Global Somatics is an approach to movement education and therapydeveloped by Suzanne River. It is rooted in the mappings of Body-Mind Centering®. Global Somatics facilitates embodiment of the body systems (fluids, fascia, fat, bones, organs, muscles, ligaments, glands, nerves and energy) through movement and hands-on work.

Shiatsu is a therapeutic bodywork that is Japanese in origin. It is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with modern anatomy and physiology.

Shaitsu, literally translates as "finger pressure." Similar to acupressure, Shiatsu concentrates on unblocking the flow of "Qi" (life/vital energy) and restoring balance to the body in order to promote self-healing.

The practitioner applies pressure with the fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows or knees to specific points located along the energy channels (meridians). Stretching, tapping, soothing or kneading techniques may also be used.

Shiatsu reduces stress and tension, relieves pain, stimulates blood and lymphatic flow, promotes deep relaxation and contributes to overall well-being.

Swedish Massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Swedish massage is often used for generalized relaxation, stress reduction, relieving muscle tension, improving circulation and range of motion, health promotion and body image work. It serves as a framework with which other techniques may be combined. Rosy incorporates aspects of Shiatsu into her massage sessions

Movement Training integrates personal training, dance alignment technique, and Global Somatics movement education and therapy. Sessions are custom-tailored for each individual. Some benefits include:

• Greater balance of body and mind,
• Increased strength and endurance,
• Improved coordination,
• Extended balance and flexibility,
• Improved postural alignment,
• Gained movement ease and efficiency,
• Healthier lifestyle,
• Stress reduction, and
• Personal embodiment of anatomy & physiology

Rosy Simas is a choreographer, bodywork therapist and movement trainer. She has completed 1,300 hours of Global Somatics (Somatic Movement Education/Therapy) and Body-Mind Centering® study with Suzanne River and is a certified practitioner of Global Somatics. She is a longtime student of Barbara Mahler and a part of the Mahler teacher training program. Rosy has completed over 600 hours of shiatsu and massage training at Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School. Rosy's reduction includes in depth study of Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology as well as coursework in medical pathology and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Rosy is an insured and certified bodywork therapist through the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP).

Global Somatics, Shiatsu, Massage & Movement Training session fees are based on a sliding scale determined by the client prior to the session.

Note that Movement Training sessions are 1.5 hours. Global Somatics, Shiatsu and Massage sessions are a minimum of one hour.