Let’s Connect and EngAge!

I am a Philadelphia, PA based Aging, Dementia, Care Partner, and Community Wellness Specialist, and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist with over twenty-four years of clinical experience, in multiple healthcare and community-based settings and organizations, and in various capacities. I am also a Program Leader and Educator with several years of experience in both healthcare administration and higher education roles. I am well connected in the aging, wellness, and creative arts communities-at-large. I lead from my heart and I support meaningful engagement that is relational and evidence-and strength-based. I use a person-centered, movement, and sensory hybrid approach to meet individuals and communities where they are, tailored to specific abilities and needs in the moment.

For individuals living with dementia, the rich interactions and connections are “the dance”. In 2010, out of a desire to deepen these connections and to help promote brain-body wellness and empowerment for these individuals on a broader scale, I established my (primarily solo) business, EngAge. I offer therapeutic movement experiences, SenseAble creative suggestions for support and connection, and therapeutic, evidence-informed recommendations to help communities, individuals, and their care partners navigate life changes and move towards wellness.

I continue to look for opportunities to connect and engage, using a relational and collaborative approach. I am eager to share creative strategies and resources that may improve overall quality of life and health outcomes for diverse communities and care teams.