Specialties
Somatic means "the living body in its wholeness". Since 1989, we've been helping people improve the quality of their lives.
The staff of 6 combined has over 75 years of experience and has extensive training in integrative bodywork, massage and health care.
The group specializes in: treating and preventing injury, stress-reduction, pain relief, achieving better flexibility and posture and helping our clients achieve optimal wellness.
We offer many different bodywork modalities from subtle to deep tissue. Some of the techniques we offer include: Acupressure, Swedish, Prenatal and Infant Massage, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, Medical Massage, Reiki.
History
Established in 1989.
Somatic Therapy Associates - Massage and Wellness was founded by Heather Schlachter, MA, CMT when she invited other integrative therapists to join her in the goal of promoting wellness in the community.
The Associates have extensive experience in integrative bodywork, massage therapy and health care. The group specializes in treating and preventing injury, promoting increased self-awareness, and helping the clients achieve optimal wellness.
In 2009, Heather created a Wellness Alliance Program that allows Somatic Therapy Associates to provide their specialized services to multiple locations around the Bay Area. In her role as director, she enjoys being able to broaden her connections by acting as health educator, consultant and patient-care manager for the staff, partners and clients.
Meet the Business Owner: Heather S.
Heather has been in the health care field for over 25 years. She began her career in physical therapy, primarily in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation,. She became a Certified Massage Therapist in 1989 and received her MA in 1994 from John F. Kennedy University, Orinda. She was trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialization in Somatic Psychotherapy.
As a health educator, she has taught at the Graduate School for Holistic Studies at JFK, at CSU Sacramento in the pre-physical therapy program and at McKinnon Body Therapy Center.
