This reflective ethnography examines the themes of fracture and healing at a psychiatric rehabilitation center in Kolkata, India. It focuses on the story of Soma Das, a survivor of domestic violence and psychosocial illness. The author explores the role of dance, labor, and relational presence as integrative therapies in community psychiatry. At the Parinama shelter, “work as therapy” is a central principle, with group dance sessions helping to restore rhythm, dignity, and a sense of belonging. The work raises questions about the balance between healing and discipline in institutional settings, where productivity can sometimes be mistaken for wellness. The author employs feminist psychiatry and cross-cultural perspectives to redefine recovery as embodied reintegration rather than mere symptom relief. By connecting psychosocial rehabilitation with expressive movement practices, the piece shows how integrative care can develop from local social rituals. Healing is portrayed as relational and rhythmic, representing a choreography of survival that goes beyond diagnosis and aims for wholeness.