The Developmental Foundations Program™
An eight-week developmental progression to help children build emotional regulation, coordination, focus, and confidence — from the body up.
- ADHD and focus difficulties
- Learning variability
- Coordination challenges
- Sensory processing sensitivities
- Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
- The impact of early trauma
Developmental Movement Therapy in Jenison, Michigan
When Nothing Seems to Stick
You’re getting calls from school.
Homework takes longer than it should.
Bedtime unravels the entire evening.
Big emotions escalate quickly —
or your child shuts down completely.
Attention feels scattered.
Reading isn’t clicking.
Coordination feels harder than it should be.
You’re not looking for behavior management.
You’re looking for understanding.
A clear plan.
- Talking it through
- Consequences and reward charts
- Accommodations at school
- Traditional therapy
- Waiting and hoping maturity will catch up
And yet the pattern hasn’t shifted.
A way forward that makes developmental sense.
What if you and your child knew what to do in hard moments — and why it worked?
Fewer meltdowns. Less shutdown. Stronger focus.
Coordination that feels more natural.
Confident, steady parenting.
Building confidence, connection, and capability...
from the body up
From rigidity and constant conflict…
to flexibility, rest, and confidence.
An 8-year-old came tense, opinionated, and locked in daily fights with her brother. Through guided parent touch and play, led by purposeful movement, her body softened. She began sleeping better, smiling more, and walking away from conflict. Her parents described a new ease and playfulness in their home.
From school expulsion…
to academic and social stability
A 7-year-old boy was struggling to manage the demands of school. Through developmental movement, parent involvement, and clear routines, he learned to regulate his body and communicate his needs. He is now thriving at school — academically, socially, and emotionally.
From guarded and disconnected…
to trust and joy.
A 12-year-old child healing from early neglect began to trust again by repatterning his movement foundations while building attachment with his adoptive parents. As safety increased in his body, confidence followed. The family experienced restored connection and deeper relationships.
“Angie has been instrumental in our daughter’s healing from early childhood trauma. Her thoughtful, steady approach made our daughter feel safe and capable. We’ve seen remarkable growth in her confidence, relationships, and emotional expression. Our whole family has felt the impact.”
-Deb, parent
“Having Angie in our family’s corner has quite literally changed my life. She is knowledgeable, insightful, and deeply invested in the families she serves.”
-Christine, parent
The Developmental Foundations Program™ gives your child a foundation — and gives you the tools to support it.
This program includes a thorough assessment, a parent-only meeting, and eight parent-child sessions— each 75 minutes — so you can build a foundation that lasts.
Parent Resource Portal
So you know exactly what to practice between sessions and why it works. Not homework — skills you'll return to for years.
Home Tools & Props
So the foundational work continues between sessions, not just during them.
Ongoing parent support
So you're never guessing what to do next. Steady, focused guidance throughout the full ten sessions.
It also includes:
Private pay · HSA accepted · Payment Plans Available
Consultation required prior to enrollment
Investment: $2450
Regulation
Attention & Learning
Movement & Coordination
Connection & Confidence
Connection & Confidence
Movement & Coordination
Attention & Learning
Regulation
Connection & Confidence
Movement & Coordination
Attention & Learning
Regulation
Connection & Confidence
Movement & Coordination
Attention & Learning
Regulation
Connection & Confidence
Movement & Coordination
Attention & Learning
Regulation
What families begin to notice
As developmental foundations strengthen, families consistently notice meaningful changes at home, at school, and in relationships.
When the nervous system becomes more organized through movement, children gain the developmental foundations needed for regulation, coordination, and attention.
Rather than trying to manage behavior alone, we support the systems in the body that make regulation and learning possible.
Over time, these changes begin to carry into everyday life — at home, at school, and in relationships.
Here's how we get there:
Ten sessions.
Parents in the room the whole time.
This is foundation building — not symptom management.
What we build in these ten sessions keeps working long after we're done.
Understand Your Child: This first session is all about getting to know your child — how they move, focus, regulate, and connect. You're in the room watching, and most kids leave asking when they get to come back. We start with what's actually there, not just what's been flagged as a problem.
Equip the Parent: This one's just for you. We talk through what I observed, what you're living at home, and what we're going to do about it. You leave with a real plan — not more things to worry about, but clarity on exactly what to do next.
Build the Foundations:
Eight sessions where we put the plan into motion together. Movement, play, connection — all purposeful. You're not watching from the sidelines. You're learning alongside your child so the changes actually follow you home.
