Barrett is thrilled to have Suzette Howland, B.S., NCMT bring her company, Well-Being Integrative Therapy, Inc., to a space within our Center. Her bodywork is for children, adults and those with special needs.
“It is my inner purpose to assist you, or your child, in opening to a deeper sense of well-being and connection, through the unwinding and balancing of soft tissues that affect the body structure and function as a whole.”
–Suzette Howland, B.S., NCMT
Background
Suzette’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Movement Science, a Massage Therapy Education from Central Mass School of Massage & Therapy, Certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), Brain Therapy Certification from the Productions of Children’s Healing, and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy training from the Upledger Institute. She has also attended numerous advanced soft tissue trainings and earned various certifications in the Massage Therapy field.
Her training has expanded to include Deep Heart Spiritual Healing Techniques as taught by Pamerla Paquette, LCSW, and by Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe of the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism.
Suzette has been assisting infants, children, adults, and those with special needs in the Health and Massage Therapy field since 1992. Compassion, care and patience lay the foundation of her practice. She combines her educational background, bodywork techniques, inner gifts and experiences for the enrichment of each child and adult.
She can be reached for a free consultation by phone at 774-200-3232, or by email at WBITSuzette@aol.com.
What Does a Bodyworker Do?
My intention is to look and feel for soft tissue strains impacting movement and balance within the body systems. Are the ears, eyes, and cheekbones level? Does the jaw move properly? Are the hips even? Are the legs the same leg length? Is the head in line with the body? Is a startle reflex still present? Has a cross pattern integrated yet? Within these imbalances are fascia restrictions influencing movements of the craniosacral mechanism, muscles, ligaments, joints, organs, primitive and postural reflex development, and the central nervous system.
Fascia is a unique stabilizing and protective unit of soft tissue unified from head to toe, side to side, inside and out; a webbing system that grows and expands with out movements beginning in the second week of pregnancy. It is a system not to be overlooked, but to be included in our wellness programs.
What Happens During a Bodywork Session?
Suzette begins by assessing the movement of the craniosacral system as well as fascia restriction. She does this by placing one hand under the head and the other under the tailbone. This technique allows her access to the spinal dura and its fascial attachments to the rest of the body. Where she feels the soft tissues are the heaviest and the movements the slowest is where she begins. With her hands, she gently follows the movement of the fascia restrictions into many still points for the release of the soft tissues until movement and connections are facilitated.
What to Wear:
Every client remains fully dressed in comfortable clothing when receiving a treatment. Sessions are adaptable for young children, individuals with special needs, and for those who have trouble being still for periods of time. Clients are not required to be on the massage table. I am able to treat individuals where ever they need to be to feel safe and comfortable.
Techniques Most Commonly Used:
Suzette primarily uses Fascia Unwinding and Craniosacral Therapy Techniques with the support of the Lymphatic Drainage, Muscle Energy Releases, Primitive and Postural Reflex Therapy and Deep Heart Healing. This bodywork has very few contraindications and may be used in conjunction with other therapeutic services such as PT, OT, Speech, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, etc., with positive changes for you and your child.
Suzette can be reached for a free consultation by phone at 774-200-3232, or by email at WBITSuzette@aol.com.