Hi, I’m Molly Tipping.
I am a gentle and joyful practitioner who is passionate about embracing the bodies natural intelligence to heal, learn and improve. I support this with a deep respect for the philosophy and theory of body-mind medicine and I love helping people re-discover their most able, loving and potent selves.
My career in movement arts and body practices began 20 years ago. I completed a BA in Dance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and worked for 7 years as a professional dancer and choreographer in Australia, India and Europe. After a creative and adventurous time I left performing and dove head and heart first into my greatest passion - body-mind science and therapeutic practice.
I trained in Pilates with Gillian Cornish (2000), Ideokinesis with Pam Matt (2004), Feldenkrais with Alan Questel and Julie Peck (2006-10) and Consent and Intimacy Coaching with Betty Martin and Robyn Dalzen (2021). These body centered modalities form the foundation of my teaching and healing practices today.
I run a private practice from my beautiful space in North Perth, and I also offer online sessions for interstate or overseas clients or those who prefer it.
I offer individualised assistance to people with nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, complex pain, posture, intimacy, co-ordination and functional issues.
I teach Feldenkrais and Consent workshops in North Perth, Fremantle and online.
During semester I lecturer at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in the Dance, Theatre, Music and Performance departments. I teach Experiential Anatomy, Movement Fundamentals, Kinesiology, Resilience Tools, Consent for Actors, and Performance Anxiety.
I have supported over 2000+ students in their somatic (body-mind) enquiry.
Over the last decade I’ve pursued a personal passion to synthesise Moshe Feldenkrais’ work on anxiety bringing body-based solutions to children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma.
To support my work I’ve completed the Polyvagal Certificate with Stephen Porges, Deb Dana and the incredible team at the Polyvagal Institute, a Trauma Skills Certificate with the gentle and wise Albert Wong and team at Somatopia, and the Embodied Equity course with the fiercely compassionate Niki Elliot at Mindful Leaders.
I have also extended my skills into consent and intimacy education and have become qualified as a Consent and Intimacy Coach through Betty Martin’s School of Consent and IDC Professionals.
Moshe Feldenkrais wrote extensively on the anxiety associated with pleasure and sexual maturity. In doing the Consent training I have gained further qualifications and skills to help my clients meet their anxieties around boundaries, touch, intimacy and sexual expression.
I also have a special passion for mentoring new teachers.
I weave theory, experiential learning and creative practices to provide engaging masterclasses, professional development and keynote presentations.
I teach for The Pilates Method Association (APMA), The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and The Feldenkrais Guild of Australia, The Blue Room Theatre and STRUT Dance. I have also been a guest presenter for The Massage Association of Australia and The Bowen Therapy Association of Australia.
My speciality topics include Somatic Anxiety, Experiential Anatomy, Imagery for Performance, Core Mobility, Truly Functional Movement, and Consent and Intimacy.
I’ve written articles for Sensability, and been featured in ArtsHub, Dance Australia, The Australian Voice Association, and BIG Kids Magazine.
I’ve spoken for the Feldenkrais Interest Group, as well as for the podcast Moving into the Unknown, The Pilates League and the North American Feldenkrais Guild. And I’ve presented at the Australian Feldenkrais Summit, the American Move Better Feel Better Summit, the North American Feldenkrais Conference.
I am co-author of the internationally popular audio program, Move Over Anxiety, with Brigit Cosgrove. And in 2021 I produced and presented the 3rd Australian Feldenkrais Guild Summit with Justine Reilly.
In recent years I’ve found myself back in the create space, this time as a Consent and Intimacy Coordinator. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a a variety of theatre companies and independent artists including supporting Indigenous, queer, trans, and neurodivergent artists.
The areas of support include improvisational touch-based explorations and choreographing heterosexual and homosexual kisses and simulated sex scenes, as well as making safe sexual violence for theatre and film.
My Intimacy Coordination credits include All Boys by Xavier Hazard, Big Love by Charles L, Unnatural by Holland Brooks, Songbird by Shakara Walley, and Tidal by Léo Lacaze.
I have also found myself to be an engaged member in my communities having been on many fundraising committees, school boards and community groups. I am particularly proud to be have been the chief initiator and community advocate for the Pedestrian crossing on Vincent Street, North Perth - next to Beatty Park Leisure Center - which was funded by the WA State Government (John Carey) and City of Vincent (Emma Cole). In honour of this I’ve called it crossing ‘Molly’s crossing!’
https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/eastern-reporter/vincent-street-pedestrian-crosswalk-up-and-running-c-882466
When I’m not working I can be found relaxing by the waters edge, tumbling beneath it or watching the sun slip into it.
And when the day precludes water dreaming you can find me with a cup of tea in hand - laughing with friends at one of North Perth or Fremantle’s fabulous cafes, or curled up on my day bed with my partner and 2 children.
Speaking with Julie Peck on Anxiety for the 2019 Australian Feldenkrais Guild Summit
Brigit Cosgrove and I speaking with Feldenkrais Interest Group on Anxiety for Feldenkrais Interest Group
Speaking with Kym M'cGregor and Heidi Carroll in 2022 for Moving into the Unknown Podcast
Speaking with Joe Webster in 2023 from the North American Feldenkrais Guild Podcast
Qualifications & Certificates
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
Studio Pilates Instructor - Polestar
Ideokinesis Mentorship - Pam Matt
Polyvagal Certificate - Polyvagal Institute
Provide First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Working with Children
Consent and Intimacy - School of Consent
5 Pillars of Intimacy - IDC Professionals
Trauma Skills Certificate - Somatopia
Embodied Equity - Mindful Leaders
