Dr. Synthia Andrews, ND, LMT
Synthia Andrews has been in the world of wholisitic health for 30 years as a massage and bodywork
therapist focusing on relieving pain while resolving the underlying mechanical, metabolic, emotional and/or
traumatic cause. In 2008, she expanded her practice to include naturopathic medicine. Synthia maintains a
private practice in Guilford CT, teaches classes and workshops, and lectures internationally. She is author
of four books.
Occupation:
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Licensed Physician
Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Licensed Practitioner
Teacher & Workshop Leader,
Author/Lecturer
Education:
Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, Graduated May 2008
Massage for Cancer Patients Certification, Sloan Kettering Institute, 1999
Medical Massage Certification 1999
Visceral Manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy 1996-1999
Jin Shin Do Teachers Certification 1996
Myofascial Release and Unwinding 1992-1995
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, 1991
BA in Ecology & Political Science, University of Connecticut, 1986
Experience:
1981 to present
Owner: Body Sounding Therapies/Andrews Healing Arts Clinic, LLC
A successful private practice combining technical training with intuition and clinical experience. Focus is
on the underlying structural, metabolic, energetic, emotional and spiritual components of health.
1991 to 2005
Faculty: Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
Teacher of core curriculum and advanced studies including teaching in the Medical Massage Certification
program in conjunction with Hartford Hospital. Courses included Research Skills & Critical Evaluation and
Oncology Massage. `
1994 to 2002
Founder, co-director and educational director at The Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health. Inc.
The SCWH is a community wellness resource of CAM practitioners.
1995 to Present
Continuing Education Provider for Massage Therapists
Energy Awareness/ Jin Shin Do Acupressure/ Emotional Processing and Bodywork/ Reiki I, II & III/
Dynamics of Health and Healing – Pathology for Massage Therapists
1999 to present
Founder and co-director: Foundations of Life, Inc.
FOL is a registered non-profit research organization investigating scientific validity of subtle energy and
consciousness.
2002 to 2010
Faculty Kripalu Yoga Institute in Massage & Bodywork Program
Publications:
Derrick et al, The Application of Therapeutic Massage to Low Back Pain, Techniques in Orthopedics,
2003. Contributing author
Andrews, Synthia. Dempsi, Bobbi Acupressure and Reflexology for Dummies, Wiley Press, 2007
Andrews, Synthia. Andrews, Colin. Complete Idiots Guide to 2012, Penguin Press, 2008
Andrews, Synthia. Andrews, Colin. Complete Idiots Guide to the Akashic Record. Penguin Press, 2010
Andrews, Synthia, The Path of Energy: Awaken your Personal Power and Expand your Consciousness,
(Career Press- New Page Books, 20011)
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Synthia Andrews has been in the world of wholisitic health for 30 years as a massage and bodywork
therapist focusing on relieving pain while resolving the underlying mechanical, metabolic, emotional and/or
traumatic cause. In 2008, she expanded her practice to include naturopathic medicine. Synthia maintains a
private practice in Guilford CT, teaches classes and workshops, and lectures internationally. She is author
of four books.
Occupation:
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Licensed Physician
Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Licensed Practitioner
Teacher & Workshop Leader,
Author/Lecturer
Education:
Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, Graduated May 2008
Massage for Cancer Patients Certification, Sloan Kettering Institute, 1999
Medical Massage Certification 1999
Visceral Manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy 1996-1999
Jin Shin Do Teachers Certification 1996
Myofascial Release and Unwinding 1992-1995
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, 1991
BA in Ecology & Political Science, University of Connecticut, 1986
Experience:
1981 to present
Owner: Body Sounding Therapies/Andrews Healing Arts Clinic, LLC
A successful private practice combining technical training with intuition and clinical experience. Focus is
on the underlying structural, metabolic, energetic, emotional and spiritual components of health.
1991 to 2005
Faculty: Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
Teacher of core curriculum and advanced studies including teaching in the Medical Massage Certification
program in conjunction with Hartford Hospital. Courses included Research Skills & Critical Evaluation and
Oncology Massage. `
1994 to 2002
Founder, co-director and educational director at The Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health. Inc.
The SCWH is a community wellness resource of CAM practitioners.
