ABOUT THE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MIND-BODY HEALING®
Our bodies hold profound wisdom. They speak to us constantly through sensations, emotions, and subtle signals - messages that, when heard, can guide us toward healing, presence, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.
Yet in today's overstimulated world, these messages often get lost in the noise. Many of us first notice the disconnect in subtle ways - tension we can't shake, anxiety that feels constant, a sense that we're living slightly outside of ourselves. We find ourselves overwhelmed by digital stimulation, disconnected from our internal compass, unsure how to find our way back. We scroll more, work longer, stay busy, yet that feeling of disconnection only deepens. Our bodies continue sending signals through physical symptoms and emotional overwhelm, like persistent whispers asking us to listen.
The path back to ourselves doesn't have to be another overwhelming journey. Reconnection begins with simple moments of presence - tiny windows where we notice our breath, feel our feet on the ground, sense what our bodies are trying to tell us. Each small act of listening builds a bridge back to our innate wisdom.
Through gentle somatic practices, we learn to:
Recognize our body's signals before they become overwhelming
Transform vague discomfort into clear information
Move from constant doing to conscious being
Create space for natural healing to emerge
Trust our inner knowing again
This isn't about adding more to your full plate or mastering complex techniques. It's about remembering what your body already knows, about finding your way back to a sense of home within yourself. Each program we offer is designed to guide you through this journey with practical tools, accessible practices, and profound respect for your own timing and wisdom.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Arianna Opper-Kannan, DO brings an multifaceted perspective to mind-body healing, informed by her background in Integrative & Osteopathic Medicine, graphic design & artistic practice, and meditation instruction. Through carefully crafted programs, she creates experiences that guide others in reconnecting with their creativity, core values, and body's natural intelligence.