Rooted Motion™
by Joshua Tree Therapy
Talk Therapy + Exercise in Columbus, Ohio
Therapy sessions that happen while you exercise with a licensed therapist. You'll be exercising, putting in effort, and talking at the same time. What shows up during the exercise becomes part of the therapy.
- No fitness experience required
- Adapted to your ability and comfort
- In person in Columbus, Ohio
- Adults and teens 15+
How it works
What to expect in a session
Every session is built around you and planned together. A session often looks like this.
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Check in
We start by talking: what's been going on, what's on your mind, and what you want to focus on today. This sets the direction for everything that follows.
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Train and talk it through
We work through exercise I choose with you, based on your goals and how you're feeling that day. The conversation keeps going during and between sets, and what comes up in the effort becomes part of the work.
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Come back down
We slow things down, reflect on what came up, and connect it to what's happening in your life.
Everything adapts: exercise, pace, intensity, and therapeutic focus. Rooted Motion starts where you are.
The exercise
What we might do
What we do depends on your goals, your experience, and how you're feeling that day. Some sessions lean toward strength, some get your heart rate up, and many mix both.
A few examples:
- Treadmill walks, runs, or intervals
- Rack and Smith machine lifts
- Boxing technique and controlled bag work
- Rowing
- Kettlebell work
- Core work
- Belt squats
- Step-ups
- Deadlift variations
- TRX and resistance bands
- Dumbbell work
- Active stretching and mobility
Whether you're new to exercise or have been lifting for years, we start where you are and build from there. Something in mind that isn't listed? Ask.
Finding the fit
Is Rooted Motion right for you?
Some people come to Rooted Motion after years of therapy. Others have never sat across from a therapist at all. It tends to be a strong fit if:
You've tried talk therapy and want a more active way into the work
You think more clearly when your body is busy than when you're sitting still
Exercise already matters to you, or you want it to, and you'd like it to be part of how you take care of your mental health
You'd rather build confidence by doing something than by only talking about it
You're ready to put in effort, mentally and physically
Good to know
Questions people ask
Start with a free call
Every Rooted Motion client starts with a free 15-minute consultation call to make sure it's a good fit.
Ask about Rooted MotionHave a question that isn't here? Text or call 614-715-5958
Do I need to be in shape?
No. Whether you've never lifted or you train regularly, we work at your level and build from there.
What if I don't want to do an exercise?
Say so. We can modify it, choose something else, or sit down and talk. You can pause or stop at any time, and I'll adjust or stop an exercise if it isn't right for you that day.
What if I have an injury or health condition?
Tell me before we start, and whenever something changes. Some exercises may not fit, and sometimes I'll ask you to check with your doctor first. I follow your medical provider's guidance.
Is this personal training?
It's psychotherapy. I guide the exercise as part of your therapy. Training programs, nutrition plans, and rehab aren't included.
Can I use my insurance?
Rooted Motion is psychotherapy, so it can be billed to insurance like my other sessions, subject to your plan's benefits. Private pay is also available. We'll confirm how your sessions would be covered before you start.
Is there an age minimum?
Rooted Motion is available to adults and teens 15 and older.
What should I wear?
Clothes and shoes you can exercise in comfortably, and water if you like.
How do I get started?
Send the form at the bottom of this page or text me. Every Rooted Motion client starts with a free 15-minute consultation call to talk about what you're looking for and make sure this format is a good clinical fit. Already working with me? Bring it up in session.
Meet your therapist
Why I created Rooted Motion
I'm Joshua Adams, LISW-S, a therapist based in Columbus, Ohio, and the founder of Joshua Tree Therapy. My style blends narrative therapy, CBT, and a client-centered, strengths-based approach: grounded, practical, and human.
Rooted Motion began as something personal. I went through my own health journey, mentally and physically, and exercise became part of how I rebuilt myself. It changed my relationship with stress, identity, and what I believed was possible.
About Joshua Tree TherapyGrowth isn't just something you think your way into. It's something you practice: one step, one rep, one honest conversation at a time.
Get started
Ask about Rooted Motion
Every Rooted Motion client starts with a free 15-minute consultation call. Send the form and I'll reach out to schedule it.
Currently building a waitlist
Rooted Motion is starting with a small group. If there isn't an opening right away, you'll be added to the waitlist and I'll reach out as spots open.
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Send the form. A few questions about what draws you to Rooted Motion and your experience with exercise.
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Free 15-minute call. We talk about what you're looking for, your goals, and any health considerations.
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Next steps. If it's a good fit, we schedule your first session or hold your spot for the next opening.
Prefer to talk first?