Our facilitator, Chara, embodies a transformative healing journey that highlights the profound impact of body movement and resilience.

In 2011, she set out on a brave adventure, moving from Taiwan to Melbourne with a heart full of dreams and a passion for dance. At 24, she immersed herself in the vibrant world of Latin dancing, competing and performing with an exuberant spirit. By night, she dazzled as a showgirl, living a life of rhythm and grace. Yet, her world took an unexpected turn in 2015 when injuries and the demands of studying led her to step away from her beloved dance.

The year 2020 brought a storm of challenges. Amid a global pandemic, the hardship from the long-term relationship, career uncertainties, and health struggles, Chara was adrift in a sea of despair. It was in this crucible of chaos that she turned back to dance, not as a performer but as a healer for her wounded soul. With mindful movement and dance practice, she began to reclaim her sense of self and control, finding solace and strength through her body’s expressive language.

This newfound inner strength gave Chara the courage to leave an abusive relationship in 2022. Her journey of healing led her to a realization: To heal from the trauma and integrate as a whole, we need a deep connection between our body, emotions, and psychological well-being. Driven by this insight, she pursued a path of studying emotions, body language, and the therapeutic power of body movement.

Thus, the Embodied Movement was born. This wellness studio is a beacon of hope, designed to expand body language and gain self-awareness through mindful movement.

Chara’s mission is to highlight the crucial role of emotional literacy and body awareness. These are often overlooked factors that can prevent domestic violence and improve mental health.

Drawing from her lived experience and deep empathy, Chara works with children navigating ADHD, anxiety, or disabilities, as well as adults facing mental health challenges.

Her main practice is rooted in the wisdom of body movement, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-expression, drawing from the Kestenberg Movement Profile and The Moving Cycle framework.