20 seconds · Clinical care
Start with an assessment.
Care begins by understanding the person, not choosing a technique from a menu.
The Body Mechanist · Our creative side
Beyond theTreatment Room.
Art, movement, a little humor, and the people behind the work.
Why these images matter
I want you to see yourself here.
I started making these illustrations because I wanted people to see more than one kind of body represented in the care we offer. Not just athletes, not just people who look a certain way, and not just people who already know exactly what they need.
We all carry something. We move, work, dance, recover, age, try new things, and sometimes hurt. My hope is that when you see these images, you can imagine yourself walking through our door, feeling welcome, listened to, respected, and cared for.
Every body deserves care. Every concern deserves to be heard.
Nichole Cross · Founder, The Body Mechanist
Original illustrations
Art with a purpose.
Different bodies. Different stories. One standard of care.
Every Body Deserves Care
No particular shape, age, or ability is a prerequisite for being heard.
Every Body Has a Story
The many reasons people move, and the many reasons they seek care.
Questionable Decisions · Studio 721
Sometimes the best way to celebrate movement is with a little humor.
On screen
Movement in motion.
Short films about the bodies we live in and the things we love to do.
42 seconds · Movement
For the ways you love to move.
From the trails to the studio, our bodies carry us through the things that matter.
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Designs & what comes next
Made to be shared.
Some artwork begins as a campaign; some becomes a shirt design; some is simply a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. This is where new ideas and projects can live as they grow.
Merchandise isn't available to purchase here yet. We'll share updates when a collection is ready.
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