How the Build Sessions Progress
The Build Sessions are the eight parent-child sessions at the heart of the program — where movement, play, and connection do the foundational work.
Families often begin noticing:
- Fewer meltdowns
- Smoother transitions
- Greater ease settling into activities
Stabilize the System
Sessions 3-5
Sessions 6-8
Children often begin showing:
- Improved focus
- Smoother coordination
- Quicker emotional recovery
Organize Coordination
Children typically exit the program with:
- Increased confidence in movement
- Greater attention and persistence
- More consistent emotional stability
Expand Capacity
Sessions 9-10
- Two 30-minute parent integration calls with Angie to ensure progress continues between sessions
- Parent Portal access:
— Movement strategies and massage techniques to try at home
— Somatic self-care for you, to keep you grounded and regulated during the tough times of parenting
— A speed course on developmental movement so you can feel confident working with your child
— Parenting tips and tricks to build confident, connected, capable kids
Meet Angie
I’m Angie Yetzke, a movement-based developmental specialist serving families with children ages 4–12.
For more than thirty years, I’ve studied how the body shapes development and behavior — first as a dancer and choreographer, and now as a somatic movement therapist working with children and parents.
Much of what I teach comes from what I wish I had known as a young mother:
Children develop from the body up.
Structure builds safety.
Parents matter most.
My work blends movement science, relational guidance, and clear developmental structure — so families leave with confidence, not confusion.
This work is intentional — not reactive or symptom-driven.
I offer a framework you can return to long after our work together ends.
Credentials
Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist (RSME/T)
Certified Movement Analyst (CMA)
Dynamic Embodiment Practitioner (DEP)
Master of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Applied Neuroplasticity™ Certification
I also facilitate workshops and professional training for Michigan educators, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams — helping professionals recognize, understand, and respond to the developmental impact of early trauma.
FAQ's
- Talk therapy/counseling relies primarily on verbal processing. Many children do not yet have the developmental foundation for that work alone.
- Occupational therapy can be helpful, but may focus on isolated skills without enough relational integration.
- Play therapy is often child-led and insight-oriented. While valuable, change often takes longer, and parents are not part of the process.
This work is movement-based, relational developmental work. “Somatic” simply means body-based — we address growth through movement and regulation before relying on verbal processing alone. We focus on building capacity, not simply reducing symptoms, because change happens in relationship --- not in isolation.
Sessions are active and focused. The core of the work includes:
- Foundational movement
- Purposeful, therapist-guided play
- Parent participation and support
- Consent-based therapeutic touch
- Clear developmental progression
Conversation supports the process. Movement leads.
I primarily work with children ages 4–12.
Teen sessions are available by consultation.
Yes.
Parents participate fully — not in the waiting room, but in the process.
Children regulate more effectively when the adults around them are steady and involved. Change lasts when parents understand what to do at home.
- Experiencing frequent meltdowns
- Shutting down or withdrawing
- Struggling with focus or attention
- Rigid or easily frustrated
- Sensitive to sensory input
- Acting out or aggressive
- Anxious or lacking confidence
- Having difficulty with coordination or motor planning
- Impacted by early trauma or developmental stress
If you’re unsure whether this program is a fit, a consultation will help clarify next steps.
My work is a structured, developmentally-informed approach grounded in neuroscience and movement patterns that support regulation and organization of the nervous system.
Some families feel complete.
Others choose follow-up sessions or periodic check-ins to continue building on the foundation established during the program.
We determine next steps together.
This allows for:
- Individualized care
- Parent-inclusive sessions
- Development-focused work rather than diagnosis-driven treatment
- A contained seven-week process with clear progression
- Long-term resilience building rather than symptom management
Insurance models prioritize diagnosis and symptom treatment.
The full investment for the Developmental Foundations Program™ is $2,450. HSA cards are accepted.
Movement therapy slows things down and brings attention back to the body, where regulation starts. Because development happens through the body first, this work helps kids feel more in control from the inside out.
Ready to Move Forward?
The first step is a free 20-minute consultation.
We’ll discuss what’s happening and determine whether the Developmental Foundations Program™ is the right fit for your family.
The Bedtime Reset
Consent-based, calming.
Designed to help the body settle and the brain catch up.
A steady place to land— at the end of the day.
Touch first, safety follows.
Before words.
Before fixing.
Before the spiral.
Regulation begins through connection.
In this short video, I’ll show you a simple, predictable touch routine for bedtime—
one your child can feel
and your nervous system can trust.
A Predictable Touch Routine for Calm
I look forward to talking with you about building confident, connected, capable kids.
Prefer to send a message? You can do that here.