Meet The MM Team

Hi! I’m Mélanie Boothe (she/her/hers). I am deeply grateful to the Sinxt Peoples and all the Keepers of the land, on whose traditional, unceded territories I have the honour to live, work and play.

I am a teacher, professional art therapist and registered therapeutic counsellor with 15+ years of experience supporting individuals with their socioemotional well being. I am honoured to be working with clients of all ages at Movin’ Mountains to explore significant events and relationships, different ways of practicing self-regulation, building understanding of their thoughts and feelings, and celebrating their strengths.

My focus is on providing individuals a safe therapeutic space to express and process their
emotions, as well as develop effective coping and communication skills, so they can grow their capacity to handle life’s challenges. In addition to presenting art invitations and materials, I provide opportunities for play and experimentation, and mindfulness and movement activities as necessary to foster engagement and meet the needs of individuals in the present moment.

When I am not being creative or studying, I enjoy spending time with my partner, my two sons and our two cuddly cats. I also love connecting to nature as much as possible, especially by hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and just simply admiring the beauty that surrounds me.

My quote: “Trust the process.” We may not always understand where life (or our artwork!) is leading us, but meaning emerges over time. We often discover that the steps we were taking were setting up the foundation we needed to move big mountains all along!