Nina M. Scattaregia

                      Registered Somatic Movement Educator

          In August, 2006, I received my certification in Somatic Movement Therapy/Education from the School of Body Mind Centering© in Massachusetts in the Somatic Movement Education program.  I am available for private sessions as well as several types of workshops either through my studio or at your business location.

          Many people are not familiar with somatic movement therapy or the term “somatic.”“Soma” means “of the body.”   A somatic movement educator/therapist is trained in the physiology of the body through experiential exploration of the various body systems and the relationship between mind and body.  My training over several years consisted of over 500 hours of coursework which included studying the skeletal system, the muscles and ligaments, the endocrine system and the nervous system.  In addition the core courses of the program focused on developmental movement and our natural reflexes. Our reflexes that we develop as infants are the alphabet so to speak of our movement and lay the foundation for the developmental movement patterns to emerge:  rolling, creeping and crawling.

          “As a Somatic Movement Educator, my goal is to assist people of all ages with movement problems, stress reduction and to help understand the relationship between body and mind.   Through movement analysis, movement re-patterning and movement re-education, I help people develop tools for working with themselves and to facilitate wholeness and well-being.  I work with dancers, athletes, adults, toddlers and infants.” 

 Please contact me at (304) 472-8291 if you are interested in a workshop or private session or email me at nina@dancefactorywv.com

            I am a member of the Body-Mind Centering Association, the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association, Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Therapists Association, the National Dance Education Organization and Dance West Virginia, Inc.   I also own and direct my studio, The Dance Factory and coordinate the Dance Minor program at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Frequently asked questions:

What is a Somatic Movement Educator and how do you work?

“As a Somatic Movement Educator, my goal is to assist people of all ages with movement problems, stress reduction and to better understand the relationship between body and mind. I analyze movement qualities, patterns and restrictions in the body to help people find new movement patterns which are easeful and more natural.  I work with movement and hands-on (touch) facilitation.    I do not treat or diagnose, but support well-being and wholeness by movement re-education.” 

What type of training is required to become a Somatic Movement Educator?

“I am a certified Somatic Movement Educator and have completed a program which included over 500 hours of study.   I am trained in the physiology of the various systems of the body: skeletal, muscles, nervous system, ligaments, endocrine and organ systems in addition to studying developmental movement and reflexes. 

Who can benefit by this type of movement education/therapy?

· Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers

· Infants, toddlers and children with developmental delays

· People who have movement problems

· Athletes, dancers or anyone wanting to improve their movement quality

· Anyone wanting to learn tools for working with themselves to promote ease and relaxation

Nina M. Scattaregia has taught dance to children and adults since 1977. In August 2006, Nina received her certification in Somatic Movement Education from the School of Body-Mind Centering in Amherst, Massachusetts.  She has also trained at the center for Body Mind-Movement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Nina has also taken Craniosacral Therapy I from the the Upledger Institute. She is a member of the following organizations:  

-BMCA/Body-Mind Centering Association

-ISMETA/International Somatic Movement Educator & Therapist Association

-ABMP/Associated Body Workers and Massage Professionals

-National Dance Education Organization.