By Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT; CEO Chicago Dance Therapy I�??m not here to tell you why exercise or a certain type of activity like
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Enhancing Performance: Becoming an Embodied Athlete
By: Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT,?CEO, Chicago Dance Therapy The mind-body connection is a hot topic and it is more than mindfulness and meditation. Embodiment is
Get Your Mind to a New Place This Summer
Clinical counselor and dance movement therapist Erica Hornthal gives us tips on how to get your mind to a new place this summer.
Unlocking Your Potential through Movement: An Exploration of Dance/Movement Therapy
By Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT As a society we have long known the healing benefits of dance. Dance can improve cognition and memory, it can
Joffrey Ballet Partners with MOR, RUMC
Sports medicine?and?foot and ankle?specialists from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), who are also on staff at?Rush University Medical Center?(RUMC), have been selected to serve as
Barre Workouts: Learn the Benefits and Limitations
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Barre workouts have been around for a while. You may be curious; maybe you?ve tried a class; maybe
The Importance of Sleep for Dancers; Treating Hand & Wrist Injuries
Episode 17.26??Rerun Segment One (01:25):?Julie O?Connell?PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Performing Arts Medicine?Program Manager at?Athletico-River North?talks dancers vs other athletes regarding sleep; what happens during sleep
Therapy that moves you!
By?Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, Chicago Dance Therapy Chicago Dance Therapy is the premier dance/movement therapy practice serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Offering psychotherapy
Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat: The Importance of Sleep for Dancers
By?Alyssa Hartley for Athletico Physical Therapy As summer comes to an end, Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who
The 6 Main Causes of Dance Injuries
Dance injury rates are significantly statistically higher than that of other sports. A study by Wolverhampton University found that professional dancers are more likely to
The Importance of Sleep for Dancers; Treating Hand & Wrist Injuries
Episode 17.26?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One (01:25):?Julie O?Connell?PT, DPT,
Tips for Keeping Your Feet Dancing Through the Holidays
By? Kelli Barton for Athletico The Nutcracker is the most iconic holiday ballet performed by ballet schools and professional companies around the world. Between December
