NeuroMovement Practitioner · Heike Joas
move2smile — gemeinsam wachsen

Movement for Body & Brain

Helping children grow into confident, coordinated, resilient and curious human beings through intelligent movement and neurodevelopment-based play — while guiding parents through the joys and challenges of early childhood.

NeuroMovement Practitioner
Brain & body development
Age-specific programs
Play-based learning
Children moving joyfully in a warm sunlit space
300+ families
moving with me each season
For parents & children

Growing Together

The early years are full of exciting discoveries, rapid development and new challenges — for children and parents alike. You are your child's first and most important teacher, and your presence makes every lesson richer.

My lessons are designed to support your child's growth and to guide and empower you as a parent. Together, you'll learn, explore and celebrate every milestone along the way — building stronger connections, greater confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Discover together

The early years are full of rapid growth and new challenges — for children and parents alike.

Learn side by side

As your child's first teacher, your presence shapes confidence, curiosity and healthy development.

Grow as a parent

My lessons support your child's development and empower you with tools, insight and community.

Celebrate every step

When parents and children learn together, they build stronger bonds and a lifelong love of learning.

Why movement matters

The foundation for learning, focus and healthy brain development.

gemeinsam wachsen combines playful movement experiences with neurodevelopmental principles to support children in every stage of life — from the first wiggles of a newborn to the confident strides of a teenager.

Brain development

The brain develops through movement. The better and more differentiated the movement, the more capable the brain.

Emotional balance

Co-regulation tools that help children feel safe, calm and connected.

Healthy growth

Coordination, balance and motivation built through age-appropriate play.

Resilience

Confidence and adaptability that carry forward into school and life.

Curiosity

Movement experiences that spark exploration and a lifelong love of learning.

Joyful sessions

Cheerful, playful and creative sessions with plenty of room for movement experiences that nurture the joy of learning.

Parents move alongside their child.

Navigating the challenges of early childhood is a shared journey. Because parents shape their child's development like no one else, every lesson for children up to age four is designed for both of you — an active experience where parents grow, learn and transform alongside their child.

Growing together

You are your child's first and most important teacher.

In this program, parent and child learn side by side. Your active participation creates meaningful moments that build your child's confidence, curiosity and sense of connection — while gently guiding you through the joys and challenges of the early years.

Get Ready for Life
0 – 9 MONTHS

Get Ready for Life

Supporting early development through movement, bonding and sensory integration.

What children learn
Coordinated, varied movements, balance, logic, from "me" to "we" – matched to their stage of brain development.
How sessions work
Small groups, gymnastic and playful exercises guided by Heike.
Benefits for daily life
More contentment, coordination, cooperation, self-confidence, understanding of connections and emotional regulation.
Why parents love it
A warm community and visible progress they can feel at home.
Growing together

You are your child's first and most important teacher.

In this program, parent and child learn side by side. Your active participation creates meaningful moments that build your child's confidence, curiosity and sense of connection — while gently guiding you through the joys and challenges of the early years.

Get Ready to Explore the World
10 MONTHS – 2 YEARS

Get Ready to Explore the World

Encouraging coordination, balance and confident exploration through playful movement for the children. Insights into the developing child's brain for the parents.

What children learn
Coordinated, varied movements, balance, logic, from "me" to "we" – matched to their stage of brain development.
How sessions work
Small groups, gymnastic and playful exercises guided by Heike.
Benefits for daily life
More contentment, coordination, cooperation, self-confidence, understanding of connections and emotional regulation.
Why parents love it
A warm community and visible progress they can feel at home.
Growing together

You are your child's first and most important teacher.

In this program, parent and child learn side by side. Your active participation creates meaningful moments that build your child's confidence, curiosity and sense of connection — while gently guiding you through the joys and challenges of the early years.

Get Ready to Understand
3 – 4 Years

Get Ready to Understand

Developing further body awareness, emotional regulation and the foundations for learning and communication.

What children learn
Coordinated, varied movements, balance, logic, from "me" to "we" – matched to their stage of brain development.
How sessions work
Small groups, gymnastic and playful exercises guided by Heike.
Benefits for daily life
More contentment, coordination, cooperation, self-confidence, understanding of connections and emotional regulation.
Why parents love it
A warm community and visible progress they can feel at home.
Get Ready for School
5 – 6 Years
In Development

Get Ready for School

In DevelopmentI'm currently developing an exciting program for children aged 5–6. It will build on the foundations established in my early childhood courses and introduce new opportunities for learning, creativity and growth.A future chapter of gemeinsam wachsen — thoughtfully in the making.

What children learn
Cognitive skills, matched to their stage of brain development.
How sessions work
Small groups, gymnastic and playful exercises guided by Heike.
Benefits for daily life
More satisfaction, independence, self-confidence, coordination, cooperation and emotional regulation.
Why parents love it
A warm community and visible progress they can feel at home.
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Stay Happy, Healthy, Clever & Resilient
Teenagers
In Development

Stay Happy, Healthy, Clever & Resilient

In DevelopmentI'm creating a dedicated program for teenagers that will support their continued development with engaging, age-appropriate content and meaningful learning experiences.A future chapter of gemeinsam wachsen — thoughtfully in the making.

What teenagers learn
Joy, movement, confidence, focus – creative ideas as an alternative to the phone.
How sessions work
Small groups, cool movement experiments, no pressure, no expectations, joy with oneself and others – guided by Heike.
Benefits for daily life
Better sleep, more satisfaction, self-confidence, social competence, focus, creativity and emotional regulation.
Why parents love it
A warm community and visible progress they can feel at home.
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Loved by families

Stories from parents.

"Lina is calmer, more focused and so much more confident since we started. The sessions are pure joy."
Anna · mum of Lina (3)
"Heike sees every child. Theo went into playgroup feeling strong and ready — we owe so much to "gemeinsam wachsen" (formerly Early Elki)."
Marc · dad of Theo (3)
"Annie was a tense baby who cried a lot. Heike showed us what we could do so Annie could move in a relaxed way. Her crying turned into happy laughter. Today Annie explores the world with curiosity. We are happy and grateful to have learned so much from Heike."
Nadja and Mathias, parents of Annie
Heike Joas, NeuroMovement Practitioner
Meet Heike Joas

Movement, neuroscience and a deep love for children.

Heike Joas is a NeuroMovement Practitioner dedicated to helping children develop through movement, connection and neuroscience-based learning experiences. Her programs combine warmth, expertise and playful creativity where children can thrive naturally.

30+
years of practice
3
programs (2 in development)
3
cities across Switzerland

Every child deserves the best start.

Through movement, connection and playful learning, "gemeinsam wachsen" helps children grow into strong, confident and resilient individuals.

Email
heike@move2smile.com
Phone
+41 79 544 99 74
Locations
Interlaken · Steffisburg