1995 to Present
Continuing Education Provider for Massage Therapists
Energy Awareness/ Jin Shin Do Acupressure/ Emotional Processing and Bodywork/ Reiki I, II & III/
Dynamics of Health and Healing – Pathology for Massage Therapists
1999 to present
Founder and co-director: Foundations of Life, Inc.
FOL is a registered non-profit research organization investigating scientific validity of subtle energy and
consciousness.
2002 to 2010
Faculty Kripalu Yoga Institute in Massage & Bodywork Program
Publications:
Derrick et al, The Application of Therapeutic Massage to Low Back Pain, Techniques in Orthopedics,
2003. Contributing author
Andrews, Synthia. Dempsi, Bobbi Acupressure and Reflexology for Dummies, Wiley Press, 2007
Andrews, Synthia. Andrews, Colin. Complete Idiots Guide to 2012, Penguin Press, 2008
Andrews, Synthia. Andrews, Colin. Complete Idiots Guide to the Akashic Record. Penguin Press, 2010
Andrews, Synthia, The Path of Energy: Awaken your Personal Power and Expand your Consciousness,
(Career Press- New Page Books, 20011)
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TRAINING
Swedish Massage
1981, Michael Loomis
Massage Therapy
1991, CCMT
Personal Totem Pole Process
1991, Margaret Vassington
Reiki I, II & III
March-September, 1992
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Beginner- Advanced, 1994
Hypnotherapy Guild
Jin Shin Do ™
JSD Foundation
Certification 1994
Teacher Training 1996
Myofascial Release I
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Unwinding
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Release II
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Skill
Enhancement-Clinical
Dec.1995, MFR Seminars
Pediatric Myofascial
Sept. 1997, MFR Seminars
Sound Healing
Biosonics, October 1999
(not completed)
Medical Massage
Certification
Hartford Hospital/CCMT
March 2000
Medical Massage for
Cancer Patients
Sloan-Kettering
October, 2000
Visceral Manipulation I-a
March 2001, Upledger
Visceral Listening
August, 2001, Upledger
Visceral Manipulation I-b
October 2001, Upledger
Visceral Manipulation II
February 2002, Upledger
Practical VM Integration
November 2002, Upledger
Advanced VM
February 2003, Upledger
VM Cadaver Dissection
June 2004, Upledger
Craniosacral Therapy I
March 2004, Upledger
Skenar Therapy
Life Energies,
Level I Dec 2000
Level II, October 2001
Color Breathwork Method
Pat Berry, May 2001
Neurofascial Release
May, 2004, Dr. Steven Myles
Davidson
Naturopathic Medical Degree
2008, University of Bridgeport
Swedish Massage
1981, Michael Loomis
Massage Therapy
1991, CCMT
Personal Totem Pole Process
1991, Margaret Vassington
Reiki I, II & III
March-September, 1992
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Beginner- Advanced, 1994
Hypnotherapy Guild
Jin Shin Do ™
JSD Foundation
Certification 1994
Teacher Training 1996
Myofascial Release I
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Unwinding
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Release II
May 1995, MFR Seminars
Myofascial Skill
Enhancement-Clinical
Dec.1995, MFR Seminars
Pediatric Myofascial
Sept. 1997, MFR Seminars
Sound Healing
Biosonics, October 1999
(not completed)
Medical Massage
Certification
Hartford Hospital/CCMT
March 2000
Medical Massage for
Cancer Patients
Sloan-Kettering
October, 2000
Visceral Manipulation I-a
March 2001, Upledger
Visceral Listening
August, 2001, Upledger
Visceral Manipulation I-b
October 2001, Upledger
Visceral Manipulation II
February 2002, Upledger
Practical VM Integration
November 2002, Upledger
Advanced VM
February 2003, Upledger
VM Cadaver Dissection
June 2004, Upledger
Craniosacral Therapy I
March 2004, Upledger
Skenar Therapy
Life Energies,
Level I Dec 2000
Level II, October 2001
Color Breathwork Method
Pat Berry, May 2001
Neurofascial Release
May, 2004, Dr. Steven Myles
Davidson
Naturopathic Medical Degree
2008, University of Bridgeport
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