Gait Analysis & Movement Therapy
Understanding Movement Patterns to Support Balance, Mobility, and Ease
Gait Analysis and Movement Therapy are offered at MindBodyArizona as part of Colene Doucette’s individualized therapeutic bodywork approach. This work focuses on how the body moves, bears weight, and adapts during everyday activities such as walking, standing, and transitioning between positions.
By observing movement patterns, subtle imbalances can be identified and addressed in a way that supports comfort, coordination, and long-term function.
What is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis involves observing how the body moves while walking and doing simple functional movements. This includes noticing weight transfer, timing, balance, posture, and how different parts of the body coordinate with one another.
Small inefficiencies in movement can contribute to pain, fatigue, or instability over time. Gait analysis helps identify these patterns so they can be addressed gently and effectively.
What is Movement Therapy?
Movement Therapy builds on gait observation by supporting the body in exploring more efficient and comfortable ways to move. This may involve guided movement, positional support, or subtle hands-on cues.
Rather than correcting movement through force or repetition, the focus is on helping the body recognize and adopt patterns that feel more balanced and sustainable.
How This is Used in Sessions
Gait analysis and movement therapy are not separate appointments. They are woven naturally into sessions as needed, based on how your body presents that day. Observations from movement often guide hands-on work, while hands-on work can support changes in movement. The process is collaborative and adapts in real time.
Who May Benefit
This approach may be helpful for people who experience balance concerns, chronic pain related to movement, postural strain, or recurring injuries. It can also support those recovering from injury or surgery, or anyone seeking greater ease and confidence in how they move.
How This Differs From Exercise or Training
Movement Therapy is not fitness training or corrective exercise. There are no prescribed routines or performance goals. The emphasis is on awareness, coordination, and comfort. Changes often occur through subtle adjustments rather than effort or repetition.
To learn how sessions work overall, visit the Services page.
Book a Session
Sessions are offered by appointment in Scottsdale, AZ. Omaha, NE, or San Diego, CA.