Nina M. Scattaregia, Somatic Movement Educator

Offering private sessions in movement analysis and movement patterning.

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.