“I felt so safe to let the session go wherever it needed to go with Donna - especially because of her background as a therapist.”
I have some deep dark things in there & I felt confident she'd be able to hold space and navigate the session with ease”.
Brittany Herzberg
Hi, I’m Donna—so glad you’re here.
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If you’ve been silently carrying the weight of shame, trauma, or misdiagnosis…
If you’ve spent years trying to “fix” your body, only to feel more broken, more dismissed, and more disconnected…
You’re not alone here. And you don’t have to figure this out by yourself anymore.
I’m Donna Piper — a trauma-informed movement therapist, podcast host, and wellness mentor living with Lipedema, MCAS, and chronic fatigue.
But for most of my life, I didn’t know I had them.
What I did know was that something felt wrong in my body — and no one was listening.
I was dismissed by doctors.
I was told to “just try harder.”
I blamed myself for the pain, the swelling, the exhaustion, and the symptoms no one could explain.
And like so many women, I believed it was my fault.
But it wasn’t.
And it’s not yours either.
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Book A Session “I have been carrying guilt for most of my adult feminine life. The guilt has now receded. I feel like I have a renewed permission to live".  Irene D.
Melissa Lee
“I have worked with Donna barely a month into her program and have already seen profound changes in how I witness my behaviors. I came to Donna for help with effective communication and finding self acceptance.She has provided me a safe space and has been very patient with explaining psychological concepts. I have found clarity around communicating in my marriage and witnessing my ego when it comes out. Donna has helped me cultivate effective meditations, journaling exercises and given me plenty of support that I so needed and desired. Thank you for your incredible work Donna!”
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My Approach:
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I believe healing doesn’t happen by pushing harder.
It happens when you feel safe, supported, and deeply heard.
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In our work together, we’ll gently uncover the beliefs and experiences that may be holding you back—emotionally, physically, or spiritually. You’ll learn how to listen to your body as a guide, not a battleground. You’ll build self-trust. And you’ll move forward feeling more whole, more grounded, and more open to love in all forms.
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Because when you are embodied and seen—everything changes.
"The work we’ve had done together is rippling to own my emotions and communicate instead of making assumptions and accusations. I’m finding forgiveness for myself, honor my hurts, and healing towards my wholeness".
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“These last 7 weeks are creating ripples in my life that have turned into waves of great powerful beautiful change”.
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✨ Mission Statement
My mission is to help women heal the emotional and physical wounds that have left them feeling unseen, unheard, and misunderstood—especially in their own bodies.
I create spaces of deep safety and soulful connection where women can reconnect with their body’s wisdom, regulate their nervous system, and transform long-held pain into embodied power.
Through somatic trauma healing, spiritual insight, and movement-based practices, I support women in reclaiming their voice, their worth, and the ability to be fully present in love, health, and life.
But my work doesn’t stop there.
I am deeply committed to raising awareness about chronic illness, fat disorders, and invisible conditions like Lipedema, MCAS, and ME/CFS, EDS—especially among women and teenage girls who have been told for far too long that their pain is “normal,” their body is the problem, or their symptoms are all in their head.
I want YOU to know:
You are different, not less.
Your body is not broken.
You deserve care, understanding, and the freedom to live a full, joyful life.
Whether through coaching, education, advocacy, or storytelling—I am here to be a voice for the voiceless, a guide for the sensitive, and a mirror for the woman who forgot how powerful she truly is.
“I absolutely loved your work and feel like it is shifting a whole huge way of thinking of myself and my future.” - Meg
Healing Through the
Body, Breath & Nourishment
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True transformation happens when you work with your body—not against it.
My method blends nervous system healing, gentle movement, deep rest, and food that truly supports your unique body. These paid offerings are designed for women navigating trauma, chronic illness, fatigue, or just feeling disconnected and done with quick fixes.
Choose the space that meets you where you are:
"The work we’ve had done together is rippling to own my emotions and communicate instead of making assumptions and accusations. I’m finding forgiveness for myself, honor my hurts, and healing towards my wholeness." - EL
You should also know these 7 random but necessary facts about me...
1. Decided at 23 to get my BA in Dance Education!
2. Did a month of silence in Sept 2013
3. I drove a Uhaul with all my stuff by myself in 1998 from San Diego to Chicago.
4. I ran the Chicago Marathon at age 30.
5. Offered Crisis Counseling in New York after the 911 attacks.
6. I was fired by Chevy Chase
7. Don’t be surprised if I talk about the physiology of trauma.
Amy Schuber
"Donna is a powerful healer. Her intuition leads her straight to the matter at hand and she intuitively expands the healing to be exactly what is needed. In each session she’s clear and powerfully releasing precisely what was blocking me. Donna’s intuitive guided healing is a gift and I highly recommend working with her!
Bekah Finch
"This beautiful soul is a gifted, educated, and intuitive guide to body, mind, emotion, and soul transformation. I had a session yesterday and it was potent. I was amazed at her clarity and calmness as she worked me through some intense wound awareness. I am committed to doing more of this work with Donna and highly recommend her.
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