DR. LORI BAUDINO

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's in Creative Arts Therapy, specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy. This therapeutic approach harnesses the power of movement to enhance emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration.

As the National Clinical Spokesperson for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation, I led the introduction of the first Dance/ Movement Therapy programs in leading pediatric hospitals in Los Angeles, providing bedside therapy for medically fragile children battling cancer and other challenges. My expertise extends to psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centers focused on trauma, addiction, and pain management. Additionally, I coordinate Behavior Intervention Programs in home and school settings, specializing in treatment for children with special needs and their families.

In private practice, I work with children and their families to nurture development and strengthen the vital relationships between parents, children, and siblings. I emphasize the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, recognizing that life is experienced through movement. My approach empowers children to express their feelings, experiences, and ideas holistically, facilitating a seamless connection between their words and actions. I tailor my methods to individual sensory and motor preferences, modeling effective ways to communicate emotional needs and supporting overall integration and well-being.

As a world traveler and a mother, I am committed to supporting children across the globe, offering guidance during trauma and crisis, identifying a path through pathology, ease in disease, and a lens for experiencing challenges.