For over twenty years, Jamien MOT, OTR/L, has been helping people come home to themselves through the process of embodiment. She began teaching GYROTONIC® movement in 2004 and Pilates in 1999 and continues to study numerous movement forms and somatic techniques. With a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington, Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies/Human Movement Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, somatic bodywork trainings, corporate wellness clients, years in professional ballet and modern dance, and both personal and professional experience with chronic conditions and injuries, she offers highly skilled and effective services.  
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​Jamien honors each person's unique priorities and offers empathic, intuitive and knowledgeable guidance. OT is a holistic, biopsychosocial profession focused on helping people "live life to the fullest" (AOTA).  Jamien loves to help enable people to live a life of ease, balance, & meaningful engagement in the things that matter most. 

She is a graduate of the rigorous UW masters of occupational therapy; housed within the Department of Rehab Medicine, this program has a 6% acceptance rate (in 2019). Advanced training includes: mental health, neurobiology, anatomy and physiology, medical conditions, and a variety of allopathic and integrative treatment techniques.  

​Jamien is an auxiliary board member and has volunteered as a service provider for the Plus One Foundation. They offer grants to people with neurological movement disorders to participate in therapeutic activities that are not covered by insurance. Interested individuals may be able to have sessions with Jamien covered. Apply at: www.plusonefoundation.org/grants-overview/.

Photo by Jennifer Boyle Penney

Photo by Steve Clarke 2007

​Career Highlights, Certifications, and Degrees

• Tensegrity Medicine™ Mentorship Level 1 and Intro to Bodymind Dialoguing
• Ongoing mentorship with Kelly Clancy, OTR/L. and participation in multiple case consultation groups (including for mental health OT and Tensegrity Medicine)
• Master's of Occupational Therapy (MOT) University of Washington​​
• GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® certifications and CEU since 2004​ 
  • GYROTONIC® Method: Gyrotoner Program One, Applications for Osteoporosis, Wingmaster, Levels I & II Format 1, Psoas Principles, Hands & Feet,  Jumping Stretching Board
  • GYROKINESIS® Method: Hands & Feet, Blossoming Lotus format, Level I

• Certificate in Somatic Pattern Recognition Bodywork (over 400 hours )
  • ​Learned to help people recognize and shift somatic tension patterns while optimizing structural integrity.  
• Co-presenter International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) Conference: "Integrating sensory awareness into learning dance techniques:  somatic approaches to best practices for preventing dance injuries"
• Editor/contributor to "Concentration 301" (Pathology and Pilates) Physicalmind Institute 
• Pilates certifications and continuing ed, including: Matwork, Pilates Apparatus, Standing Pilates, Advanced Matwork
• B.A. UNC-Chapel Hill in Interdisciplinary Studies: Human Movement Science (combining Dance, Psychology and Exercise Science)

A Sample of Additional Training
Gil Hedley (Fascia); Stanley Keleman ("Emotional Anatomy"); Seattle Center for Structural Medicine (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome); Joe Goode ("The Felt Experience"); Dance/Movement Therapy workshop, Antioch University; Biodynamics for Movement Educators; Fascia Book Club with Kelly Clancy, OT, Northwest School of Structural Therapy; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Dance Career Highlights
Freelance Dancer: Seattle, NYC and NC
Company Dancer: Sarasota Ballet, Ellen Sinopoli Dance Comp, Octavia Cup Dance Thtr 
Training: London Studio Centre, Kirov Academy D.C., Limon Institute, ADF, more
Graduate of the high school ballet program at NCSA 

Testimonials

"This work is not only valuable, but innovative and so needed! Jamien is bridging the gaps between healing communities and bodies of wisdom!" -M.B., OTR/L

​"I’ve been working with Jamien for a couple years now and can testify to her unique blend of skill, knowledge, and exquisite sensitivity. She is the best! 
​I'm grateful for her work and connection." - M. C.
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​"It was the turning point for me after that class with you - after you reset my system and calmed it down, I was able to reach out for the help I needed." - L.L.

​"I highly recommend JamienRose.com for anyone who has a body that moves. To dial in how you are already moving, to find where you are not moving, to ease the places that are moving too much, to find your center and move from there. I just went to her Bellevue studio, surprisingly easy to get to from the south end, and so much of my system got to release and unwind. and as I did some movement here on my own this morning I feel the effects of that in my body days later. The one-on-one attention can be like fine tuning your unique body." - J.K.

"Before having a session with Jamien, my perception of OT was very limited. Not only does her work help me better align with my goals, but she helps me connect at a deeper level with myself and others. Jamien has an amazingly broad tool set to pull from and holds a beautiful space for the process to intuitively unfold. She incorporates self-discovery dialogues, body work, and movement as needed in sessions. It helps me to create harmonious flow between mind, body, and spirit. Afterwards, I feel more integrated and connected to myself and the world.
​I love that feeling!" - S.W. 

​"Working with Jamien takes the definition of healing to the highest level. Our sessions are transformative, both physically and emotionally, and have changed the trajectory of my life. Each session has its own path, it may start with reporting a physical pain or being emotionally stuck. With a gentle approach, she utilizes her multi-disciplinary expertise - listening, working with physical alignment, and asking poignant questions along the way. Soon I feel a shift, in body and mind, followed by a beautiful sense of relief. Jamien is exceptionally capable of simultaneously utilizing her compassion, expertise, and wisdom. No matter what you need to work on, she will meet you where you are, gently offering support along the way.
My level of gratitude for Jamien knows no bounds. I highly recommend her to all my friends in search of ease and meaning in their lives." - A.S.