to find something that works for both of us. If working with me is cost-prohibitive to you I offer reduced rate sliding scale options. No one, who wants to engage with this work, will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. Please include this information when reaching out to me or when scheduling a discovery call. Physical and emotional access needs are welcomed, kept confidential and accommodated whenever possible.
What someone had to say about their experience:
“Before my first session with Caitlin, I'd been feeling more tension in my body than usual, resulting in pain along my spine, neck, and jaw. Daily meditation used to keep my stress at bay, but it’s not been helpful lately, so I wanted to be more intentional about bringing movement into my day.
I’d never had a 1:1 movement session before, so I thought it might feel too intense to have all that attention on me, but it felt really supportive. Caitlin has a really calm, grounding presence. I appreciate that she gave me full permission to do what I needed to do even if it meant answering her questions with "I don't know" or moving a different way than what she'd suggested.
When I come to these sessions feeling tired, I feel more awake afterward. I also find that I feel more grounded and present. I have a doable way to calm the spinning thoughts in my mind. I'm writing this about a week after our first session and still feel relief from that pain and tension.
I’d recommend working with Caitlin to anyone who has trouble turning off their work brain at the end of the work day or who finds meditation too challenging but still wants the benefits.”
- Karyn Claflin
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