Barbara Leverone, M.A.
Developmental Movement Specialist
Barbara Leverone is a Developmental Movement Specialist with extensive experience working with typically developing infants, premature babies, and children with special needs. She has also supported at-risk families, including teenage parents, mothers with postpartum depression, and substance-exposed newborns.
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A Certified Senior Trainer in the Child’Space Chava Shelhav Method, Barbara has taught in certification programs worldwide. Her expertise in movement education began with her own journey as a professional dancer, which led her to the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. For over 30 years, she has worked with people of all ages to improve movement and function.
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With a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling and advanced supervision in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Barbara brings a unique strength-based, holistic approach to supporting parents and their babies.
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“As a mom of a kid with special needs, I have found it amazing to work with Barbara online. Since I am already dealing with loads of appointments for my baby, I am really grateful to learn – in my own home – a lot about development and educated play options that clearly help my child. I feel much more empowered and supported in raising my baby.” – Elisabeth
“I am more informed as a parent after working with Barbara and this program, both in-person and online. I have learned tools to help each of my kids in the infant stages to move more efficiently, ways to ‘play’, so as to strengthen their body. It has helped me watch for signs as they have grown that they’re ready for the next stage, from rolling, sitting, crawling and walking. This way of supporting my babies is quite amazing.” – Courtney
“My baby and I both love to practice the exercises and activities that we learned in Barbara’s class. While having fun, my child is learning more about using her body, which has stopped a potential mobility issue – her preference to turn her head in only one direction – from developing into a big problem. After just one session and playing with the techniques a couple of times on our own, she was turning her head in both directions. This program is awesome!” - Laura
“BabyMovesOnline has been incredibly helpful for our family. We have a 22-month old son with special needs and we have noticed clear progress in our child’s ability to roll, crawl, sit upright, and engage in independent play since working with Barbara. We have only met with her through Zoom, but she’s such an outstanding instructor that this hasn’t been an issue for us. I honestly cannot recommend her program highly enough. Let her help you; you won’t regret it!” - Doug
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