| Options | General/Adult, Child & Adolescent, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, Neurodivergent/ADHD/ASD |
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Strength Within: Movement and Exercise Psychotherapy™
Reconnect with your body. Work through what’s holding you back. Build strength, physically and psychologically.
Movement & Exercise Psychotherapy™ (MEP™) is an innovative, evidence-informed psychotherapy service that integrates intentional movement with clinical therapy. It goes beyond traditional talk therapy by actively engaging the body as part of the therapeutic process to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-awareness, and psychological well-being.
Each 50-minute session combines psychotherapy with guided movement tailored to your comfort level, abilities, and therapeutic goals. Depending on your needs, sessions may incorporate mobility exercises, strength-based activities, grounding techniques, walking, or light cardiovascular exercise. Movement is used intentionally, not simply for fitness, but as a therapeutic tool to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and a stronger mind-body connection.
MEP™ may be a good fit if you:
• Feel stuck in traditional talk therapy
• Experience stress, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions
• Prefer a more active, embodied approach to psychotherapy
• Already value movement and want to integrate it into your mental health care
This service is grounded in over eight years of strength coaching and personal training experience, combined with advanced doctoral-level clinical training in psychotherapy. Sessions are provided by a Registered Psychotherapist in a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment.
MEP™ is available in person at Scorrybreac Barbell in Orangeville or virtually throughout Ontario.
All psychotherapy services are provided through Strength Within Psychotherapy by a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). Services may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health benefits that include psychotherapy. As regulated healthcare services, psychotherapy sessions are HST exempt.
If you have questions about Movement & Exercise Psychotherapy™ or would like to determine whether it may be the right fit for you, we invite you to get in touch. You are also welcome to request a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
Anon –
Just wanted to take a moment to highly recommend Erica Nagy from Scorrybreac Barbell for any families looking for a unique and engaging therapeutic option for their child. Erica is both a psychotherapist and a fitness trainer, and she offers a hybrid therapy approach that incorporates body movement and fitness into her clinical sessions. She’s been working with our 14-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum, and it’s been an incredibly positive experience. He’s never connected well with traditional therapy or organized sports, but Erica has managed to engage him in a way that is active, supportive, and tailored to his needs. Even though we live two hours away, we’ve been able to access her services virtually, and she’s helped us create an immersive space right in our own home that works beautifully for remote sessions. Erica is also an approved provider under the OAP for core clinical services, which made the process of working with her even smoother.
If you’re a parent looking for a more dynamic and movement-based therapy option for your neurodivergent child or teen, I can’t recommend Erica and Scorrybreac Barbell enough. She’s truly made a difference for our family.
Anon –
As a recent member of Scorrybreac Barbell, I have nothing but good things to say! It’s quickly become my happy place. They have everything you need to accomplish your goals and very supportive staff to help you a long the way. Recently, I have been incorporating Movement and Exercise Psychotherapy with Erica into my overall health routine. I highly recommend this service for everyone looking to improve their mental and physical health.