05Where mind and body meet

Sometimes progress happens outside the office.

Mental and physical health are not two subjects. Balance, movement, comfort on your feet, connection with the people around you and the way you spend an ordinary day all shape how you feel. This is where Mind & Mirror Effect becomes something different from a clinic you visit and leave.

What this covers

Balance, movement, family communication, everyday habits and, in time, an Equine Experience built around presence, patience and confidence.

  1. 01

    Movement & Balance

    Balance, vestibular function and proprioception, evaluated together and, where useful, in collaboration with physical therapists.

  2. 02

    Foot Comfort & Orthotic Evaluation confirm availability

    How you stand affects how you move, and how you move affects how you feel. Orthotic evaluation technology is part of the picture.

  3. 03

    The Equine Experience In development

    Confidence looks different from the saddle. A future program offering riding instruction with Dr. Dawson’s professional trainer, and, for qualified participants over time, opportunities to work with her horses.

    What it is
    Riding instruction and horsemanship with a professional trainer, in a setting that rewards patience, clear communication, awareness and presence.
    What it is not
    This is not a clinical therapy program and is not described as hippotherapy. It is an experience that complements care, offered separately from medical treatment.
    Status
    The program is being designed. Structure, eligibility, trainer details and scheduling will be published here once finalized.
  4. 04

    Healthy Brain Habits

    Sleep, movement, learning, new experiences and connection: the everyday inputs that keep a brain flexible.

  5. 05

    Lifestyle & Education

    Educational programs for individuals and families on living well, communicating well and adapting to change.

What would you do with your life if you were not afraid to fail?
Dr. Dawn R. Dawson

Every evaluation at Mind & Mirror Effect starts with the individual, looks at contributing factors from more than one discipline, and ends with a plan that is realistic for one person’s life. Education is part of care: understanding what is happening is the first step to changing it.

Talk with Dr. Dawson

The simplest first step is a phone call. If you would rather write, email works too. Please keep private medical details out of email.

Mind & Mirror Effect

Dr. Dawn R. Dawson

1925 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 715-MIND ((719) 715-6463) dawn@mindandmirroreffect.com

Office hours will be published once finalized.