Improving Mental Health & Physical Fitness
A Focus on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Benefits of Physical Movement for Your Mental Health
Exercise provides significant mental health benefits by physically altering brain chemistry and body function, including releasing endorphins, endocannabinoids, and neurotransmitters like serotonin that reduce anxiety and depression
“It decreases cortisol (stress hormones), promotes neural growth, improves sleep quality, boosts energy levels, and reduces physical tension”.
-National Institutes of Health
The Process
Help clients acknowledge and work through ambivalent feelings. EMH aims to help individuals discover the internal motivation needed to support their mental health and reshape limiting beliefs, while making positive, incremental changes over time.
Being Present
Clients will pay close attention to what their bodies and minds are experiencing emotionally and physically. The emphasize is not judging or criticizing the experiences, but to acknowledge feelings and thoughts while honoring them.
“Mindful Movement: Focusing on the physical sensations of exercise (e.g., breathing, muscles working) can amplify the mental health benefits)”.
-National Institutes of Health
EMH, helping clients develop healthy habits since 2019
Talk Therapy (In-person or virtual)
Talk Therapy & Fitness combo
Learn the basics of boxing
Pad work
Strength & Conditioning
Cardio
Nature walks/hiking
Biking
Kayaking
Transgender focused fitness specific to pre/post-surgery
LGBTQ + Adolescent referrals to meet their unique needs
*We are in the transition to our new gym space for April. Thank you for your patience and understanding
What makes EMH unique:
We offer talk therapy, outdoor excursions, and fitness programs designed to support your well-being—benefiting you both physically and mentally.
EMH also provides referrals to services that help meet the unique needs of LGBTQ youth ages 15–25 in achieving their vocational, educational, and life goals.
Contact us:
EMH is currently offering virtual and walk & talk sessions only while we transition to our new fitness space. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.