Janis Isaman

As the founder of My Body Couture, a one-on-one private movement studio, I am a Trauma Sensitive Movement Specialist focused on providing customized, personalized body-focused services to clients with chronic pain, illness, injuries, and other movement limitations.

I lead the way in approaching mental health and wellness from a body-first lens. My trauma credentials include the Compassionate Inquiry® psychotherapy approach developed by Gabor Mate, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), Somatic Experiencing® International developed by Peter Levine, and Trauma Research Foundations Traumatic Stress Certificate Program with Bessel van der Kolk.

My exercise, bodywork, and movement certifications include STOTT Pilates, Yamuna® Body Rolling, Paul Grilley Yin Yoga, Leslie Kaminoff Principles and Practice, Rainbow Yoga, and Critical Alignment (CA) Yoga and Therapy.

I also have designations from Precision Nutrition and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and I have completed coursework in Forrest Yoga, Functional Synergy, and Eat, Breathe, Thrive.

I am known for my whole-body approach to movement, focused on addressing the root cause of limitations and aesthetic concerns. My practical, functional, and discipline-agnostic approach blends physical and evidence-based mental health modalities into a relatable, innovative, and effective body sustainability program. This approach offers clients education and usable tools and has changed how thousands have related to the experience of their own bodies.

As a keynote speaker, I have been a guest on over 250 podcasts since 2020. I am an award-winning writer for Elephant Journal and have been quoted as a health expert in Reader’s Digest, Prevention, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Working Mother, Sparkpeople, MyFitnessPal, and Beachbody.

I also lead professional teacher training to help other movement professionals gain certifications and help studios add new modalities to their programming.

In my personal life, I am a mother and passionate community volunteer with the Calgary Stampede, 17th Avenue Business District, Heritage Park, and Kids Up Front.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta.

Who I'm Looking To Work With

Women who want to Incorporate Movement into Trauma Work: People looking to integrate physical movement into their trauma recovery process, focusing on interoception and choice.

Seek Well-Rounded Solutions: Those who want comprehensive mind-body programs addressing both physical and mental health.

Desire Personalized Attention: Clients who prefer tailored plans that meet their unique needs with care.

Are Committed to Long-Term Practice: People ready to invest time and energy into sustainable and practical personal practices.

Value Expert Guidance: Individuals who appreciate informed facilitation from an experienced professional, making empowered choices backed by knowledge and evidence.

Have Specific Health Goals or Challenges: Those with unique health concerns like chronic pain, illness, mobility issues, or trauma, seeking specialized and effective interventions.

Some of the key areas I address include:

PTSD: Offering tailored, evidence-based movement strategies for treatment-resistant PTSD.

Complex Trauma Exposure and Mental Health: Using movement and therapeutic practices to support trauma and mental health challenges with compassionate attunement.

Stress and Anxiety: Helping manage stress and anxiety through mindfulness, movement, and self-care practices with compassionate guidance.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Providing compassionate support and specialized wellness plans for those coping with pregnancy and infant loss.

Chronic Pain Management: Managing and alleviating chronic pain through bodywork and movement or exercise.

Mobility and Flexibility Issues, Postural Imbalances, Aging, Illness, and Recovery from Injury: Creating customized exercise and movement plans to support effective healing with compassionate care.

Offerings

Private sessions where we use movement to work on physical and emotional challenges. I mix techniques based on how your body responds. Education, exercises, movement, and home program offered for you to do on your own between sessions. 

• 3 sessions/60 minutes - $450 

Author portals

Elephant Journal: https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/janis-isaman/

Substack: https://mybodycouture.substack.com/

Certifications 

Trauma Sensitive Movement Specialist
Compassionate Inquiry® psychotherapy approach
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
Somatic Experiencing® International
Trauma Research Foundations Traumatic Stress Certificate Program
STOTT Pilates
Yamuna® Body Rolling
Paul Grilley Yin Yoga
Leslie Kaminoff Principles and Practice
Rainbow Yoga
Critical Alignment (CA) Yoga and Therapy
Precision Nutrition
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Forrest Yoga
Functional Synergy
Eat, Breathe, Thrive

Reviews

This class was exactly what my body and (perhaps even more importantly), my soul needed this week. Thank you! — Lisa

I sooooo needed this! Two-hour Yin and Yamuna Body Rolling with Janis for some much needed stress release. Highly recommend this! - Jan

Just finished my first online Yamuna body rolling & Yin class. My body feels completely relaxed and comfortably solid. My mind is still and quiet. This online class worked really well for me! - Anne