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Emotions live in the body as much as in the mind. When unexpressed, they can shape how we move, breathe, and relate to the world around us.

At The Expressive Apothecary, movement becomes a somatic and expressive medium for release and reconnection. Through guided sessions that blend dance-inspired movement, mindfulness, and expressive arts, participants learn to soften inner tension into authentic expression—cultivating balance, confidence, and emotional clarity.

This is the art and science of healing through movement.

About Me

Aletia Giselle Egipciaco

Aletia Giselle is a registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) serving the Monterey Bay area. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy and over 25 years of experience as a professional dance educator, she brings both therapeutic depth and creative precision to the work of embodied healing.

Her integrative approach draws from neuroscience, mindfulness, and expressive movement to help clients access insight, emotional release, and transformation through the body. Aletia’s clinical experience spans nonprofit and community-based settings, where she has supported individuals navigating substance use recovery, trauma, and neurodiversity.

As the founder of The Expressive Apothecary, she merges her background in counseling, dance, and leadership—creating spaces where movement becomes medicine and self-expression becomes a path to wholeness.

Aletia holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University, an MBA from California State University, Monterey Bay, and a BA in Dance from San Francisco State University.

Whether guiding one-on-one sessions, facilitating group experiences, or curating retreats, her work invites each client to return to the wisdom of the body—one intentional movement at a time.