Manasi Joshi
Bachelor’s of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th) (IN)
Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (C.O.M.T)(AUS)
Certificate in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) (CoE, UK)
Manasi is the founder, director and Principal Dance Movement Therapy Facilitator at Rejoice In Motion, a movement-based wellbeing company based in Singapore. She is a Certified Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner with an academic and professional background in physiotherapy and orthopaedic manual therapy. Her work integrates movement, body awareness and expressive practices to support emotional wellbeing, self-connection and holistic self-care.
Why Dance Movement Therapy?
Manasi’s interest in Dance Movement Therapy began in Mumbai, India after attending a dance movement therapy based session for the differently-abled individuals. Witnessing the joy, connection and engagement that emerged through movement & dance, she was inspired to explore this approach further.
This led her to do a certificate course in Dance Movement Therapy, which she combined with her physiotherapy background to create a dance & movement-centred approach that supports self-awareness, expression and overall wellbeing. This integration became the foundation of Rejoice In Motion.
Professional Background
With formal training in physiotherapy, Manasi has experience across areas such as women’s wellbeing, orthopaedic manual therapy and corporate wellness. During her professional career in India, she facilitated workshops and seminars for various organisations and was associated with hospitals and clinics in Mumbai and Pune.
Now based in Singapore, Manasi offers in-person and online Dance Movement Therapy–based workshops and sessions to participants, focusing on movement & dance as a tool for emotional expression, stress regulation and embodied awareness.
Her work in Dance Movement Therapy was recognised by the Centre of Excellence (UK), where she received Runner-Up for the Outstanding Therapist Award (2020).
Approach and Philosophy
Manasi’s work is rooted in a holistic understanding of wellbeing through movement. & dance. She designs sessions that gently address the physical, mental, emotional, expressive dimensions of wellbeing.
Her approach is inclusive, supporting participants in exploring movement as a resource for grounding, self-awareness and emotional regulation. The focus is on empowerment, personal insight and embodied expression.
Her intention is to offer practical, movement-based tools that individuals can integrate into daily life in ways that feel accessible and sustainable.
Highlights and Experience
Conducted 160+ DMT sessions, reaching 400+ participants globally including
workshops, community sessions and individual 1:1 sessions (online & in-person)
- Collaborated with organizations such as:
o Ministry of Education (Singapore)
o National University of Singapore (NUS)
o Changi General Hospital (CGH)
o AWWA Foundation
o HOPE Alliance
o Global Cultural Alliance
o TRCL, Proactive for Her, Babes Teen Pregnancy Crisis Ltd, among others - Awarded Outstanding Therapist Award (Runner-up, 2020) by Centre of
Excellence, UK
Rejoice In Motion Today
Through Rejoice In Motion Integrated Dance Wellness™, Manasi brings together her professional training in physiotherapy and her deep passion for Dance Movement Therapy. Drawing from her own journey of learning, healing, and exploring movement-based self-care practices, she developed the R.I.M Integrated Dance Wellness Method™ as an integrative approach that honours both the body’s mechanics and its expressive, emotional intelligence.
This method reflects her intention to bridge clinical body awareness with creative movement & therapeutic dance, offering sessions and workshops that are grounded, accessible, and deeply human. Each experience is thoughtfully designed to support stress relief, self-awareness, emotional balance, and sustainable well-being through movement and dance.
At Rejoice In Motion, movement becomes a pathway to presence, expression, and holistic self-care.
