Recovery is not just a mental or behavioral process; it is a nervous system process. In this one-hour talk, Kelly Atkins (aka DJ Kat) explores how dance and rhythmic movement support addiction recovery by rewiring the brain, regulating the nervous system, and restoring emotional awareness.  Drawing from recent neuroscience research, trauma-informed principles, and 12-Step wisdom, Kelly shares why movement is such a powerful complement to recovery practices, especially for stress regulation, emotional resilience, and connection. 

Kelly Atkins (aka DJ Kat) is a longtime ecstatic dance facilitator and recovery advocate, founder of Ecstatic Dance Sarasota and Ecstatic Dance Global. Her work bridges neuroscience, trauma-informed movement, and recovery culture, offering grounded, inclusive spaces where people can reconnect with their bodies and find sustainable rhythms for living.